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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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hi folks

i'm comfused here, should i buy c6z51bars or

c5z06bars kits from parts house


i believe both will work without modification

thx for your advice
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 08:33 PM
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I was told to use the c6z51bars for my 02 vert. Fit perfect
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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 09:14 AM
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It'll probably be easier to just use C6 Z06 bars. I used both of mine on my C5 after getting upgrades on the C6 and I haven't had an issue.
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I put C6 Z51 bars on a '99 and C6 Z06 bars on another '99. They both will bolt up fine.

To me they both felt the same (they are the same front bar). I did not push the C6 Z06 bars enough to see if it had oversteer, but that is the concern with C6 Z06 bars.

The general recommendation is based on how big your rear tires are. If bigger than about 325 tires then go with the C6 Z06 bars and if smaller go with the C6 Z51 bars. The C6 Z06 bars with smaller (under 325) tires is said to cause oversteer.

The C6 sway bar upgrade (with metal end links) is a great performance mod. It really helped on mine.
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