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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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The car looks great. I'd raise it up a bit in the back as well. I personally like the slight rake look.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by shakedown067
The car looks great. I'd raise it up a bit in the back as well. I personally like the slight rake look.


Good job Dan.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by corvettedan22
Need some opinions. I think if i raise the rear a little, it will equal out with the front for a neat look. The car is about 1.5 inches lower all around.
With those wheels and the stock look, you should have left that car alone, not every vette is meant to be lowered!!!! That is a great looking car and I’ve been watching your progress with it, which has been amazing but again that car does not look good lowered, period!!
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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changed the car nicely. looks great man.
i hear that the front is pretty hard.i did the rear but dont think i wont to tackle the front.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ls1569
With those wheels and the stock look, you should have left that car alone, not every vette is meant to be lowered!!!! That is a great looking car and I’ve been watching your progress with it, which has been amazing but again that car does not look good lowered, period!!
I completely disagree. If you saw this car in person you would see a larger then 3" gap on both tires. because of the big rims it made it look almost monster-us. It was a very high ride. I think bringing it down to about 1" gap, makes the car still look clean, and not such a high car!

But to each his own. Ill post an updated pic with the rear leveled out a bit.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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What kit did you use? I have wanted to lower mine since the day i got it. Does it improve ride quality as much as they say?
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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Ok guys here is the final pics. I am happy with it. Its not a crazy slam where I need to worry about rubbing. I think it fits my vetter perfectly.




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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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Here is a little write up I did on the lowering process since a lot of people asked.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1567261999
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