C6 Z06 spring questions
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
C6 Z06 spring questions
I have recently added c6 z06 sway bars to my 2000. I have had -04 z06 shocks in there for a few years now.
I was thinking that maybe I should complete the suspension upgrades and was wondering if C6 Z06 springs can or would fit on a C5. I know that the shocks & sways are a direct bolt on, but are the springs?
Has anyone attempted this mod? Is it a worthwhile swap? Does anyone have a chart listing the spring rate differences between the various suspentions available for the c5/c6?
Sorry if this question has already been asked & answered, I searched but didn't turn up anything.
I was thinking that maybe I should complete the suspension upgrades and was wondering if C6 Z06 springs can or would fit on a C5. I know that the shocks & sways are a direct bolt on, but are the springs?
Has anyone attempted this mod? Is it a worthwhile swap? Does anyone have a chart listing the spring rate differences between the various suspentions available for the c5/c6?
Sorry if this question has already been asked & answered, I searched but didn't turn up anything.
Last edited by jdmvette; Apr 30, 2008 at 09:59 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Miami Beach FL
I have C5 Z06 springs on the way, didn't find anything on C6 either. I did the same sway/shock you did as well.
BTW, I know where you can get a set of C5 for a good price; PM me if interested.
BTW, I know where you can get a set of C5 for a good price; PM me if interested.
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the rear spring on the C6's (all) sit on a solid perch of the lower control arm, much like the front spring. The C5 uses a bolt and bushings that go through lower rear control arm. If you try and install a C6 spring on a C5, there in a hole in the lower control arm where it should be solid for it to mount properly.
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unless you go coil overs. I just did the 04 Z06 springs install on my 97 that had the base suspension...I believe you and I were discussing things in similar threads with other members...The car feels 1000X better after everything is complete- I felt just doing shocks and sways was not going to give me what I wanted out of the car....its amazing how the parts all came together *I used C6 Z51 sway bars)
Look in the parts for sale section for a set of take off Z springs- I got mine almost new for $400. They go for $400 each new.
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Anyone know how rough the VB&P Xtreme springs are on the street? I'm picking up a used C5 and want to auto-x it, but it wills till be street driven. Was thinking C5 Z06 springs, or the VBPs.
Thanks,
Jason
Thanks,
Jason
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
unless you go coil overs. I just did the 04 Z06 springs install on my 97 that had the base suspension...I believe you and I were discussing things in similar threads with other members...The car feels 1000X better after everything is complete- I felt just doing shocks and sways was not going to give me what I wanted out of the car....its amazing how the parts all came together *I used C6 Z51 sway bars)
Look in the parts for sale section for a set of take off Z springs- I got mine almost new for $400. They go for $400 each new.
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From: Bristow VA
Just for the record. I love the search function. I was wondering the same thing about the springs. I want to upgrade the full suspension on my 98 base coupe.
I'll just throw my question on this thread instead of starting a new one maybe it'll help someone else. Hope I'm not highjacking
I want to run:
* C6 Z51 sways with metal endlinks
* C6 Z06 shocks
* Lowered a bit on stock bolts (not going real low)
* C5 Z06 springs (after reading this thread)
* Alignment (after a few days to settle)
Do you guys see any problem with this set-up? (balance, steering, etc)
Are there any bushings that wear out on our cars?
What else is there to fully finish the suspension?
I have read and reread alot of reviews on the different parts. I know its mostly personal opinion. I've just never seen these all together. Also I want to try to stay away from aftermarket parts.
I'll just throw my question on this thread instead of starting a new one maybe it'll help someone else. Hope I'm not highjacking
I want to run:
* C6 Z51 sways with metal endlinks
* C6 Z06 shocks
* Lowered a bit on stock bolts (not going real low)
* C5 Z06 springs (after reading this thread)
* Alignment (after a few days to settle)
Do you guys see any problem with this set-up? (balance, steering, etc)
Are there any bushings that wear out on our cars?
What else is there to fully finish the suspension?
I have read and reread alot of reviews on the different parts. I know its mostly personal opinion. I've just never seen these all together. Also I want to try to stay away from aftermarket parts.
Drifting
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From: Edmond OK
Just for the record. I love the search function. I was wondering the same thing about the springs. I want to upgrade the full suspension on my 98 base coupe.
I'll just throw my question on this thread instead of starting a new one maybe it'll help someone else. Hope I'm not highjacking
I want to run:
* C6 Z51 sways with metal endlinks
* C6 Z06 shocks
* Lowered a bit on stock bolts (not going real low)
* C5 Z06 springs (after reading this thread)
* Alignment (after a few days to settle)
Do you guys see any problem with this set-up? (balance, steering, etc)
Are there any bushings that wear out on our cars?
What else is there to fully finish the suspension?
I have read and reread alot of reviews on the different parts. I know its mostly personal opinion. I've just never seen these all together. Also I want to try to stay away from aftermarket parts.
I'll just throw my question on this thread instead of starting a new one maybe it'll help someone else. Hope I'm not highjacking
I want to run:
* C6 Z51 sways with metal endlinks
* C6 Z06 shocks
* Lowered a bit on stock bolts (not going real low)
* C5 Z06 springs (after reading this thread)
* Alignment (after a few days to settle)
Do you guys see any problem with this set-up? (balance, steering, etc)
Are there any bushings that wear out on our cars?
What else is there to fully finish the suspension?
I have read and reread alot of reviews on the different parts. I know its mostly personal opinion. I've just never seen these all together. Also I want to try to stay away from aftermarket parts.
Instructor
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I found this chart somewhere, maybe on this site. When I put Z06 springs on my '97 it dropped at least an inch and rides much stiffer, YMMV. I still have the adjustable (f-45?) shocks though.
Code:
c5z06 frnt:526 rear:714 c5t1 frnt:582 rear:793 c6 frnt:420 rear:657 c6z51 frnt:526 rear:645 c6z06 frnt:531 rear:782 c6t1 frnt:582 rear:850