Which suspension to choose?
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Which suspension to choose?
My 2001 C5 has the standard suspension A4 and 3.15 rear
If I buy a C6 6 speed what can I expect from the different suspension options?
Base, Mag and Z51 . The car will not be a daily driver what do you think would
be the best choice..... ? Jim
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If I buy a C6 6 speed what can I expect from the different suspension options?
Base, Mag and Z51 . The car will not be a daily driver what do you think would
be the best choice..... ? Jim
:auto:
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Re: Which suspension to choose? (FastMover)
Simple:
If you race (other than drag racing) on good courses or want bragging rights, Z51.
If you don't, Magnetic.
If you can't afford either, base.
[Modified by Scissors, 12:18 PM 1/17/2004]
If you race (other than drag racing) on good courses or want bragging rights, Z51.
If you don't, Magnetic.
If you can't afford either, base.
[Modified by Scissors, 12:18 PM 1/17/2004]
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Re: Which suspension to choose? (Scissors)
Simple:
If you race (other than drag racing) on good courses or want bragging rights, Z51.
If you don't, Magnetic.
If you can't afford either, base.
[Modified by Scissors, 12:18 PM 1/17/2004]
If you race (other than drag racing) on good courses or want bragging rights, Z51.
If you don't, Magnetic.
If you can't afford either, base.
[Modified by Scissors, 12:18 PM 1/17/2004]
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Re: Which suspension to choose? (sep1234)
What I would like to know is if somebody can get into the programming if you get the magnetic ride and change the "rates?" I am very disappointed with the "rates" GM used in the calibration on our Escalade, I wish it was 10% stiffer in control and don't see why somebody can't get in the control module and increase the "control" or magnetic field....I am hoping to see more on this before I have to select suspensions for our C6 Vert.
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Re: Which suspension to choose? (FastMover)
My C5 isn't a daily driver and neither will my C6 be. I like the Z-51. It's not harsh at all. W/ the C6, I really do like the things they've added to the Z-51 package. It's a no brainer for me, Z-51. Since yours won't be a daily driver, I recommend Z-51. Actually, Z-51 is just fine for a daily driver too.
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Re: Which suspension to choose? (need-for-speed)
My C5 isn't a daily driver and neither will my C6 be. I like the Z-51. It's not harsh at all. W/ the C6, I really do like the things they've added to the Z-51 package. It's a no brainer for me, Z-51. Since yours won't be a daily driver, I recommend Z-51. Actually, Z-51 is just fine for a daily driver too.
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Re: Which suspension to choose? (BLK 98WS6)
What I would like to know is if somebody can get into the programming if you get the magnetic ride and change the "rates?"
I will definitely get the Z-51 on a C6
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Re: Which suspension to choose? (Yogivette)
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