HELP F-45 Problems
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Racer
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From: Warner Robins GA
HELP F-45 Problems
HELP! My 97 w/F-45 suspension has failed. It feels like riding on marshmellows now. No codes are stored. What could be wrong? The DIC did give a suspension inoperable message when it failed. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Clever, MO aka SOMO
I can't help much, but I've read that when it fails...it will always set the shock valving to end up in the softest setting automatically.
I've got the F-45 option also. I'm dreading the day when my shocks are toast! New shocks run about $400 each, I've heard!
Ouch!!
Good Luck!
I've got the F-45 option also. I'm dreading the day when my shocks are toast! New shocks run about $400 each, I've heard!
Ouch!!
Good Luck!
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Go to the dealership and ask them to find the problem. If they find the problem is an expensive one and you are not under warranty, you can have them shut off the F45 controller so you can install any shocks on the car you like.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Clever, MO aka SOMO
Originally Posted by vetterdstr
Go to the dealership and ask them to find the problem. If they find the problem is an expensive one and you are not under warranty, you can have them shut off the F45 controller so you can install any shocks on the car you like.
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Drifting
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True. I'd just like to add that I took the F45 shocks off and installed some coilovers for better handling. You can change the shocks to Bilsteins or '04 Z06s for better handling. I just offer the F45 for someone who wants to stick to the stock setup.
Originally Posted by vetterdstr
Go to the dealership and ask them to find the problem. If they find the problem is an expensive one and you are not under warranty, you can have them shut off the F45 controller so you can install any shocks on the car you like.
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Just another option, if you shocks are shot, you can upgrade to the F55 magnetic suspention. I saw that all cars originally equiped with F45 can be upgraded. Don't know the cost though. Check out GM performance website for addt'l info.
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You can aslo have your F45 setup rebuilt for not too much money. A while back, someone was GIVING AWAY a F45 system to anyone who wanted it... so check the forum parts for sale section to see if that is still available.
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Originally Posted by DirtyRed
Just another option, if you shocks are shot, you can upgrade to the F55 magnetic suspention. I saw that all cars originally equiped with F45 can be upgraded. Don't know the cost though. Check out GM performance website for addt'l info.
Chris