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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by GTS Bruce, Jul 28, 2017.

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  1. GTS Bruce

    GTS Bruce Formula Junior

    Oct 10, 2012
    804
    Orchard Park NY
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    Bruce Roche
    #1 GTS Bruce, Jul 28, 2017
    Shock suspension ecu 205619 to settle down the magic carpet ride of early 575M. Last year Ricambi listed it for $2000. This year $1500 not including tax or shipping. I got my from Eurospares. $1200 and change including shipping.

    So turn off the power. Peel down the rug on the passenger seat compartment firewall and my question is... Is it right under the panel that closes off a compartment up against the firewall or is it stuck off to the side in some other compartment alongside the footwell? I cannot find a definitive drawing or picture. Mostly I don't know if the close up pic shows that firewall compartment or a side compartment.

    Thanks MSW brain trust. GTS Bruce
     
  2. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,166
    Clarksville, Tennessee
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    Terry H Phillips
    #2 tazandjan, Jul 28, 2017
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  3. Ferris Bueller

    Ferris Bueller Formula 3

    Mar 23, 2004
    1,864
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    Dominic
    #3 Ferris Bueller, Jul 29, 2017
    Bruce I have the softer ECU as well.
    Let me know your thoughts once you change it out.
    Thanks
    -Dominic
     
  4. GTS Bruce

    GTS Bruce Formula Junior

    Oct 10, 2012
    804
    Orchard Park NY
    Full Name:
    Bruce Roche
    #4 GTS Bruce, Jul 31, 2017
    Will do
     
  5. GTS Bruce

    GTS Bruce Formula Junior

    Oct 10, 2012
    804
    Orchard Park NY
    Full Name:
    Bruce Roche
    #5 GTS Bruce, Aug 2, 2017
    Got a chance to do it today and go for a drive. The car makes the same type of motions as it did before. However much better damped. More road feel. More sporty feeling. Bettter body motion control. Not too stiff. Not unpleasant. I noticed the difference right away. Still likes to pick its nose up under power. Drove on the highway and some back roads.

    So. Would I do it again? Absolutely. Is it race car handling? No. But much better than it was. The handling is now respectable and no longer feels like an old caddy or buick.

    GTS Bruce
     
  6. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 10, 2003
    22,413
    Atlanta
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    Juan Sánchez Villa-L
    #6 henryr, Aug 2, 2017
    see my post on the FHP springs.... ;)
     
  7. Konadog06

    Konadog06 Formula Junior

    Aug 22, 2007
    963
    Daytona Beach, Florida
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    Bill
    #7 Konadog06, Aug 2, 2017
    Bruce I can't remember if you've upgraded the springs but if not you would likely be happy with that change. It further minimizes the nose movement.
    Did the steering and ECU upgrade, then the rear bar, and it was better but not where I wanted to be. FHP springs got me there. The FHP package is a nicely refined package that works well for the car and on the road. Background is driving a C6Z and I've had some time in a '02 Viper, both stock. The FHP/HGTC Maranello is better ride than the Vette or Viper and no where near choppy which these two can be. My reference is Florida roads which these days are only some better than northern roads. Will also add that GM's Mag ride closes the gap quite a bit on a later C6 vs the Maranello.
    Bill
    FL
     

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