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Shocks?
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Shocks?
I'm a new Vette owner. I have a 95 coupe. Bought it in January. Drove about 4000 miles so far, the car has 70000 on it now. The car seems to want to bounce alot when going over bumps. Is this normal or am I in need of new shocks? If its the shocks, should I go with the stock Bilstins or something else?
1995
Z51
G92
1995
Z51
G92
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Originally Posted by Jeffvette
Normally Z51 and FX3 went together.
Do you have the FX3? If so would it be worth the money to upgrade?
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If you don't have it, don't worry about it. Kittmaster added it to his car, but it ain't cheap and the additional wiring is a headache.
Since you have the Z51 shocks, if you are happy with a performance minded ride, find a set of bilsteins for the Z51 car. Several shops sell them.
Bilstein Shocks
Since you have the Z51 shocks, if you are happy with a performance minded ride, find a set of bilsteins for the Z51 car. Several shops sell them.
Bilstein Shocks
Last edited by Jeffvette; Jun 12, 2005 at 11:19 PM.
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From: Edmonton AB
Originally Posted by Jeffvette
Since you have the Z51 shocks, if you are happy with
a performance minded ride, find a set of bilsteins for the Z51 car.
a performance minded ride, find a set of bilsteins for the Z51 car.
work, if that's your cuppa joe now or in the future.
Alternatively, you can return your existing Bilsteins
and have them rebuilt: stock valving or for AutoX.
Check the Bilstein site for details and $$$. When I
last looked, there wasn't THAT much difference
between replacement and rebuilding. I haven't
made the move either way yet.
.
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Originally Posted by Slalom4me
You can also get Bilsteins that are valved for autocross
work, if that's your cuppa joe now or in the future.
Alternatively, you can return your existing Bilsteins
and have them rebuilt: stock valving or for AutoX.
Check the Bilstein site for details and $$$. When I
last looked, there wasn't THAT much difference
between replacement and rebuilding. I haven't
made the move either way yet.
.
work, if that's your cuppa joe now or in the future.
Alternatively, you can return your existing Bilsteins
and have them rebuilt: stock valving or for AutoX.
Check the Bilstein site for details and $$$. When I
last looked, there wasn't THAT much difference
between replacement and rebuilding. I haven't
made the move either way yet.
.
On the stock Z51 shocks it's almost the same price to have them rebuilt. For the hassle of taking them off, putting cheap shocks on / or not using the car, waiting for them to come back, you're almost a wash between buying new and rebuilding. If you had the FX3 you're better off getting them rebuilt since it's about half the price of new and new FX3 shocks are close to $200.00 each.
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From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
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Originally Posted by vader86
At 75K they are worn, so yours are just about gone.
I would replace with Bilsteins.
I would replace with Bilsteins.
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From: Northeast FL
Originally Posted by DG'sVette
KYB Shocks?? Are these any good? Set of 4 = $140 Rock Auto
Bilstein Z51 Package = $280 Corvette Forum
Bilstein Z51 Package = $280 Corvette Forum
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Edelbrock IAS shocks are a nice compromise between rally shocks and cruising shocks. They have an inertial valve that changes with the suddeness and severity of the bump. I have liked them very much on my old Darts, which have essentially the same type of front suspension as my Vette. One of my Darts I have installed tubular upper control arms, hard bushings, and heavy duty torsion bars, and it rode like hell until I put on the Edelbrock IAS shocks. The Edelbrock shocks made it corner flatter, and ride smoother. It seemed like magic to me. I have not put these on my Vette yet, which is a '95 with 72K miles on it, but I plan to. By the way, when I installed the RD Cross Fame on my Vette, much of the bounce that I thought was shock related went away.
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From: Denton Texas
Originally Posted by Dartvader
By the way, when I installed the RD Cross Fame on my Vette, much of the bounce that I thought was shock related went away.
What is this & what does it do?
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From: Edmonton AB
Originally Posted by DG'sVette
What is [a cross-frame brace] & what does it do?
under the car at the four corners of the frame
section between the front/rear suspension areas
for the purpose of reducing torsional twist. If a
chassis does not have sufficient resistance to
torsional loads to cope with stiff spring/anti-roll bar
rates, then bump and cornering loads twist the
chassis instead of compressing the suspension.
Anything that is effective at making the chassis
into a rigid platform assists the suspension to
perform as designed and improves ride/handling.
(Deactivating 'Generalizations' now.)
A forum search (advanced, including archives)
will serve up a wealth of questions, opinions and
testimonials. This link to RD-Racing will provide
product info.
So as not to hijack this thread, create a new
post with 'Cross-Frame' in the subject heading
to ask further questions.
.
Last edited by Slalom4me; Jun 14, 2005 at 08:16 AM.
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I had the stock "soft ride" suspension with Bilsteins on my '91. I decided to replace with KYB's and they have been a good choice for me. A little firmer, but not harsh. All of my driving is either city or highway - I don't auto cross. Just my .02 worth.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by DG'sVette
I have a 95 coupe. the car has 70000 on it now. The car seems to want to bounce alot when going over bumps. Is this normal or am I in need of new shocks? If its the shocks, should I go with the stock Bilstins or something else?
I think Bilstein's are the best bang for the buck; far superior to Gabriel's and KYB's for about $70each. How can you go wrong?
...and yes, it's only a few dollars more to buy them new than to have them rebuilt. If you have to ship them to Bilstein, then it's about a wash.
Larry
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