What ride height are C6 Z guys running.
10-17-2015, 04:22 PM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
What ride height are C6 Z guys running.
I just put finspeed f110 18x11 18x13 on my car with r888's and I want to take up some fender gap. I'm going to be tracking this car and I'm just wondering what ride height some people are running with 18's?
10-17-2015, 04:42 PM
#2
I'd probably consult closely with whomever you got suspension parts from. Or atleast detail out what suspensions mods are on the car? (bushings/shocks/sway bars/etc)
If you just start lowering the car you could be limiting suspension travel which can lead to unpleasant results on the track. Something to consider.
If you just start lowering the car you could be limiting suspension travel which can lead to unpleasant results on the track. Something to consider.
10-17-2015, 04:57 PM
#3
Instructor
Thread Starter
I'd probably consult closely with whomever you got suspension parts from. Or atleast detail out what suspensions mods are on the car? (bushings/shocks/sway bars/etc)
If you just start lowering the car you could be limiting suspension travel which can lead to unpleasant results on the track. Something to consider.
If you just start lowering the car you could be limiting suspension travel which can lead to unpleasant results on the track. Something to consider.
10-17-2015, 06:50 PM
#5
Drifting
On stock size wheels and tires tires I am at 26 3/16" front and 27 3/8" rear. Using LG coilovers.
Had to go that high on rear as I am running a 325/710 rear tire "on track" and got some rub at 27 even.
25 1/2" and 26 1/2" "Looked great", but did not handle as well as almost stockride height and rubbed like mad at Daytona.
Not to mention It's easier to jack when a bit higher.
Many T1 cars are only about an inch lower than stock. The slammed cars that show up at the track soon discover higher is better.
Had to go that high on rear as I am running a 325/710 rear tire "on track" and got some rub at 27 even.
25 1/2" and 26 1/2" "Looked great", but did not handle as well as almost stockride height and rubbed like mad at Daytona.
Not to mention It's easier to jack when a bit higher.
Many T1 cars are only about an inch lower than stock. The slammed cars that show up at the track soon discover higher is better.
Last edited by blkbrd69; 10-17-2015 at 06:56 PM.
10-17-2015, 07:05 PM
#6
Instructor
Thread Starter
On stock size tires I am at 26 3/16" front and 27 3/8" rear. Using LG coilovers.
Had to go that high on rear as I am running a 325/710 rear tire on track and got some rub at 27 even.
25 1/2" and 26 1/2" "Looked great" but did not handle near as well as almost stockride height. Not to mention. It's easier to jack when a bit higher.
Many T1 cars are only about an inch lower than stock. The slammed cars that show up at the track soon discover higher is better.
Had to go that high on rear as I am running a 325/710 rear tire on track and got some rub at 27 even.
25 1/2" and 26 1/2" "Looked great" but did not handle near as well as almost stockride height. Not to mention. It's easier to jack when a bit higher.
Many T1 cars are only about an inch lower than stock. The slammed cars that show up at the track soon discover higher is better.
Im talking about maybe a 1/2in the front and a 1/4in in the rear I might just do a 1/4 in the front and call it good.
10-19-2015, 01:15 PM
#8
Instructor
Thread Starter
10-19-2015, 01:46 PM
#9
Drifting
I don't have coilovers but on my C5 Z I had it as low as it would go on stock bolts and would track it and when I raised it back up 3/4" it handled much better. The suspension just had no room to work with it as low as it would go.
10-19-2015, 02:31 PM
#10
Safety Car
You're probably right in that you do get around quick but you may get around quicker if it wasn't so low. Have you ever done a comparison of the ride height versus handling?
I don't have coilovers but on my C5 Z I had it as low as it would go on stock bolts and would track it and when I raised it back up 3/4" it handled much better. The suspension just had no room to work with it as low as it would go.
I don't have coilovers but on my C5 Z I had it as low as it would go on stock bolts and would track it and when I raised it back up 3/4" it handled much better. The suspension just had no room to work with it as low as it would go.
10-19-2015, 03:04 PM
#11
Instructor
Thread Starter
10-19-2015, 04:01 PM
#14
Team Owner
You're probably right in that you do get around quick but you may get around quicker if it wasn't so low. Have you ever done a comparison of the ride height versus handling?
I don't have coilovers but on my C5 Z I had it as low as it would go on stock bolts and would track it and when I raised it back up 3/4" it handled much better. The suspension just had no room to work with it as low as it would go.
I don't have coilovers but on my C5 Z I had it as low as it would go on stock bolts and would track it and when I raised it back up 3/4" it handled much better. The suspension just had no room to work with it as low as it would go.
I too run the LG G2 coils and these coils to bring the car down lower right out of the box. Handles nice and tight.
