30MM Sway Bars w/ FX3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Scrrem · 12-03-2009

I have recently been researching my suspension and found that because I have FX3, I don't have the sway bars my build sheet says I should have. Has anyone with FX3 upgraded from 26MM to 30MM front sway bars? If so, has it affected or dimished the performance of the FX3 at all?
Rich

Hammer · 12-03-2009

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Originally Posted by Scrrem

I have recently been researching my suspension and found that because I have FX3, I don't have the sway bars my build sheet says I should have. Has anyone with FX3 upgraded from 26MM to 30MM front sway bars? If so, has it affected or dimished the performance of the FX3 at all?
Rich

I just put a 32 mm on. I'l have to try the suspension settings next time I drive it. I'll get back to you once I do. Where did you find that info? I'd like to look at it.

Scrrem · 12-04-2009

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Originally Posted by Hammer

I just put a 32 mm on. I'l have to try the suspension settings next time I drive it. I'll get back to you once I do. Where did you find that info? I'd like to look at it.

John,
I found this info on another forum, but I believe it has been discussed on this forum as well. The post stated that even though your build sheet says ZR-1 and Z51, if the car was ordered with FX3 ride control, you got downgraded to stock springs and sway bars. After looking at mine, that is in fact the case. I have 26MM front sway bars and stock springs (they are maked with a code). I'll look for the article and post here.
Rich

Ccmano · 12-04-2009

I've run a 32mm front bar for 2 yrs now. It has minumal effect on the on the ride. The FX3 works the same. Cornering however is flatter than ever if you can imagine that. It does introduce a small amount more of understeer, which allows you to compensate with the throttle. I like it very much. The whole theory of sway bars is to improve handling without adversely affecting ride.
H

Scrrem · 12-07-2009

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Originally Posted by Hammer

I just put a 32 mm on. I'l have to try the suspension settings next time I drive it. I'll get back to you once I do. Where did you find that info? I'd like to look at it.

Here's the discussion on suspension from the other forum (CF).

http://*******.com/c4-tech-performan...es-please.html

Rich

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Scrrem Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,467	30MM Sway Bars w/ FX3 I have recently been researching my suspension and found that because I have FX3, I don't have the sway bars my build sheet says I should have. Has anyone with FX3 upgraded from 26MM to 30MM front sway bars? If so, has it affected or dimished the performance of the FX3 at all? Rich __________________ 1990 Bright Red Coupe #608 380 Stroker, Ported Heads/Intake/Housings/TB Haibeck Secondary Delete Chip / Pete's Cams George Braml Intake / FIC Injectors Coated SW Headers / Corsa Bill Boudreau B/B ZF6 / Viper 4.10 gears Ron Davis Radiator Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH NAV Fikse FM5's 285 / 335 / C6 Brakes WAZOO Member

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Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: 30MM Sway Bars w/ FX3 I've run a 32mm front bar for 2 yrs now. It has minumal effect on the on the ride. The FX3 works the same. Cornering however is flatter than ever if you can imagine that. It does introduce a small amount more of understeer, which allows you to compensate with the throttle. I like it very much. The whole theory of sway bars is to improve handling without adversely affecting ride. H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.