C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

coilovers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 4, 2026 | 12:23 PM
  #1  
clutch1's Avatar
clutch1
Thread Starter
Instructor
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 142
Likes: 12
From: Houston Texas..
Default coilovers

Have a 1999 C5, FRC......What do you think about coilovers...Good or Bad?..I have lowered the car on bolts, have a noise from rear.....What coils would you recommend?..............John...
Reply
Old May 5, 2026 | 09:47 AM
  #2  
Tusc's Avatar
Tusc
Running Guns & Moonshine
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 12,482
Likes: 7,170
From: CT
Default

Based on breakage and returns, not Silvers or BC.

Vikings (KellTrac), RideTech, LG for entry expense to mid and all US manufactured.

I never thought about coils as being to go to the lowest setting. I went for the inherent suspension function change and was very happy as a street driver. Track guys sometimes still prefer the Z06 leads. I can't speak to that. But I can speak to a far less bumpy ride and no major body slam if you go over a pothole. The wheels affected just handle it and the chassis cruises through.

Going TO coils I did not feel the difference so much immediately.

Swapping them out to the newer C5 and going BACK to Z06 leafs and Bilsteins on the daily? I immediately wanted to sell the car.
Reply
Old May 5, 2026 | 10:57 AM
  #3  
Nowanker's Avatar
Nowanker
Safety Car
10 Year Member
Pro Mechanic
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 3,554
Likes: 1,097
From: Ex DPRK, now just N of Medford, OR
Default

LG/Bilstein coilovers on my C6Z.
Springs stiff enough for the track and monoballs, and it still rode better than my stock C5.
But they're not cheap.
Reply
Old May 11, 2026 | 08:52 AM
  #4  
G Man's Avatar
G Man
Drifting
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 1,754
Likes: 24
From: Murphy Texas
Default

I run a set of PFADT coilovers on mine and am very happy. Street and track.
https://afepower.com/afe-power-430-4...cc_EDEYdIlEffD
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To coilovers





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:48 AM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE