Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!

[Murlo26]

Do everything pussy!

Yep, dis.

[Kracka]

Do everything pussy!
Yep, dis.
LOL from the peanut gallery of guys with cars that never move :)

I actually think my next performance mod will be a set of the new Hotchkis swaybars that were just released.

http://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/750x434/80-22117_crop2_52636af115f33a6dcc880f747a0f16f88bc654 ac.jpg

http://www.hotchkis.net/product/2014-2015-corvette-c7-z51zo6-stingray-coupe-sport-sway-bar-set-by-hotchkis-22117/

A nice, but minor, upgrade without the inflated price of the other choices.


stock C7
Front (base model) - 26.2mm (hollow, 7.85 lbs)
Front (all Z51) - 28mm (hollow, 7.95 lbs)
Rear (base model) - N/A
Rear (base Z51) - 26.5mm (hollow, 6.9 lbs)
Rear (Z51 w/MRC) - 31mm (hollow, ? lbs)
Rubber bushings (base model)
Polyurethane bushings (all Z51)

Hotchkis ($400)
Front - 32mm (hollow & fixed) +35% stiffer vs. Z51 w/MRC
Rear - 33mm (hollow & 3-way adjustable) +20-70% stiffer vs Z51 w/MRC
Polyurethane bushings (reuses stock brackets)
Reuses stock end-links

aFe PFADT ($732)
Front - 35mm (hollow & 2-way adjustable) +??% stiffer vs. Z51 w/MRC
Rear - 32mm (hollow & 3-way adjustable) +??% stiffer vs. Z51 w/MRC
Polyurethane bushings & CNC brackets
Includes heavy-duty end-links

LG Motorsports ($696)
Front - ??mm (hollow & 2-way adjustable)
Rear - ??mm (hollow & fixed)
+45% stiffer vs. Z51 w/MRC (for the set)
Polyurethane bushings (reuses stock brackets)
Reuses stock end-links
Optional heavy-duty end-links (+$245)
*The Z06 & Z06 w/Z07 package use the Z51 w/MRC swaybar set*

Beyond the swaybars, I still have the cosmetic mods and the polyurethane shifter bushings to get done before the spring cruise. Easy-peasy...might start making progress on the list this coming weekend since I'll have some free time.

[A//// Guy]

Good choice, couple hp out of exhaust is probably something I wouldnt bother with either. I had Hotchkis sways on the B7 Audi, they definitely made an improvement.

[Kracka]

Good choice, couple hp out of exhaust is probably something I wouldnt bother with either. I had Hotchkis sways on the B7 Audi, they definitely made an improvement.
Thanks. I really am trying to avoid any type of weird resonance from tubular headers, especially since they can sound really goofy when the engine kicks down to 4-cylinder mode. I need to stick to my original plan and leave the stock primary cats in place so I can actually enjoy the 5/100 powertrain warranty.

Regarding the Hotchkis, glad to hear they worked well for you. From my research, they're a pretty legit brand. Designed, tested, and made in the USA so quality should be pretty decent. I'm glad to see they're hollow in design like stock to help keep weight down.

[Murlo26]

LOL from the peanut gallery of guys with cars that never move :)



Woah now, don't group me with him, my car functions perfectly and has for a long time now! Going on several years of the car running i think.

You are thinking of the murlo of past :)

[goodhart]

LOL from the peanut gallery of guys with cars that never move :)

No idea what you are talking about, the Infiniti drives just fine :rock2:

[Kracka]

Great, then I expect both of you on the spring cruise with wheels!

[Kracka]

Productive weekend! Yesterday I did the OEM optional Carbon Flash badge set to replace the factory chrome ones, and today I did the Zip-Corvette polyurethane shifter bushings to replace the squishy OEM rubber ones. I like the feel and throw of the stock shifter, but the rubber slop had to go. Not bad little pieces for only $15!

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/1226151009b.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/1226151009.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/1226151009a.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/1226151517.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/1226151517_HDR.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/1227150856.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/1227150930.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/1227150930a.jpg

It's nice to have most the chrome gone off the car! It's been driving me nuts since new...white w/chrome looks tacky.

The shifter bushings are your typical stiff red Energy polyurethane. The install wasn't too bad, most the time was just removing all the stock panels and wiring harnesses to gain access to the shifter assembly. I of course skipped a step the first time around so after completely finishing the job I had to redo the entire thing :D I did a bunch of little extras while in there again though so it should be perfect for a long time to come now. Shifts now feel crisp and precise. Stock shifter feel was pretty good, probably 2nd to only the S2000, but there's always room for improvement when OEM rubber bushings are involved.

[turbotalon1g]

Nice, i agree with the chrome on white so gross.

[asshanson]

Grill pics?