Some Autox questions?
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Some Autox questions?
Fairly new to Auto X racing, getting faster and staying smooth, and I am hooked, its a blast.
Would lowering my C5 help a lot?
Its a 2001 C5 with Z51, do I need to replace the Sway bar bushings with neoprene bushings.
I am not sure what else to ask, so any and all input is welcome.
and I could of had Danny Popp teach me all this autoX racing, when I lived in Cincy, but nooooooooooooo , I didn't want hurt my new C5, Wow am I redfaced
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Would lowering my C5 help a lot?
Its a 2001 C5 with Z51, do I need to replace the Sway bar bushings with neoprene bushings.
I am not sure what else to ask, so any and all input is welcome.
and I could of had Danny Popp teach me all this autoX racing, when I lived in Cincy, but nooooooooooooo , I didn't want hurt my new C5, Wow am I redfaced
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Lowering your c5 more than about .5 inch won't help if your suspension is worn and you end up bouncing off your bumpstops mid-corner. I've got a decent suspension and still don't run any lower because I like the articulation to be found with extra shock travel. I don't know how much money you have to spend but here's the first few thousand I'd spend: Good shock (not great) make big difference...04 c5z shocks, DRM bilsteins, or Koni 3013's are common before guys start spending real money. Paul at Van Steel has a front bar that works really good and spherical heim endlinks. Stick 18x10.5's on all 4 corners with the tire that fits your class. Cornerweighting is a huge difference once you get your suspension parts installed. Good seat...sparco evo2 or something is a good start...shifter with an good shift **** helps. Let us know if you're beyond that level already.
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Not beyond that level yet, Brian
Thanks for the reply, right now everything is stock, I have the Z51 package.
I plan on getting Speedline 10.5 X 18 and 315/30 x 18 Rivals.
Is it best to put neoprene bushings on the sways.
I know Paul @ Vansteel and will give him a call.
Again Thank you
I plan on getting Speedline 10.5 X 18 and 315/30 x 18 Rivals.
Is it best to put neoprene bushings on the sways.
I know Paul @ Vansteel and will give him a call.
Again Thank you
