Shock Recommendations Needed
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Burning Brakes
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Shock Recommendations Needed
As stated in the title-- looking to replace the stock O.E.M. shocks off of my C6 Base coupe (non-Z51). Wanting a good quality long lasting (prefer to never replace them again) component. No needs other than what I just stated as its just a weekend driver. But IF there are shocks out there that will give me a noticeable difference (feel) without making the ride rougher I would like those. I know there are shocks WAY OUT THERE on the $$ end of the spectrum-- would rather not go there.
What do most folks go with??
Thanks in advance fellas
What do most folks go with??
Thanks in advance fellas
Drifting
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Do a search on the koni fsd. That sounds like the shock you need. They come up in the classifieds section once in a while. I'll have a set for sale once i have a chance to install my new coilovers
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I'll be the lone, dissenting vote on the Koni FSD shocks. I have them and they replaced fully serviceable Z51 shocks. Prior to adding the Konis, I changed the tires to PS2 ZPs. That was the biggest change to handling and ride (from the Goodyear Supercar runflats).
Frankly, I can tell no difference in ride, handling, control, etc. with the Konis. That's my opinion and I have liked the brand in the past. This time, it was just an okay, one-to-one replacement. Oh well....
Frankly, I can tell no difference in ride, handling, control, etc. with the Konis. That's my opinion and I have liked the brand in the past. This time, it was just an okay, one-to-one replacement. Oh well....
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I'll throw in my 2 cents, just put DRM Bilsteins on my z51 and noticed a positive difference over the stock z51 shocks.
With that improvement I can also feel the road much more which doesnt bother me in the least.
With that improvement I can also feel the road much more which doesnt bother me in the least.
Track Junky
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I have a set of Z51 shocks for $80 shipped if you would them. A very inexpensive "experiment" if you will. They have 41k miles on them and work fine.
I upgraded to the DRM custom Bilstiens and am awaiting track results to post impressions.
PM me if you're interested. I'm not trying to get rich, just offset the cost of my latest round of mods...
I upgraded to the DRM custom Bilstiens and am awaiting track results to post impressions.
PM me if you're interested. I'm not trying to get rich, just offset the cost of my latest round of mods...
Drifting
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My Z06 shocks have over 70K miles on them and they still ride just like they did the day I put them on the car.
Dont let someones personal opinion of OEM parts deter you way from low cost effective performance. GM would not put a "low quality part" on a z06 or zr1.
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Personally I wouldn't put the OEM Z06 shocks on the car....I didn't like them on my Z, nor would I want to put them on a base car.
My vote would be Bilstein HD's or the Koni FSD's. I don't know if they would last forever but longer than stock.
My vote would be Bilstein HD's or the Koni FSD's. I don't know if they would last forever but longer than stock.
Le Mans Master
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Aren't the Bilsteins quite a bit cheaper than the FSD's? Not wishing to hijack the OP's thread. Hopefully, we'll all get a little knowlege out of this. $700 seems quite a bit for a set of shocks.
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They (Bilstein's) retail at $132.50 ea shock but most places like ourselves have the set's for $399 + shipping.
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