Diving In Turns
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Diving In Turns
I bought my C5 (standard suspension) last fall and really haven't driven it too much. It only has 25,000 miles and is all original. This spring I have been driving it and noticed it kind of dives in a turn. That's not a very good description but I don't know any other way to say it. It drives nice and straight but seems kind of unsteady as far as vertical movement.
I'm thinking the shocks all need to be changed, they are 18 years old even tough low mileage. I have done some reading here and decided the C6 Z06 shocks might be what I should install. I found them on Rock Auto for $233 shipped.
First of all do you think I'm on the right track with new shocks and do you think the c6 Z06 shocks would be good for my car?
Thanks
Mark Potter
I'm thinking the shocks all need to be changed, they are 18 years old even tough low mileage. I have done some reading here and decided the C6 Z06 shocks might be what I should install. I found them on Rock Auto for $233 shipped.
First of all do you think I'm on the right track with new shocks and do you think the c6 Z06 shocks would be good for my car?
Thanks
Mark Potter
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Could be that your shocks are needing replacement - have you checked them for any signs of leakage?
If you do decide to swap out the shocks, the C6 Z06 shocks are a good choice.
If you do decide to swap out the shocks, the C6 Z06 shocks are a good choice.
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From: Lebanon Junction KY
The more I thought about it I decided to replace the shocks. Just ordered them from Rock Auto, I thought $233 wasn't a bad price.
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I just ordered a set too.. Trying to find the time to install them...
Mine does not feel as planted in high speed turns as it used to.. my guess 16 yr old shocks to blame...
bought them from Rock Auto also
Mine does not feel as planted in high speed turns as it used to.. my guess 16 yr old shocks to blame...
bought them from Rock Auto also
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Just replaced my 02's shocks with C6Z06 ones. The old ones looked ok, no leaks. The new ones made the ride and handling noticeably better and sits a little higher, cornering flatter too. Used to be when coming into my driveway at anything but a very slow speed the front dam would scrape, now no problem.
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