mtlvette

Hey Guys,

I want to lower my coupe, and from the research i've done, i dont think the stock bolts are going to cut it. So im in the market for some lowering bolts, but I quickly realized that there are MANY brands out there.

So Im checking with you Vette Master's . Which ones do you guys suggest, and also please post a pic of your lowered C5 with the respective lowering bolts.

Thanks in advance,
Nick

zdeckich

I had Zip Corvette lowering bolts. Worked great.

craig_vette

What's wrong with lowering via stock bolts? Are you saying they don't go low enough for you or is the ride quality compromised?

mtlvette

Yes, the stock bolts wont lower it enough. I want lower. The pics of cars I've seen lowered with OEM bolts still have too much wheel gap IMO.

mtlvette

That looks pretty good, any more pics

zdeckich

This is my car on stock bolts lowered all the way down. The other pic is with the Zip Corvette bolts. Its much lower.

zdeckich

Sure ill be a pic ***** for a sec lol

mtlvette

Dude that is awesome thank you.

Are the zips all the way down?

REDHOTS

The only problem with the obsession everyone has to slam a car is, even though it looks better, it only defeats the whole purpose of have a great "driving" car. It drops the roll center, changes the camber rate, increases bump steer, and the spring rates go the heII when it bottoms out.

mtlvette

Thank you for your input, but I've already made the decision to lower the car.

This thread is not labelled "should I, or shouldn't I lower my vette, now is it?

Do you have any suggestions/pics on lowering bolts?.......

leadfoot4

Since you've already made up your mind, simply measure the stock bolts, then go to a local hardware supplier and get a pair of Grade 8 bolts that are 1" longer, a pair of corresponding nylock nuts, and 4 flat washers......

mtlvette

Now that is great input....thank you

Shakeydeal

My car is lowered on stock bolts, but not sure how much because I bought it that way. But it doesn't look nearly as high as yours.

REDHOTS

Just measured mine, that I took out, because the car was too low. What you need exactly, are 9/16's by 7 inch grade 8 bolts, 1/2 dozen grade 8 washers, and nylock nuts. Probably have to go to an actual bolt supply store to find them. I think it cost me $20.

C5R USA

Have this kit on my car, great product from Breathless
http://www.breathlessracing.com/inde...&productId=940

Present day look with Breathless


What my 'Vette looked like 10 years ago with the same kit and same height.

jjc508520

I ordered a kit from Ecklers - includes poly bushings for the rears...

zdeckich

Yea i have no idea why it sat so high. that's why i went with the Zip bolts.

mtlvette

Your car looks AWESOME!! What rear fenders are those?

leadfoot4

The kit is $35. What do they include, beyond 2 bolts, 2 lock nuts, and a few flat washers?

REDHOTS

"Low and slow" = " Form follows function"