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Nov 6, 2006 | 06:39 PM

ace1

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Shocks?

Looking to replace stock shocks on Zo6 Edelbrock-acdelco-bilstien-kyb?

Nov 6, 2006 | 07:20 PM

tsts

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Why not the C6 Z06 shocks from Fred Beans? I like 'em.
Less that $50 each + shipping.

Nov 6, 2006 | 09:47 PM

ICaughtVetteFever

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What do you do/want to do with your car?

Nov 7, 2006 | 09:15 AM

ace1

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Car has 50k on it, maybe time to replace? mostly street some 1/4 mile thanks for the input

Nov 7, 2006 | 09:18 AM

Red903L

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Shocks.....

I went with the HD Bilstein's and the ride is plenty firm.... I just saw them advertised on EBAY for $299 shipped.....
Good luck...

Nov 7, 2006 | 10:28 AM

GUSTO14

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ace1

Car has 50k on it, maybe time to replace? mostly street some 1/4 mile thanks for the input

Check out VB&P's response here...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1540316&page=2
It's certainly worth giving them a call and discussing your needs... Great customer service and excellent pricing.

I have Bilsteins on 3 of my Corvettes as well as a couple of other vehicles. I'm very happy with them and can only think of one other shock I would use on a street driven car (not on your list...).

Good luck... GUSTO

Nov 7, 2006 | 10:47 AM

vms4evr

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On a C5 Z06? I replaced the shocks on my 02 Z06 with the 04 Z06 shocks. Very nice improvement. The ride is "tighter" for lack of a better term. On the track (road course) they work quite well.

Nov 7, 2006 | 11:21 AM

Vetteoholic

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I'm not 100% sure If there available for the Z but, I know that the Koni Adjustables are highly recommended for many other cars. They are a bit pricey but are well worth It from what I've heard, I would at least check Into It.

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Nov 7, 2006 | 11:45 AM

ace1

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Nov 7, 2006 | 01:55 PM

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jmiller

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I have a 99, and I put the 04 Z06 shocks on last year. They were better than the old ones, but a year later and they're losing firmness.

I put bilsteins on my C4, and wished I'd done the same on the C5. I vote for Bilstein, as I'll be replacing mine next spring.