New shocks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Longmont Colorado
New shocks
Im looking at buying some new shocks but was wondering if they really do make a big difference over stock. I was looking at the 299.99 bilstein shocks. How will the car ride if i get the sport version?
Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Santa Clarita CA
In the interest of full disclosure though, I still had my stock shocks on with about 92K mi. on them. They weren't leaking or anything and aside from the mileage there was nothing wrong with them, but who knows how much they had degraded from when they were new. Anyway,
from me on the Bilsteins.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Macedon NY
Koni FSD's are also another good shock. Rather expensive but they can be had for around $550 - $600. for the set. Just make sure that if you change your own, (pretty easy job), that you cable tie the top to the bottom of the shock together while in the compressed state before removal of the old or installation of the new!
You'll run into probs if you don't!
You'll run into probs if you don't!
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Texas
St. Jude Donor '12
The sport shocks ride stiffer than the HD shocks. I lowered my vette and then bought the HD's. What a difference in the ride and control. If you like a stiff riding car then go with the sports. If you like a smoother riding car then go with the HD's.
Race Director
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Many are opting for the C6 Z06 shocks...
Gene at www.gmparthouse.com can set you up for around $250 ( last year)
they are a direct bolt in replacement.
Gene at www.gmparthouse.com can set you up for around $250 ( last year)
they are a direct bolt in replacement.
Melting Slicks
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From: Los Angeles
I had the sports on before I lowered and they were awesome. Then I lowered and they are still awesome. It is a firm, sports car ride. Stock was far too soft, even at 65k miles the stock shocks were done.
Life Time NCM #2196
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From: Converse TX
Koni FSD's are also another good shock. Rather expensive but they can be had for around $550 - $600. for the set. Just make sure that if you change your own, (pretty easy job), that you cable tie the top to the bottom of the shock together while in the compressed state before removal of the old or installation of the new!
You'll run into probs if you don't!
You'll run into probs if you don't!
I have had mine on for well over a year and they are a very good shock, just cost double the sports, do the Z06 Sways at the same time and you really will notice a difference
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I AGREE. DID THE C6 Z06 SHOCKS AND C5 SWAY BARS 2 MONTHS AGO. A LITTLE STIFFER RIDE, BUT NO SWAY, YAW, AND CORNERS LIKE YOU WOULDNT BELIEVE. ALL FOR UNDER 600. AGAIN, CALL GENE
Instructor
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I put bilstiens on my 99 coupe, the thing I noticed more then ride improvement was the new stability in hard cornering,very little dip to one side or the other.way better then the stock delcos.Big difference.enjoy the new ride.....
Racer
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From: Ashburn Virginia
From everyone that i have heard from, the HDs will be an improvement in performance while maintaining a "comfort" ride. The Sports are a big improvement in performance and gives you a crisp and sporty ride. For the money, are the bilsteins the best bet? Many say so. My only personal concern has been, will aftermarket shocks affect the active handling function?
Life Time NCM #2196
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From: Converse TX
This is timely for me. I want to get new shocks, rotors and wheels. Great info! 
Drifting
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From: Holly, Michigan
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '12
I have the Z51 package and I am curious if this C6Z06 sway bar will make any difference? I thought that with the Z51 package the sway bar is upgraded. Is this not true?