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[Z06] Bilstein Shocks

Old Feb 7, 2015 | 02:15 PM
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I have a 2004 Z-06 with 18,000 miles. I would like to replace the stock shocks, front and rear, with Bilsteins. I intend to do a little street and 1/4 mile playing, and cruising. I don't know if I should go with the heavy duty, or sport. Please advise.

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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 06:06 PM
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I never got to use the '04 shocks but hear they are pretty good. The only Bilstein's I would replace the '04 shocks with would be the Doug Rippie Bilstein's.
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I've used the 04Zs, Bilstein Sports, and Doug Rippie's Bilsteins shocks and that's just the order I would rate them in. If you're not headed for the road course then the Bilstein Sports should be fine at a little less money than the DRMs.
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