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Old 02-27-2004, 03:48 AM
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Default What do you think of the stock handling for Z28

I know itīs a good car for the strip. But can you take a corner without getting a bodyroll as a caprice??
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Compared to a caprice, ya it handles great. The stock suspension components aren't even close to tapping it's full potential though. If you want to maintain a fairly soft ride, then you are limited, but if you want no-compromise handling, or even little-compromise handling, then the stock shocks are crap, the stock springs are too soft, the stock swaybars are too soft (especially the front bar), and the stock structural components (LCAs, panhard bar, a-arms, unibody) are too flexible. Not to mention if it isn't an SS/WS6/Firehawk, the stock wheels are too narrow.
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Originally Posted by jRaskell
Not to mention if it isn't an SS/WS6/Firehawk, the stock wheels are too narrow.
That's probably one of the most important points. Get rid of those 16x8's as soon as possible. Once you go 17x9 or 9.5 with some good tires, you'll be amazed at the difference.




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