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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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I am gettign ready to upgrade my 02 C5 to Z06 sway bars and I am seriously thinking about upgrading my shocks at the same time. I understand that 06 Z06 shocks will fit a C5. Has anyone tried this setup and if so how did it affect handeling?
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Ive thought about putting 06Z shocks in my C5 too once my F45s go out.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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I put C6 Z06 shocks on a few months ago. I like it.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Put Z06 swaybars and 06 Z06 shocks on my 04 coupe. Great improvement in the the twistys.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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Put Z06 sway bars and C6 Z06 shocks on my vert about a year ago. Big improvement in handling.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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I upgraded my Z51 to Hotchkis sways and the C6 Z shocks, and I LIKE IT!
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Probably a day late and a dollar short, but I put 'em on about 8 months ago. Much more predictability going in/out of turns, and a much better ride than Z51 shocks. Only problem I've encountered was a bit of oscillating on a horribly bumpy stretch of interstate around here.
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How's the ride though? Is it rough or hard?
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Originally Posted by craig04c5
How's the ride though? Is it rough or hard?

Would like to know that too. Also, when you guys are talking about the "Z06 sway bar", which generation sb are you using, C5 or C6. finally, whats a good price for all 4 shocks

Thanks

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