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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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On the long financial road to Pfadt Coilovers, I am need of an intermediary upgrade to my C5 suspension. I do several track events a month and need to replace my shocks.
I was hoping the forum could provide some insight on which shocks are actually the better performers, the Z06 or Bilstein sport shocks. Both seem to be about the same price.
So for the track, suggestions.....
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Originally Posted by Lunchbox_Killa
On the long financial road to Pfadt Coilovers, I am need of an intermediary upgrade to my C5 suspension. I do several track events a month and need to replace my shocks.
I was hoping the forum could provide some insight on which shocks are actually the better performers, the Z06 or Bilstein sport shocks. Both seem to be about the same price.
So for the track, suggestions.....
Bilstein Sports all the way! At my last outing at Watkins Glen SCDA event, my instructor drove my car and complimented me on how well my whip performed I also had a set of Z06 sway bars.
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Bilstein for the win!!!

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Thanks guys, I guess Bilstein's are the way to go.
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Are they adjustable?
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Are they adjustable?
no.
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