Who has removed the fx3 Holstein shocks to lower - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

zr1assassin · 02-25-2018

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Or retain the FX-3 system and go to coil-overs as well. The best of both worlds IMHO and no spacers, no wedges and no lowering brackets.

This is what I'm looking for! Ok, how do you go to a coilover with retaining the fx3? Do you also retain the Bilstein shocks? I thought those were the only ones that were compatible with the fx3 adjustable system

GOLDCYLON · 02-25-2018

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Originally Posted by zr1assassin

This is what I'm looking for! Ok, how do you go to a coilover with retaining the fx3? Do you also retain the Bilstein shocks? I thought those were the only ones that were compatible with the fx3 adjustable system

You go with a system like Doug Rippe Motorsports sells. You have to get the Bilstern shocks grooved and a front sway bar relocation block like guldstrand has. However Carter200 on the board here sells both the front and rear plug and play brackets. You can also choose your front and rear spring rates to however soft or hard you want the ride. GC

zr1assassin · 02-25-2018

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

You go with a system like Doug Rippe Motorsports sells. You have to get the Bilstern shocks grooved and a front sway bar relocation block like guldstrand has. However Carter200 on the board here sells both the front and rear plug and play brackets. You can also choose your front and rear spring rates to however soft or hard you want the ride. GC

Perfect! Thank you.
And what shocks are people using to replace the bilsteins in case I decide to do away with it completely?... No attention to lowering just basic replacement shocks to eliminate the fx3.

GOLDCYLON · 02-25-2018

On Corvette Forum in the C4 community a few folks have went with the QA-1 setup. However I have heard zero feedback on them nor do I know of anybody in the ZR-1 community that have gone with that setup. However it is another option. GC

zr1assassin · 02-25-2018

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

On Corvette Forum in the C4 community a few folks have went with the QA-1 setup. However I have heard zero feedback on them nor do I know of anybody in the ZR-1 community that have gone with that setup. However it is another option. GC

Ya but I think that is a coil over setup right? I mean just basic shock replacement, replacing the bilsteins with something else and removing the actuators

GOLDCYLON · 02-25-2018

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Originally Posted by zr1assassin

Ya but I think that is a coil over setup right? I mean just basic shock replacement, replacing the bilsteins with something else and removing the actuators

Maybe a set of Monroe's or whatever brand. Most of us retain the factory setup. I'm sure a lot of folks over on Corvette Forum have ditched the FX-3 system and have posted up what they have used.

zr1assassin · 02-25-2018

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Maybe a set of Monroe's or whatever brand. Most of us retain the factory setup. I'm sure a lot of folks over on Corvette Forum have ditched the FX-3 system and have posted up what they have used.

Thanks for all the help.😉

zr1assassin · 02-25-2018

After really thinking about it, I think I'm going to go with a decent coil over. That gets rid of the fx3 headaches and gives me height adjustment 😁.
Thanks for all the info guys! Now to find the right coilover🤔🤔🤔

-=Jeff=- · 02-25-2018

My original service FX3 error was a loose actuator, I would troubleshoot it first. I run coil overs with FX3 and a lowered stance, I love it

zr1assassin · 02-25-2018

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

My original service FX3 error was a loose actuator, I would troubleshoot it first. I run coil overs with FX3 and a lowered stance, I love it

What is your setup?

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GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Who has removed the fx3 Holstein shocks to lower On Corvette Forum in the C4 community a few folks have went with the QA-1 setup. However I have heard zero feedback on them nor do I know of anybody in the ZR-1 community that have gone with that setup. However it is another option. GC __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

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zr1assassin Join Date: May 2012 Location: saint joseph mo Posts: 465	Re: Who has removed the fx3 Holstein shocks to lower After really thinking about it, I think I'm going to go with a decent coil over. That gets rid of the fx3 headaches and gives me height adjustment 😁. Thanks for all the info guys! Now to find the right coilover🤔🤔🤔

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Who has removed the fx3 Holstein shocks to lower My original service FX3 error was a loose actuator, I would troubleshoot it first. I run coil overs with FX3 and a lowered stance, I love it __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978