Monroe Sensatrac Shocks, Any Good?
04-22-2009, 02:02 AM
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Monroe Sensatrac Shocks, Any Good?
Ive been looking at shocks and was wondering if anyone has the Monroe Sensatracs? Im looking for a better handeling ride than stock, dont care if ride is smooth or not. Car is lowered and I expect a bumpy ride. Can these handle the corners better than stock C5 shocks?
http://www.monroe.com/products/sensa...ject+Object%5D
http://www.monroe.com/products/sensa...ject+Object%5D
04-22-2009, 12:12 PM
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Race Director
If the OP is looking at Monroe, I doubt he'll spend 1k to 3k for serious shocks.
I say go with 2004 z06 stock or c6 z51, either for under $500 and be done with it..
Where are u in SoCal Natie? pm me.
I say go with 2004 z06 stock or c6 z51, either for under $500 and be done with it..
Where are u in SoCal Natie? pm me.
04-22-2009, 01:22 PM
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Actually the Blisteins Sports were at top of my list but Ive recieved offers on some C6 Z51 shocks. I was just curious on the Monroes but what I use the car for, sorry, I wont spend 1K on shocks.
04-22-2009, 01:53 PM
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Melting Slicks
Monroe Sensatrac is what you put on your mom's sedan. ;-) There is nothing performance oriented about them. Just cheap with mushy ride.
If you want cheap but GM-style then C6-Z51 shocks. Better would be 04-Z06. Bilstein is also a good option. After that the price goes way up. You can get the GM shocks via Gene Culley at a pretty good price.
If you want cheap but GM-style then C6-Z51 shocks. Better would be 04-Z06. Bilstein is also a good option. After that the price goes way up. You can get the GM shocks via Gene Culley at a pretty good price.
04-22-2009, 05:49 PM
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There were some shock dyno charts posted not too long ago somewhere on these forums that showed the comparison of the two and it appeared that the C6-Z51 shocks were the better choice. Their plot seemed to mimic closer to what high dollar aftermarket shocks should plot.
04-22-2009, 05:57 PM
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Le Mans Master
DO NOT EVER BUY THE SensaTracs for a track car.
When I bought my 92 previous owner had installed them. They were SHOT after less than 10,000 miles!
Get Bilstien or other quality shock!
When I bought my 92 previous owner had installed them. They were SHOT after less than 10,000 miles!
Get Bilstien or other quality shock!
04-22-2009, 07:07 PM
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There were some shock dyno charts posted not too long ago somewhere on these forums that showed the comparison of the two and it appeared that the C6-Z51 shocks were the better choice. Their plot seemed to mimic closer to what high dollar aftermarket shocks should plot.
04-22-2009, 09:55 PM
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04-22-2009, 10:49 PM
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So the C6Z shocks have more high speed bump and rebound. I don't see why that would push somebody towards the Z51 shocks, though.
Bang for the buck value I'd call Randy@DRM about Bilsteins. After that I'd look to the Pfadt Sports or the KONI 3013s (which I personally didn't like). After that you step into HardbarUSA's Penske price range...
04-23-2009, 05:57 PM
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So the C6Z shocks have more high speed bump and rebound. I don't see why that would push somebody towards the Z51 shocks, though.
Bang for the buck value I'd call Randy@DRM about Bilsteins. After that I'd look to the Pfadt Sports or the KONI 3013s (which I personally didn't like). After that you step into HardbarUSA's Penske price range...
