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Old 07-29-2012, 07:47 AM
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I'd like to replace the shocks on my 2003 Z-06. I am looking for improved handling.
I have heard that the 2004 Z-06 shocks are stiffer than the 2003 but that the C6 Z-06 shocks are better and less expensive.

Please educate me on the differences.

Rich
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Originally Posted by rws.1
I'd like to replace the shocks on my 2003 Z-06. I am looking for improved handling.
I have heard that the 2004 Z-06 shocks are stiffer than the 2003 but that the C6 Z-06 shocks are better and less expensive.

Please educate me on the differences.

Rich
Not stiffer but better dampening charateristics, I have a set and noticed an improvement when autocrossing. The C6-Z06 shock's dampening rate is calibrabrated for the C6-Z06's suspension set-up.

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/specs/2004/index.shtml
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Who has the best price on '04 Z06 shocks? I should replace mine as well.
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04 C5 Z06 Shocks are awesome but like 8VETTE7 said they are more expensive. I found a very lightly used set with only 13k miles on them for $100 Shipped for all 4. Unless you can find a good deal - then the C6 Z06 shocks are a good way to go.
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I love my C6 Z06 shocks.
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Get Bilstein Sports and be done with it.
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Get Bilstein Sports and be done with it.


They are bulletproof reliable, rebuildable and have a lifetime warranty.
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thanks guys...
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Originally Posted by Cybermind


They are bulletproof reliable, rebuildable and have a lifetime warranty.


Not only that, but they have essentially the same damping rates as the 04 Z shocks. Perfect match for only a bit more than the 06Z shocks, which won't last as long.

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