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Aug 17, 2008 | 03:24 PM

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Radioman

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Great! Thanks!

Don't ya love this Forum and that Arctic White?

Aug 20, 2008 | 01:28 PM

#22

rexracerx9

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Originally Posted by NewTxOwner

Will the change to the Z51 sway bars result in a rougher ride?

You will notice a little stiffer ride in the rear and a tiny bit more rear wheel hop over very rough patches of road. Most feel the mild compromise is well worth it.

Aug 20, 2008 | 01:52 PM

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rgrizzard

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Any differences from the Z-51 sway bars to hotchkis or other makes. i.e. are the Z-51 bars as good as aftermarket???

Aug 20, 2008 | 06:08 PM

#24

A-Pex

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Originally Posted by rgrizzard

Any differences from the Z-51 sway bars to hotchkis or other makes. i.e. are the Z-51 bars as good as aftermarket???

PM AintQik for an answer... He switched from Z51 to Hotchkis. I think he likes them!

Aug 20, 2008 | 06:32 PM

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goatts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rgrizzard

Any differences from the Z-51 sway bars to hotchkis or other makes. i.e. are the Z-51 bars as good as aftermarket???

Aftermarket are adjustable but more expensive.

Aug 20, 2008 | 07:35 PM

#26

Gene Culley

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Purchase your Z51 sway bars from GM Parts House.

Aug 21, 2008 | 05:45 PM

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SL33PER

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I just installed mine today with the Pdaft poly bushings. I recieved them yesterday from Gene. I was surprised how much larger the rear sway bar was. The stock ones are a joke. Car is MUCH better and lost that "floating" feeling.

It is a realy easy "do it yourself" takes less than an hour. Cant wait to try it on some real twisty roads. Not too many here in the Phoenix area...I plan on heading up to the mountains Saturday.

Aug 21, 2008 | 06:39 PM

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3 Z06ZR1

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From: salem OR

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Originally Posted by A-Pex

Also, as AintQik mentioned, this was a huge improvement to my F55 suspension.

Bottom Lines:
Without the Z51 sways, the car "let go" or leaned/listed over 0.6Gs of lateral force.
With the Z51 sways, it just stays nice and flat in the corners.

Highly recommend this mod!

I did it to my base 08
nice improvement, Now I'm going z-51 shocks.

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Aug 21, 2008 | 06:47 PM

#29

SL33PER

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Have you considered Bilstein Sports?

Aug 21, 2008 | 07:19 PM

#30

Modshack

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Originally Posted by Rock'n Blue 08

, Now I'm going z-51 shocks.

Don't do that......Not when a lot of Z51 owners report a big improvement by going with Bilsteins.
The price difference new is only about $30/set

Aug 24, 2008 | 02:35 AM

#31

BigSlick

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From: Scottsdale Az

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Don't do that......Not when a lot of Z51 owners report a big improvement by going with Bilsteins.
The price difference new is only about $30/set

can you list the model numbers for the bilsteins shocks front and rear...thx Modshack

Aug 24, 2008 | 04:47 PM

#32

Larry R

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Originally Posted by alangordon

I Have An O8 A6 Corvette,i Am Thinging Of Changing Over To The Z51 Sway Bars,i Would Like To Know If Anyone Has Done This Modification To O8 Coupe And What I Can Expect As Far As Ride And Handling. Thanks In Advance.

Iinstalled Z-51 sway bars on my F-55 equipped car and am very happy with the results. Handling improved noticebly, the steering seemed tighter but the ride remained basically the same, maybe a bit stiffer. All in all a worthwhile improvement.

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