How do I know??
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Racer
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From: Coral Springs Florida
How do I know??
I’ve recently joined the C6 ranks, after trading in my 14 6 cyl Camaro. It was a nice handler but no where near what my new (to me) 08 m6 can do. The same entrance ramp that was a little sketchy at 65 is now an easy 82mph. So with my new Vett at 80,000 miles how do I know when it’s time to replace suspension parts? I don’t know what a new one feels like. It tracks straight, no weird noises, passes the bounce test.... how do I know?
PS- best car ever!
PS- best car ever!
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I’ve recently joined the C6 ranks, after trading in my 14 6 cyl Camaro. It was a nice handler but no where near what my new (to me) 08 m6 can do. The same entrance ramp that was a little sketchy at 65 is now an easy 82mph. So with my new Vett at 80,000 miles how do I know when it’s time to replace suspension parts? I don’t know what a new one feels like. It tracks straight, no weird noises, passes the bounce test.... how do I know?
PS- best car ever!
PS- best car ever!
Last edited by Dave S; May 27, 2018 at 01:50 PM. Reason: sp.
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I’ve recently joined the C6 ranks, after trading in my 14 6 cyl Camaro. It was a nice handler but no where near what my new (to me) 08 m6 can do. The same entrance ramp that was a little sketchy at 65 is now an easy 82mph. So with my new Vett at 80,000 miles how do I know when it’s time to replace suspension parts? I don’t know what a new one feels like. It tracks straight, no weird noises, passes the bounce test.... how do I know?
PS- best car ever!
PS- best car ever!
That said, if you're happy with the way the car handles, and it seems so, and there's no weep from the current shocks, replacement is optional.
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Just curious...Is this your first vehicle to ever own? If not, you figure it out the same way you figure it out for other vehicles. If it bounces going down the road, or if it bottoms out, the shocks probably need to be changed. Remember....its a Chevrolet, not a Rolls Royce or Ferrari.
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Racer
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Just curious...Is this your first vehicle to ever own? If not, you figure it out the same way you figure it out for other vehicles. If it bounces going down the road, or if it bottoms out, the shocks probably need to be changed. Remember....its a Chevrolet, not a Rolls Royce or Ferrari.
as I said in the op- no noises, tracks straight and doesn’t bounce.... I was hoping for some tips on end link play, or camber changes...thanks for the help... maybe next time- shhhhh
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The Camaro was nice, but there was one at every stoplight. And although it was 323hp from a 6 it certainly was no muscle car. Corvette was the dream I always wanted and my clean clean 08 was the perfect upgrade
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I can add that I have upgraded my 05 with z06 sways, moog end links, new z06 shocks and a z06 rear leaf spring. Definitely feels much better and connected to the road now. Also lowered and did a 4 wheel alignment. Feels like a different car. 