Suspension Mod. time... Shocks/Lowering Kit
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Racer
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From: Hampton Roads
Suspension Mod. time... Shocks/Lowering Kit
I have decided its time to Lowere the ride..
I have decided to go with the Hal shocks, but i'm not sure of the part number. From going on the Hal web site, there seems to be different length shocks...???
Can anyone help with the correct part #. and what is the best way to lower my ride..
X
I have decided to go with the Hal shocks, but i'm not sure of the part number. From going on the Hal web site, there seems to be different length shocks...???
Can anyone help with the correct part #. and what is the best way to lower my ride..
X
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2001
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Re: Suspension Mod. time... Shocks/Lowering Kit (StrtracerX)
Are the Hals coil overs? What kind of driving do you do? How low do you want to go?
Also see my thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=513521
Also see my thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=513521
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: Imperial Beach CA
Re: Suspension Mod. time... Shocks/Lowering Kit (CPT Z06)
Be careful dude, GM isn't all that stupid. I only reason I bring this up is because a freind of mine years ago messed with his because he was told that it would be beter. He's now cloud dancing along with the people he hit.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Newport Beach CA
Re: Suspension Mod. time... Shocks/Lowering Kit (StrtracerX)
"Be careful dude, GM isn't all that stupid. I only reason I bring this up is because a freind of mine years ago messed with his because he was told that it would be beter. He's now cloud dancing along with the people he hit. "
Hi, I am interested in what you mean by this, I don't quite understand?
:confused:
Hi, I am interested in what you mean by this, I don't quite understand?
:confused:
Pro
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Draper Ut
Re: Suspension Mod. time... Shocks/Lowering Kit (StrtracerX)
When changing the suspension characteristics of you Vette you may want to take things slowly. After you lower your C5 drive it for a while getting use to the difference. Next IMO a more aggressive swaybar set up improves handling more so than upgrading your shocks. Later add some stiffer shocks if you still feel you have too much roll, I went with the Bilsteins at first, they are great shocks, very firm, I ended up changing to the Edelbrocks IAS though after riding in another C5 and haven't been happier. Seems to be the best of both ride quality and firmness. Just my $.02 :cheers:
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