z51 sway bars
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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.
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I added Z51 sway bars to my base suspension '05 and it improved the handling. An '08 would benefit the same.
Might also wish to consider upgrading the suspension while you're in there. Lots of options from sport shocks, all the way to adjustable coilovers w/ poly bushings (what I did.) Several very informative threads can be found by a search.
Another thing to consider is getting a road tested front-end alignment. Many members report that their factory settings were off by quite a bit. Steering adjustments and 4 corner balance also improve the handling, as do performance tires.
Just some additional things to consider.
Might also wish to consider upgrading the suspension while you're in there. Lots of options from sport shocks, all the way to adjustable coilovers w/ poly bushings (what I did.) Several very informative threads can be found by a search.
Another thing to consider is getting a road tested front-end alignment. Many members report that their factory settings were off by quite a bit. Steering adjustments and 4 corner balance also improve the handling, as do performance tires.
Just some additional things to consider.
Last edited by keyplyr; Aug 4, 2008 at 03:26 AM.
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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!
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The stock front bushings were already cracking/deforming around where the bar goes through the bushing. 
The rear set were as new, but the fronts were definitely showing wear..This is an 08 with 3500 miles on it...
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Most purchase the sway bars from me and then the Pfadt bushings from Pfadt Racing.
||--Z51 Sway Bar Kit--||
10323434 – Front stabilizer bar
10339124 – Rear stabilizer bar
10387838 (2) – Front stabilizer insulators
15241135 (2) – Rear stabilizer insulators
Complete kit front and rear is 183.00
For the Z51 bars on our website, use part number c6z51bars on our website under Chevrolet make.
||--Z51 Sway Bar Kit--||
10323434 – Front stabilizer bar
10339124 – Rear stabilizer bar
10387838 (2) – Front stabilizer insulators
15241135 (2) – Rear stabilizer insulators
Complete kit front and rear is 183.00
For the Z51 bars on our website, use part number c6z51bars on our website under Chevrolet make.
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I put Z06 Sways on my F55 and man can you snap turn the car.
I have no cornering issues at all. No body lean at all. Love the fact that I can switch to a touring ride and then back to sport for a stiffer ride when wanting one.
You should get the same results.
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