Suspension Upgrade, what you think?
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Suspension Upgrade, what you think?
What do you guys think of this upgrade? I have a 2002 coupe with base suspension, wanna go to: Bilstein Sport Shocks (Z51) front and rear, BMR sway bars (32mm front, 19mm rear) and keep stock monoleaf. Car is already lowered on stock bolts (1-1 1/4in). I have stock size non-runflats in front and 285/40 555Nitto 18's in rear.
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Is the BMR the solid one?
I'd look at www.pfadtracing.com They have some nice sport bars. Or Hotchkis. Still, I'm sure you will be happy with what you have selected. But it doesn't hurt to look some more.
I did Hotchkis bars, they did help. But, the improvement in ride from the C6 Z06 shocks was a shock so to speak.
I'd keep your spring, only change it when you NEED to IMO.
I'd look at www.pfadtracing.com They have some nice sport bars. Or Hotchkis. Still, I'm sure you will be happy with what you have selected. But it doesn't hurt to look some more.
I did Hotchkis bars, they did help. But, the improvement in ride from the C6 Z06 shocks was a shock so to speak.
I'd keep your spring, only change it when you NEED to IMO.
Last edited by MattB; Sep 9, 2008 at 02:05 PM.
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Wow, so the C6Z06 shocks fit a C5? How much they go for? Gotta look into that. Ive looked at the Hotchkins too but I just fell for the Mid America setup. Its there own setup made by ADDCO with a lifetime warranty and the front is 35mm and the rear is 25.4mm, thats huge. Its a road race setup and its going for $440 frnt + rear. Its a chromoly tubular construction, they look pretty beefy.
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Here's an off the wall suggestion for a suspension upgrade, once you've got the bits and pieces installed.
Raise your car about a half-inch. That'll get the suspension working in the center of its operating range again.
Make sure you've got the rake pretty close (about a half-inch higher at the rear cross member vs. the front cross member), and get an alignment done.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Raise your car about a half-inch. That'll get the suspension working in the center of its operating range again.
Make sure you've got the rake pretty close (about a half-inch higher at the rear cross member vs. the front cross member), and get an alignment done.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2124623
They have the C6 Z06 shocks and even the C6 z51 bars, both of which work on the C5 and are very cheap.
I would be a little concerned with the heim jointed end links, they can be very noisy. A loud knock when turning when the heim joint slips. They may be OK, but hard to tell. Hotchkis re-worked theirs and is suppose to be quieter, but I just went with the GM metal end links, no noise.
They have the C6 Z06 shocks and even the C6 z51 bars, both of which work on the C5 and are very cheap.
I would be a little concerned with the heim jointed end links, they can be very noisy. A loud knock when turning when the heim joint slips. They may be OK, but hard to tell. Hotchkis re-worked theirs and is suppose to be quieter, but I just went with the GM metal end links, no noise.
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Something seems off with those BMR bar sizes. 32mm vs 19mm is too big a spread. Typical sizes should be around 32mm vs 26mm or so unless one of the bars is hollow or completely different than a stock style or something like that. I think stock is 19mm on the rear.
As already posted, the C6Z06 shocks and C5Z51 bars are a good choice that won't disappoint and they're as cheap an upgrade as you can get buying new parts.
Peter
As already posted, the C6Z06 shocks and C5Z51 bars are a good choice that won't disappoint and they're as cheap an upgrade as you can get buying new parts.
Peter
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Thnx guys. Called dealer and all 4 C6 Z06 shocks are about $400, thats not too bad. I went to GMParts House but couldnt find the parts, just a list of prices for other stuff. Anyone have a link to the page with the shocks and sway bars? Thnx again guys, sounds like the C6 stuff kicks *** and is cheaper. Sounds good to me.
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$500 for all! Please show me where (link?)!!!!! I might convince my wife to make that my anniversary present!!!!!
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Thnx guys. Called dealer and all 4 C6 Z06 shocks are about $400, thats not too bad. I went to GMParts House but couldnt find the parts, just a list of prices for other stuff. Anyone have a link to the page with the shocks and sway bars? Thnx again guys, sounds like the C6 stuff kicks *** and is cheaper. Sounds good to me.
Just type c6z06shocks under Chevrolet make to order a full set of them at that price.
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Hey guys, whats better, the C6 Z06 shocks or the C6 Z51 shocks? I guessing the Z06 but just wanna make sure. anyone have the sway bar sizes for the C6 Z06? Thnx.
BTW, Gene Cully works at GMpartshouse, right? That way I'll ask for him.
BTW, Gene Cully works at GMpartshouse, right? That way I'll ask for him.
Last edited by C5Natie; Sep 10, 2008 at 10:58 AM.
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Get the C6 Z06 shocks and yes, Gene works at GM Parts Direct. Sorry, not up on the C6 sways.
