06 Z51 time for new shocks?
06-13-2019, 10:42 PM
#1
06 Z51 time for new shocks?
Just purchased my first vette with 130K miles. Its a 2006 z51 just curious if it may be time to consider replacing shocks? The current shocks are the original ones but Im not familiar with the Magnetic Ride Suspension at all so no clue as to how long these original shocks last
06-13-2019, 11:22 PM
#2
Race Director
Check the shocks to see if they are leaking at all. The big question with these shocks is....do you feel like they need new ones?
06-13-2019, 11:30 PM
#3
Still getting used to driving the car so not really sure what to expect only thing ive noticed os it being pretty bouncy going over bumps at higher speeds almost some sort of wheel hop
06-13-2019, 11:39 PM
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Race Director
If mag ride shocks were not working they'd feel like you were hitting potholes. Like I said, check and see if you can see any of them leaking.
06-14-2019, 12:19 AM
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Do you have Z51 (FE3) or do you have F55 Mag. Ride? Cuz you can’t have both.
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06-14-2019, 12:33 AM
#6
Well im an idiot i was under the impression that z51 was equipped with MSRC but clearly that is wrong I just did some more research so scratch my earlier question. The car has the Z51 performance package which makes my decision to swap out the original shocks a whole lot easier considering they have 130k miles on them. probably going to upgrade to the bilstein sports
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06-14-2019, 05:30 AM
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Well im an idiot i was under the impression that z51 was equipped with MSRC but clearly that is wrong I just did some more research so scratch my earlier question. The car has the Z51 performance package which makes my decision to swap out the original shocks a whole lot easier considering they have 130k miles on them. probably going to upgrade to the bilstein sports
My car is minimally lowered on the OEM lowering bolts
B8 Performance Plus Front Part Number: 24-029773
B8 Performance Plus Rear Part Number: 24-029780
Good Luck
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