NiteriderFRC

Just placed my order!!!! I have a 99 FRC - is this a single tuned damping for all C5 and C6 models???

Apocolipse

Usps shipping option for us Canadians?

0Randy@DRM

Yes. We feel that they are solid on all the models.

Randy

0Randy@DRM

Yes sir, I don't mind doing the USPS route for you guys. It's 45ish dollars on top of the Group buy price.

Randy

0Randy@DRM

The fronts are about the same. The rears are shorter.

We have had many go from the OEM Z shocks and felt improvement in both turn in and being able to put more power down coming out.

Randy

RX82Z06

Randy - where might I find objective evidence/data that these dampers are better then '04 Sachs for my C5Z? I can't find dyno plots nor lap time data to validate the many favorable yet 'qualitative' views of the benefits of these dampers. Seems that with the many GB's and positive feedback there should be something quantitative on the performance benefits, maybe buried in another thread? Thx.

TomF

XotiK ZO6

I'm in. Ordered a set for my 01 Z.

RadnessWarrior

I'm in!

0Randy@DRM

Tom,
Sorry I have nothing qualitative for you. The fronts are similar in graph shapes and numbers to the Sports. The rears (04z) GM went higher in the compression and lower on the rebound then Bilstein (Sports, DRM, and HD).

Number one complaint from Corvette owners in handling dept is? Yep the back end doesn't feel planted in mid-late corner bumps.

Our shocks reduce that complaint and more people are confident putting down power. We don't have the resource to spend "days" at the ring playing around with shock valving. But we had some smart dudes with good butts doing the leg work on these.

Our goals were accomplished.
1.Increased feel for the driver (see reviews)
2.Rid all unsettling feelings in the car over bumps (see reviews)
3.Offer a better ride (50 percent say its better, 25 say its the same, 25 say it a tick rougher)
4.Increase mechanical grip (see reviews)
5.Keep the back end of the car planted! (see reviews)

At the end of the day, getting people off their 04 shocks is a hard sale.

Randy

nassaubluecoupe

I'm in!

NiteriderFRC

Well Randy im coming off of stock Z51 shocks on my FRC. So im anticipating a strong difference / improvement. This is my 5th corvette. Ive expereienced many suspension variations and mods

C6 Z06 shocks - was harsh on my base C6
04 Z06 shocks - noticable improvement but was not 100% satisfied
LG GT2 Coilovers - i could never dial these in correctly, either too hars or too soft. Was overkill for street use
Bilstein Sport & HD shocks - I have to be honest i wasnt a fan of the HD and the sports came off being a bit too harsh.

I am looking forward to this particular application though. My setup for my current FRC is 100% stock down to the plastic endlinks.

So far ive been pleased with the current ride quality. My car will see mostly street so im after compliance and improved body control. i look forward to eliminating excessive body roll, increased rebound to offset unessisary vertical travel over bumps at higher speeds. Any other improvments along the way in the form of more feedback and driver confidence will be icing. These shocks and the purchase of corbeau a4 seats will hopefully satisfy my goals. Cant wait

0Randy@DRM

Niterider,
Holy crap you have been down the road before. I'm extremely curious what your impressions are on our valving.

Randy

slamminsam

Randy
I ordered a set over the weekend looking forward to changing out the stock 02 C5 Z06 shocks I currently have with these bad boys and take some hot laps!

My stock C5 Z06 is quickly becoming a track only car, and I was wondering what type of sway bars would work well with these shocks? I drive in the open groups after a year of professional coaching and I want to squeak out more speed every time so I'm pushing the car pretty hard. The car is stock except for safety equipment and oil cooler/rad

Would the GM T1 shocks be too stiff?

Thanks
Sam

mkiv808

So the fronts won't lower a C5 Z06?

I scrape the air dam enough as it is.

mkiv808

I would think the C6 Z51 sway bars with metal links would be a good match for these shocks. Anything else would be unbalanced/overkill IMO.

T1 shocks would be very stiff and they really require all the other T1 components. If it's your first year of track driving I would recommend sticking to the Bilstein's, maybe a sway upgrade, good tires.

nassaubluecoupe

I was wondering the same thing.

Apocolipse

Stock C5 Z06 would work pretty dam well with C5 Z06 springs

Dampers control springs, not really much effect on sway bars...

petsur

1st track day with the new Bilsteins installed on my Grand Sport and I dropped 6 seconds off my best time at High Plains.

I am a newbie with this being my 4th day at the track, but count me as being very happy. Waiting for them sucked, but they're worth it.

slamminsam

Thanks, how much larger in diameter are the Z51 c6 sways, I already have the oem metal end links

elcajonblvd

what would be the ride height difference for a 2007 base model ( non-Z51 ) ? and would these shocks be to radical of a difference for the base suspension?
I have to say after a 7000 mile trip around the west on some of the best curves ever, I became very aware that a track suspension would have been at a disadvantage... ie; a lot bumps on mountain back roads

Thanks