Z51 vs F45
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Re: Z51 vs F45 (EHS)
I got the Z06 kit from Ken F and it included the links. I think the Z51 kit does not include the links (and costs more -- go figure!)
This is a _great_ mod for F45 guys who want better cornering. Adding the Z06 bars to my F45 made the F45 much more useful. Now, the 3 settings are actually usable.
I agree - I'll gladly give up a little extra stiffness in the springs in order to be able to turn the **** and dial up a soft ride when I want it.
This is a _great_ mod for F45 guys who want better cornering. Adding the Z06 bars to my F45 made the F45 much more useful. Now, the 3 settings are actually usable.
I agree - I'll gladly give up a little extra stiffness in the springs in order to be able to turn the **** and dial up a soft ride when I want it.
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Re: Z51 vs F45 (SDVette)
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Also consider the BMR bars. They're 32mm front, 19mm rear. I think they are a little thicker than Z51, but I'm not sure. I recently put them on my F45 car and the improvement in body roll was enormous.
Also consider the BMR bars. They're 32mm front, 19mm rear. I think they are a little thicker than Z51, but I'm not sure. I recently put them on my F45 car and the improvement in body roll was enormous.
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Re: Z51 vs F45 (PalmettoVetteMan)
If you are going to upgrade your base suspension you might as well order up the Z06 "kit" and get all the parts necessary. The end links by themselves are not cheap (around $100 a set) and you need the larger sway bars anyway. :smash:
Took me 1 hour to do the swap - front and rear - and torque everything back down. Piece of cake. Best mod for handling under $300 out there.
The 2003 cars have the metal end links on all models. I cannot say for certain if the 2002 does. All Z06 models have the metal end links. So, order a Z06 kit and get the end links, bars, bushings and great handling all in one box.
SAVE THE WAVE :seeya :cheers: :cool:
Took me 1 hour to do the swap - front and rear - and torque everything back down. Piece of cake. Best mod for handling under $300 out there.
The 2003 cars have the metal end links on all models. I cannot say for certain if the 2002 does. All Z06 models have the metal end links. So, order a Z06 kit and get the end links, bars, bushings and great handling all in one box.
SAVE THE WAVE :seeya :cheers: :cool:
