Bilstein Shocks - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

JDNewYork · 04-20-2005

I posted this on another forum with no success. So, I'll try here. I want to replace the existing Bilstein shocks on a non-ZR-1 1995 coupe because it appears they have never been replaced. The car handles okay but appears sloppy. I do not think it is the actuators because I do not have a warning light. Bilstein lists two versions of the shocks: one with the Z51 suspension and one without the Z51 package. I could not find a Z51 code for 1995. My car has the FX3 handling package. There is no Z51 code on the original window sticker. What is the Z51 suspension and how does it relate to the FX3? How do I determine if I have the package. Thanks.

Maciek · 06-17-2005

You have FX3 susspension (it's active susspension) it's differend from Z51 and non Z51(base). Z51 and Base haven't actuators. You can buy Bilstein FX3 shocks for example in Mid America or Eckler's but it's 200 $ each ( in GM 400 $ each).

JDNewYork · 06-24-2005

Thanks for the input. It is funny that I need to get the info from Poland for a Corvette! Again, thank you.

Maciek · 06-24-2005

You welcome

07-22-2005

You can send you shocks into Bilstein and have them rebuilt. Costs range from 50-100 per rebuild.

GOLDCYLON · 08-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

You can send you shocks into Bilstein and have them rebuilt. Costs range from 50-100 per rebuild.

Or you can buy them new from eshock.com

cuisinartvette · 08-04-2007

Bilstein will nail you for an extra $45 per shock for a new rod every time. Cost me about $600 for four to be revalved. No warranty

cuisinartvette · 08-12-2007

They are on...Rides pretty good-not quite as firm as I thought they would be but acceptable. I probably like a firmer ride than most though, borderlining on stiff.

Edit: After driving it for two days these things have really showe thier stiffness. Have it set on tour....Yep, Im happy. Shes firm all right .

Jim Jones · 07-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

You can send you shocks into Bilstein and have them rebuilt. Costs range from 50-100 per rebuild.

Have you ever done it and what is the turnaround time? Just curious.

07-28-2005

3 weeks to a month. Depending upon where you live it's 1 week shipping each way, then 1-2 weeks for the rebuild.

Yes, I've done it and I went with a revalve.

04-20-2005	#1
JDNewYork Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Harrison, NY Posts: 3	Bilstein Shocks I posted this on another forum with no success. So, I'll try here. I want to replace the existing Bilstein shocks on a non-ZR-1 1995 coupe because it appears they have never been replaced. The car handles okay but appears sloppy. I do not think it is the actuators because I do not have a warning light. Bilstein lists two versions of the shocks: one with the Z51 suspension and one without the Z51 package. I could not find a Z51 code for 1995. My car has the FX3 handling package. There is no Z51 code on the original window sticker. What is the Z51 suspension and how does it relate to the FX3? How do I determine if I have the package. Thanks. __________________ JDNewYork 1995 Corvette Coupe

06-17-2005	#2
Maciek Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 13	You have FX3 susspension (it's active susspension) it's differend from Z51 and non Z51(base). Z51 and Base haven't actuators. You can buy Bilstein FX3 shocks for example in Mid America or Eckler's but it's 200 $ each ( in GM 400 $ each). __________________ ZR1'91 NOS, Best 1/4 ET 11,53/123 mph [url]http://www.sss.org.pl/images/biala120605/Data/page.htm?29,0[/url]

06-24-2005	#3
JDNewYork Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Harrison, NY Posts: 3	Bilstein Shocks Thanks for the input. It is funny that I need to get the info from Poland for a Corvette! Again, thank you. __________________ JDNewYork 1995 Corvette Coupe

06-24-2005	#4
Maciek Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 13	You welcome __________________ ZR1'91 NOS, Best 1/4 ET 11,53/123 mph [url]http://www.sss.org.pl/images/biala120605/Data/page.htm?29,0[/url]

08-04-2007	#7
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Re: Bilstein Shocks Bilstein will nail you for an extra $45 per shock for a new rod every time. Cost me about $600 for four to be revalved. No warranty __________________ 1990 ZR1, 142,000 miles-Black on black 4.09's Haibeck chip, 3"exh, K&N, meth inj.

07-22-2005	#5
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	You can send you shocks into Bilstein and have them rebuilt. Costs range from 50-100 per rebuild.

08-12-2007	#8
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Re: Bilstein Shocks They are on...Rides pretty good-not quite as firm as I thought they would be but acceptable. I probably like a firmer ride than most though, borderlining on stiff. Edit: After driving it for two days these things have really showe thier stiffness. Have it set on tour....Yep, Im happy. Shes firm all right . __________________ 1990 ZR1, 142,000 miles-Black on black 4.09's Haibeck chip, 3"exh, K&N, meth inj. Last edited by cuisinartvette; 09-03-2007 at 06:03 PM.

07-28-2005	#10
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	3 weeks to a month. Depending upon where you live it's 1 week shipping each way, then 1-2 weeks for the rebuild. Yes, I've done it and I went with a revalve.