allanlaw

I posed the question on the new customer feedback feature from Bowling Green. The answer:

"Thank you for using the Corvette Customer Feedback option to share your comments with us. In response to your question you have submitted about the shock absorbers, I would like to inform you they are the same for the 2007 Z06 as they were for the 2006."

I also heard from a well-known GM Corvette person that they would not change the specs on a shock without changing the part number.

Sorry, Pat07c6z, but you did get a bigger glovebox for >$5000 . . .

BLU-BY-U

oh goodie - I can sleep at night again

nice work, Allan. This is the confirmation we have been needing and also proves once again - never trust magazine articles

Foosh

Hallelujah, and Allah be praised!!!!!!!!

Now what was that about magazine hype?

allanlaw

Me, too. I was more interested in the concept that shocks specs would be changed without changing the part number

outnumbered

Great work Allan for showing everyone that logic still works. So now just why do the o7's ride so much nicer?

robvuk

It's also nice to know that they are listening and RESPONDING at that website. This proves that they really do care and are making efforts to improve.

GOLD72

It ought to ride nicer for $5000 more.

Foosh

All the extra weight added to 07s removed just enough of the "twitchiness" so that the C&D test drivers (as discriminating and skilled as they are) had all remaining doubts removed about the car's track manners.

EVOMIND

hey foosh.....
get ur elise out of your corvette board avatar!
hello from evo!

BLU-BY-U

ok, I can see what's around the bend here....trouble

'06 and '07 owners emergency group hug time:

Ruf-Racer

Good job Allan,always nice to read your posts.

Cheers

R

427Z0SX

You mean kinda like a pickup rides better with a loaded bed than empty.

Hatdude

Well that confirms it then. '07s must have had improved suspension geometry.

jfreez

They ride nicer, because they are actually getting the sway bar bolted down this year

Foosh

Yes, but I think Tadge didn't really want to admit that, so he made up this "shock" story..........pretty clever thinking under fire I think.

outnumbered

I tightened mine. Can I say it's an 07?

waynet

Dan,

Only if we promise you a key fob and never give it to you!

Bill's ZO6

Can you pose the question to the bowling green forum if there is a difference in the 2007 and 2006 Z06 shifters -- shorter shift pattern-- a different type of shift plate? Thanks

vegasdude

I stated way back, that I thought my 07 ran a little rougher than my 06...............but I still like the ride...!

VY427

Maybe what it is, is that guys get out of an '06 with miles on it and worn tires, and into a new '07 with new tires. Of course the new car with new tires will ride better. I always notice a better ride when my car gets new tires... more meat.