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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Is there a great amount of difference between standard C6 and Z51 shocks? I installed Z51 sway bars on my standard C6 and was wondering if the Z51 shocks would make much difference?
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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I don't know about the Z51 shocks, but when I put bilsteins{sports} on the ride improved greatly. I did the z51 sways first and that really improved the handling as you know. alot of people have gone with the bilsteins even those with z51 package
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CMY SIX
I don't know about the Z51 shocks, but when I put bilsteins{sports} on the ride improved greatly. I did the z51 sways first and that really improved the handling as you know. alot of people have gone with the bilsteins even those with z51 package


The Z51 shocks are stiffer, but they have lousy rebound dampening. The Billies are firmer, but they have very good rebound dampening. The Billies are great, and not too expensive. I have them on my 2008 Z51.
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