Upgrading to C7 Corvette
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Upgrading to C7 Corvette
Greetings, I am thinking of upgrading my C5 Coupe to a C7 Coupe. I have been told that the C7 Base Coupes do not come with sway bars. Is this true? If so Can you add sway bars? I find this to be ridiculous if true and might be a deal breaker for me. I added some sweet sway bars to my C5 and just love the way it handles. Please advise.
Thanks Edgemerski
Thanks Edgemerski
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From: St. Louis MO
I have moved from a C5 (did C6 sways and shocks on it) to a C7. I am now back in a C5 Z06 so far all stock underpinnings.
The base C7 does not have a rear sway bar. It has a moderate sized front sway bar. The way the transverse springs operate acts as a form of anti sway but of course is limited and not tunable.
When I had a C7 I added the front and rear bars from the Z06 platform. Bolted right up but make sure you get the end links and hardware. My parts came from a salvaged car and were not damaged in any way. It did improve the handling and my car did have magnetic adjustable ride which I highly recommend. Also if you get one with mag ride be aware there were software updates sold at dealers that really improved it in touring mode.
The base C7 does not have a rear sway bar. It has a moderate sized front sway bar. The way the transverse springs operate acts as a form of anti sway but of course is limited and not tunable.
When I had a C7 I added the front and rear bars from the Z06 platform. Bolted right up but make sure you get the end links and hardware. My parts came from a salvaged car and were not damaged in any way. It did improve the handling and my car did have magnetic adjustable ride which I highly recommend. Also if you get one with mag ride be aware there were software updates sold at dealers that really improved it in touring mode.
