the best shocks for comfort/control
01-23-2011, 01:37 PM
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the best shocks for comfort/control
I am living in the dfw area and the roads are terrible as compared with the blacktop roads back east that i am used to. My car rides like a buckboard wagon. What would be the best shocks to try and save my kidneys from any further damage. I believe the car has a well worn set of zo6 shocks on it now and there seems to be no control at all of the damping duties. The car is downright scary in a fast sweeper if there is any variation to the road surface. I was thinking of getting a set of bilstiens. Sound like i'm on the right track? Thanks.
01-23-2011, 02:24 PM
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Melting Slicks
I have C6 Z06 shocks on my 02Z and it's the best mod I've done....my OEM's with 62k were due to be replaced.I would suggest these.
Approx $250 from Gene at GMpartshouse.com
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Approx $250 from Gene at GMpartshouse.com
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01-23-2011, 02:32 PM
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Burning Brakes
I am in the same boat..I plan on lowering as well. I am leaning towards the bilsteins HD's instead of the sports for ride comfort. I have heard good reviews on the c6z shocks, but bilsteins come with a lifetime warranty for only 50 bucks more. 
01-23-2011, 04:40 PM
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Similar issue that I am facing (in DFW also). I have 111,000 on what I assume are the original Z51 shocks. The ride is very rough. After reading other posts on the forum and sending a couple pm's I decided to order the C6 Z06 shocks. They are firmer than the Z51's were when they were new, but still better than completely shot Z51's.
01-23-2011, 06:37 PM
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CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
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Get the C6 ZO6 shocks from Gene and you will not be sorry.
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01-23-2011, 07:19 PM
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Race Director
I have had the C6 Z06 on my car for about a month,,,,VERY pleased all around!
01-23-2011, 07:29 PM
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01-23-2011, 08:00 PM
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Burning Brakes
I live in the Dallas area as well and am looking to get shocks soon. I am looking at the c6z06 shocks or the Bilsten HD. Does anyone know which is better? Stock Vette, no mods.
01-23-2011, 08:21 PM
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Bilstein quality is excellent and they have a lifetime guarantee. C6Z06 shocks are probably a good choice but the longevity of these shocks will probably be much lower than the Bilsteins. At least if the Bilsteins fail, you will get free repair or replacements.
01-23-2011, 08:32 PM
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01-24-2011, 07:38 AM
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