djseto

Anyone own these and have any feedback on them?

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=5172

Roadrogue

I've got a thread about this, too. No info to date.

Roadrogue

Marvin, from aFe told me this about them:

"The aFe CONTROL JOC shocks were built around the racers Johnny O'Connell's specifications as far as dampening and valving is concerned, along with using OEM quality seals, shock body and pistons. aFe aquired PFADT and addressed many of the concerns and issues others had with quality. We certainly don't want to put our name on something, that is no good or fails. So we have address the quality issues in the past.

Now the Z51 shocks will handle better than the base C7 shocks, but if you are looking for comfort, while maintaining a flatter cornering ability the JOC shocks will meet your requirements. The base shocks are very soft in low speeds, tending to be mushy and unrefined, while you drive on higher speeds and hit bumps that are bigger they really tend to be harsh. The Z51 shocks are a level better over the base C7 shocks, but still hold the same characteristics as the base shocks.

We adjusted the dampening to be soft, yet precise in low speeds. While we removed the harsh ride during higher speed bumps. We are confident you will feel the improvement over your current setup."

Sharkbite 6870

I'm very interested as well just waiting for someone to take the plunge and give us a real world review on them.

jwcoupe

As Sharkbite, I'm interested as well. Trying to determine if I want to go with the aFe JOC or Z51 shocks. I cant justify coil overs but would like to know others impressions on the JOC before taking the plunge.

Roadrogue

I'm still trying to find someone that has tried the JOC shocks on a C7. Or the newly released Koni's for that matter.

Niemienator

If I didn't have Magnetic suspension.... These are shocks I would buy.

Met and spoke to Johnny O at TX Wanna go Fast and asked him about the shocks and their development. He was very involved in the development, testing on track and sign off of the final product.... Flat cornering, balance and wheel/suspension compliance even on imperfect road surfaces without all of the harshness in other suspension set ups.

Chatted about many topics and the cars he has driven in his career...
What a humble, gracious and nice guy!

BigBirdXX

This is good information. The product has his name on it and should perform accordingly. I may take the plunge for these shocks soon. My base C7 M7 needs better shocks for sure.

Roadrogue

If you do take the plunge please post and give your opinion.

BigBirdXX

I sure will. Stay tuned

Salmon057

No need on Non Z51 not being tracked.

Roadrogue

You’re wrong. They are better everywhere.

Salmon057

We all have an opinion, I won't say you are wrong because you don't agree. To each his own.

Roadrogue

Did you buy them and find them to be disappointing?

Salmon057

I apparently wrote my comments in the wrong thread. I re-read the thread and was posting about mag ride vs non mag ride. I obviously clicked the wrong thread. I take back what I said. I have no experience with these.

Avanti

Yet another ancient thread...

Salmon057

Right on ... Don't know how I got here. I'm out!