C6 Z51 shocks
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C6 Z51 shocks
C6 Z51 shocks....
Are these a good option to use on a C5? Mine is mostly a stock setup. Only mod on the suspension are Z06 sway bars and metal end links. I may have an opportunity to puchase a low milage set.
Are these a good option to use on a C5? Mine is mostly a stock setup. Only mod on the suspension are Z06 sway bars and metal end links. I may have an opportunity to puchase a low milage set.
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I have the C6 Z06 shocks and sways on my 99 and the girlfriends 02....dunno if anyone has the C6 Z51 shocks on a C5....I'm sure someone does
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The C6 Z06 shocks would certainly be better than the Z51. You won't see as much of a difference unless you go with the Z06. Many cannot tell the difference between the 04 C5 Z06 shocks and the C6 Z06 shocks so it is best to go to the C6 Z06 shocks for the price.
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I purchased the C6ZO6 shocks from Gene for my 02 ZO6. They made a tremendous difference in the way the car handles emergent and high speed maneuvers. It has much better wheel control. My Z use to want to bounce off the road on high speed sweeping on ramps. Felt like the rear tires were not staying on the road and the car was going to slide off the turn if the road had the slightest irregularities. 
The new shocks eliminated that completely!
Very happy with them and there a 100% OEM bolt on MOD.
As for daily driving,,,,, there not much difference in the OEM ZO6 shock feel and the C6 ZO6 shock feel. Just a slight bit more firmness. For $60 a shock,,,,, you can not beat the price.
Bill
The new shocks eliminated that completely!
Very happy with them and there a 100% OEM bolt on MOD. As for daily driving,,,,, there not much difference in the OEM ZO6 shock feel and the C6 ZO6 shock feel. Just a slight bit more firmness. For $60 a shock,,,,, you can not beat the price.
Bill
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I purchased the C6ZO6 shocks from Gene for my 02 ZO6. They made a tremendous difference in the way the car handles emergent and high speed maneuvers. It has much better wheel control. My Z use to want to bounce off the road on high speed sweeping on ramps. Felt like the rear tires were not staying on the road and the car was going to slide off the turn if the road had the slightest irregularities.
The new shocks eliminated that completely! Very happy with them and there a 100% OEM bolt on MOD.
As for daily driving,,,,, there not much difference in the OEM ZO6 shock feel and the C6 ZO6 shock feel. Just a slight bit more firmness. For $60 a shock,,,,, you can not beat the price.
Bill
The new shocks eliminated that completely!
Very happy with them and there a 100% OEM bolt on MOD. As for daily driving,,,,, there not much difference in the OEM ZO6 shock feel and the C6 ZO6 shock feel. Just a slight bit more firmness. For $60 a shock,,,,, you can not beat the price.
Bill
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Gene frequently post in tech with very good C5 and C6 specials..
Here is that exact post for the shocks;
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...rts-house.html
Other specials:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...rts-house.html
Gene frequently post in tech with very good C5 and C6 specials..
Here is that exact post for the shocks;
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...rts-house.html
Other specials:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...rts-house.html
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I installed a set of C6 Z51 shocks on my '02 C5, a world of diff! I also threw on a set of C6 Z51 sway bars... as good as a C5 rides and handles to begin with, it's now that much better...
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I have the same setup on my 00 coupe and am really happy. I got a smoking price on a set of C6 Z51 shocks and love the ride and handling (to go with my C6 Z51 sways and metal end links). for the price I paid, this was a complete no brainer. good luck with your choice.
