[Z06] Shocks

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Jul 7, 2008 | 10:27 PM

Kamiczo

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Shocks

Just installed was 08' C6 Z06 shocks on my 01' Z06, Napa Adaptive One Pads and Napa High performance drilled and slotted rotors. After install, I drove the car about 150 miles…. I got to see how it was really going to handle. First thing I noticed was how much smoother the car was on the freeway; it was night and day difference. I did have it at one point at a BLISTERING!!! 65mph…so I really got to see how it was going to handle at high speeds and everything was great!! The shocks are a nice upgrade for any C5 for the price. Just wanted to share my experience for anyone who was thinking of going with the upgrade.

Jul 7, 2008 | 11:53 PM

SSmokinSS

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lawl. lets try this again shall we?
did you notice if the new shocks changed your ride height at all?

Jul 7, 2008 | 11:56 PM

Kamiczo

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It did a little...but not much. The original shocks had 70k on them. Im sure they did sag a little...over time.

Jul 8, 2008 | 09:30 AM

Bigstik

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Any midification to the car to get the fitment correct, or do they just bolt right on?

Jul 8, 2008 | 09:04 PM

Kamiczo

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They bolt right up.

Jul 8, 2008 | 09:55 PM

SS DNA

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Your screen name looks familiar. I think you had a White LT1 before. If thats you, I was the guy who bought the MTI lid for my SS

Jul 8, 2008 | 11:11 PM

Kamiczo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SS DNA

Your screen name looks familiar. I think you had a White LT1 before. If thats you, I was the guy who bought the MTI lid for my SS

Yes, It must be me. I had a white 93 Z28 for 10yrs...it was hard to let her go.... I sold it to a local guy. We must have meet at a Kohl's meet...I should be there on the 26th.

Jul 9, 2008 | 02:54 AM

dieseldave56

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The C6 Z06 swap..............

I've done that same swap but used the C5 top rubber intead of the C6 since the C6 shock are 3/8" longer. The C5 rubber was thinner which added up or decreased the ride height.
For my '01 and our '00 FRC the shock were a nice upgrade for little money.