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Difference between Z and RS

Old Oct 28, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Difference between Z and RS

i was wondering, if or which parts are different with a Z-28, RS or berlinetta camaros. i have 215/55 16 on the front of my berl, and my teacher has a pair of 245/45 16 on his Z-28. Are there differences between suspension dimensions.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Re: Difference between Z and RS

Any 3rd gen wheel will fit any 3rd gen. Are the 16s on your car 8 inches wide? If so, you can run 245s on yours as well. The primary differences between the different models were in the springs, sway bars, and valving in the shocks. I'm not entirely sure what information you are looking for.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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Re: Difference between Z and RS

welcome to thirdgen.org over the 10 years of production there are many differences between models. search and read up, you'll learn alot!
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Re: Difference between Z and RS

Originally Posted by 91_5.7_TPI
Any 3rd gen wheel will fit any 3rd gen.
That's not exactly true, 14/15" wheels won't clear PBR calipers on the later models.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Re: Difference between Z and RS

I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!
Just get 17s! lol
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