Bilsteins too Stiff?
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Driftwood PA
I went with the Bilsteins sports, Z06 sway bars and poly bushings to stiffen mine up a little because I didn't want to hit the front spoiler. It worked and I don't notice a lot of difference in the ride.
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: San Diego CA.
Are the stock C5 shocks gas or just oil hydraulic?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2009
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Newark, DE
St. Jude Donor '06
To the OP: I have a set of stock FE1 shocks that are in very serviceable condition... free to a good home. I don't want to hassle with shipping though. Depending on where you are in SD, it may or may not be worth your trouble to travel to the OC to come get them. PM me if interested.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
I had the HD's on my C3 and the car handled great and the ride was not hard. I put C6 Zo6 shocks on my C5 and they ride is just right.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Fort Wayne IN
I have had the Bilstein HD shocks on the C5 Z06 for 3 years now. They are a great compromise for my use on the street and track days. Substantially stiffer than the stock shocks but softer than the GM T1 shocks. The ride on the street is stiff but not pound your fillings out of your teeth stiff. They offer great control and don't bounce across pot holes etc.
X2 I've had the HD's for a couple of years now - good compromise between the stock shocks and the stiffer Bilstein Sports.
