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Hi I have a base C6 with Michelin PSS tires, Bilstein sports and Z06 sway bars, handles great and firm, but I was wondering if I put a z06/z51 spring in front if it will help or hurt handling. I don't want too much understeer, but I heard the base front spring is very soft (but I don't really notice that with the Bilsteins) Some say that z06 bars and Bilsteins will cause too much oversteer on the track. So can it be improved with a front spring or should I leave it alone?
Last edited by Randy_medion; Feb 9, 2018 at 01:15 PM.
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I gave you the spring rates in your other thread. I'd do the front spring if it were me.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1596558742
If you get too much oversteer, I'd say the Z06 rear bar is too much for your car. Maybe swap it for a a C6 Z51 bar...or heck even try it with your OE bar for comparison.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1596558742
If you get too much oversteer, I'd say the Z06 rear bar is too much for your car. Maybe swap it for a a C6 Z51 bar...or heck even try it with your OE bar for comparison.
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Sway Bar comparisons:
Base / Z51 / Z06
Fr. 25.5 / 31 / 31
Rr. 17.5 / 25.6 / 27.9
I agree with others, Z06 rear sway and base size tires will increase oversteer.
Base / Z51 / Z06
Fr. 25.5 / 31 / 31
Rr. 17.5 / 25.6 / 27.9
I agree with others, Z06 rear sway and base size tires will increase oversteer.
Last edited by Mike's LS3; Feb 10, 2018 at 01:47 PM.
