2006 Z06 Shocks Available!
Racer
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From: Bergen County NJ
I called spoke to Gene, he says the shocks should fit C5's but haven't actually tested them yet, he said the mounting points are identical.
basically there looking for someone to test it on there C5 to see if it will work, if they dont they will refund the $$
price is $172.76 shipped 4 shocks
basically there looking for someone to test it on there C5 to see if it will work, if they dont they will refund the $$
price is $172.76 shipped 4 shocks
Team Owner
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by vetteamerica
I called spoke to Gene, he says the shocks should fit C5's but haven't actually tested them yet, he said the mounting points are identical.
basically there looking for someone to test it on there C5 to see if it will work, if they dont they will refund the $$
price is $172.76 shipped 4 shocks
basically there looking for someone to test it on there C5 to see if it will work, if they dont they will refund the $$
price is $172.76 shipped 4 shocks
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Safety Car
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From: Limerick Pa
Hi All,
I have nothing noted on the exact changes. Normal changes are the valving, etc.
From the way everything looks, they should fit a C5. We're willing to pay for shipping to anyone who wants to purchase them and test them out and provide feedback. If you're interested, send me an email.
Gene
I have nothing noted on the exact changes. Normal changes are the valving, etc.
From the way everything looks, they should fit a C5. We're willing to pay for shipping to anyone who wants to purchase them and test them out and provide feedback. If you're interested, send me an email.
Gene
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Originally Posted by Gene@FredBeans
Hi All,
I have nothing noted on the exact changes. Normal changes are the valving, etc.
From the way everything looks, they should fit a C5. We're willing to pay for shipping to anyone who wants to purchase them and test them out and provide feedback. If you're interested, send me an email.
Gene
I have nothing noted on the exact changes. Normal changes are the valving, etc.
From the way everything looks, they should fit a C5. We're willing to pay for shipping to anyone who wants to purchase them and test them out and provide feedback. If you're interested, send me an email.
Gene
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From: Miami FL
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Originally Posted by vetteamerica
I called spoke to Gene, he says the shocks should fit C5's but haven't actually tested them yet, he said the mounting points are identical.
basically there looking for someone to test it on there C5 to see if it will work, if they dont they will refund the $$
price is $172.76 shipped 4 shocks
basically there looking for someone to test it on there C5 to see if it will work, if they dont they will refund the $$
price is $172.76 shipped 4 shocks
Team Owner
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by YellowFlash
Gene; is that $172.76 'EACH' when you buy four, or is that $172.76 for all four?
that would be for all 4 (nice compared to the C5 Z06 shocks @ over $300.00).
I ordered them and will be testing them to see if they fit and, if they fit, how they do at the track (I am running the 1/4 mile this month and Watkins Glenn road course at the beginning of October).
I will keep everyone informed as I findout.
BTW - I am going from basic shocks with Z06 sway bars - to these shocks with the Z06 sways...
Bob
Last edited by Wicked Weasel; Sep 12, 2005 at 02:48 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: California CA
I think GM probably did some serious cost cutting to the shocks to keep the price of the Z06 down... GM doesnt price gouge, they have standard markups over their cost. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the C5 Z06 shocks are better engineered and beefier construction. Performance may or may not be improved.
Just my $0.02
Just my $0.02
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Ehat a great deal.
Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
thanks Gene for the offer....
that would be for all 4 (nice compared to the C5 Z06 shocks @ over $300.00).
I ordered them and will be testing them to see if they fit and, if they fit, how they do at the track (I am running the 1/4 mile this month and Watkins Glenn road course at the beginning of October).
I will keep everyone informed as I findout.
BTW - I am going from basic shocks with Z06 sway bars - to these shocks with the Z06 sways...
Bob
that would be for all 4 (nice compared to the C5 Z06 shocks @ over $300.00).
I ordered them and will be testing them to see if they fit and, if they fit, how they do at the track (I am running the 1/4 mile this month and Watkins Glenn road course at the beginning of October).
I will keep everyone informed as I findout.
BTW - I am going from basic shocks with Z06 sway bars - to these shocks with the Z06 sways...
Bob
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by YellowFlash
If these new shocks prove to be the same or better than the older version then I'm ready to get all four myself. Can you find out if there is a difference in weight?
I will check the weight when they come in. FredBeans is quick to ship to my location so I should have some answers by end of the week.
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by sprinter
I think GM probably did some serious cost cutting to the shocks to keep the price of the Z06 down... GM doesnt price gouge, they have standard markups over their cost. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the C5 Z06 shocks are better engineered and beefier construction. Performance may or may not be improved.
Just my $0.02
Just my $0.02
I would tend to be on your side with this. My only hope is that they are not going to suffer performance on a 500HP car, but we will see.
Racer
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From: Bergen County NJ
Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
I would tend to be on your side with this. My only hope is that they are not going to suffer performance on a 500HP car, but we will see.
If the 04 Z had better shocks than a standard C5 why would they put anything less in the 60K $ 06 Z with over 500hp? I Don't think so
WW could you also measure to see if the new shocks are shorter, I am interested in that as well, Gene could not answer this.
Thanks
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by vetteamerica
If the 04 Z had better shocks than a standard C5 why would they put anything less in the 60K $ 06 Z with over 500hp? I Don't think so
WW could you also measure to see if the new shocks are shorter, I am interested in that as well, Gene could not answer this.
Thanks
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From: Edmond, OK...One of the first rules of online forums: If you don't like what is said but can't refute it, attack the poster.
I'm thinking they might be a little harsh for our C5s. I just read the review of the 06 Z06 in the Oct Motor Trend. To quote them....
" On a racetreck, the tautly sprung Z06 is smooth and predictable. But on real-world roads, the ride is tolerable at best, skittish at worst. The stiff suspension sometimes skips like a stone over sharp pavement seams...first at the front, then at the rear...which can erode the confidence it exhibits at the track."
I look forward to seeing how they work in the C5 because I'd like some if they're not too harsh.
jeff
" On a racetreck, the tautly sprung Z06 is smooth and predictable. But on real-world roads, the ride is tolerable at best, skittish at worst. The stiff suspension sometimes skips like a stone over sharp pavement seams...first at the front, then at the rear...which can erode the confidence it exhibits at the track."
I look forward to seeing how they work in the C5 because I'd like some if they're not too harsh.
jeff
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by ack.z06
The specs on these shocks would help us all out. I did see a reference in one of the articles about the new Z06 to the spring rates being higher, so I'd assume that the valving is different at a minimum.
my guess too would be the valving is somewhat different, but knowing that they made a great product with the 04 Z06 shocks I am wondering how much they would sway from that design.
regarding the rest of the specs I guess we will know once I get them in my dirty little paws.....
