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Old May 1, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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I recently installed the Z51 sway bars front and rear and installed the KONI FSD's. I like the ride and it handles well but my question is this, It seems that the car understeers more then before. It tracks great in a straight line, but I have to work a little in the tight turns. Is this normal? This is my first vette and I am compairing it to a my DD which is front wheel drive and my truck which is four wheel drive.
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Old May 1, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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I don't pretend to be a suspension guru but maybe this will help:

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Old May 1, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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I recently installed the Z51 sway bars front and rear and installed the KONI FSD's. I like the ride and it handles well but my question is this, It seems that the car understeers more then before. It tracks great in a straight line, but I have to work a little in the tight turns. Is this normal? This is my first vette and I am compairing it to a my DD which is front wheel drive and my truck which is four wheel drive.

Did you get an alignment down after installed the new suppension? If not it would be a very good idea.

the Corvettes were deisgned to under steer for safety reasons. This is why a new alignment is needed.
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Old May 1, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Thanks guys

No I have not done the alignment yet. I have an appointment for next week. I was just looking for some feedback on what the standard is as far as over/under steer for the C6.
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