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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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So..........Are the Z51 spring rate numbers finely determined?
Are they 502#/645# or 526#/??#s? Aaron gave alternate for the
front, but nothing for the rear! Due to limited info. I ordered the Z06
springs(we do have those rate, however two versions) and a Z06 rear
sway bar to go with my FSD shocks. If the car is to loose I will go back to the Z51 rear bar. Buttonwillow raceway again on Mar. 17,18 with
Viperdays.
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Good luck on you spring set.....I would predict you will prefer the Z51 rear bar unless you are using Z06 rear tires. ( not data just my guess)

I will be interested to hear what you find on the track.

My plan is to use F55 shocks with Z51 springs and bars.

I may upgrade if yours works well.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckclanton
So..........Are the Z51 spring rate numbers finely determined?
Are they 502#/645# or 526#/??#s? Aaron gave alternate for the
front, but nothing for the rear! Due to limited info. I ordered the Z06
springs(we do have those rate, however two versions) and a Z06 rear
sway bar to go with my FSD shocks. If the car is to loose I will go back to the Z51 rear bar. Buttonwillow raceway again on Mar. 17,18 with
Viperdays.
the C6 Z51 spring rates are less then the C5 Z51s?

C5Z51 650#F 620#r
C5Z06 650#F 680#r
C5T1 ~1000#F ~800#r
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