What is the difference between FE1 and FE3 suspension?
The lower control arms on the FE1 suspension are steel, while on the FE3 suspension, they are aluminum, but they are dimensionally the same. The struts on the FE1 suspension offer a softer ride than that on the FE3 suspension, but they are dimensionally the same.
What is FE3 suspension?
FE3 is the handling part of the Z51 package (the rest of the Z51 package is the coolers and tires). FE3 includes the sways, bushings, springs, and shocks of the Z51 package. You don’t want the springs or shocks, otherwise you lose the advantage of the F55 package. All you want are the sway bars and bushings.
What is the difference between FE2 and FE3 suspension?
Mainly the difference between the FE3 and FE2 is that FE2 has smaller stabilizer bars, softer springs, softer bushings everywhere, less aggressive dampers, strut/suspension braces deleted and more steering ratio (takes more turning to go lock to lock).
What is FE1 suspension?
FE1 is the “Corvette Standard Suspension” and FE3 is the “Corvette Sport Suspension.” There are two sub-levels of shocks available on the FE1. These are the base shocks and the F55 magnetic shocks. On a “base” suspension car, you will only find the code FE1. On an F55 car, you will find the FE1 and F55 codes.
What is RPO code FE1?
Lower Control Arm w/Ball Joint – RPO Code FE1 – Front, Driver and Passenger Side – Detroit Axle.
What is FE2 suspension?
FE2 is the stock suspension setup that comes in an SS. (stiffer suspension, better handling etc). Your mates would ride alot smoother, but handle, corner alot worse. Also in S Pack and more recently SV8/SV6.
How much lower is FE2 than standard?
FE2 usually sits 1-1.5 inches lower than standard, beats driving around in a 4×4.
Is FE2 suspension lower than standard?
FE2 usually sits 1-1.5 inches lower than standard, beats driving around in a 4×4. FE2 usually sits 1-1.5 inches lower than standard, beats driving around in a 4×4.
Can I Choose FE-3 suspension on the Cadillac website?
On the Build Your Own section of the Cadillac site there is no option for choosing your desired suspension and the fully loaded example I put together says FE-3 suspension with no way to choose FE-2 or 1. The sales manager was not able to shead any light on the issue either as he looked over his ordering screen.
You are correct that FE1 = soft ride suspension and FE3 = sport suspension. However, the ESC would have FE1, which is soft ride (won’t feel much of the road) and your ETC has FE3, which is the sport suspension (you will feel every little imperfection in the road).
What is the difference between Fe2 and Fe3 wheels?
Wheels are same as FE2, but standard tire is 235/50R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 2, and standard brake package includes 13.6-in front rotors with cast iron calipers. Where are you located? I have both in stock but probably only for a short time….. Has anyone out there actually driven a car with a FE2 or FE3 suspension?
Should I get the CTS Fe2 or Fe3?
By comparison, the CTS FE3 was considerably more civil–but then it’s also a much heavier vehicle. And over the same roads, the CTS took the pot holes and rough pavement much easier. I’m going with the FE2 for the all-season tires.