Suspension Improvement
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Suspension Improvement
We have a base 05 vert with 24k miles, looking for suggestions for a suspension improvement.
Not looking for sporting performance but a nice touring ride. Maybe just new shocks?
Thanks!
Not looking for sporting performance but a nice touring ride. Maybe just new shocks?
Thanks!
Last edited by Ruouthere; May 23, 2019 at 09:41 PM.
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If your car is NOT a Z51, many owners here over the years have reported great satisfaction switching to Bilstein shocks. The ones used on non Z51 cars "were" called "HD" but they changed nomenclature a couple years ago and I think the new designation is "B6". If that is wrong info someone will correct me here.
If you want to spend a lot more money for what "may be" the very best of both ride and handling worlds, check out Koni FSD shocks.
If you want to spend a lot more money for what "may be" the very best of both ride and handling worlds, check out Koni FSD shocks.
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Agreed, took off run flats and mounted non RF’s. Then found we had a bent rim, replaced it and now the rough ride with lots of vibration was solved. Now looking to see if we should replace the shocks too before we take the long ride to Kentucky.
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Hmmm, hard to say then. Folks on here have said that the Bilsteins are nicer performing than factory, be it with or without z51. Take that with a grain of salt though.
The B6 is the softer shock, as mentioned above. It will likely come down to a roughly $400 (plus install) gamble for you on whether it provides a ride that is acceptably soft for you.
The B6 is the softer shock, as mentioned above. It will likely come down to a roughly $400 (plus install) gamble for you on whether it provides a ride that is acceptably soft for you.
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If your car is NOT a Z51, many owners here over the years have reported great satisfaction switching to Bilstein shocks. The ones used on non Z51 cars "were" called "HD" but they changed nomenclature a couple years ago and I think the new designation is "B6". If that is wrong info someone will correct me here.
If you want to spend a lot more money for what "may be" the very best of both ride and handling worlds, check out Koni FSD shocks.
If you want to spend a lot more money for what "may be" the very best of both ride and handling worlds, check out Koni FSD shocks.
Hmmm, hard to say then. Folks on here have said that the Bilsteins are nicer performing than factory, be it with or without z51. Take that with a grain of salt though.
The B6 is the softer shock, as mentioned above. It will likely come down to a roughly $400 (plus install) gamble for you on whether it provides a ride that is acceptably soft for you.
The B6 is the softer shock, as mentioned above. It will likely come down to a roughly $400 (plus install) gamble for you on whether it provides a ride that is acceptably soft for you.
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-shocks-2.html
If you do auto-x or track the car, I could see this issue, however, I would wager you would not likely see this kind of failure on the street with normal driving. Even if you did, you may be able to get replacement pieces from Koni (not confirmed since I never checked into it).
Otherwise, you could just buy the Strano kit. The huge downside of the Strano kit, is that it was designed with racing in mind and most people say you should expect it to make noise.
Last edited by PCMusicGuy; Jun 3, 2019 at 11:45 AM.