2002 base.... suspension
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RE: 2002 base.... suspension
Thanks Pete, good answers as usual. However my RS has an SLP Dual Exhaust from the factor 2nd Sticker (not sure if anything else, it has code FP87 on the door and SLP stickers)... My 02 RS has just under 56k mi. and if I replace the struts/shocks what would be the reason to go with adjustable ones like QA1s? How do the Bilsteins compare to them and for what conditions do you generally want to adjust struts/shocks? Is the primary reason they are adjusted is just between street and track use?
I would describe the way it feels over uneven road and bumps as sloppy and too much play, and when over the same at fast speeds not as stable as you would want it to feel over adverse road.
I would describe the way it feels over uneven road and bumps as sloppy and too much play, and when over the same at fast speeds not as stable as you would want it to feel over adverse road.
ORIGINAL: z28pete
I don't have a list of parts, but the Z28/SS suspension uses upgraded springs, shocks, sway bars, and tires, and is a lot stiffer an tighter than the RS suspension. As evilkal indicated, the RS is just an appearance package designed for the 6 cylinder version. However; if the suspension on the RS is in good condition, the car should still be a decent handling vehicle. The problem is that most of these cars are getting old, and depending on how and where they were used, the suspension is going to show its age and adversely affect handling. Make sure all suspension parts (ball joints, tie rod ends, and bushings are in good shape. Replace the OEM RS shocks with a set of Bilstein shocks and you will have a car that handles almost as good as a SS model, but with a better ride. Of course, if you are using a set of cheap worn out tires, you will just be wasting your time and money.
I don't have a list of parts, but the Z28/SS suspension uses upgraded springs, shocks, sway bars, and tires, and is a lot stiffer an tighter than the RS suspension. As evilkal indicated, the RS is just an appearance package designed for the 6 cylinder version. However; if the suspension on the RS is in good condition, the car should still be a decent handling vehicle. The problem is that most of these cars are getting old, and depending on how and where they were used, the suspension is going to show its age and adversely affect handling. Make sure all suspension parts (ball joints, tie rod ends, and bushings are in good shape. Replace the OEM RS shocks with a set of Bilstein shocks and you will have a car that handles almost as good as a SS model, but with a better ride. Of course, if you are using a set of cheap worn out tires, you will just be wasting your time and money.
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