I get that all the time, too. I tell them it's my money and my car.
C6 upgrades
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C6 upgrades
I installed LG coil overs, Johnny o Connell sway bars, and Michelin pilot sport ps2 zp tires. Crossed drilled rotors to my c6. I don't plan on racing, my question is will I still get good benefits for normal highway driving.
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I use LGM coil-over's and T1 sway bars for track use. Unless they're setup differently, I believe LGM coil-over's are typically set at 700 lb/in (front), 600 lb/in (rear); +50 lb/in -50 lb/in. which IMO is too severe for 'normal' street use. I value the stiffly sprung setup for the track but it's a jaw-knocker on bumpy, pot hole strewn public roads. I'm not too familiar with the Johnny O'Connell sway bars or how well they mate with the LGM coil-overs.
According to a quote from Dave Hill (the 'Godfather' of the C6) Corvette used the cross-drilled rotors primarily to give the car a "racier" appearance. Most racers prefer solid/slotted rotors....cross-drilled rotors are prone to cracking under heavy track use. That said, your cross-drilled rotors should be fine for street use. Your Michelin tires should be a performance improvement over OEM tires.
According to a quote from Dave Hill (the 'Godfather' of the C6) Corvette used the cross-drilled rotors primarily to give the car a "racier" appearance. Most racers prefer solid/slotted rotors....cross-drilled rotors are prone to cracking under heavy track use. That said, your cross-drilled rotors should be fine for street use. Your Michelin tires should be a performance improvement over OEM tires.
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[QUOTE=Wayne O;1580621132]I use LGM coil-over's and T1 sway bars for track use. Unless they're setup differently, I believe LGM coil-over's are typically set at 700 lb/in (front), 600 lb/in (rear); +50 lb/in -50 lb/in. which IMO is too severe for 'normal' street use. I value the stiffly sprung setup for the track but it's a jaw-knocker on bumpy, pot hole strewn public roads. I'm not too familiar with the Johnny O'Connell sway bars or how well they mate with the LGM coil-overs.
I set my front shock at 7 sand rears at 6.......... It seems a little bit to tight now with the larger sway bars, the cross drilled seem to get rid of the brake dust that likes o build up.
I set my front shock at 7 sand rears at 6.......... It seems a little bit to tight now with the larger sway bars, the cross drilled seem to get rid of the brake dust that likes o build up.
