This is a 91 hatchback with 40psi in each tire. Wondering if it has been lowered front, rear, or both and how much?

Front just ahead of drivers side tire reads 19.75 in to bottom of trim strip.


Back just ahead of passenger side tire reads 22 in to bottom of trim strip.



[Modified by rkessel, 12:09 AM 10/16/2003]

 

I really can't tell from your pic's. Take some pic's without the measuring device and step back about 10 feet, maybe then it will show more.

Why are you asking? Thinking of buying and the owner doesn't know?? Just wondering......

:cheers:

 

NO....if it has....it was a giraffe's car :lol:

 

I have a 91 lowered, I can tell you the back has been lowerd can't see the front ...Take the picture from the side...............

 

Can't tell from the pics but the rear is easy to check for the aftermarket lowering bolts. Stock nuts on the transverse leaf are slotted to accomodate the cotter pin. Aside from the fact that they are obviously longer (protruding ~2" or so if lowered) I'm not aware of any aftermarket suppliers that utilize the cotter pin provision for the elongated bolts.

 

:iagree:

Also, the front will be lowered if you can only fit 2 fingers or less between tire and fenderwell lip. Looks like in the shot that yours isn't up front.

 

Z51 or no Z51? or Z52?

 

you better let some air out of those tires factory specs are 35psi for performance driving and 30 for street driving

 

Please dont call your car a hatchback anymore.......makes me think of this......
:jester :jester


[Modified by Wheelman, 11:06 AM 10/16/2003]

 

Also, measure at the wheel well center instead of the trim pieces...

 

I'm asking because I was considering buying a lowering kit from MAD. As I understand it the kit they sell lowers the front by replacing the rubber pad between the spring and the A-arm with a urithane piece that is about 1" thinner. Upon inspection of my car the rubber piece is only about .25" - .5" thick to start with so I thought sombody may have already done that mod.

Here is a pic from the side.


front


rear


It would be nice to find out it was a Z51 or something like that but it has no emblems saying so.

These are not OE tires. They say 44 psi max on the side wall. I think the car has the best feel to it with the pressure in the 35-40 ball park.

Measured to the wheel well center...
27.25" front
28.25" rear

[Modified by rkessel, 12:21 PM 10/17/2003]


[Modified by rkessel, 12:22 PM 10/17/2003]

 

Look under your arm rest, under the lid. There should be a sticker on it with a bunch of three-figure codes - look for z51 under there. If that's gone, like someone changed the armrest lid or peeled it off for some reason, you can try to work the build sheet out from between the fuel tank and the bumper. You'll have to remove the spare to do this. Once it's out you'll see the sheet of paper glued in there. You can't just rip it out as it's glued in there. Be careful if you want it to come out without destroying it.

Has your car been lowered? I'd say no, but don't quote me on that. Most Corvettes that have been lowered are pretty obvious. If you drive it a lot I'd think hard about lowering it - you'll be rubbing and scraping everything.

Mines been lowered just in the rear and I was parked next to my buddy's '69 Charger R/T this summer. He has DOT slicks on it and it sits a little high, but its not jacked up by any means. My Corvette's roof barely went above the top of his doors. Just an example of how low it will sit if you dive in. Don't get me wrong, I'd lower the front of mine in a second, but I know when I do it'll be a bear to drive up here on these roads. And if the wife drives it - goodbye front air dam!

Hope I helped. :seeya


[Modified by loiq, 2:51 PM 10/17/2003]

 

Looks like stock ride height to me. :flag

 

agreed.

Looks dead on for stock, give or take suspension ware.

 

:iagree:

 

My 91 with Bridgestone 730s has a unlowered ride height (measured at the fenders) of:

26.75 front
27.50 rear

I'd say your stock .

 

Looks stock. Nice looking car though:cool:.

40psi is too much for your car. I think it's 35psi for coupes. Check the sticker on the door latch/striker area on the driver's side. That's what GM recommends. :cheers:

 

Looks stock to me. I don't think I would lower a vette, unless you are going to smear KY jelly all over the bottom! :D

 

:iagree:

I would not lower unless:

A) It's not your daily driver

and

B) you're going to show or autox it.


[Modified by froggy47, 11:19 PM 10/18/2003]

 

:iagree:
After repeatedly telling the wife to be careful with my front air dam (don't park in any driveways that have a large hump) well the one day she takes it out (about the only time she has ever driven it) there goes the front air dam, she never even knew it was gone.

Voth