oldmemberl68
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Can any one please advice me on a good suspension upgrade using coil overs and removing the rear leaf spring . The car will be used for fast road only
Thanks
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Suspension upgrade
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teamzr1
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Many brands/types out there
You will need to decide what rate of springs you want for the front and rears that suit race type and your drive style
Here are some examples :
coiloverdepot.com
www.qa1.net
silvers-na.com
www.tpsmotorsports.com
shop.penskeshocks.com
You will need to decide what rate of springs you want for the front and rears that suit race type and your drive style
Here are some examples :
97-05 Chevrolet Corvette C5 BC Coilovers - BR Type
Chevrolet Corvette C6 BC Coilovers are the perfect setup for the Corvette enthusiast that wants performance and a aggressive stance without the high end pricing.
Corvette Shocks and Coilovers
Upgrade the leaf spring suspension on your Chevy C5/C6 Corvette to QA1 coil-overs for maximum handling performance, suspension tunability and ride height adjustability.
www.qa1.net
Silver’s NEOMAX Coilovers Chevrolet Corvette C5 / C6 1997-2013
Rear Extenders are recommended on this application. Standard height kit lowered all the way will sit flush tire to fender on C6's, half inch wheel gap on C5's. Super Low will drop a further .75 inch. Common Spring Rate Selections: 12k/8k, soft comfortable daily driver, not much aggressive...
CoilOver System for 1997-2013 Corvette (C5 & C6)
RideTech continues to offer today’s hot rodders the ultimate in ride quality, handling performance, support, and now, SIMPLICITY, with the new RideTech HQ Coil-Overs.
www.ridetech.com
Aldan American Phantom Adjustable Coilover System (C5 C6 Corvette)
Allows you to replace factory shocks & mono springs with ride-height adjustable coil-overs!
Corvette C5/C6
Penske Racing Shocks is the world leader in suspension technology, having won countless races and championships in F1, ALMS, Indy Car, Tudor/IMSA series, and NASCAR among others. The same race-winning shocks from the famous Yellow Pratt & Miller Corvettes are now available to bolt onto your...
oldmemberl68
CCCUK Member
Thank you for your help and advice there is lots of options out there
Will i need to modify or disconnect the electric ride control
Thanks again
Will i need to modify or disconnect the electric ride control
Thanks again
teamzr1
Supporting vendor
If needed to replace to normal shocks, a couple of options to prevent DTCs tripping and controller limiting maximum speed to 80 MPH
Install 10W 10 Ohm wire wound resistors into the shock sensor wire connectors.
Some vendors sell a connector that has the resistor wired in and fool the controller into thinking shocks are present and not tripping the DTCs for them
Or best is going to someone who has a GM Tech-II and program it out with and disconnect the ride control module option
1. Hook a Tech 2 (Driver's footwell), turn the car ON, make sure the module in the left rear storage compartment
(pull back the Velcro lining on the front of the compartment) is plugged in. DO NOT UNPLUG THIS MODULE
2. Now use the Tech 2 to delete the F45 option ( F55 option does not appear on the Tech 2 menu screen -
SO - DELETE THE F45 OPTION
3. Save the new configuration
4. DO NOT TURN THE CAR OFF DO NOT REMOVE THE TECH 2 Go to the module in the rear of the car, unplug the GRAY connector
IT IS THE WIDEST ONE - leave the other 1 (F/45) or 2 (F/55) plugged in.
5. Turn off the car but LEAVE THE TECH 2 PLUGGED IN
6. Remove remaining plugs from the module in the rear of the car - Never plug them back in again, if you do the F/45 turns on automatically.
7. Now the moment of TRUTH - Turn the car on and verify that the dreaded - MAX SPEED 80 MPH - is gone.
This message was only present if you had already disconnected the shock sensors. Some people have had to disconnect their battery to allow the computer to reset to remove this message, but I would confirm with the Tech II that the F/45 was actually deleted first and if not reconnect everything and start again with step 1.
8. Unplug the Tech 2 - Get in the car and take it for a ride. Smile as you pass the DREADED 80 MPH.
With these instructions in their hands, even the most inexperienced tech can do this.
Just as an example, if not wanting to use the resistors is buying simulators but crazy priced
corvetteparts.com
Install 10W 10 Ohm wire wound resistors into the shock sensor wire connectors.
Some vendors sell a connector that has the resistor wired in and fool the controller into thinking shocks are present and not tripping the DTCs for them
Or best is going to someone who has a GM Tech-II and program it out with and disconnect the ride control module option
1. Hook a Tech 2 (Driver's footwell), turn the car ON, make sure the module in the left rear storage compartment
(pull back the Velcro lining on the front of the compartment) is plugged in. DO NOT UNPLUG THIS MODULE
2. Now use the Tech 2 to delete the F45 option ( F55 option does not appear on the Tech 2 menu screen -
SO - DELETE THE F45 OPTION
3. Save the new configuration
4. DO NOT TURN THE CAR OFF DO NOT REMOVE THE TECH 2 Go to the module in the rear of the car, unplug the GRAY connector
IT IS THE WIDEST ONE - leave the other 1 (F/45) or 2 (F/55) plugged in.
5. Turn off the car but LEAVE THE TECH 2 PLUGGED IN
6. Remove remaining plugs from the module in the rear of the car - Never plug them back in again, if you do the F/45 turns on automatically.
7. Now the moment of TRUTH - Turn the car on and verify that the dreaded - MAX SPEED 80 MPH - is gone.
This message was only present if you had already disconnected the shock sensors. Some people have had to disconnect their battery to allow the computer to reset to remove this message, but I would confirm with the Tech II that the F/45 was actually deleted first and if not reconnect everything and start again with step 1.
8. Unplug the Tech 2 - Get in the car and take it for a ride. Smile as you pass the DREADED 80 MPH.
With these instructions in their hands, even the most inexperienced tech can do this.
Just as an example, if not wanting to use the resistors is buying simulators but crazy priced
1996 - 2002 Corvette Shock Absorber Simulator Set with F45 Active Handling Suspension Control: CorvetteParts.com
1996 - 2002 Corvette Shock Absorber Simulator Set with F45 Active Handling Suspension Control 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 (Simulator Set, for cars originally equiped with F45 shocks)
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oldmemberl68
CCCUK Member
Thank you teamzr1
For your guidance help and advice
Very helpful
For your guidance help and advice
Very helpful
teamzr1
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Thank you teamzr1
For your guidance help and advice
Very helpful
Your Welcome !
oldmemberl68
CCCUK Member
Teamzri
Can you supply the parts to the uk
Can you supply the parts to the uk
Vetteheadracer
CCCUK Member
I fitted LG Motorsports coilers to my C5 plus the GM T1 Swaybars made the car handle like a go kart 
The kit linked below includes LG motorsports swaybars as well as the shocks.
www.lgmotorsports.com
They do other kits with just the coilovers. You might also want to consider doing the suspension bushes at a future point. I upgraded all of mine to polyurethane ones.
The kit linked below includes LG motorsports swaybars as well as the shocks.
G2 COILOVER AND G1 SWAY BAR PACKAGE - C5/C6
The LG Motorsports C5/C6 G2 Coilover Springs and G1 Sway Bar Package. Finish Kit out with optional adjustable end links G2 Coilover Springs - Bilstein Shocks G1 Sway Bars Custom kits require custom components to be ordered at the time of purchase therefore there is a 30% cancellation fee.
www.lgmotorsports.com
They do other kits with just the coilovers. You might also want to consider doing the suspension bushes at a future point. I upgraded all of mine to polyurethane ones.