Corvette Performance - Lowered C5.. Bilstein HD's or Sports

'97 non-Z51 lowered as far as reasonable without going to coilovers.. It will eventually have C6 Z51 sways.

Bilstein HD's or Sports?

I imagine lowering these doesn't increase spring rates, so is there a need for the firmer Sport shocks?

I don't mind a firm ride, I just don't want to be bouncing all over the place and feeling everything. I come from driving lowered F-bodies. Its a Vette, not a Lexus.

'97 non-Z51 lowered as far as reasonable without going to coilovers.. It will eventually have C6 Z51 sways.

Bilstein HD's or Sports?

I imagine lowering these doesn't increase spring rates, so is there a need for the firmer Sport shocks?

I don't mind a firm ride, I just don't want to be bouncing all over the place and feeling everything. I come from driving lowered F-bodies. Its a Vette, not a Lexus.

Pick up a set of 08 C6Z shocks. I love the ones I put on the rear and now want the fronts as well.

I heard that the Bilstein are awesome! I've lowered mine, but myself I am still looking for some shocks. I heard the Pdafts are the best, but are $$$$$.

you dont want the HD's. the sports rods are shorter and made for lowered vettes.

You may want to consider Pfadt inverted shock as well, easily adjustable. I think they are tuned better for our suspension quirks, as well as for lowered cars.

Cool, definitely went with the Sports after reading a few replies on CF.

Pfadts are too rich for my blood.. if it means not lowering quite as much, I'll be fine with that.

Definately look at the Pfadt racing adjustable dampers. They're short shaft, damping adjustable and inverted for lower unsprung weight. Give me a call if you want to pick up a set or if you have any questions about them.

David

*EDIT* opps, I see you already made a choice.

Yeah, those are definitely a bit pricey for me. I spent $900 on Konis for my Camaro.. loved them, but I never ended up tracking the car, so I kinda felt like it was a waste.

Seeing as this car isn't even a 6-speed, I have absolutely no desire to take it off the street except for a few 1/4 passes (nothing serious.. just a couple MFBA rentals).

I was really considering the later C6 Z06 and also the 04 Z06 shocks, but for the extra ~$40 I figured I'd go with the Bilsteins. GM shocks would've only had a 12mo/12k mile warranty vs. the Bilsteins essentially lifetime. I've had great luck with Bilsteins in the past.