Shocks: Ridetech vs DRM Bilstein
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2020
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From: Orlando Fl.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Northville, MI
The DRM Bilsteins are much better than the C6Z shocks for handling. Even the 2004Z shocks are better. The C6Z shocks were made to handle the extra weight of the 427 engine so your car will ride a little higher. The big advantage of the C6Z shocks is they are inexpensive. Having autocrossed/HPDE a C5 for the last 20+ yrs I ( avg. over 200 runs/yr) have ran all three shocks and currently run the DRM shocks as my choice..
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 100
Likes: 8
From: Orlando Fl.
The DRM Bilsteins are much better than the C6Z shocks for handling. Even the 2004Z shocks are better. The C6Z shocks were made to handle the extra weight of the 427 engine so your car will ride a little higher. The big advantage of the C6Z shocks is they are inexpensive. Having autocrossed/HPDE a C5 for the last 20+ yrs I ( avg. over 200 runs/yr) have ran all three shocks and currently run the DRM shocks as my choice..
Tech Contributor
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
If you just want better shocks for a daily driver, the C6 ZO6s are a great bang for the buck. If you are looking for performance handling, follow Gordys advice.
OH,, The C6 ZO6 shocks put the smile back on my face from dealing with my worn 02 ZO6 36,000 mile shocks!
They didn't break the bank either.
BC
OH,, The C6 ZO6 shocks put the smile back on my face from dealing with my worn 02 ZO6 36,000 mile shocks!
They didn't break the bank either.BC
