magnetic ride
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3rd Gear
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magnetic ride
I just bought a 2004 with magnetic ride. Thoughts on magnetic ride vs Z51? Are Z51 sway bars and springs a worthwhile addition? Also input on Corsa exhaust and blacking intake please. Thanks
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You will probably like the RPO F55 suspension option up until you have to replace the shocks. MEGA expensive shocks and only available through dealerships or GM parts vendors. Dealer will get over $1000 per shock plus installation. GM Parts House, a Forum vendor has them for just over $600 per shock. And if you think you will just put conventional shocks on in their place, better think again. Disconnecting the electrical connector for the shocks causes the computer to limit the max speed to 80mph. You have to have the F55 RPO deleted from the BCM to replace the F55 and that requires access to a TECH II tool to accomplish. I have F55 on my 04 but I also have replaced the springs with C5 Z06 springs and I have C6 Z06 sways. You won't want that heavy a sway bar setup unless you have mods and bigger tires. My car is supercharged and the front and rear tires are a tad larger than stock.
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Here are the some links to help you out. (I think you should save the info for the future when you need shocks. My $.02 )
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...e-success.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...uspension.html
