Question regarding shock replacement
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Question regarding shock replacement
Hi everyone, I am pretty new to the car, I have a 2000 FRC 6 spd, it has 76000 give or take a few miles, My question is this, It drives and rides great, but I have read a few articles on the Edelbrock replacment shocks and that they would be a pretty nice improvement over stock and are somewhat easy to do myself. I am curious if anyone has any good or bad things to say about these, They are currently on sale online at a site for almost 50% off.
I do not race the car but I do enjoy driving her and want the best bang for my buck. the only reason I am really thinking about replacing the shocks is due to the price on the new ones being so good.
Thanks
I do not race the car but I do enjoy driving her and want the best bang for my buck. the only reason I am really thinking about replacing the shocks is due to the price on the new ones being so good.
Thanks
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I didn't know Edlebrock made shocks to be honest with ya...
FWIW I have C6Z06 shocks on my 99 as well as C6Z06 sway bars
FWIW I have C6Z06 shocks on my 99 as well as C6Z06 sway bars
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for the input, The car drives great now, "so if it aint broke".
I guess since I have completed everything I had on my list I just feel funny not spending money on stuff for the car.
Thanks
I guess since I have completed everything I had on my list I just feel funny not spending money on stuff for the car.
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Burning Brakes
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I thought mine drove fine, but while it was down getting the diff replaced I had C6Z shocks put in. To my surprise, the drivers front shock was shot and actually needed to be replaced, only had 58k on it. I too didn't realize edelbrock made shocks for the c5
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Sorry for the pun in advance,,,I was shocked how worn out my shocks were on my Z51 coupe at 80K
. I installed the C6 Z06 shocks,,,Wow what a diff!
. I installed the C6 Z06 shocks,,,Wow what a diff!
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I too replaced mine with C6Z06 shocks which handle imperfections in the road much better (no hoping over bumps or wheel hop) but have been thinking about dual stage shocks like Bilstein or Koni for a little softer ride.
Last edited by craig04c5; Jan 26, 2012 at 02:44 PM.
