Shock question
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Drifting
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From: Victoria tx
Shock question
my frc has the z51 SUSPENSION.what exactly kind of shocks dp i need to buy.someone told.me just go to autozone and i wont tell a difference.is there that much of a diff? All input would be great
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If you're looking for an upgrade, the nest step is the C-6 Zo6 shocks.
A great shock at a good price.
Needless to say, the sky is the limit on upgrades.
I'd avoid standard or parts store shock.
Gere Culli @ GM parts warehouse can help you out.
A great shock at a good price.
Needless to say, the sky is the limit on upgrades.
I'd avoid standard or parts store shock.
Gere Culli @ GM parts warehouse can help you out.
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There are many good options. I chose the Koni FSD shocks after driving on a set with a friend who installed them on his C6 GS. Pricier than GM shocks, however lifetime warranty which is important to me since my C5 is a weekend driver.
I added a thermal tunnel plate when I installed my X-pipe and the car rides like it's on rails.
I added a thermal tunnel plate when I installed my X-pipe and the car rides like it's on rails.
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You can go to GMPartshouse:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...house-com.html
||--Genuine GM 2012 C6 Z06 Shocks--||
10313647 – Z06 Front Shocks
25819268 – Z06 Rear Shocks
Both sets of front and rear shocks (4) $254.60 total.
For the shocks on our website, use part number c6z06shocks under Chevrolet make.
The C6 Z06 shocks will work on C5’s without modification.
Or, you can cruise "parts for sale," put in a search for C6Z06 shocks for sale.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...house-com.html
||--Genuine GM 2012 C6 Z06 Shocks--||
10313647 – Z06 Front Shocks
25819268 – Z06 Rear Shocks
Both sets of front and rear shocks (4) $254.60 total.
For the shocks on our website, use part number c6z06shocks under Chevrolet make.
The C6 Z06 shocks will work on C5’s without modification.
Or, you can cruise "parts for sale," put in a search for C6Z06 shocks for sale.
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Lots of members here have gone with the C6 Z06 shocks and I have yet to hear a bad report on them. When mine are due for a change, these will be at the top of my list.
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I recently picked up a set of C6Z06 shocks with less than 10K on them from a forum member for a great price (not that the price from Gene at GMPartsHouse is bad, actually a great price for new). I had put C5 Z06 sways and metal links on front and rear a few months ago. All of the Z06 parts have really improved the feel on the twisties. The C6Z06 shocks are the best deal out there. Can you do better? A little bit. But that little bit will cost you big, big bucks.
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You can go to GMPartshouse:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...house-com.html
||--Genuine GM 2012 C6 Z06 Shocks--||
10313647 – Z06 Front Shocks
25819268 – Z06 Rear Shocks
Both sets of front and rear shocks (4) $254.60 total.
For the shocks on our website, use part number c6z06shocks under Chevrolet make.
The C6 Z06 shocks will work on C5’s without modification.
Or, you can cruise "parts for sale," put in a search for C6Z06 shocks for sale.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...house-com.html
||--Genuine GM 2012 C6 Z06 Shocks--||
10313647 – Z06 Front Shocks
25819268 – Z06 Rear Shocks
Both sets of front and rear shocks (4) $254.60 total.
For the shocks on our website, use part number c6z06shocks under Chevrolet make.
The C6 Z06 shocks will work on C5’s without modification.
Or, you can cruise "parts for sale," put in a search for C6Z06 shocks for sale.
For another 60 bucks you can get Bilsteins Sports
I don't know if cost is an issue.