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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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hi all.,.,.am looking at different c5 options.,.,.can anyone tell me about an option called fe-3...is this different than z-51>>>how does the fe-3 option effect the ride of the car????is it a desirable option on a used car.,.,.thanks everyone.,.,.jim
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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The FE3 is the standard suspension on base model coupes and 'verts. The F51 is one of the optional performance suspensions for coupes and 'verts. The F45 is another optional suspension for coupes and 'verts that has selective real time dampening. The FE4 is the standard Z06 suspension.
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thanks.,.,.looking at a 2001 coupe,,,owner says it had an optional fe-3 sport suspension.,.,.not sure what that might encompass.,.,.,.jim
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FE3 is the RPO code for the Z51...FE1 is the stock standard suspension. F45/F55 is the real time damping system (electronically adjustable), and the FE4 is the Z06 suspension.
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great info.,.,.really helped.,.,.
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