solid rear axle
Team Owner
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CI 1-4-5-8-9-10 Vet
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '10, '17
A solid (or "live") axle is only a good thing for drag racing. In general, independent rear suspension (IRS) is considered superior to a solid axle. IRS does a much better job of cornering. All Corvettes have IRS and the have since C2. I'm not sure about C1.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Central FL
Originally Posted by david.k
Please dont think im stupid but why is a solid rear axle such a good thing and does the c6 have it, if not does the z06?
It isn't such a good thing for a performance car. It is old technology and hasn't been used on Corvette since 1962. Indpendent real wheel suspension is the prefered set up for modern cars. It produces a better ride while providing superior handling.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Thousand Oaks California
Corvette has not had a solid axle since 1962. In 1963 Corvette went to independent rear suspension. In general, independent suspenison allow for better ride and handling than a solid axle.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by calemasters
Corvette has not had a solid axle since 1962. In 1963 Corvette went to independent rear suspension. In general, independent suspenison allow for better ride and handling than a solid axle.
