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.

Jim Jones · 07-27-2005

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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.

Hib Halverson · 07-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDNewYork

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.

First, forget all this stuff about base and Z51. You don't have either of those. Also, Z51 was not available in 95, anyway. You have Selective Ride Control "SRC" which some refer to as FX3. They are shocks with adjustable damping via a "bypass valve" in side the shock that changes its position according vehicle speed.

SRC is not, as is said elsewhere in this thread, "active suspension". The suspension on your car is p***ive but does have "ride-adaptive dampers" (the generic technical term for SRC).

How many miles are on this 95 and what makes you think the shocks are worn out?

Also, when you key-up, does the "service ride control" light flash once on then go off? If so, the system's electronics are working properly. If the "service ride" light does not flash at all on key-up, the bulb may be burned-out or removed.

95ZR1 · 08-02-2005

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GOLDCYLON · 08-01-2007

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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

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]

08-02-2005	#9
95ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marco Island, FL Posts: 194	censor test.... passive p a s s i v e assistance bass ..... nevermind..... __________________ ZR1.Net Founding Member #088 C4: '95 ZR1 #357, black/black, B&B Tri-Flo w/ X-pipe C6: '07 convertible, Atomic Orange, LS2, 3LT, A6, Z51 Sea Six: '01 Chaparral Sunesta, 5.7L EFI Mercruiser

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.

07-28-2005	#7
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.