Most comfortable shocks
Pro
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From: Ohio
Pro
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From: Ohio
My other vehicle is a Chevy Silverado 2500HD PU, I'm use to a firm ride. I have no complaints about my 08 C6. It's a base vert with about 25K miles, oem shocks, and Michelin RFs. I love the ride!
I think the OP didn't take the time to drive and decide if this car was the right choice for a daily driver and now has buyers remorse, and wants to modify it into something it wasn't meant to be.
I think the OP didn't take the time to drive and decide if this car was the right choice for a daily driver and now has buyers remorse, and wants to modify it into something it wasn't meant to be.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Detroit MI - Michigan
Stock ride
I have base c6 with stock run flats. I was looking at different model vetts and chose the c6 because the ride was the smoothest. I actually can not believe how smooth and comfortable it is for being a corvette. I will be changing the tires in the spring to non run flats and am excited to see the difference it will make. I think when time comes to change stock suspension I will go with Johny O'Connell stage 1. C3 will definitely make you appreciate the ride of the c6.
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2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2019
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From: Utah
Update to shocks question.
Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. I found out that my car has the Mag shocks with the **** that can be changed from tour to sport mode. Besides the OEM and the Koni option is there anything else anyone had liked a lot?
Don't have run flat tires and the car has not been lowered. Thank you again.
Don't have run flat tires and the car has not been lowered. Thank you again.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: SE of LaCrosse WI
OP, you have a legitimate question that deserves a legitimate answer without being snarky. I too would like a smoother ride. I have a base car. I lower the tire pressure to 30 psi cold. Perhaps I don’t get the max mileage out of the tires with lower pressure but don’t care. Don’t let the snarky comments about “get a Buick” get to you. There are a lot of great folks on this site. Every site has keyboard commandos that get their jollies by putting others down. Enjoy your Vette, it is a great car.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Below the bottom of Berby Hollow, NYS
Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. I found out that my car has the Mag shocks with the **** that can be changed from tour to sport mode. Besides the OEM and the Koni option is there anything else anyone had liked a lot?
Don't have run flat tires and the car has not been lowered. Thank you again.
Don't have run flat tires and the car has not been lowered. Thank you again.
OP, you have a legitimate question that deserves a legitimate answer without being snarky. I too would like a smoother ride. I have a base car. I lower the tire pressure to 30 psi cold. Perhaps I don’t get the max mileage out of the tires with lower pressure but don’t care. Don’t let the snarky comments about “get a Buick” get to you. There are a lot of great folks on this site. Every site has keyboard commandos that get their jollies by putting others down. Enjoy your Vette, it is a great car.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: SE of LaCrosse WI
The recommended tire pressure is dependent on the tire, not the car. The tire pressure recommendations can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Lower recommended pressure was 32 psi. I prefer 30 psi.
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Team Owner
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From: Below the bottom of Berby Hollow, NYS
But two pounds either way isn't going to make any noticeable difference (ignoring the placebo effect).
Race Director
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
New member and first time Corvette owner. Have an stock 2006 and I am going to replace all 4 shocks. Will not be racing or doing anything performance wise. Just want the most smooth and comfortable ride possible. Not sure if there is an airbag shock option. Going to drive it daily. Thank you in advance.
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From: Melbourne, FL
Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. I found out that my car has the Mag shocks with the **** that can be changed from tour to sport mode. Besides the OEM and the Koni option is there anything else anyone had liked a lot?
Don't have run flat tires and the car has not been lowered. Thank you again.
Don't have run flat tires and the car has not been lowered. Thank you again.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Surprise, Az
OP, since you have the Mag Shocks, if they are leaking, they need replacement. The Magnetic Ride shocks are expensive, a few have changed them to a standard shock with modifications to the system (computer/sensors) to use them without generating codes, but will give you the best of both applications. Read up on the mag ride shocks, the information is pretty impressive.
Race Director
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From: Eastern
If you have a base suspension go with the Bilstein HD B6 shocks (not "sport" B8) . Run the tires at 32 lb cold.
You'll find the car handles better and rides better. Lighter shocks and lower air makes the car wallow and actually makes the ride worse,even though this doesn't make sense.
You'll find the car handles better and rides better. Lighter shocks and lower air makes the car wallow and actually makes the ride worse,even though this doesn't make sense.
I have the Z51 option, so it is a bit stiffer ride. I did get the Bilstein B8 shocks and new non runflat Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, and the car drives 10X better than it did with the stock shocks and the Goodyear RF tires.Pretty much any non runflat tire and stock shocks will improve the ride over any FR tires, IMO
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Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. I found out that my car has the Mag shocks with the **** that can be changed from tour to sport mode. Besides the OEM and the Koni option is there anything else anyone had liked a lot?
Don't have run flat tires and the car has not been lowered. Thank you again.
Don't have run flat tires and the car has not been lowered. Thank you again.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2015
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
How leaky? A light film on the shock, or dripping on the pavement? F55 shocks will generally have a film of oil on them, which is not a sign of trouble.
