C5 Z shocks
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From: Cali
C5 Z shocks
Right now my 01 Z is running on the stock shocks. I have heard that 04 shocks were more comfortable, but kept the handling performance. Would there be any reason to go for 04 shocks instead of C6 Zs?
Would either, the c6 or c5 Zs be more comfortable?
Would either, the c6 or c5 Zs be more comfortable?
Le Mans Master
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From: Macon, GA
Unlike the '04 Z shock, the C6Z shock will affect the ride height. I put '04 Z shocks on my '03 ZO6 and could tell a difference in the rebound and compression rates while on track. Daily driveability was unaffected.
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St. Jude Donor '08
My 02 ZO6 has the C6 Z shocks. NO difference in ride height and it handles MUCH better. NO more wheel bounce on bumpy roads and the car handles much better on rough entrance ramps. No more side stepping.
I have a C6 coupe (Z51 suspension) and on the way to Carlisle I went around a rough sweeping on ramp. Got some side stepping
and I immediately thought "Looks like I need some ZO6 shocks!" 
I have a C6 coupe (Z51 suspension) and on the way to Carlisle I went around a rough sweeping on ramp. Got some side stepping
and I immediately thought "Looks like I need some ZO6 shocks!"
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
At first initial test drive, I thought I wasted my money. No detectable difference on smooth roads. 
Then I drove thru town and some of the KNOWN bumps and ruts were a little more pronounced. (nothing uncomfortable, just more firm)
The real difference is in wheel control over rough roads. The car feels a LOT more planted!
BC
Then I drove thru town and some of the KNOWN bumps and ruts were a little more pronounced. (nothing uncomfortable, just more firm)The real difference is in wheel control over rough roads. The car feels a LOT more planted!
BC
Drifting
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From: LaPine Oregon
C6 Z06 ( late production 2007)
The 2001 Z rear shocks at 24,000 were less than desirerable, but the C6 Z06 shocks are firm and predictable. Plus the C6 shocks are cheaper ( less expensive)
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I have the 04z shocks and c6z51 sway bars...they're a great combo and I really love the way she drives...handles and corners amazingly better than stock FE1.
If you're running the run-craps on your rims...get rid of them too. They're hard as a rock and heavy. Most people don't realize that tires are a huge part of the handling.
If you're running the run-craps on your rims...get rid of them too. They're hard as a rock and heavy. Most people don't realize that tires are a huge part of the handling.
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From: Iowa
I have the 04z shocks and c6z51 sway bars...they're a great combo and I really love the way she drives...handles and corners amazingly better than stock FE1.
If you're running the run-craps on your rims...get rid of them too. They're hard as a rock and heavy. Most people don't realize that tires are a huge part of the handling.
If you're running the run-craps on your rims...get rid of them too. They're hard as a rock and heavy. Most people don't realize that tires are a huge part of the handling.
