C5 Z51 Shocks
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Renton WA
C5 Z51 Shocks
I should have done this in one post but here I am.
I think I got my brakes figured out, now shocks. Again, I don't track the car but I like wrenching it in the twisties!
Can someone explain the difference between stock C5 shocks and Z51 shocks? Is the a better upgrade that bolts in? I super appreciate all you masters (and mistresses)!
I think I got my brakes figured out, now shocks. Again, I don't track the car but I like wrenching it in the twisties!
Can someone explain the difference between stock C5 shocks and Z51 shocks? Is the a better upgrade that bolts in? I super appreciate all you masters (and mistresses)!
Pro
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Coast of San Mateo CA
First suggestion for shocks C6 Z06 (least expensive bang for buck shock wise)
For a little more the Bilstein Sport.
C6 Z51 sway bars are also good bang for buck and will work well with above.
For a little more the Bilstein Sport.
C6 Z51 sway bars are also good bang for buck and will work well with above.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 437
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From: Renton WA
This is all bolt on? I searched the forum for a list of bolt on stuff that is worth the value, perhaps I'll start it with the brakes/shocks/sway bar info! (Any GM part numbers would be warmly accepted!)
Thanks a ton, Navy Blue!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: All Over The Place
This is what I did for the set-up on my 04 stick vert. Street and no tracking in the selection of parts. Keep in mind that suspension geometry/ratios must be kept relatively proportionate to spec in order to prevent understeer/oversteer concerns.
I assembled the following for my car and it handles extremely well for a Vert:
C6 Z51 front spring
C5 Z51 rear spring
C5 Z06 front sway bar
C6 Z51 rear sway bar
C6 Z06 shocks
Poly bushings
Metal end links (if not already equipped)
I sourced the springs, and sways used. The end links were new.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Northville, MI
If you are looking for c6Z06 shocks the best place to find used ones is in the C6 parts section. Many of the C6Z owners are ditching those shock and either going to adjustable or B8 Bilstein/DRM Bilstein for better handling.
