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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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Well I did it I lowered the vette I will try this photo stuff again. They will be in order befor and after of course. Again this is all part of a three week mod fest in my guarage.
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Oh yea while it was up in the air I also install Z06 shocks (sway bars soon to follow)
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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That looks good What method did you use to lower it? New equipment or factory bolts?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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Factory bolts and cut the bushings, I love it.
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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Mods look great
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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Factory bolts and cut the bushings, I love it.
More harsh of a ride? Did you have the Z51, base or F-45(F-55) starting out?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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I started out with the base suspention. The ride is very nice a little to spongy still I hope the new sway bars will stiffin it up a bit. When you lower on stock bolt you still retain your factory spring rate so if you start with a soft ride you end up with a lower but still soft ride at least that is what happened here.
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Nice - car sure has a good stance now.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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