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I have an ‘02 coupe. MN6. 55k miles. Stock hp & suspension. It’s a little ‘floaty’ in corners and through big dips .... so I’m considering new shocks. I’d be looking for something that gives a little more control without getting overly stiff. Is there a clear winner out there?
Another vote for the C6 Z06 shocks.
If you do a lot of track time, the Bilsteins are a good choice but for primarily street use the C6Z shocks should be sufficient - and a good move up over the base C5 shocks. And the C6 Z shocks are a savings over the cost of the Bilsteins.
Also, check your sway bar end links. Are they the plastic/fiber? If so, they may be allowing too much sway bar movement which will affect handling and can give you a "floaty" feeling in curves. Replace the plastic end links with metal and consider replacing your sway bars (if they are the standard FE-1 bars) with C6 Z51 sways. Nice improvement in handling with no negative affect on highway comfort.
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I'm trying to get the latest input about this topic. So, if you all could please chime in, I've found some C6 shocks that are NOT the Z06 designation; would these be too soft and floaty?
I have the FE1 suspension on my Y2K Vette (with 90K miles and the original shocks on her btw), but I have added Eibach sway bars front and back and new Moog end links.
The shock model #'s are: AC Delco 560-12 and 560-13. I'm assuming these were the basic level on the C6's.
Your thoughts, opinions, condemnations, approval or general thoughts on these? The ride currently feels a bit like a buckboard, thanks to the old shocks, feeling every pothole and road patch (around Dayton there seem to be many!)
Thank you in advance as I value your constructive input!
I would assume the Z designation is stiffer than the regular C6, like it typically is. haven't heard of anyone upgrading to regular C6 shocks, but seems lots have upgraded to C6Z shocks.
I might suggest to the OP revalved bilsteins from DRM, can talk to them and have a revalve to your preferred usage specifications!
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I'm trying to get the latest input about this topic. So, if you all could please chime in, I've found some C6 shocks that are NOT the Z06 designation; would these be too soft and floaty?
I have the FE1 suspension on my Y2K Vette (with 90K miles and the original shocks on her btw), but I have added Eibach sway bars front and back and new Moog end links.
The shock model #'s are: AC Delco 560-12 and 560-13. I'm assuming these were the basic level on the C6's.
Your thoughts, opinions, condemnations, approval or general thoughts on these? The ride currently feels a bit like a buckboard, thanks to the old shocks, feeling every pothole and road patch (around Dayton there seem to be many!)
Thank you in advance as I value your constructive input!
I did the base C6 shocks and metal end links together. Detroit area roads are terrible and I don't track the car. Nice upgrade.
Thank you for sharing some first hand experience with the shocks! It's nice to know you consider them an upgrade, as it sounds like your roads aren't too different from ours around here.
Well, the OP has C5 shocks, and they are apparently not enough. I would assume Base C6 shocks would not be enough, if I am not mistaken...
Have you considered Koni Yellow's? I ran them on my 1st GTO-GT, spectacular! At setting 9/10 all around.....And, previously on a 98 TA (check my photos). They were awesome!
Not to mention the ability to dial back the dampening, for different applications....
My TA Comparison Another, although looks like threaded collars
These are actual Corvette Application
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