*****06 Z06 Shocks First Impressions*****
Burning Brakes
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From: Scottsdale AZ
Originally Posted by lloaf
While ECS driving should be the best test, I had a few more thoughts about the 2004 v. 2006 zo6 shocks. I went from z51 to 2004 zo6 shocks on my coupe. While the 2004 z06 shocks are a little firmer, they also have significantly better rebound control and, when coupled with good non-runflats, eliminated on my car the infamous high speed turn sidestep, when a bump is encountered. If you look at Road & Track's preliminary drive of the 2006 z06, they say that it has that sidestep !
I would still like to see some feedback on these new '06 Z06 shocks on a '04 Z06 for a direct comparison of the shocks.
Pro
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From: Fairfield CA
Gene, let me know when you get some in, I need a pair for my '01 vert with Z51...
Gimmie a holler...
Thanks
ebaycapital@pacbell.net
Also, pricing on ls7 heads?
Thanks,,
Ray
Fairfield, CA
Gimmie a holler...
Thanks
ebaycapital@pacbell.net
Also, pricing on ls7 heads?
Thanks,,
Ray
Fairfield, CA
Safety Car
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From: Limerick Pa
Originally Posted by rayncris
Gene, let me know when you get some in, I need a pair for my '01 vert with Z51...
Gimmie a holler...
Thanks
ebaycapital@pacbell.net
Also, pricing on ls7 heads?
Thanks,,
Ray
Fairfield, CA
Gimmie a holler...
Thanks
ebaycapital@pacbell.net
Also, pricing on ls7 heads?
Thanks,,
Ray
Fairfield, CA
Give me a call with your credit information and we'll get them out to you. See our Fred Beans October C6 Specials for pricing on the heads.
-Gene
Safety Car
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
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Originally Posted by Andy@AandACorvette
Fronts might fit. The rears are completely different.
It's great how the prices are coming down on the parts, though.
It's great how the prices are coming down on the parts, though.
Did anyone with lowered cars notice a major change in ride height?
trying to decide between C6 Z06, 04 Z06, or Bilstein Sports
Team Owner
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by BQuicksilver
Andy, please elaborate. Are you saying the C6 Z06 shocks won't fit?
Did anyone with lowered cars notice a major change in ride height?
trying to decide between C6 Z06, 04 Z06, or Bilstein Sports
Did anyone with lowered cars notice a major change in ride height?
trying to decide between C6 Z06, 04 Z06, or Bilstein Sports
I am not sure what he meant by fit. I was the first to put them on and they fit fine both the front and rears. I have run the car at Watkins Glen and in the 1/4 mile with no issues. everyday driving is fine and I do not bottom out.
My car is lowered on stock bolts and it seems to be fine.
Bob
Burning Brakes
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From: Rowayton Ct.
Wicked,
Great write-up. Mine is a 2004 z51 vert, and the tracking and wheel hop are what I'm working for the next set of mods. I think the guys at Spring Mountain will have some thoughts, but maybe I'll do these C6 ZO6 shocks and C5 ZO6 sways. I wonder if the C6 ZO6 sways are also a direct fit for a C5.
Great write-up. Mine is a 2004 z51 vert, and the tracking and wheel hop are what I'm working for the next set of mods. I think the guys at Spring Mountain will have some thoughts, but maybe I'll do these C6 ZO6 shocks and C5 ZO6 sways. I wonder if the C6 ZO6 sways are also a direct fit for a C5.
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by hhntr111
Wicked,
Great write-up. Mine is a 2004 z51 vert, and the tracking and wheel hop are what I'm working for the next set of mods. I think the guys at Spring Mountain will have some thoughts, but maybe I'll do these C6 ZO6 shocks and C5 ZO6 sways. I wonder if the C6 ZO6 sways are also a direct fit for a C5.
Great write-up. Mine is a 2004 z51 vert, and the tracking and wheel hop are what I'm working for the next set of mods. I think the guys at Spring Mountain will have some thoughts, but maybe I'll do these C6 ZO6 shocks and C5 ZO6 sways. I wonder if the C6 ZO6 sways are also a direct fit for a C5.
The C6 Z06 sways and springs are not a direct fit. You will have to do the C5 Z06 sways.
Team Owner
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by spdrcrj
My Z is on longer rear bolts and cut front bushings so Im waiting to see if they will work on a "looooooow" Z06. It's either these 06 Z06 shocks or the bilstiens or me. 
that would be a problem probably. I would say the Bilstiens would be a good choice...
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Fl
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Originally Posted by alex1217
Damn Wicked!!! Just buy a C6 Z06 already!! 
We definitely have to go up to bear mountain so you can really test those babies out. Congratulations on the new mods!! I wonder how they will feel without the runcraps on the vette?
We definitely have to go up to bear mountain so you can really test those babies out. Congratulations on the new mods!! I wonder how they will feel without the runcraps on the vette?
Damn, I miss Wednesday night at Bear mountain. I cant remember which I liked better. When I was a kid and it was $5.00 all you can drink, or Wednesday muscle car gathering paying $ 5.00 a drink
We need something like that during the week in Virginia.
Wicked, I thought I saw a little dirt on the under body in the photos, can you clean that up a little
I have the F-45 and enjoy the girlie mode of "tour", the pretend I have something when I dial in "performance" mode
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From: Haymarket VA
Originally Posted by phils C5 vette
Damn, I miss Wednesday night at Bear mountain. I cant remember which I liked better. When I was a kid and it was $5.00 all you can drink, or Wednesday muscle car gathering paying $ 5.00 a drink
We need something like that during the week in Virginia.
We need something like that during the week in Virginia.
Count me in if you find this. BTW, FAST90/LS2 T on the way.
Kevin
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by phils C5 vette
Wicked, I thought I saw a little dirt on the under body in the photos, can you clean that up a little
