Differences in Hardtop and z06?
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Differences in Hardtop and z06?
Wat are some of the differences suspension wise with a 99-00 hardtop and a 02+ z06? i may end up gettin a hardtop cuz its alot cheaper and better mpg and insurance will be less.
would upgrading to z06 sways help? my cuzin had one and used a z06 clutch in it said it helped alot.
would upgrading to z06 sways help? my cuzin had one and used a z06 clutch in it said it helped alot.
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Wat are some of the differences suspension wise with a 99-00 hardtop and a 02+ z06? i may end up gettin a hardtop cuz its alot cheaper and better mpg and insurance will be less.
would upgrading to z06 sways help? my cuzin had one and used a z06 clutch in it said it helped alot.
would upgrading to z06 sways help? my cuzin had one and used a z06 clutch in it said it helped alot.
In addition, the Z06 has lighter glass, tires, and cat back. No fog lights, different tranny, rear brake ducts, LS6 engine/ clutch.
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would i benefit much from upgrading to z06 struts, shocks, and springs? or should i just go with a company like billstein or koni? with eibach springs?
and ya they are fast 13.1 stock saw a video on youtube one had heads/cams and bolt ons and he walked on a pullied, intake, exhaust, and tuned cobra 04
and ya they are fast 13.1 stock saw a video on youtube one had heads/cams and bolt ons and he walked on a pullied, intake, exhaust, and tuned cobra 04
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If you're gonna mod the car, just buy an FRC. You'll spend a premium for the Z06 and then end up replacing the parts anyway. I like the cleaner look without the rear brake ducts myself, plus I heavily modded the car - so FRC was the choice for me
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i really want this one around here thats going for 18k with only 15k miles on it. kbb is 16 so i'd offer him 15,000 and want a low receipt. already has intake. cat-back, and b&m sts
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Sorry to nitpick, but FRCs don't have fog lights either
If you're gonna mod the car, just buy an FRC. You'll spend a premium for the Z06 and then end up replacing the parts anyway. I like the cleaner look without the rear brake ducts myself, plus I heavily modded the car - so FRC was the choice for me
Dope
If you're gonna mod the car, just buy an FRC. You'll spend a premium for the Z06 and then end up replacing the parts anyway. I like the cleaner look without the rear brake ducts myself, plus I heavily modded the car - so FRC was the choice for me
Dope
Last edited by SDPC; Jul 13, 2009 at 07:02 PM.
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On mine, i swapped in everything i wanted from the Z06(even a 427 ci engine,not from a c5). One thing i would do sooner, if i were to do it again is the suspension/shocks! I LOVE the solid feel!
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You can get a set of new C6 Z06 shocks for about $250. The C5 Z06 shocks are quite a bit more. The C5 Z06 sway bars are around $215 new. Metal end links are another $100. The springs are expensive, so look around for a low milage used set for around $300. People changing over to coil overs put them up for sale fairly often. The front spring is the same, but you probably won't find anyone willing to sell just the rear.
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You can get a set of new C6 Z06 shocks for about $250. The C5 Z06 shocks are quite a bit more. The C5 Z06 sway bars are around $215 new. Metal end links are another $100. The springs are expensive, so look around for a low milage used set for around $300. People changing over to coil overs put them up for sale fairly often. The front spring is the same, but you probably won't find anyone willing to sell just the rear.
should i just get different sways or are the z06 ones better?
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Wat are some of the differences suspension wise with a 99-00 hardtop and a 02+ z06? i may end up gettin a hardtop cuz its alot cheaper and better mpg and insurance will be less.
would upgrading to z06 sways help? my cuzin had one and used a z06 clutch in it said it helped alot.
would upgrading to z06 sways help? my cuzin had one and used a z06 clutch in it said it helped alot.
What do I see another Ecotec LSJ member converted to the dark side.
LOL.
Hey man if you can afford the ZO6 then go for it.
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Yes, you can use the C6 Z06 shocks ($250/4) on a C5. Do a search in the tech section. It's a common upgrade. The C5 Z06 shocks are about double that price. All FRC's had the FE3 (sport suspension) Z51 (handling package) suspension options. Only some coupes came with those options. The Z06 sway bars are a nice upgrade over the Z51 bars. There are larger aftermarket bars available which are stiffer and more expensive. I wouldn't say they are necessary for the average guy on a budget.
Last edited by Greg_E; Jul 14, 2009 at 06:02 AM.
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I found a set(all 4, low miles) C5Z shocks/struts for $50 in the Parts for sale section on here. Immediate difference! And EASY to swap. As far as ride, it was the BEST mod-imo. It depends on how many miles are on the shocks, whether they are worth using,used. A friend of mine saw mine b4 i installed them and said he wouldn t use them...Im glad i have a mind of my own!
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