04.01.2012, 03:25
Hab gerade ne interessante Auskunft von Pfadt in Bezug auf die O'Connell Sway Bars und shocks bekommen:
"Hey Mirko! Thanks for the email.
I think the Johnny O'Connell kit would be a nice fit for you. You will see an increase in turn in performance both from the increased front roll stiffness with the sway bar, and the bump up in low speed compression damping from the shocks. When used together as a package the turn in is crisp and predictable, with a minimal impact on ride quality at low speeds versus the Z06 suspension package. The JO shocks also have less high speed rebound damping built in, which allows the tire to stay in better contact with the road surface... this definitely helps the car feel more composed over rough road surfaces.
Another step further to increase the steering response could be to add poly bushings. They're a bit more race inspired and I think you will get the European like steering feel you're looking for out of the JO kit, but they're definitely an option.
There isn't a difference between the Z06 and C6 Johnny O'Connell kits. We had a performance target in mind, and that was to outhandle the Z06. As far as the hardware is concerned it all bolts up exactly the same, and the small differences between the Aluminum and Steel frames do not effect how the shocks or sway bars are mounted. A GS, Z51, or Z06 will all handle every similarly after installing the JO kit. There are slight differences in spring rates between those cars, but there is enough range built into the shocks to accommodate the varying spring rates.
550 is the price for the shock package alone. The sway bars are 625. When purchased together the entire package retails for 1000 even. We designed the shocks and sway bars to work together exceptionally well as a package, and our pricing encourages users to purchase them together."
"Hey Mirko! Thanks for the email.
I think the Johnny O'Connell kit would be a nice fit for you. You will see an increase in turn in performance both from the increased front roll stiffness with the sway bar, and the bump up in low speed compression damping from the shocks. When used together as a package the turn in is crisp and predictable, with a minimal impact on ride quality at low speeds versus the Z06 suspension package. The JO shocks also have less high speed rebound damping built in, which allows the tire to stay in better contact with the road surface... this definitely helps the car feel more composed over rough road surfaces.
Another step further to increase the steering response could be to add poly bushings. They're a bit more race inspired and I think you will get the European like steering feel you're looking for out of the JO kit, but they're definitely an option.
There isn't a difference between the Z06 and C6 Johnny O'Connell kits. We had a performance target in mind, and that was to outhandle the Z06. As far as the hardware is concerned it all bolts up exactly the same, and the small differences between the Aluminum and Steel frames do not effect how the shocks or sway bars are mounted. A GS, Z51, or Z06 will all handle every similarly after installing the JO kit. There are slight differences in spring rates between those cars, but there is enough range built into the shocks to accommodate the varying spring rates.
550 is the price for the shock package alone. The sway bars are 625. When purchased together the entire package retails for 1000 even. We designed the shocks and sway bars to work together exceptionally well as a package, and our pricing encourages users to purchase them together."
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