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BlackNBlue95

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Downers Grove, IL
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1995 AdmiralBlue LT4/A4
I'm just wondering if someone with a Late model (LT1) corvette has installd the factory 3 way adjustables on a vette that did not come with it from the factory, just would like to know what is envoled out of curisoity maybe down the line I would do it..
BTW how much do you think this job would cost parts wise just a ball park figure..
Thanks,
Rick
 
A member on the Corvette Forum just did this install. Most of the advice there was to not even try this addition as it requires shocks, actuators, controller (processor) and a whole lot of wiring.

New shocks will be around $200 each
Actuators are about $150 each
Controller around $400 including chip with factory settings
You would need a wiring harness from a donor car (salvage yard).
The CCM in your car may even need to be changed as I believe it handles the FX3 diagnostics. The ECM should be OK.

I have FX3 on my 92 roadster and I really like it. Makes autocross and track days much more fun! The FX3 option from the factory costs almost $1700 so this is not a cheap deal.

The guy who did the conversion apparently got everything working OK, but I don't recall how long the install took. He did it himself so saved on labor. I wouldn't even want to guess what labor costs would be if you weren't going to DIY.

(Just noticed in your sig that you're an ASE tech. The guy on the CF was a DIY'er type so you would clearly be in a better position to understand the problems involved in this type of upgrade. Of course it would help if you get parts at a great deal too!!)

If you are after serious suspension upgrades, you may want to consider a full coil-over suspension. Much more adjustability and does away with the factory leaf springs. The price may be close to the same but it is a fairly straightforward install in your garage.
 
Thanks C4, I was wondering also who made a manual adjustable shock for the late c4's FX3 woud probably be too much of a hassel.. I was trying to find out about the adjustables though just as an easy upgrade..
 
Koni makes an externally adjustable shock (Koni Sport), but I don't know how easy it would be to get the adjustment knob on the rear shocks.

Their website is www.koni-na.com

You may want to try asking some of the people that frequent the "Autocross and Racing" section of the Corvette Forum. There are a number of people who run SCCA (both SoloI and II) at the National level and a few road racers. Lots of good technical advice there.
 

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