Corvette springs and shocks on a T/A
12-12-2005, 10:18 PM
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Corvette springs and shocks on a T/A Today i realized that corvettes are really low, and i started thinking if i could use their springs and shocks on my T/A, i have heard many bad things about lowering cars with just springs and shocks, mainly about how stiff the ride becomes. Has anyone done this before? can it be done?
12-13-2005, 12:19 AM
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Cant be done. C5 shocks mount up differently, and they use a fiberglass transverse leaf spring. And whoever told you it was bad to lower a car with just springs and shocks has no clue what they are talking about.
12-13-2005, 12:56 AM
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if you buy a good set of lowering springs the spring rate will be higher, therefore you will also need aftermarket shocks with better damping so the car doesnt get that horrible bounce goin.
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It's all about the shocks. Choose a good shock and the ride quality will be good. Choose a bad shock (i.e. cheap shock) and the ride quality will be poor.
I like Strano's revalved Bilsteins...about $500 for a set of good street shocks.
I like Strano's revalved Bilsteins...about $500 for a set of good street shocks.
