C6 Z06 shocks
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From: St. Louis, MO
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by VetteDrmr
I went through this earlier this year wanting to upgrade my shocks for autocross and track days. Back and forth, back and forth. For those that just want to drive on the street, there's probably little if any difference.
However, if you're going to be competing in your car, then the jury came back in favor of the '04 Z06 shocks (I upgraded from Z-51 suspension, which is very similar to Z06 specs). The C5s just didn't seem to handle as well with the C6 Z06 shocks, tending to get upset over bumps. Sometimes stiffer isn't better.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
However, if you're going to be competing in your car, then the jury came back in favor of the '04 Z06 shocks (I upgraded from Z-51 suspension, which is very similar to Z06 specs). The C5s just didn't seem to handle as well with the C6 Z06 shocks, tending to get upset over bumps. Sometimes stiffer isn't better.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Columbus, OH
Originally Posted by VetteDrmr
I went through this earlier this year wanting to upgrade my shocks for autocross and track days. Back and forth, back and forth. For those that just want to drive on the street, there's probably little if any difference.
However, if you're going to be competing in your car, then the jury came back in favor of the '04 Z06 shocks (I upgraded from Z-51 suspension, which is very similar to Z06 specs). The C5s just didn't seem to handle as well with the C6 Z06 shocks, tending to get upset over bumps. Sometimes stiffer isn't better.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
However, if you're going to be competing in your car, then the jury came back in favor of the '04 Z06 shocks (I upgraded from Z-51 suspension, which is very similar to Z06 specs). The C5s just didn't seem to handle as well with the C6 Z06 shocks, tending to get upset over bumps. Sometimes stiffer isn't better.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
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Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Hot Springs AR
Originally Posted by indy300
I'm getting confused which shocks you are referring to. Are you saying the C6 Z06 shocks are too stiff for a C5? Aren't the 04 Z06 shocks expensive? What about using the C6 Z51 shocks instead of 04 Z06 shocks? There is a considerable price gap between C5 and C6 shocks.
I understand that the C6 Z06 shocks are about $100 more, but if you're trying to get the best out of your suspension, the '04 Z06 shocks are pretty darn good (at least until you're spending $2000+ for double adjustable shocks).
Have a good one,
Mike
