DOUG @ ECS

Hi Guys,
As many of you may have seen already, Ridetech has come out with a really nice quality shock and coil over set up for the C5 and C6 platform. We have been testing these for a while now and are very happy with the results thus far.

These are made from a correlation of a few high quality companies that are all made right here in the USA. Fox is making the shock itself, the springs are hyper coils, and Ridetech is packaging them very nicely for an easy drop in fit for your Corvette.

Here is some technical data on the shocks direct from Ridetech;

C5-C6 Coilovers and Q Series Shocks
Features:
• Impact Forged Monotube Fox Shocks
• Bolt In
• Oversized rod guides for maximum strength and durability
• Stainless mounting brackets
• CoilOvers Include Hyperco Springs (made with high tensile steel)
• CoilOvers have Delrin spring washers for easy spring retainer adjustment.
• CoilOvers available in HQ Series (single adjustable) and TQ Series (triple adjustable)
• Shocks available in HQ Series (single adjustable)
• Mono-tube design allows large piston for superior oil control – increases ride quality and handling performance
• 5/8” hardened shaft on the CoilOver and 1/2" hardened shaft on the Smooth Body Shocks are precision ground and straightened to a tolerance of .001" inch for increased durability and performance
• Billet end cap with integrated debris wiper to prevent seal damage
• Teflon piston wiper allows consistent piston/bore contact and repeatable performance
• Oversized rod guide improves piston rod stability
• Integral internal bumpstop eliminates extension crashing
• Mono-tube bore is cathode anodized for years of wear resistance
• Hard coat external anodizing ensures years of lasting beauty and performance
• Specially contoured composite gas separator cup optimizes dead length and ensures proper nitrogen/oil separation





here is a pic of the TQ Series. They are the triple adjustable version for anyone interested.



Pricing is as follows;

Q series shocks, complete set $1,000 shipped within the cont US.

HQ series single adjustable coil over set $2000 shipped within cont US

TQ series triple adjustable coil over set with reservoirs $3,400 Shipped within the cont US.

DOUG @ ECS

Some pics of an install we recently finished on a 1000rwhp Loma wide body C6Z using the TQ triple adjustable coil overs.

lionelhutz

They look good . The rears are quite a simple design. It appears to be a smaller diameter custom spring used there. I'm a little disappointed they appear to be charging about $1000 extra to adapt their HQ coilovers product line to bolt onto the Vette.

If you're in contact with the company then tell them the ears on the shock upper mounts need to be larger. That bushing all mushed out around the ears will not survive very long.

marolf101x

You are in luck, the company is here.

Springs:
These are standard 2.5" Hypercoil coil springs. We have a ton of rates available.

Bushings:
We don't use bushings. We use a Teflon lined bearing with aluminum spacers. We've been using these for years and they've been great. The poly bushings never lasted, so we ditched those many moons ago.

Cost:
All of our shocks are priced the same for the same category of shock, regardless of application.
The Corvette application uses a "universal" mount body for the rear as it requires a clevis. Unfortunately the "universal" mount body is twice the cost of our standard bearing mount body, so the kit price is increased due to that.
Mounting method used is the other factor. The Corvette uses all stainless brackets, which are quite a bit more expensive than powder coated steel parts. However, with a 1,000,001 mile warranty I felt it was important to provide the best parts we could.
So the Corvette parts may appear to be higher priced than a lot of our other products only because there are more parts used, and those parts are not the highest volume.

DOUG @ ECS

A better product for a price that is lower then what has been considered the "norm" and it's still not good enough.

lionelhutz

The picture of the shocks in this thread show bushings???

I do agree that bushings are of questionable use for coil overs.

DOUG @ ECS

marolf101x

I see what you are saying regarding bushings. Those are the "smooth body" OE replacement shocks. You can use a bushing in that application as the load is carried by the transverse spring. The bushing only has to deal with the force of the shock.

I agree, in the picture the bushings are "squished" by the mount. I'll look into it and make sure they don't do that on the production units. This picture may be a case of the wrong internal sleeve used when they took pictures.

I'll make sure it's right! Thanks for the heads up!

DOUG @ ECS

Some street shots of the car above.

MotoJB

May be on my list...

DOUG @ ECS

Let us know when your ready!

DOUG @ ECS

After a couple years now (guesstimate) of selling these, we are happy to report that even though they come with a 1,000,000 mile warranty, we have never had to replace a single one!

Great product.

seung012

Amazing product! I can't complain about anything.

From ECS DOUG and Ridetech~

DOUG @ ECS

Car is looking good Lee!

DOUG @ ECS

Over two years of using these shocks and coil overs and not once have we had to use the "million mile warranty", great product and great company to deal with.