suspension bushing upgrade
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Ettlingen
suspension bushing upgrade
I have a C6 Z51 with the following suspension mods:
C6Z06 front and rear spring
C6Z06 shocks
lowered about 1"
20mm wheel spacers all around
Michelin PS2 tires
Alignment front -1.5deg camber, +0°10' toe, 8° caster
rear -1deg camber, -0°05' toe
My car has a about 12.000 miles and 525hp (flywheel). While the handling of the car was much improved by the mods, I am still not satisfied. Especially on acceleration, the car feels not as stable as I would like. I think the soft suspension bushings are the problem. Does anybody know if:
-the C6Z06 has harder bushings and are they available?
-maybe the T1 suspension bushings are available?
-do the C5 PU VBB bushings fit on the C6?
Thanks,
Bernd
C6Z06 front and rear spring
C6Z06 shocks
lowered about 1"
20mm wheel spacers all around
Michelin PS2 tires
Alignment front -1.5deg camber, +0°10' toe, 8° caster
rear -1deg camber, -0°05' toe
My car has a about 12.000 miles and 525hp (flywheel). While the handling of the car was much improved by the mods, I am still not satisfied. Especially on acceleration, the car feels not as stable as I would like. I think the soft suspension bushings are the problem. Does anybody know if:
-the C6Z06 has harder bushings and are they available?
-maybe the T1 suspension bushings are available?
-do the C5 PU VBB bushings fit on the C6?
Thanks,
Bernd
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 887
Likes: 10
From: Ontario New York
Originally Posted by Bernd
I have a C6 Z51 with the following suspension mods:
C6Z06 front and rear spring
C6Z06 shocks
lowered about 1"
20mm wheel spacers all around
Michelin PS2 tires
Alignment front -1.5deg camber, +0°10' toe, 8° caster
rear -1deg camber, -0°05' toe
My car has a about 12.000 miles and 525hp (flywheel). While the handling of the car was much improved by the mods, I am still not satisfied. Especially on acceleration, the car feels not as stable as I would like. I think the soft suspension bushings are the problem. Does anybody know if:
-the C6Z06 has harder bushings and are they available?
-maybe the T1 suspension bushings are available?
-do the C5 PU VBB bushings fit on the C6?
Thanks,
Bernd
C6Z06 front and rear spring
C6Z06 shocks
lowered about 1"
20mm wheel spacers all around
Michelin PS2 tires
Alignment front -1.5deg camber, +0°10' toe, 8° caster
rear -1deg camber, -0°05' toe
My car has a about 12.000 miles and 525hp (flywheel). While the handling of the car was much improved by the mods, I am still not satisfied. Especially on acceleration, the car feels not as stable as I would like. I think the soft suspension bushings are the problem. Does anybody know if:
-the C6Z06 has harder bushings and are they available?
-maybe the T1 suspension bushings are available?
-do the C5 PU VBB bushings fit on the C6?
Thanks,
Bernd
How is the -1.5 deg camber on your tires? My dealer service dept. said it will wear out the inside tread in no time.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Ettlingen
Originally Posted by C6RAPTOR
Bernd,
How is the -1.5 deg camber on your tires? My dealer service dept. said it will wear out the inside tread in no time.
How is the -1.5 deg camber on your tires? My dealer service dept. said it will wear out the inside tread in no time.
Bernd
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 10,089
Likes: 14
Originally Posted by Bernd
The front tire wears uneven. On the rear it is much better. I got 5.000 miles from the last set of Michelin PS2. Front and rears were gone at the same time. But I think it is well worth it. Why buy such a car and save on the tires?
Bernd
Bernd
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 10,089
Likes: 14
Originally Posted by Bernd
I have a C6 Z51 with the following suspension mods:
C6Z06 front and rear spring
C6Z06 shocks
lowered about 1"
20mm wheel spacers all around
Michelin PS2 tires
Alignment front -1.5deg camber, +0°10' toe, 8° caster
rear -1deg camber, -0°05' toe
My car has a about 12.000 miles and 525hp (flywheel). While the handling of the car was much improved by the mods, I am still not satisfied. Especially on acceleration, the car feels not as stable as I would like. I think the soft suspension bushings are the problem. Does anybody know if:
-the C6Z06 has harder bushings and are they available?
