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I’m looking for slightly lower in the front. I’m happy with the rear height. Just not sure if o should cut coils to finish the front. Can I get some opinions from those that have or want the look I’m looking for?
Measure the front wheel well arch from the driveway. The rear wheel well arch should be the same or slighty higher from the driveway. your stance looks pretty good.
Measure the front wheel well arch from the driveway. The rear wheel well arch should be the same or slighty higher from the driveway. your stance looks pretty good.
I think the front does need dropped, never looks right when higher in the front unless your stomping on it.
Agree with the 1/2 coil cut should do it if your after the level look.
i always did like the rear to be a tad higher than the front but I'm old school.
That is a nice C3!! I agree with others that it's not quite level - choices are: do nothing - it's really nice; crank the rear up just a bit (any tire rub with it riding as low as it is now?); lower the front an inch. No matter what you choose, you have a great looking car.
I think the front does need dropped, never looks right when higher in the front unless your stomping on it.
Agree with the 1/2 coil cut should do it if your after the level look.
i always did like the rear to be a tad higher than the front but I'm old school.
thanks. It’s becoming more clear to me I should cut. And I do want a slight tilt to the front.
That is a nice C3!! I agree with others that it's not quite level - choices are: do nothing - it's really nice; crank the rear up just a bit (any tire rub with it riding as low as it is now?); lower the front an inch. No matter what you choose, you have a great looking car.
I appreciate the compliment. I actually have been raising the rear some to get rid of rubbing. I still need to do a little more raising and from there I’ll decide on any coil cutting.
I’m after perfect ride height. I could tell lately I was kind of talking myself out of doing anything to it because it looked good, but not perfect. You all have helped bring my expectations back up for something that’s really important to me.
I’m after perfect ride height. I could tell lately I was kind of talking myself out of doing anything to it because it looked good, but not perfect. You all have helped bring my expectations back up for something that’s really important to me.
thanks
I think your car looks great as is but I can see why you might want to perfect the ride height. I wonder how much difference the ride quality will be after cutting a coil. Does anyone make a good adjustable coil over shock for our cars that would let you dial in both ride quality and ride height?
I think your car looks great as is but I can see why you might want to perfect the ride height. I wonder how much difference the ride quality will be after cutting a coil. Does anyone make a good adjustable coil over shock for our cars that would let you dial in both ride quality and ride height?
DC
Thanks. I believe Vette brakes and Ridetech both do. I am using the Ridetech Streetgrip package. I’m pretty happy with it. I did speak with Ridetech about cutting coils and they said it would not affect ride quality if a coil or two need cutting.
Last edited by Bluesting70; Aug 17, 2021 at 09:29 PM.
Just another set of eyes looking at the stance on your car....
Compared to the rear, the front looks a little too high. But, if anything, I think the rear is too low. It looks good; but unless you have really stiff spring in back with B8 Bilsteins on it, you may bottom out on an 'above-average' bump in the road. If the rear is not bottoming out, leave it alone. If it is, put shorter bolts between ends of spring and T/A's. If all is well in back, you might want to lower the front about 1".
Just another set of eyes looking at the stance on your car....
Compared to the rear, the front looks a little too high. But, if anything, I think the rear is too low. It looks good; but unless you have really stiff spring in back with B8 Bilsteins on it, you may bottom out on an 'above-average' bump in the road. If the rear is not bottoming out, leave it alone. If it is, put shorter bolts between ends of spring and T/A's. If all is well in back, you might want to lower the front about 1".
Thanks for the extra set of eyes. We are seeing the same thing. After raising the rear a little, I will see if I still need to bring down the front.
I'd either raise the rear slightly or of course lower the front. Cutting the front coils (in small increments) will take a few times to get right but once done you're good! i prefer a little more suspension travel these days because of all the interstate work in my area. But man I'm a sucker for a low c3 with a good stance. i was ridin the rear bump stops with the half shaft saftey loops on.
Thanks. I believe Vette brakes and Ridetech both do. I am using the Ridetech Streetgrip package. I’m pretty happy with it. I did speak with Ridetech about cutting coils and they said it would not affect ride quality if a coil or two need cutting.
IF you cut ONE coil off the TIGHTLY WOUND END of the coil spring, the drop will be easier to determine ahead of time. The front end will drop approximately the thickness of the removed coil and the small gap between the next coil that will rest in the "cup" of the control arm.
You can also determine exactly where the cut should be made so the coil spring rest against the "stop" in the control arm cup. This will help eliminate one side of the front end from sitting higher (or lower....think about it) than the other side...the shortened coil spring will be able to "find it's upper and lower natural resting spots against the stops in the upper and lower control arms (think about it)
On the other hand.............
Cutting the end of the coil spring with the large gaps between the coils will cause a reallly big drop (thickness of the coil plus the gap between the next coil) on the front end compared to cutting a coil on the opposite end of the spring (But...I repeat myself)
Last edited by doorgunner; Aug 18, 2021 at 12:15 AM.
I'd either raise the rear slightly or of course lower the front. Cutting the front coils (in small increments) will take a few times to get right but once done you're good! i prefer a little more suspension travel these days because of all the interstate work in my area. But man I'm a sucker for a low c3 with a good stance. i was ridin the rear bump stops with the half shaft saftey loops on.
Sharp lookin c3! that's my 2 cents.
Ryan
Thanks, Ryan. I’ve seen your vette in here before and your ride height is very ideal. Your car is sweet. I travel to Lake Charles on occasion for work. I know you all are still rebuilding from Laura and Delta. Looking forward to getting back out there soon.
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