Shocks
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From: Bakersfield California
Shocks
Hello,
Since DRM bilsteins are out of stock, what are the next best shocks for our cars? Bilstein B8/B6? Koni? This car is my daily driver and the shocks I have are OEM.
Since DRM bilsteins are out of stock, what are the next best shocks for our cars? Bilstein B8/B6? Koni? This car is my daily driver and the shocks I have are OEM.
Pro
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From: Westminster, CA
Depends what suspension you have and your usage. With Bilstein it's generally it's B8 for Z51, B6 for Base Non-Z51, B8 or DRM for Z06 depending how you use it. I was told that B8 are about 20% tighter than B6, and DRM are about 15% tighter than B8. I have B8 on my Z51 and think they are a great match, although my back would have liked a little less rebound on the rears.
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From: Folsom, CA
I just put DRMs on my 08 ZO6 w/55k mi and was surprised the factory shocks were still good and held pressure. DRMs are definitely firmer but the car feels a lot more planted with the DRMs. Glad I passed on the DRM poly bushings as they would have made things even firmer.
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For a DD, Koni's all the way.
The Bilstein, and re-vavled DRM's are great for smooth surfaces (and the later will hold the car more level in the corners as well), but on light off camber surface chop (and surface chop over all), the FSD' hold the road better since they are a dual valve set up instead.
The Bilstein, and re-vavled DRM's are great for smooth surfaces (and the later will hold the car more level in the corners as well), but on light off camber surface chop (and surface chop over all), the FSD' hold the road better since they are a dual valve set up instead.
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Off topic but how old are the tires? Just replaced my 2016 date code tires and the ride definitely feels better with the new tires. I also went with runflats (what it had on it before also)
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I just put DRM Bilsteins on my GS with the poly bushings. It’s dramatically improved the stability this car was lacking. I find the ride to be what is expected from a sports car vs being overly soft from the factory.
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^^This^^. Any tires older than ~8yrs get very stiff and kill ride quality. Lots of old guys who have garage queens find this out the hard way.
Also you bought a ZO6. If a plush ride is what you were after, I would say you bought the wrong car.
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From: Bakersfield California
Thats a good question, I might need to check on them when I get home. For sure they are run flats.
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From: Bakersfield California
I been in different corvettes before (C6/C7) and I know for a fact my car is alot more rougher of a ride than what the other folks have.
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For a DD, Koni's all the way.
The Bilstein, and re-vavled DRM's are great for smooth surfaces (and the later will hold the car more level in the corners as well), but on light off camber surface chop (and surface chop over all), the FSD' hold the road better since they are a dual valve set up instead.
The Bilstein, and re-vavled DRM's are great for smooth surfaces (and the later will hold the car more level in the corners as well), but on light off camber surface chop (and surface chop over all), the FSD' hold the road better since they are a dual valve set up instead.
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The bilsteins are valved to sit at different heights so if you want to use em right, the ride height should change.
Why not go double adjustable shocks? I have a set of vikings and i can make it from boaty to painful with a few clicks.
If I didnt find these for a good price, I'd have gone B8s.
I went from a set of RF -> Ventus V12s and the v12s feel like a pillow. They're a little too soft, IMO.
Why not go double adjustable shocks? I have a set of vikings and i can make it from boaty to painful with a few clicks.
If I didnt find these for a good price, I'd have gone B8s.
I went from a set of RF -> Ventus V12s and the v12s feel like a pillow. They're a little too soft, IMO.
