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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BT-01-vette
I wonder how the C6 Z06 measure up to the Bilstien? I went from stock (hoover craft) suspension to the Bilstien and the difference was night and day. Before the change my Vette was floating all over the road after every bump, now she is planted. Congrats on the upgrade Bob
Barry I think any change from the base shocks is a great improvement.

I ran at Pocono course with Dr. Ron and Geneus both of which had much better handling cars on the infield. I know it was a combination of - better tires, better handling package and better instructors (I am leaving out better driving ability only because we were all new at it and the person with the better instructor ran the car faster though he probably happens to be the better driver).

I know many of us vette owners think that their car handles great as is, but once you switch over to the 04 Z06 shocks, C6 Z06 shocks, bilstiens or other after market you really feel the difference....
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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if you have the z51 setup, would the switch make much sense?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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Would like to know how they stack up against 04 ZO6 shocks.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe_G
Guys, I have to throw in my props to Gene at Fred Beans. Gene's service is the best, why he e-mailed me the status of my parts order from his blackberry in a meeting!

Great prices and great service. I order from him about once a month when the mod bug bites me. I sure wish my local dealers treated me as well as Gene at Fred Beans!
Thanks Joe. How nice of you to come here and post something so flattering. It makes what I do every day worth it for this kind of feedback.

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