NMYDNA

After reading about the blown shock after lifting, I think I would like too replace the shocks on my car. Seems like not much support when I hit a rough spot.
You guys are talking about replacing with C6 shocks? What do I get?And where is a good place to get them? I don't do the work myself, so would have to find a place to have them put on as well. Most important issue is replacing them with a quality shock at this point. Thanks.

CCA Corvette Parts

George,

There are tons of options.

A good street shock is the Johnny O'Connell Shocks by Pdadt.

Also my personal favorite shock is the Koni FSD

Check out the full line of shocks here
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...tteshocks.html

Peace
Chip

baxsom

Gene at GMpartshouse.com will be able to get you exactly what you need. the C6Z shocks they are talking about will run you about 250 bucks and honestly can be swapped out in 1 hour for all 4 unless you just cannot do it yourself. If you have the magnetic ride control shocks F45, i believe, you will need simulators to make the computer think you still have them installed or you will get trouble codes. Those shocks are very expensive to get.

papafrancisco

Knowing that the F45's are expensive, how will the performance of the C6 shock be compared to the F45? I don't track. I just style and profile

Alludc

+1 for c6z shocks

NMYDNA

Thanks Chip. All I want is a good quality replacement for highway driving. Car is a 2001 with 40k, and seems like not much support when I hit a rough spot as noted before.

MSG C5

Many options and opinions. C6 Z06 shocks, Bilstein HD shocks, Pfadt shocks and Koni shocks appear to be the most common choices for the C5 (and that doesn't even count coil overs). It all depends on your goals and budget.

I'm considering either the Konis or Bilsteins.

CCA Corvette Parts

The Johhny O'Connell shocks are a very good street shock, not to stiff
and not to soft.

The FSD are a bit more performance feel.

Remember, you will need to find a set of shock sims if you are replacing F45's

Peace
Chip

NMYDNA

Then this being a Mod, someone mention computer changes also? Are the cost of this worth it from the GM shocks for a street car that very seldom gets over the speed limit?

blacksedan87

I just ordered a set of the Pfadt Johnny O'Connell shocks for my black car. I have Bilstein Sports on there now, and I'm ready for a change.

I spoke with Jarrett at Pfadt for a bit, and based on my needs (convertible - no track usage, lowered on stock bolts) - he felt that the J.O. shocks would be the best choice.

I'll let you know after we get 'em installed.