Need new shocks
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Racer
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Need new shocks
Stock 2000 C5 with just over 120K miles. Original shocks I'm pretty sure.
After a few hours of research, looks like I need a set of C6 Z06 shocks. Looking online, I don't see Z06 mentioned, just FE3. Is that the same thing?
Thx!
P.S. Checked Gultrag Performance but they are out of stock on them.
After a few hours of research, looks like I need a set of C6 Z06 shocks. Looking online, I don't see Z06 mentioned, just FE3. Is that the same thing?
Thx!
P.S. Checked Gultrag Performance but they are out of stock on them.
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I wanted something better than oem replacement for my C5 base and I went with Doug Rippie Motorsport's custom valved Bilsteins. I loooove them. I highly recommend them. Car rides 'comfortably firm' but not harsh. Now I just want to upgrade my sways to maybe Z06 stuff. Check them out or give them a call and see if they have them in stock. I didn't have to wait long when they were out last year. They also have other types of Bilsteins that might be close to what you're looking for
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Getting car ready to sell. Not looking to spend any more than necessary.
Found this post:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...3-and-j55.html
Looks like I need the FE4 option shocks.
Found this post:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...3-and-j55.html
Looks like I need the FE4 option shocks.
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Yes, I believe the FE4 suspension shocks are what you are looking for. Try gmpartsdirect.com and see if they have any in stock.
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Also this post from "related thread" below. Not sure what to make of it from a stock height but another thing to keep in mind. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1605673756
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Getting car ready to sell. Not looking to spend any more than necessary.
Found this post:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...3-and-j55.html
Looks like I need the FE4 option shocks.
Found this post:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...3-and-j55.html
Looks like I need the FE4 option shocks.
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A note to the OP, does the car have selective ride control? If it does, switching to a standard shock will cause the car to throw a code. There are ways around this, but I figured you should know before you start ordering parts.
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I put C6 Z06 shocks on my car, great improvement.
C6 Z06 shocks and C6 Z51 sway bars
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Also this post from "related thread" below. Not sure what to make of it from a stock height but another thing to keep in mind. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1605673756
Personally shocks for me make the car more fun to drive on the street, wallowing maneuvers is the last thing I want in the car.
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The C6Z shocks are the exact same length as the stock C5 shocks. I personally have C6Z06 shocks on my car paired with C6Z51 sway bars. This will be an excellent setup for the way the OP uses his car.
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...06-shocks.html
It begs to differ.
The '04 Z06 got the best valving out of all the C5 Z06's, but im not sure how they compare to a performance shock. I have tried the C6 Z06 shocks and they are absolute garbage on track. The C6Z uses taller shocks in the rear so on a lowered C5 they spend all their time in the bump stops and do no actual damping. The rear just bounces all over.
For a good budget friendly performance shock I would recommend the Doug Rippie valved Bilstein shocks. They are an excellent value.
DRM Valved Bilstein Shocks C5 (dougrippie.com)
For a good budget friendly performance shock I would recommend the Doug Rippie valved Bilstein shocks. They are an excellent value.
DRM Valved Bilstein Shocks C5 (dougrippie.com)