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Feb 19, 2001 | 02:18 AM

25th anniversarry RS

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RS suspension

does anyone know the difference between RS suspension and z28 suspension. Someone told me they are the same, but i wanted to check to be sure, thanks

Feb 19, 2001 | 10:05 PM

TwicK91

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I think if you have the 16" Z28 wheels then you have the Z suspension if you have the 15" RS wheels then you have a different suspension.

Feb 19, 2001 | 10:24 PM

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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird

Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi

Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27

Sorry, having the 16" rims is no indication that you have the higher performance Z28 suspension. Those rims were optional on the RS for 91 and 92. The Z28 had several suspension upgrades over a RS. These include: stiffer springs, larger diameter front & rear sway bars, quicker ratio steering, 7 ply vs. 4 ply rag joint in the steering columnand higher performance struts & shocks. Of course all these suspension upgrades (or better) can be added to your RS.

Feb 20, 2001 | 11:09 AM

Blue92

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Hey all my code stickers are gone, but when I order sway bars for my car about a year ago the front one that was on my car was as big as the biggest one available in aftermarket. I returned the aftermarket one for the front because of that. Does these mean that I have the Z28 package?
BTW I also have the 16in wheels.

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