[Z06] Anyone in the NorCal Bay Area have upgraded suspension?
09-17-2018, 09:22 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Anyone in the NorCal Bay Area have upgraded suspension?
I would love to be taken for a short ride (10-15 min) in a C6Z with upgraded shocks or coilovers. I am trying to get DRM’s but might have to settle for Bilsteins due to DRM’s being back ordered and I have even been considering coilovers but have never ridden in a C6Z with aftermarket suspension. All I know is I feel like the stock shocks belong on the Caddy XLR, not on the vette. I’ll bring a case of your favorite brew or cash and I’m fine with just passenger seat time. PM me if your local and don’t mind taking me for a quick spin. Thanks!
09-17-2018, 09:44 PM
#2
Team Owner
More expensive than Bilsteins, but less than coilovers are the double adjustable Vikings. http://cordesracing.mybigcommerce.co...vette-full-set
09-17-2018, 09:56 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I actually considered getting Vikings but when I called Cordes Performance to order them they said that everyone they sold the Vikings to wanted them for drag and not autoX or HPDE /RR. I couldn't find any posts or experience from any Vette owners using them for AutoX or HPDE.
Last edited by 03Zcrit; 09-18-2018 at 12:54 AM.
09-18-2018, 11:27 AM
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Melting Slicks
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I'm down in Morgan Hill...
C6Z
LG Bilstein coil overs
Monoballs
JOC sway bars.
Swear to God, it rides much better than my stock C5.
Pm me, we'll go for a drive.
Steve
C6Z
LG Bilstein coil overs
Monoballs
JOC sway bars.
Swear to God, it rides much better than my stock C5.
Pm me, we'll go for a drive.
Steve
09-18-2018, 12:16 PM
#6
Drifting
Keep in mind coilovers have different shock and spring rates and can ride very differently.
For example I went from pfadt singles to LG G2's and the LGs rode much better, even with stiffer springs.
For example I went from pfadt singles to LG G2's and the LGs rode much better, even with stiffer springs.
09-18-2018, 01:03 PM
#7
Racer
hah I'm in San Jose and would love to come check out your setup too... If you guys let me know when you plan to link up, I'd love to cruise down and we can have a mini car show/meet :P
09-18-2018, 01:48 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Our very own cars n' coffee... but alas, without that smokey burnout that ends up crashed into a hydrant.
I'm pretty flexible on time, let me know what works!
I'm pretty flexible on time, let me know what works!
09-18-2018, 01:55 PM
#9
Team Owner
09-18-2018, 01:57 PM
#10
Racer
I wrote a little guide to suspension here, maybe it'll help you out:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1595745617
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1595745617
09-19-2018, 02:22 AM
#11
Cruising
Wow. A group in the bay that’s interested in handling instead of power? Where do I sign up? I’m looking into getting coil overs as well and would love to join you guys ��
09-19-2018, 11:32 PM
#12
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I'm in Toronto till the 29th but after I get back it would be great to do a little meet up! Will PM you guys when I'm back.