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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Going to replace shocks which ones would you guys use, stocks or the c6Z06 shocks?
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DRM Bilstein
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2010 z06 very tight and stiff huge improvement over stock and best price
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I went with 2012 Z06 shocks and Z51 sway bars from gmpartshouse last year. Made a big difference in handling for only around $500.
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C6 ZO6 Shocks!
Best bang for the buck!

Contact Gene Culley

www.gmpartshouse.com

He has them for $256. New in the box for all four!

VERY HAPPY with mine!
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Thanks guys for info.
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How do you know if you have w/ or w/o sport suspension or electronic suspension? I have a button that you can select from traction control on, off or competative driving mode. Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
C6 ZO6 Shocks!
Best bang for the buck!

Contact Gene Culley

www.gmpartshouse.com

He has them for $256. New in the box for all four!

VERY HAPPY with mine!
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Trust me pal, spend a little more on DRM Bilsteins. You will never look back.
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The Bilsteins or 04 Z06 shocks are the best non adjustable for track or autocrossing, the C6 Z06 are great for the street and canyon runs. If you have a vette that has has been lowered the the Bilsteins would be the way to go-car does not bottom out on the shocks.
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Trust me pal, spend a little more on DRM Bilsteins. You will never look back.
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Koni FSDs all the way
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I lowered mine about 4 yrs ago and at that time I installed the C6 ZO6 front and rear sway bars,new metal end links and a new set of the C6 ZO6 shocks.I drove around for a few weeks and noticed a huge difference over stock,what I didnt like is the way the back end would kick out going around a bend hitting a bump,also it felt like the shocks bottomed out on dips.I then purchased a set of the BILSTEIN SPORTS and NEVER looked back,you WONT be disappointed with this setup IF your going to lower your car.
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