C6 Z06 shocks
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C6 Z06 shocks
Finished installing new shocks this afternoon and took a short drive. Car only has 7,500 miles but I thought I'd give them a try. Rode with a friend who has bilsteins and wanted to try something different. Makes a world of difference, sway bars gave it the leveling in turns, but the shocks make it feel like the car and the road are "in tune". Best handling mod I've done. Not harsh, but firm, and feels like you have total control.
$202.00 from GMpartsdirect.com
$202.00 from GMpartsdirect.com
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Mine have been sitting on the kitchen counter for a few days. I'm going to tackle the install tomorrow. How was the install? Any pointers you can give?
Thanks,
jeff
Thanks,
jeff
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Originally Posted by JeffC5
Mine have been sitting on the kitchen counter for a few days. I'm going to tackle the install tomorrow. How was the install? Any pointers you can give?
Thanks,
jeff
Thanks,
jeff
i tried regular ones and had to make a trip to HD to get the fatties.
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Bilsteins feel less in contact with the road (but still great).
Use another jack to raise the A-arm and use heavy duty zip ties. This follishness about being able to remove the rears by just twisting the lower part of the shock just "an't gonna get it". Compressing the shocks and using the zip ties save a lot of effort.
Even for an old guy with arthritisit it wasn't too bad.
Use another jack to raise the A-arm and use heavy duty zip ties. This follishness about being able to remove the rears by just twisting the lower part of the shock just "an't gonna get it". Compressing the shocks and using the zip ties save a lot of effort.
Even for an old guy with arthritisit it wasn't too bad.
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
bring healthy zip ties.
i tried regular ones and had to make a trip to HD to get the fatties.
i tried regular ones and had to make a trip to HD to get the fatties.
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Originally Posted by Gene@FredBeans
Hi there,
We have them in stock for 196.75 shipped if anyone is interested!
Thanks,
Gene
We have them in stock for 196.75 shipped if anyone is interested!
Thanks,
Gene
They are quite a bit more stiff than the base shocks. I'm going to my first track event with them this weekend, looking forward to that - I hope it tames some floatiness the base shocks have at speed.
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Originally Posted by Gene@FredBeans
Hi there,
We have them in stock for 196.75 shipped if anyone is interested!
Thanks,
Gene
We have them in stock for 196.75 shipped if anyone is interested!
Thanks,
Gene
I received my shocks today. Thanks. They got here quick....it was a pleasure to do business with you.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by QuikZilver
Joe,
Let me know what you think about them on Saturday at the Challenge. See you then.
Neil
Let me know what you think about them on Saturday at the Challenge. See you then.
Neil
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by QuikZilver
Joe,
Let me know what you think about them on Saturday at the Challenge. See you then.
Neil
Let me know what you think about them on Saturday at the Challenge. See you then.
Neil
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Originally Posted by Joe_G
These shocks are a GREAT mod at a cheap price. They made a big difference on the track with my C5.
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
How do these compare to the C5 Z06 shocks? I am confused on the difference between the two shocks.
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