Best Shocks for the Money
Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 372
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From: Richmond BC
I purchased a set of Koni FSD a year or so ago. They are great shocks and I like the ride, but after reading many, many reviews and comments after that purchase, should I need shocks again I would go with the C6Z. Too many guys on here swear by them and they are a few hundred $$ cheaper.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,479
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I still love my Bilstein HD's. Great shock for a C5 with stock height and springs. Nothing better out there for DD street driven car IMHO. Stiff but not bone-jarring.
But, I do here that the DRM valved Bilstein are amazing. I wonder how much stiffer they are when compared to the HD's and not the Sports?
But, I do here that the DRM valved Bilstein are amazing. I wonder how much stiffer they are when compared to the HD's and not the Sports?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 5,941
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From: Was New Orleans but swam to Baton Rouge LA
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Another C6 Z shock vote here. I put them on after my C5 Z shocks started feeling the 100,000 miles on them. They were cheap at Rockauto and seem just as good as the C5's they replaced.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Charleston West Virginia
I did get in touch with DRM shocks; they still had some left from the last group buy for $450; I think he still had 3 sets. Now if this snow will just melt!! Spring is on the way though.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,003
Likes: 1
From: Richmond VA
DRM valved Bilstein All the way. I am very pleased with mine. They corrected the not-so-nice points if my z while I noticed an improved ride. I don't have any more bump stear. They plant the rear tires and the front end has better feel and "turn in".
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,012
Likes: 15
From: Jensen Beach FL
I also had the C6 Z06 shocks and did not like them. I took them off and put my barely used OEM shocks back on and the ride is much more comfortable over rough roads. When time comes I will try the Bilstein's. How do the DRM's ride? The C6 Z06 shocks were too firm for my liking. I was thinking Bilstein HD which are OEM spec ride.
Last edited by craig04c5; Mar 7, 2015 at 10:26 AM.
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