Shocks?
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Shocks?
I am going to upgrade my shocks soon and I am torn between 2 sets. I have no desire for coilovers so don't need opinions on them.
C6 Z06 Shocks from GMpartshouse
$250
or
A Set of Bilsteins Sports
$350
C6 Z06 Shocks from GMpartshouse
$250
or
A Set of Bilsteins Sports
$350
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From: San Diego CA
Bilstein
I recommend Bilstein Sports over anything else. In fact, that's what I plan to buy, eventually. Bilstein has been in the high-performance shock making business for a long, long time and ever since I installed a set on my 68, I've been a huge fan.
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Stock height or lowered? I've read about the Bilsteins working better on cars that are reasonably lowered. If the car is slammed, coilovers are the only way to have good ride quality.
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From: Vancouver WA
This is what I have and like them a lot. Tried the C 6 shocks and they are also very good. but I track my car and the Bilsteins are a little better valved for the track. If you are just street driving stick with the C6's unless you want to spend more $$$$
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Years ago I heard OEM's were paying as little as 9 bucks a shock on a regular passenger car. OEM shocks on any vehicle are toast in short order even a pickup truck.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
" In fact, that's what I plan to buy, eventually. " I HAVE the C6 Z shocks. Price vs PERFOMANCE,,,,, you cant go wrong with the C6 Z shocks. In fact,,,I would say 90% of the C5 ownes would be very hard presed to dstinguish the performance and ride quality between the above mentioned shocks. SAVE YOUR CASH and get the Z shocks and if you dont like them,,, post tem on the C5 parts for sale for close to the price that you got them for..
There great shocks