[Z06] difference between z06 shocks
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Burning Brakes
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difference between z06 shocks
I have a 98 convertible with the F45 suspension (active dampening, touring sport perf mode).. nearing 60k, they are starting to squeak some. So I was thinking of ditching them and putting on some Z06 shocks...
to my understanding 01-03 is the same, and 04 was revised??? is this right? what are the differences, benefits, etc? thanks
to my understanding 01-03 is the same, and 04 was revised??? is this right? what are the differences, benefits, etc? thanks
Racer
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St. Jude Donor '08
I think the 04 was tuned on the Nurburgring.
I've heard the ride is less harsh. I've never had a problem with a harsh ride on mine. It seems to soak up everything without incident.
I posted some more stuff in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...75&postcount=2
Have a good one,
Grant
I've heard the ride is less harsh. I've never had a problem with a harsh ride on mine. It seems to soak up everything without incident.
I posted some more stuff in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...75&postcount=2
Have a good one,
Grant
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St. Jude Donor '11
I have a 98 convertible with the F45 suspension (active dampening, touring sport perf mode).. nearing 60k, they are starting to squeak some. So I was thinking of ditching them and putting on some Z06 shocks...
to my understanding 01-03 is the same, and 04 was revised??? is this right? what are the differences, benefits, etc? thanks
to my understanding 01-03 is the same, and 04 was revised??? is this right? what are the differences, benefits, etc? thanks
02-03 are the same
04s are the best shock for a Z06 from what i am gathering.
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I track my car and I made the switch earlier this year form the 02z's to the 04z's and I'm quit impressed. I wrote a bout it on here a while ago, but I can't find it. Get the 04's, cheaper and imho better than the bilstiens.
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Burning Brakes
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so, now that i got the 03 Z06 shocks, how do i swap them out? i read a thread over the weekend but cant find it.. apparently i need some resistor or something so the car doesnt throw codes....any help...?
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The 01-04 Z06's do not have magnetic selective ride, if this is what you are refferring to. I would post this question up in C5 tech, or the roadracing section.
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