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Lowering = increased cornering performance??

Old Oct 7, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Just how much of an improvement in handling and cornering can be expected by lowering a C5?
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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Just how much of an improvement in handling and cornering can be expected by lowering a C5?
lower center of gravity better cornering rougher ride with stock suspension. How much is up to how far you drop it.
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lower center of gravity better cornering rougher ride with stock suspension. How much is up to how far you drop it.
Thanks for the reply. Are saying that a lowered ZO6 or Z51 would produce a better ride when lowered than a stock C5? I have a stock suspension C5 but with ZO6 shocks and sway bars. I am concidering adding ZO6 springs also.
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Thanks for the reply. Are saying that a lowered ZO6 or Z51 would produce a better ride when lowered than a stock C5? I have a stock suspension C5 but with ZO6 shocks and sway bars. I am concidering adding ZO6 springs also.
NMine is lowered to the maximum front and rear. Stock springs Z-51 Sways and Bilstien Sport shocks. VNM Backbone for improved Drivability. Do hairpin mountain curves posted at 25 MPH at 65 and 70 MPH with good tires, I love my mountain running. The stiffer you go with suspension the rougher the ride when lowered
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