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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 07:32 PM
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Sorry if this has been done before, but I am about to purchase new shocks and I'm torn.

Bilstien or Z06 GM?

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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Robesp
Sorry if this has been done before, but I am about to purchase new shocks and I'm torn.

Bilstien or Z06 GM?

Z06 shock are slightly more aggressive, if you throw your car in the corners, the Z06 shocks work better.. Like I always say, " everything is a trade off.." the trade off being a slightly harsher ride in normal street use..

Bilstien's are less aggressive, but offer a slightly better street ride, the trade off , slightly less radial stability.

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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 09:42 PM
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I went with Z06 shocks...am very happy with them.
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 10:06 PM
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As E-T says, either will work fine on the car, just depends on how you intend to drive it. I think when I am due for some shocks I will go with the Z06 ones, but that is a long time off. I may change my mind by then.
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 10:14 PM
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Thanks all! I went with the Z06s based on comments above, I prefer the more aggressive feel.
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankLP
I went with Z06 shocks...am very happy with them.
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 02:05 AM
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I went with C6 Z06 shock on my 03 Z06 and I love them...changed them out at 40k miles and one track day and they perform very very well...
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I went with Z06 on my 04 works great, sway bars too
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