-maybe the T1 suspension bushings are available?
-do the C5 PU VBB bushings fit on the C6?
Thanks,
Bernd
C6Z06 front and rear spring
C6Z06 shocks
lowered about 1"
20mm wheel spacers all around
Michelin PS2 tires
Alignment front -1.5deg camber, +0°10' toe, 8° caster
rear -1deg camber, -0°05' toe
My car has a about 12.000 miles and 525hp (flywheel). While the handling of the car was much improved by the mods, I am still not satisfied. Especially on acceleration, the car feels not as stable as I would like. I think the soft suspension bushings are the problem. Does anybody know if:
-the C6Z06 has harder bushings and are they available?
-maybe the T1 suspension bushings are available?
-do the C5 PU VBB bushings fit on the C6?
Thanks,
Bernd
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Tech Contributor
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 12,094
Likes: 197
From: Colorado Springs, CO
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Originally Posted by Bernd
I have a C6 Z51 with the following suspension mods:
20mm wheel spacers all around
Thanks,
Bernd
20mm wheel spacers all around
Thanks,
Bernd
It would be rubbing sir.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Ettlingen
Originally Posted by SpinMonster
You moved your wheels out 3/4 of an inch AND lowered it an inch??? What wheel studs did you use? I tried running 5 mm spacers and the stock studs were too short. I couldnt get the lug nuts on. It looked about the limit of what offset fit in the wheel well.
It would be rubbing sir.
It would be rubbing sir.
On the front 20mm is no problem. Nothing rubbing. On the rear I took out a little bit of the inner and outer fender. Still rubbing a little bit. I am driving for 12.000 miles with these now. If I would do it again, I would use longer wheel studs and 1/2" spacers.
Bernd
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,259
Likes: 16
From: Monroe Township New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
St. Jude donor in memory of jpee '14
Originally Posted by Bernd
I have a C6 Z51 with the following suspension mods:
C6Z06 front and rear spring
C6Z06 shocks
lowered about 1"
20mm wheel spacers all around
Michelin PS2 tires
Alignment front -1.5deg camber, +0°10' toe, 8° caster
rear -1deg camber, -0°05' toe
My car has a about 12.000 miles and 525hp (flywheel). While the handling of the car was much improved by the mods, I am still not satisfied. Especially on acceleration, the car feels not as stable as I would like. I think the soft suspension bushings are the problem. Does anybody know if:
-the C6Z06 has harder bushings and are they available?
-maybe the T1 suspension bushings are available?
-do the C5 PU VBB bushings fit on the C6?
Thanks,
Bernd
C6Z06 front and rear spring
C6Z06 shocks
lowered about 1"
20mm wheel spacers all around
Michelin PS2 tires
Alignment front -1.5deg camber, +0°10' toe, 8° caster
rear -1deg camber, -0°05' toe
My car has a about 12.000 miles and 525hp (flywheel). While the handling of the car was much improved by the mods, I am still not satisfied. Especially on acceleration, the car feels not as stable as I would like. I think the soft suspension bushings are the problem. Does anybody know if:
-the C6Z06 has harder bushings and are they available?
-maybe the T1 suspension bushings are available?
-do the C5 PU VBB bushings fit on the C6?
Thanks,
Bernd
In my opinion if you are going to use the car as daily transportation and opt for aftermarket bushings, I would suggest a nylon bushing as they are less prone to bind to the steel sleeves.
Steel and urethane bushings do not deflect, they will squeak & groan on city streets. Without lubrication the suspension does not move smoothly. It works great at the strip and my car really hits the tires hard but it really rots driving around town. The ride is more harsh, you feel & hear every bump (done to my Mustang the Vette is stock for now). Good luck
