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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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Do you have any suspension mods? That would make the ride a lot nicer if you upgraded the suspension and stuff.

no, but i have thought of that...
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Nah bro, it's still a F-body. The only time they ride somewhat nice is when they are bonestock.
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And new suspension/handling parts will fix that.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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I wouldn't buy a car like that if it meant more debt. Repairs and mods are going to be more $$$.
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
And new suspension/handling parts will fix that.
No, they won't. I'm being serious and not trolling.
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No, they won't. I'm being serious and not trolling.
How would upgrading the suspension and handling not improve the ride quality?
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
And new suspension/handling parts will fix that.

have you ever driven a c5? or 6
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
How would upgrading the suspension and handling not improve the ride quality?
upgrading the suspension MIGHT improve the ride quality.


but that is besides the point. No matter what happens, a F-body will never have nice ride quality.
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have you ever driven a c5? or 6
No. But I want to. I know the upgrades wouldn't match a C5/6's handling, though.
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
How would upgrading the suspension and handling not improve the ride quality?
No, it almost always will not. Most springs and other suspension upgrades people make to these cars will stiffen the ride tremendously, thus making them much less comfortable. Think a truck ride vs a Lexus.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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My Z51 C6 has a much nicer smoother ride than any FBody I've ever been in, just to give you an example.
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My Z51 C6 has a much nicer smoother ride than any FBody I've ever been in, just to give you an example.
What's the difference then? I understand the need for stiffness with acceleration in a unibody frame. I suppose that's the main difference?
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
What's the difference then? I understand the need for stiffness with acceleration in a unibody frame. I suppose that's the main difference?
The frame, the suspension (IRS vs SRA), weight, ride height, tires and rims all are factors.
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
What's the difference then? I understand the need for stiffness with acceleration in a unibody frame. I suppose that's the main difference?
build quality, the type of suspension each car has (completely different), the weight
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If u want a fancy & quick ride midas well get the vette if you're looking at the quality of ride also.. Nothing else needs to be said.
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so you see it, you want it, buy it, own it, drive it, flaunt it factory chrome it
lol chill lil flip!
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lol chill lil flip!


he showed up at my neighbors wedding for like 2 hours a little over a month ago
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Originally Posted by 2 SLOW
upgrading the suspension MIGHT improve the ride quality.


but that is besides the point. No matter what happens, a F-body will never have nice ride quality.
I agree, even the stock Decarbons with stock springs ride bad on roads that aren't glass smooth. Any after market spring and shock set up thats geared towards either handling or drag racing are going to make the car ride pretty rough. I dont think any one in the history of F-bodydom has bought one of these cars because they were impressed with ride quality.
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Originally Posted by BizZzatch350
I agree, even the stock Decarbons with stock springs ride bad on roads that aren't glass smooth. Any after market spring and shock set up thats geared towards either handling or drag racing are going to make the car ride pretty rough. I dont think any one in the history of F-bodydom has bought one of these cars because they were impressed with ride quality.
I have Bilstein HD's (the new ones with the SLP valving) and Hotchkis springs and the ride improved over stock. This is even with tubular LCA, LCA relo brackets and an APHB and stiff sidewalled tires (RT-615)



I debated getting a C5 and ditching the Camaro, but it is paid off and I don't care for another payment. Plus C5 parts tend to cost more.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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get the c5, u wont regret it, except get a clean stock one and do the modding yourself
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