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Oct 7, 2010 | 08:01 AM

mbracer

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Suggestions for base C6 suspension upgrades

I have had my 07 case c6 for about a ear and am looking to do some mild suspension upgrades to improve handling but I dont want to lose the drivabilty (no lowering or buckboard type ride), anybody who has done this please tell me your thoughts and suggestions, thanks.

Oct 7, 2010 | 08:07 AM

CMY SIX

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best $500 you can spend on a base model! bilstein sports and Z51 sway bars! don't care what the arm chair engineers say!

Oct 7, 2010 | 08:29 AM

bluekey28

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Originally Posted by CMY SIX

best $500 you can spend on a base model! bilstein sports and Z51 sway bars! don't care what the arm chair engineers say!

A great place to start. Put your C6 through it's paces & decide if you like the results and then get rid of the GY run flats. You'll have a different/better performing vehicle.

Oct 7, 2010 | 08:51 AM

FloydSummerOf68

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Shocks, Swaybars and Tires...your car will be completely new to you.

Oct 7, 2010 | 09:18 AM

mbracer

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This is the direction I had in mind I just wanted to here from some people who had done these changes,I didn't want to waste time and money.

Oct 7, 2010 | 11:13 AM

Boomer111

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I went with the Koni FSD shocks and the Z51 bars and got rid of the runflats for my Base 08. Greatly improved the ride and noise. I felt the front end of the Base was a little to bouncy for me, the FSD's did the trick. You could save some $$ by going with Bilstein shocks, other Forum have given them good reviews too. The FSD's are around $700 while the Bilstein are $300. Do a search of the design of both and decide.

Good luck.

Oct 7, 2010 | 07:25 PM

mfquinn

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I put on the Eibach/Callaway sway bars (rear are adjustable) from Tire Rack and the Bilstein Doug Ripple Motorsports special shocks. I am tracking my car and love the difference this has made. But it is still fine on the road (well most roads, not many here in Miami)

Oct 7, 2010 | 09:13 PM

glenB

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09 & '12, '14

Pfadt adjustable shocks, Hotchkis sways and a Z51 spring in the front and base in the rear and then tune to your driving style/taste

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Oct 8, 2010 | 01:10 AM

Rebel 1

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I put the Z51 sways only on our '09 base. Made a big difference. $201.25 from Gene.

Oct 8, 2010 | 11:21 PM

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Gene Culley

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Thanks for the referral. The C6 Z51 sway bars with the 2010 Z06 shocks are our best selling combination!

Oct 9, 2010 | 12:02 AM

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magls2

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GM T1 sway bars

Has anyone installed the GM T1 anti sway-bars or compared them to the Z51

Oct 9, 2010 | 09:10 AM

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jmudreamvette

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Originally Posted by magls2

Has anyone installed the GM T1 anti sway-bars or compared them to the Z51

MUCH thicker bar,they will be pretty stiff for the street, but some have run them. I went with the thickest tunnel plate, phaft ploy bushings, and I have Z51 option already. Noticable improvement over Z51 setup, Shocks are next...

Oct 10, 2010 | 11:19 AM

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gtmotor

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Quote:

Originally Posted by magls2

Has anyone installed the GM T1 anti sway-bars or compared them to the Z51

I'm also thinking about going this route. Anyone have some feedback about the GM T1 setup?

Oct 10, 2010 | 07:37 PM

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mfquinn

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From: Jacksonville FL

C6 Z06
Front Bar Diameter- 31.0 mm
Rear Bar Diameter - 27.9 mm

Base C6
Front Bar Diameter - 25.5 mm
Rera Bar Diameter - 17.5 mm

C6 Z51
Front Bar Diameter - 31.0 mm
Rear Bar Diameter - 25.6 mm

Eibach Bars Front = 32 mm
Rear (ajustable) = 29 mm

Oct 10, 2010 | 07:49 PM

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STiRob

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Originally Posted by Gene Culley

Thanks for the referral. The C6 Z51 sway bars with the 2010 Z06 shocks are our best selling combination!

Is there a difference between the 2010 Z06 shocks and earlier year Z06 shocks?

Oct 10, 2010 | 08:11 PM

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goatts

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First we have to know what your goals are? Street only? Autox? Drags?

Oct 10, 2010 | 08:29 PM

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Leprkon

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A thicker tunnel plate and set of improved sway bar end links will make a big difference, as well. Much stiffer chassis.

Oct 11, 2010 | 07:05 PM

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mbracer

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I guess you are right I didnt say what my goals are for my car, mainly I want to enjoy driving the car under all conditions, I might try an autocross in the future or go to track day or driving school, I dont intend to turn this thing into a race car I usualy drive it to work once or twice a week and all weekend. I went on a trip to the tail of the dragon early this year with some other vette guys and had a blast, so I guess I want a slightly better than stock driving car that I can still drive everyday, later on I will do some engine tuning down the road but not right now, well I hopethat helps, thanks.

Nov 1, 2010 | 06:39 AM

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mbracer

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I installed the Z51 bars over the weekend and I have to say this was a great mod, it was everything you guys said it would be, thanks for all the suggestions and thanks to Gene Culley, the car feels like a sports car now I will be tackling the shocks next thanks a lot