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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 02:54 AM
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Default Suspension Upgrades?

I apologize again if this topic has been answered innumerable times, but what suspension upgrades are recomended for the 'Vettes? On all the aftermarket websites I visit, the suspension sections are severly lacking. Mine is a '00 Convertable, and I just know without the support of a roof, the body flexes a lot. I am curious about subframe connectors, and other things to make the car more structurally sound.

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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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The Z06 components will go a long way without ruining street ride. Sway bars and shocks are good esp 04 shocks. Bilsteins are more hash but may not perform any better.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Actually, you'd be surprised at how little the body flexes on a vert. That's one of the things they set out to improve on the C5 over the C4.
I've got the Z-51 suspension and it's really quite tight.
I did think about installing coil-overs on it but from what I understand, the improvements are minimal.
I'm looking forward to hearing some of the replys on this topic.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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