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Special Sale - 2004 Z06 Shocks!


GM parts has finally caught up with our demand for the new 2004 Z06
shocks!
We have an overstock and need to move them out this week as we prepare
for our annual parts inventory.

Here's the deal for orders this week:

2004 Corvette Z06 Shocks - Complete Set
Retail $586.96
Dealer Wholesale $410.88

Special Sale $337.50 for the Complete Set!!

Please call Bob at 406-628-4121 to receive the special pricing.

Sale subject to stock on hand so hurry!!!
Sale begins 10/25/03 and ends 10/31/03.

Have a great week,
Bob Wendorff, Parts Manager
Fichtner Chevrolet

Here's more on the benefits of the new shocks:

Nurburgring-inspired chassis tuning
All 2004 Z06 Corvettes will benefit from the continual pursuit of
performance enhancements that have characterized the C5 era. The
enhancements for 2004 are subtle in terms of physical parts, but
significant in terms of the car's performance and feel.
GM engineers have refined the Z06's shock damping characteristics to
provide improved handling in the most challenging conditions, while
maintaining good ride control for the demands of daily driving.
Continual analysis, development and refinement of the shock valves in
particular resulted in more damping control and force, delivered more
smoothly. This new tuning is aimed at diminishing the impact of yaw and
roll on the car, particularly in quick, transient maneuvers such as
"S-turns" or a series of tight corners.
"While the Z06 already had an excellent blend of extreme handling
capability and surprising ride quality, we're never satisfied," Hill
says. "The enhancements for 2004 provide a bit more poised and smooth
response, connecting the car better to the driver's input, without the
penalty of ride harshness."
These refinements are a result of extensive testing and development,
including several high-speed test sessions at Germany's famed
Nurburgring circuit. Corvette Z06 is one of only a precious few cars to
have broken the 8-minute barrier for lap times at Nurburgring. Corvette
testing at Nurburgring isn't just about raw speed, as the Z06 provides
plenty of that. Engineers gathered important learning on tuning the
chassis to enhance the poise, confidence and smoothness of response,
attributes that are of great importance under the severe demands of a
14-mile course that has approximately 170 turns and virtually constant
elevation changes.
"Nurburgring, at the extreme edge of the envelope, provides conditions
that can't be easily duplicated anywhere else," says Hill. "But, even
for the Z06, we spend considerable time ensuring we don't make
adjustments that compromise the normal daily driving character of the
car."

Have a great day,

Ken Fichtner
Fichtner Chevrolet
Laurel MT
406-628-4618


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slong

Hmmmm. Only my $00.02. Just wondering what the C6 will get in a shock when it's available. Do you have any info on that?

Z06_Bob

Probably something similar that is tuned to the C6 chassis considering that spy photos were taken of the C6 not too long ago at the Nurburgring.

Bob

trumper Z06

:D Nurburgring lap time that was set by the 04 Z06 was on stock tires and stock suspension settings!

:) The info's posted at CrossedFlags and it came directly from Z06 sources!

;) They must have left 10 seconds on the table.

:bb European Mfg'rs have been known to use "Optional Tires" and also specialist RING drivers to set their times!


[Modified by trumper Z06, 8:11 PM 11/20/2003]

Shylor

Didn't GM Parts Direct just have these for $333 shipped?

Ken Fichtner

Let us know what GM Parts Direct charges to your door with sales tax/shipping and we will see if we can match their price!

Another shipment arrived today.....

Shylor

$333.28 a set shipping included.

Ken Fichtner

Sales tax is ???

Email Bob in our parts department at: parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com
and we will see if we can match their price.

Shylor

No sales tax for me! Sales tax is only for those in NC.

Shylor

LAPD now has them for even cheaper!

GM/SACHS 2004 Z06 Shocks $328.00 SHIPPED

DUCMAN

Can anybody beat LAPD's price??? Christmas is near and my list still lacks a couple of items...once I get the best possible price, I will get a set of these.

CAPN17

That realy makes those of us that paid more from your dealership feel real good. Thanks a bunch!!