Bilstein Vs. C6Z
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Racer
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From: Akron Ohio
Bilstein Vs. C6Z
I need to change the shocks on my 01 coupe, it is lowered and is a daily driver, what is the better way to go Bilstein or C6Z. I am looking for a smooth ride that still handles well, I dont need a racecar, I cant drive that well to use it.
Safety Car
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No, they're the same length but they have a bit more compression travel and you can lower your car a little further and the suspension won't bottom out as quickly.
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Racer
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From: Akron Ohio
Thanks for the help, I am sad to say I cant get low enough to bottom out. It sounds like the shoks are the same otherwise give or take a few years of life. I guess I will go with the GM parts....perhaps I might keep them running for an extra second or so......
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Ok, so I just looked on GM parts direct and it appears that 08 z06 rear shocks are only like $60 a piece, am I missing something or is this right? If this is correct, I'm def. gonna try them.
I picked the Fe3 sport suspension I believe when looking them up.
I picked the Fe3 sport suspension I believe when looking them up.
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Keep in mind there are two different sets of Bilsteins to choose from.
The "Sports" which are firmer and the "HD" which are more like stock (kind of between the Sports and OEM shocks...or so I've heard).
To the OP, I would suggest the HD Bilsteins.
The "Sports" which are firmer and the "HD" which are more like stock (kind of between the Sports and OEM shocks...or so I've heard).
To the OP, I would suggest the HD Bilsteins.
