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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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What alternatives are there if I just want to stiffen the suspension to avoid bottoming out the suspension on a slammed c6?

Is coilovers the only way to go?
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Raise the car back up?


Seriously, stiffer shocks (Bilestein Sports) should help, or maybe a stiffer front spring.
If you fill in your profile and we knew more about your car, we might be able to offer more suggestions.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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IMO - A lowered car might look better, but it doesn't necessarily mean it will handle better. At some point, it will screw up the suspension's geometry and lead to bottoming out and a much harsher ride. Not to mention scraping on driveways, speed bumps and dips.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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I agree with both of you but the problem is that this is not a car I will take to the track and the roads around here does not allow me to take the car to its limits anyways. It is lowered because of looks and I am simply looking for a way to stiffen the suspension.

It is a std C6 without Z51 kit
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by fulingbusen
I agree with both of you but the problem is that this is not a car I will take to the track and the roads around here does not allow me to take the car to its limits anyways. It is lowered because of looks and I am simply looking for a way to stiffen the suspension.

It is a std C6 without Z51 kit
QA1 adjustable shocks
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Get bilstein sports...cheap and good. I love mine.

That's quite the frankenstein C6 there, btw, lol. What are the plans with it?
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