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Old Sep 12, 2023 | 11:20 AM
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Any one track a grandsport that has updated their sway bars or springs?
I notice that the car has allot of lean into the corners, wondering if any upgrades are worth the effort.


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Old Sep 12, 2023 | 12:22 PM
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Wow, "allot of lean"...compared to what???
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Old Sep 12, 2023 | 06:16 PM
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The Z07 spring, sway bar, and bushings are pretty cheap to install on a non-Z07 car.
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Originally Posted by PeteC7
The Z07 spring, sway bar, and bushings are pretty cheap to install on a non-Z07 car.
Is that the only suspension difference on the Z07?
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Hotchkis makes an adjustable swaybar for front and rear. It is stiffer than a Z51 in its 'softest' setting and goes up from there.
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Originally Posted by CPB
Is that the only suspension difference on the Z07?
The MRC shocks are valved slightly different and the MRC controller has slightly different programming for the revised shocks. Nonetheless, on an FE6 equipped car, the hardware makes a significant difference. I did an entire thread several years ago on my swap.
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More than you'll ever need to know about setting up a C7 GS for the track. I'm sure he has quite a bit of info on the suspension. The "Search this Thread" function is pretty useful. Just type in "Sway bars" or "Springs" etc. See below.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-c7-gs-r.html



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