JLZ06TR

looking to replace the shocks on my 02 Z06. Im looking for a set that will come up under $500, but want to maximize performance for that price range. Right now the car could use some help putting the power down, especially during corner exit. It seems to me that it boils down to these two. The 04 Z06 shocks could be had a bit cheaper right now, but DRM bilsteins are within budget and if they would be better then I would go with those.

Also the car is a bit lowered on stock bolts, not sure if it makes a difference, and its sitting on c6Z rims and tires, stock sizes.

mountainbiker2

I would go with the 04 Z06 shocks without a doubt. I've been on those for 2years now. I just ordered some custom made Koni 30 series shocks that I hope will be better then the 04 Z06 shocks. If they are, I would be amazed.

Steve

JLZ06TR

I think I've seen a couple videos of autox runs you have done, were those with the 04 shocks?

mountainbiker2

Just posted one today. All of the videos with this car is on 04 shocks. There great! My front sway bar is a ZR1. The rear is either stock or Hotchkis depending on the events.

JLZ06TR

C6 Zr1i assume. were all the Zr1 swaybars the same? not sure if they changed it when it was available with the michelin pilot sport cup instead of the ps2.

mountainbiker2

C6 ZR1. It measures 33mm I believe. I had a aftermarket 35mm that I thought was to stiff.

JLZ06TR

Was your car lowered at all? if so did you have issues with the shock bottoming out?

69autoXr

I currently run DRM's on my lowered C5Z. I don't have my jacking point measurements handy, but it was set up by Mr. Popp, about two finger gap with 315/35-17 tires on stock front wheels. Prior to Danny setting the height, I pulled my shocks to remove the dust covers and inspect the bump stops, which were obliterated in front. I installed cut-down stock bump stops (approx 1/4") from the '02 Z shocks. After the ride heights were set by Danny, I installed zip ties on the front shock shafts to check the travel, and it still hit. Now, I am guilty of pounding the brake pedal which probably doesn't help; I have to remind myself to squeeze the brake. I need to zip tie again, and recheck without hammering the brakes.

mountainbiker2

The main problem with the Bilsteins is the shock body is to long. You will bottom out sooner then 04 Z06 shocks. Which by the way, I removed the bump stops from my 04 shocks.

69autoXr

Is that for fronts, rears, or both? A photograph I have from acrace shows a DRM rear lined up next to C6Z and ('02) C5Z rear shocks, and the DRM is the shortest body of the three. I was under the impression that OEM C5Z shocks were the same dimensions regardless of the year.

mountainbiker2

About 10 years ago I order a set of Bilsteins. Either the front or rear I can't remember had a longer shock body. I decided to return them. I'm not putting on a shock that can bottom sooner. Check out this link.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ein-sport.html

JeremyGSU

Yes, but is that the same as Doug Rippie's custom valved shocks?

mountainbiker2

Unfortunately yes, or I would have bought them. That's why I ended going with the custom Koni's.

JLZ06TR

what are you planning to do with your 04 shocks?

mountainbiker2

Keep them.