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Expanding this thread to a discussion of the workings of the rear suspension...
I see that the in the Z06VETTE.com '02 info, suspension changes include:
- larger front stabilizer bar
- Aluminum fr and rear stabilizer bar links
- stiffer rear leaf spring
- new rear shock valving
I'm not an autocrosser and don't push my Z to the outer limits so the front bar I wasn't concerned about and the links I hear are for weight savings.
My objective is to obtain a smoother ride, to match the same quality that I felt in the '02. I thought the shocks were the only change in the rear but I seem to have missed the rear springs which come to my question...
What is the primary function of the rear spring and how do they work in conjunction with the rear shocks?
If I am looking for a smoother ride, will I have to consider changing to the '02 rear springs also even though the '02 springs should be stiffer? Will I upset the 'balance' if I don't go with the rear spring change with the shocks?
Thanks.
On 2001-08-18 21:41, c4c5specialist spewed forth this drivel:
Hi there,
It is correct on the VIN specific ordering for now, as they are telling me the same thing about the parts.
Looks to me that the shocks are no problem, it is the exhaust that concerns me, as it seems, that the manifolds are the same.
Although, I am only going by the diagram, showing the part for 01-02.
As for the rest, I cannot say for sure, but this will be another question when I see the engineers at Car, and BG.
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