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j o n · 10-27-2019, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MIKZ28

Very interesting idea. Do you think the extra weight of the wheels and tires increasing the unsprung weight helps to soften the suspension? How much extra weight do you think we are talking about. I could replace the rotors with steel also to gain more unsprung weight and soften the suspension even more. I do love the visual of the carbon ceramic rotors however and I would prefer to keep them.

Maybe a 3-4 lbs per corner. If that. Main thing is the taller side wall and narrowed tire.

Dr Chill · 10-27-2019, 08:12 PM

Unfortunately the increase in unsprung weight is the undesired result of my wheel and tire swap. Insignificant for daily driving/street use though.

Matty Ice · 10-29-2019, 01:07 AM

DSE Speed Kit 1 with Bilstein B6 shocks/struts would probably give you what you want. It would be cheaper than going with a new wheel/tire combo. If you did decide to do the wheels you could go with the 20in MMR Z28 MMR reps?

olblue75 · 10-29-2019, 04:00 AM

I’d be interested in your Z28 shocks and springs if you remove them.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 01-21-2020, 08:47 AM

Good multi adjustable coil overs are a great idea so you can soften the ride for DD and when the back feels better and you want to run that switchback canyon road then you dial then up for a track like ride. Just my .02 since I have them on my LS and they are so nice.

10-27-2019, 08:12 PM	#30
Dr Chill Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: FL Posts: 158	Unfortunately the increase in unsprung weight is the undesired result of my wheel and tire swap. Insignificant for daily driving/street use though. __________________ 2015 Z/28 2020 Taycan 4S 2006 911 C4S Cab 2009 911 Turbo Cab

10-29-2019, 04:00 AM	#32
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	I’d be interested in your Z28 shocks and springs if you remove them. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

10-29-2019, 01:07 AM	#31
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	DSE Speed Kit 1 with Bilstein B6 shocks/struts would probably give you what you want. It would be cheaper than going with a new wheel/tire combo. If you did decide to do the wheels you could go with the 20in MMR Z28 MMR reps?

01-21-2020, 08:47 AM	#33
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 Z/28 ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,283 View My Garage	Good multi adjustable coil overs are a great idea so you can soften the ride for DD and when the back feels better and you want to run that switchback canyon road then you dial then up for a track like ride. Just my .02 since I have them on my LS and they are so nice.