Shocks for C5
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Shocks for C5
Hey guys...I have an 01 stock C5 w/ 116k miles. It's time to get some new shocks(front & rear). What do you recommend and what kind of price am I looking at?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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C6Z06 shocks available from a couple of Forum Vendors for under $250 for all 4 plus shipping. They are bolt in compatible unless you have the F45 system. Then you need either resistors/simulators or to disable the F45 option. The shocks still bolt in but the F45 system will limit the speed to 80mph unless you take those actions.
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The C6Z06 shocks are a good choice. Others here opt to go with Bilsteins.
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My vote is Bilstein Sports....great shock.
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I tried to get a set of the C6 Z06 shocks last summer but they were on backorder.
They were about $240 a set back then, a good price and have good reviews.
I ended up with Bilstein Heavy Duty's for $300, happy with them as my car is my DD and the car rides and handles very well. I'll get them again when/if the time comes.
They were about $240 a set back then, a good price and have good reviews.
I ended up with Bilstein Heavy Duty's for $300, happy with them as my car is my DD and the car rides and handles very well. I'll get them again when/if the time comes.
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If you get the Bilstien sports (which I have and recommend), make sure you are not running runflats or the ride will be pretty harsh. I already had non runflats when I installed my bilstiens and it took me a little while to adjust to the firmer ride, but the handling with the C6 Z51 sways and bilstiens is fantastic.
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