Leaf Spring?? Z06 vs Coupe
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sacramento California
Leaf Spring?? Z06 vs Coupe
I'm about to swap my stocks sways and shocks with the C6 Z51 sways and C6 Z06 shocks. I was curious if I should also look into swapping to an aftermarket leaf or are the Z06 leafs better? Or just stay with what I have????
Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Ashburn, VA
I swapped my FE1 base sways with Z06 sways and was amazed at the handleing difference. You will love your swap.
That said, a few weeks later I swapped my base springs for Z06 springs and didn't notice much of a difference at all, other than the suspension was stiffer.
That said, a few weeks later I swapped my base springs for Z06 springs and didn't notice much of a difference at all, other than the suspension was stiffer.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Dayton Ohio
Were you asking about C5Z or C6Z springs? The C5 springs can be found used for about $400 (cheaper than aftermarket), and are a nice upgrade. I cannot confirm or deny that C6 Z springs would even fit.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: San Marcos Texas
huge difference with the C5 Z06 leaf springs, best mod I ever did..add Bilstien sport shocks and C6Z06 sway bars= pure sex...
the C5 Z06 front is 526lbs/in
the rear is 714lbs/in
440 lb/in, front; 577 lb/in, rear --- C5 FE-1/Base
the C5 Z06 front is 526lbs/in
the rear is 714lbs/in
440 lb/in, front; 577 lb/in, rear --- C5 FE-1/Base
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: South Bend IN
I got mine for $275 shipped, which is about as cheap as I have seen a pair. I'd say don't spend over $400 shipped.
Mine are sitting in my garage while I wait for the snow to go away. Looking forward to getting them on in the spring.
Mine are sitting in my garage while I wait for the snow to go away. Looking forward to getting them on in the spring.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
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From: Denver, North Carolina
Like has already been stated, used sets can go for as much as $400 shipped.
Yes the ride is rougher but obviously no worse than a Z06.
Yes there are good aftermarket springs but they tend to be pricy, just do a search and you will see.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Midland TX
I've got a set of C5 Z06 springs and Bilstein Sport shocks that I just took off my race car.
I bought the springs used. I put about 15 track days on them.
Shocks were new and about the same amount of time on them.
I had base coupe. Springs and shocks made a big difference on the track. I didn't think they were that rough on the street.
PM me if you are interested.
I bought the springs used. I put about 15 track days on them.
Shocks were new and about the same amount of time on them.
I had base coupe. Springs and shocks made a big difference on the track. I didn't think they were that rough on the street.
PM me if you are interested.
