Lowering ?
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Lowering ?
I just picked up a '96 which is a z51 car that looks high to me. My question is should I lower it or leave it alone? Would 1 inch affect it too much? Rides good right now, so wanted to hear from others.
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It WILL adversely affect ride quality, if you do tons of around town driving you might think hard about it.
THAT being said, DO IT.
In my opinion, nothing looks better than a nicely lowered C4. The car looks so different
See my website for pics
THAT being said, DO IT.
In my opinion, nothing looks better than a nicely lowered C4. The car looks so different
See my website for pics
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Well, you can't say you weren't warned. The good news is, it's reversible! If you don't like it, it's up to you to return it to what it was. It's not like throwing a part away or boring something out. So, whatcha gonna do?
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Originally Posted by LT4CompYell
Well, you can't say you weren't warned. The good news is, it's reversible! If you don't like it, it's up to you to return it to what it was. It's not like throwing a part away or boring something out. So, whatcha gonna do?
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RUKWKR that is probably the nicest car I have seen yet. Truely smooth. Makes me want to drop mine real soon. I did my last vette which was a '92 with regular susp., but only did the rear. I like the ride I have now, but looks too high. Did you just get the kit they have at like Ecklers or something else? Is yours also a z51 car?
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St. Jude Donor '15
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Originally Posted by RUKWKR
Agreed, but it is an enormous amount of work to lower the front, the back is easy.
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Let me know if you want to lower it. I have a step by step with pitcures in a MS word format that I made up two years ago. I'll email it to you if you want it. 
Oh and yes, lower it...
Oh and yes, lower it...
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fsr402, Yes if you could please e-mail me the instructions. Was thinking of having a shop do the front, but the cost was crazy and i have the tools and usually do my own work anyway. which kit would you advise to get the job done? my e-mail is wkbrd1@aol.com. Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by drock92
RUKWKR that is probably the nicest car I have seen yet. Truely smooth. Makes me want to drop mine real soon. I did my last vette which was a '92 with regular susp., but only did the rear. I like the ride I have now, but looks too high. Did you just get the kit they have at like Ecklers or something else? Is yours also a z51 car?
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BTW I think this is one of the foremost "well while I'm in there jobs"
There is so much crap you have to take off if your car has a lot of miles you should think about doing ball joints, bushings, etc.
There is so much crap you have to take off if your car has a lot of miles you should think about doing ball joints, bushings, etc.
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Originally Posted by RUKWKR
BTW I think this is one of the foremost "well while I'm in there jobs"
There is so much crap you have to take off if your car has a lot of miles you should think about doing ball joints, bushings, etc.
There is so much crap you have to take off if your car has a lot of miles you should think about doing ball joints, bushings, etc.
fsr402, Yes if you could please e-mail me the instructions. Was thinking of having a shop do the front, but the cost was crazy and i have the tools and usually do my own work anyway. which kit would you advise to get the job done? my e-mail is wkbrd1@aol.com. Thanks in advance.
Oh and as for the parts. It's just a simple kit from any of the corvettr parts mags that I'm sure we all get. It's two wedges and two longer bolts.
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Could you please send me a copy also. I would like to see how difficult it is. rickreeves1@***.net
Thank you
Thank you
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Originally Posted by RUKWKR
fsr402 - got pics?
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Just lower it...they look sooooooo much better. Have had mine lowered about 2 months (w/ Z51) and it rocks. The ride is not pleasant at times depending on the road, but all in all, I will lower any vette I own
Just make sure you get your alignment!!
Just make sure you get your alignment!!
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Originally Posted by drock92
Thanks will check for them later. that is the kit with the 10" bolts, correct? I believe I had seen a kit with 12" bolts, but i could be wrong.