Drag shocks for a C5?
Racer
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From: Dallas,TX,USA
Re: Drag shocks for a C5? (2C5only21)
Just ran across these: www.naake.com/Rseries.html . Less expensive than the C series.
[Modified by RunNE1, 10:16 PM 6/29/2004]
[Modified by RunNE1, 10:16 PM 6/29/2004]
Team Owner
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Re: Drag shocks for a C5? (2C5only21)
I have been testing the QA1 adjustables. I cannot say I have found a favorable difference from stockers.
Bilstein makes a drag only combo and I thnk Penske does as well.
Bilstein makes a drag only combo and I thnk Penske does as well.
Racer
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA
Re: Drag shocks for a C5? (2C5only21)
I installed the T1 shocks. I was already launching very hard (in my opinion) and 1.65 60's with stock shocks. However, in video you can really see my car 'bounce'. The T1's are very stiff, and the car simply squats and takes off. More proof in the video. My 60's are now a consistent 1.55.
I don't have a good host for the vid's, but I will email you a link if you are interested in seeing the difference.
Do you have F45? I do, and it is kind of a pain unless you know someone with a Tech II that knows how to turn it off.
I don't have a good host for the vid's, but I will email you a link if you are interested in seeing the difference.
Do you have F45? I do, and it is kind of a pain unless you know someone with a Tech II that knows how to turn it off.
Drifting
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From: Oakhurst NJ
Re: Drag shocks for a C5? (2C5only21)
For what its worth, I have the stock 02 Z06 shocks on my car and lowered the fronts with the stock bolts and put lowering bolts in the back. On a prepped track I always pull low 1.4 60fts and on a non prepped track I pull high 1.4s to low 1.5s with ET streets.
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Racer
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA
Re: Drag shocks for a C5? (2C5only21)
Well, I will try this. Please Right Click and Save As:
http://www.texanjohn.com/test/John10...ock_shocks.wmv
http://www.texanjohn.com/test/john10...ock_shocks.WMV
http://www.texanjohn.com/test/JF10_96_T1_shocks.wmv
The 10.86 run was at the South Carolina Shootout. I really noticed there particularly when comparing my launches to say J-Rod's.
I am not for sure of the price comparison of these shocks vs. Z06 shocks. I think you could get the same type of results with the Z06 shocks. Also, I think without a Z06 (or at least a Z06 tranny) 1.4's are pretty difficult.
[Modified by TXNC5, 11:22 AM 6/30/2004]
http://www.texanjohn.com/test/John10...ock_shocks.wmv
http://www.texanjohn.com/test/john10...ock_shocks.WMV
http://www.texanjohn.com/test/JF10_96_T1_shocks.wmv
The 10.86 run was at the South Carolina Shootout. I really noticed there particularly when comparing my launches to say J-Rod's.
I am not for sure of the price comparison of these shocks vs. Z06 shocks. I think you could get the same type of results with the Z06 shocks. Also, I think without a Z06 (or at least a Z06 tranny) 1.4's are pretty difficult.
[Modified by TXNC5, 11:22 AM 6/30/2004]
Racer
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA
Re: Drag shocks for a C5? (Blue Flames)
What are T1 shocks and would they be an improvement over stock shocks. I have the Z51 shocks
Front: 12480094
Rear: 12480095
They list for $157 (each) at sdpc2000.com. Like I mentioned earlier, the Z06 shocks may be almost as good. However, I think they are probably half as much as the T1 shocks.
Safety Car
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Re: Drag shocks for a C5? (TXNC5)
I'd look at the Chassisworks shock (think of it as an HIGHLY improved HAL). They have a shock that you can adjust both rebound and compression. So, you can dial a 90/10 rear and a 50/50 front, or whatever you want.
Racer
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA
Re: Drag shocks for a C5? (J-Rod)
I'd look at the Chassisworks shock (think of it as an HIGHLY improved HAL). They have a shock that you can adjust both rebound and compression. So, you can dial a 90/10 rear and a 50/50 front, or whatever you want.
Now if I can just get the same deal on a new Z06 tranny. :p:I talked to Mr Walker, and he sounded like you had almost talked him into a new cam.
Where have you been? :p: 