pastorbrad

Apologies if this one is asked and answered already, but...
What would be the simplest first step to firm up the suspension on a base C7 (2014) without turning it into an oxcart? I'm guessing shocks as opposed to sway bars to start: sure there's body lean, which the bars would address, but the main issue is a floaty sensation especially on corner entry and exit. It's far from a problem and of course the fact that the car is massively over-equipped in terms of tires, cures a lot of ills. So...just curious.

mustclime

get the z51 springs, dampers and bars( non mag ride)....done

pastorbrad

thankyoukindsirhesaid
A good source for these? And if done in stages, which first, etc.?

Fast6.3

I have a 15 base c7 and had those same issues I did LG bars and problems went away I was planning on doing shocks too but Now It's m not so sure I am very pleased with tge results of just bars I dont roadrace just streetfun and rge dragstrip

Max Bet

All I did with mine was swap in a set of Z51 front and rear sway bars. I'm good with the result. I didn't feel the need to mess with the spring rate.

mustclime

I think trunk monkey has the sway bar set..... then just shop the springs and dampers.

0subchev

Thank you!
We carry that here for you in 2 options:


http://www.trunkmonkeyparts.com/corv...ay?parent=1163

buckeye4

Just ordered for my 2017 and the free shipping is nice!

pastorbrad

Thanks to Trunk Monkey for the link. Just a quick question - those units look like the factory pieces. The LG parts are more expensive and differ how? Worth the extra $ and if so why?

4GS7

Float is always shocks.

pastorbrad

Understood. My description is perhaps not too precise; in any event, the consensus seems to be adding the bars first, a somewhat simpler step. thanks

Larry/car

Magnetic ride addresses the float issue. But the $3,500 option was to expensive for the few times I have had this happen. I know the paremeters where this occurs and avoid them.

Cherc7wife

There was a recall in 2014 August of the 2014 corvette SR over the suspension failure risks regarding the insufficient welds. We never received the recall. We found out after my husband was in a low speed crash when he hit a culvert on country road. If you want more info you can email me.

Roadrogue

Hardly a consensus and as said above float is likely shocks and they are easy to change but not necessarily easy to choose. It is likely that better damping/more sophisticated damping would be a better solution to what you describe. That would provide more supple ride on rough roads as well as better control at speed (shock speed). Z51 shocks won't do this; they will just be firmer everywhere. The two affordable options that I know of are Koni and Afe Johnny O'Connell shocks. Good luck finding many reviews though. Personally I would like Penske but way too expensive.

BigBirdXX

I have just addressed this exact problem on my 16 1LT M7. My car was a little soft with my aggressive driving. Especially on curvy and mountain roads in northern Pennsylvania.
First I installed GM front and rear Z51 sway bars.
Second, I have recently installed Z51 shocks that I purchased here from a Forum member.
I have found a big improvement on the handling of this car. It is not as soft and "floaty."
It turns in and exits fast corners in a much better fashion and feels like it is glued to the road. The ride is a little more firm without being harsh. Big improvement all around.

rb185afm

My wife's base would exit corners like crap. Rear end moves around to much without a rear sway bar. I still can't believe they sell a car like this without a sway bar. I added the rear sway from trunkmonkeys. Problem solved. However, her base does have Mag ride.

bigsapper

Rear seat?

rb185afm

Corrected

pastorbrad

Alright here's a quick and utterly untechnical review of the upgrade to Z51 bars on a base '14 -
Thanks to Trunk Monkey for the easy ordering and their catching an error and subsequently sending the correct part with return label for the part shipped in error.
Thanks to George and everyone else at Corvette Mike New England in Carver MA for a quick install.
On local - often uneven - roads the best description is - more twitchy! Follows road imperfections more than the base setup, but also obviously corners flatter, turns in cleaner.
Highway stability is greatly improved, and it was pretty good before. But any tendency to wandering seems cured. Haven't experienced worn areas where "tram lining" is an issue with these big tires.
So YMMV but it's a simple upgrade.

falconhulk

Your rear end problem would not be cured by a rear sway. Sways effect the body lean and overall balance. Adding ANY rear sway is going to increase oversteer from stock. If you meant the rear moved around under throttle out of a corner, you did not help yourself.