z06 shocks
Burning Brakes
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From: Reston VA
Originally Posted by samhane
Can you install z06 shocks on a regular C5? I am wondering how much this will improve the ride, etc.
6th Gear
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From: Huntington Beach CA
I've got a 99 coupe that has 60K miles on it and I'm starting to add some mods (vararam, borla, nitrous on the way this weekend)... I'd like to upgrade the suspension also. Mr. C, what sway bar (or bars) did you put on your 99. I'd like to give my car that on rails feel. I'm currently running stock sized Nitto's on Z06 replicas (16s/17s). Also, i see the bilstiens seem to be the best priced, but how much more suspension do you get by going with the koni adjustables?
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ruben
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ruben
Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by samhane
Can you install z06 shocks on a regular C5? I am wondering how much this will improve the ride, etc.
Fred Beans has a very good price on them. Seem to be as good as anything out there.
GM 2004 Z06/Z16 Shocks
10339944 - Front Shocks
10339945 - Rear Shocks
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From: Los Angeles CA
Originally Posted by samhane
Can you install z06 shocks on a regular C5? I am wondering how much this will improve the ride, etc.
Last edited by allanlaw; Apr 7, 2005 at 03:48 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Reston VA
Originally Posted by CA Dreaming
Mr. C, what sway bar (or bars) did you put on your 99.
My 99 Hardtop started out with Z51 suspension so I had slightly stiffer springs than FE1. I upgraded to the latest Z06 Swaybars with the Bilstein Sports. Non runflats make a big differnce in handling as well.
Allen,
I agree, the 04 Z06 shocks do have better rebound qualities than the Bilsteins but I don't think they're as firm. - C.
Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by BlkSS1755
what can expect w/ 2004 z06 shocks on my 2000 FRC w/ Z51?
thanks
vinnie
thanks
vinnie
The new Z06 shocks are just "smarter" They recover quicker in transitions and the car feels even more glued down. And yet they didn't seem to add any stiffness to the normal ride.
Instructor
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From: Houston TX
I started off with doing the 04 z06 shocks and swaybars. I noticed an immediate increase in turning 'tightness' and hard bumps were softened out a bit. This seemed to also help a bit with wheel hop when you hit a bump while cornering.
I did however have a lot of minor bounce from not upgrading the stock springs. Having just recently put on the z06 springs, I can say the bumpiness has been reduced by 65% and it is SIGNIFICANTLY harder to swing the rear end out.
This is compared to the non-performance suspension on a 02 coup.
If you are going the Z06 route I HIGHLY recommend you do all 3 at once.
Fred Beans is a great place to buy these from.
-Chuck
I did however have a lot of minor bounce from not upgrading the stock springs. Having just recently put on the z06 springs, I can say the bumpiness has been reduced by 65% and it is SIGNIFICANTLY harder to swing the rear end out.
This is compared to the non-performance suspension on a 02 coup.
If you are going the Z06 route I HIGHLY recommend you do all 3 at once.
Fred Beans is a great place to buy these from.
-Chuck
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From: Apex NC
Originally Posted by allanlaw
I have stock springs, with Z06 swaybars. With this setup, I had Bilstein Sports. There is a high-speed right-hand sweeper at Willow Springs with uneven pavement toward the inner portion of the track (Turn 8 for those in the know). The fast line uses the inner portion. When I changed from the Bilsteins to the '04 Z06 shocks (no other suspension change), I was able to comfortably increase my speed through the inner portion of the sweeper. I attribute this to the faster rebound speed of the '04 Z06 shocks. This is as close as I can get to a real-world test between the two shocks in performance driving. On the street, they are similar, with perhaps a bit more road feel with the Z's. Price should be about the same.
That is exactly what I wanted to know! I appreciate everyone's feedback. It sounds like there is good results from the 04 z06 shocks. I think I will go that route.
