C6 Zo6 shock help
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If sales of the 04 Z06 shocks continue, it will be from people who didn't read this thread!
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Remember that the 2004 Z06 shocks were "tuned" by GM test drivers at the Nurbergring race track, and are tuned for the C5 Z06 chassis, weight distribution, spring rates, roll bars, etc.
The C6 Z06 shocks were also "tuned" by GM test drivers at that same German track. They are tuned for that cars chassis (which is aluminum), weight distribution, spring rates .... etc.
As I said in an earlier post in this thread, the C6 shocks are probably a better buy for the street .... but make no mistake the 2004 C5 Z06 shocks are the best OEM shocks for a C5 Z06 going to the track.
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I think there was a concern on this because it was reported that the C6 Z06 shocks were slightly longer than C5 stock, uncompressed. However, now some are reporting that when compressed the C6 Z06 shocks are a little shorter. Not sure which is true, but I have not seen many reports of issues with the C6 Z06 shocks on lowered cars. Just be careful when lowering, going too low can cause handling issues, like bottoming out the shocks. If you find it driving poorly, raise it back up some. And be prepared to do alighnments.
I have not lowered mine, but I loved the C6 Z06 shocks they are great all around. And, while Black Z06 maybe able to tell the difference, I loved the C6 Z06 on the road race track.
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When I held the C6Z06 shocks and old C5 base shocks compressed side by side the C6Z06 shocks were definitely shorter. I could not hold them both compressed and measure at the same time but it looked to be between 1/4" and 1/2" shorter.
Peter
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Out of the 8 inches or so of shock travel at ~30 deg angle, if 1/4 inch makes the difference the stock shocks wouldn't have worked either.
I doubt the wheels would even turn unless you tubbed out the wheel wells.
Out of curiosity has anyone ever or ever herd of someone bottoming out their shocks?
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I have the Bilstein Sports on a lowered base suspension car and bottom too often in front. Does anyone know the differences between these shocks (lengths, valving, etc.) compared to the Sports?? Looking for a better set-up without going to coil overs.
Considering QA1 or Pfadts adjustables. Input appreciated!!
Thanks!!!
Considering QA1 or Pfadts adjustables. Input appreciated!!
Thanks!!!
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They are marketed as '04 spec Z06 shocks. Here is an example from a supporting vendor:
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-4...absorbers.aspx
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-4...absorbers.aspx
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