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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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my 2000 c5 needs shocks,what brand you recomend
its a weekend driver,i was looking at bielstien...but need
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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this is one of the most talked about subjects. Do a search on shocks you will find a ton of treads.

I have the Bilstein HD shocks on my 01 and I love them. They are slightly firmer than my old z51 shocks were but have much better control on all road surfaces at all speeds. Otherwise I think I would go with the c6 z shock - great results and great price.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by turbod da
my 2000 c5 needs shocks,what brand you recomend
its a weekend driver,i was looking at bielstien...but need
advice.........
Why not Bilsteins ??

You can get them CHEAP on fleabay !! The ones selling here ,new, are EXPENSIVE !

I got mine on fleabay.

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C6 Z06 on my vette.. good price and quality
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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I have the Bilstein Sports..great upgrade vs OE..and IMO not too harsh as some have stated...
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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Love my Bilstein sports.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by yyzmsp
C6 Z06 on my vette.. good price and quality
hands down !!
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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I installed the C6 ZO6 shocks into my 02 ZO6 and couldnt be happier. Price vs Performance ou can NOT beat them There 100% OEM bolt in and WORK!

Very happy and there only $240 from Gene Culley

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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
I installed the C6 ZO6 shocks into my 02 ZO6 and couldnt be happier. Price vs Performance ou can NOT beat them There 100% OEM bolt in and WORK!

Very happy and there only $240 from Gene Culley

BC
new or used?
ok, where gene culley?
a shop,or a fellow member,i'd like to do zo6..
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Originally Posted by turbod da
new or used?
ok, where gene culley?
a shop,or a fellow member,i'd like to do zo6..
He's a forum vendor, and the shocks are new. Gene's awesome to deal with!

http://www.gmpartshouse.com

From Gene's post, found HERE.

10313647 – Z06 Front Shocks
25819268 – Z06 Rear Shocks

Both sets of front and rear shocks (4) 243.70 total.
For the shocks on our website, use part number c6z06shocks under Chevrolet make.

The C6 Z06 shocks will work on C5’s without modification.
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Originally Posted by vmaquera
Love my Bilstein sports.
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[QUOTE=turbod da;1569631656]new or used?
ok, where gene culley?
a shop,or a fellow member,i'd like to do zo6..[/QUOTE

www.gmpartshouse.com Good people!

He will get you what ever you need!!!!!!!!!!

BC
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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[QUOTE=Bill Curlee;1569633102]
Originally Posted by turbod da
new or used?
ok, where gene culley?
a shop,or a fellow member,i'd like to do zo6..[/QUOTE

www.gmpartshouse.com Good people!

He will get you what ever you need!!!!!!!!!!

BC

thanks!!
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I've got the Z51 option and went with the Bilstien HD shocks and am totally satisified. I've ridden in C5's with the sports and IMO they are quite a bit harsher than the stock C5 shocks or the Bilstien HD's but then I'm not 21 anymore either.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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There is a F-55 option out there if you have F-45 shocks/
They are a happy medium but to expensive
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The C6Z shocks that you get from Gene www.gmpartshouse.com are NEW. There great shocks that perform fantastic for the price!!

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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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What suspension did it come with? It may have the FE1 soft ride suspension and if so you may not like a harsher ride for the occasional driver that the other suggestions would give you.
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