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Question for "Low Riders"
Alight guys, lowered car last week on stock, well, just did'nt get "the" look of the posts I have seen. Just went with 7 inch bolts in rear, oh yea, "that's what I'm talking bout". Fender height is same all around, i.e. no rake. Overall totals, went down 1" in front, 2" in rear. Looks very sweet now.
Now that I have found the sweet spot, drove it, front handling (steering) is different, not as loose, or light if you will. Takes more effort to turn wheel. Ride appears no different.
Any specifics on re-alignment, should I tell the alignment guy to set up any different at this point? Just go back with stock specs. Any problems in handling or other areas with zero rake?
THanks in advance.
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BTW if ya gonna lower it all, go all the way! Pics in the morning!
Now that I have found the sweet spot, drove it, front handling (steering) is different, not as loose, or light if you will. Takes more effort to turn wheel. Ride appears no different.
Any specifics on re-alignment, should I tell the alignment guy to set up any different at this point? Just go back with stock specs. Any problems in handling or other areas with zero rake?
THanks in advance.
tt
BTW if ya gonna lower it all, go all the way! Pics in the morning!
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to me, and although u didnt ask my opinion im gonna share it, the same fender gap all around looks kinda funny. these cars were built w/a rake and look natural w/a rake..to me when the front is same height as rear it looks like the rear is loaded down and saggin and the front is raised...but may just be my perception.
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Originally Posted by sebringsilver97coupe
to me, and although u didnt ask my opinion im gonna share it, the same fender gap all around looks kinda funny. these cars were built w/a rake and look natural w/a rake..to me when the front is same height as rear it looks like the rear is loaded down and saggin and the front is raised...but may just be my perception.
Do you have a pic? I'm interested to see what it looks like with twice the drop in the rear than front.
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Originally Posted by spdislife
Do you have a pic? I'm interested to see what it looks like with twice the drop in the rear than front.
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Originally Posted by 84zz4vette
I'll bet it looks a lot like mine...I'm running a similar setup....
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Just a couple more cents to throw in the jar...
Normally you want to maintain factory rake to keep the car balanced and should lower the front and the rear by the same amount.
However, some people don't care about balance in favor of the lowered look.
Now you have it, my 2 cents worth on the subject.
Whatever your choice... enjoy...
Normally you want to maintain factory rake to keep the car balanced and should lower the front and the rear by the same amount.
However, some people don't care about balance in favor of the lowered look.
Now you have it, my 2 cents worth on the subject.
Whatever your choice... enjoy...
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Originally Posted by spdislife
Still looks like it has some rake to it. Did you also drop yours twice as much in the back?
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Lowered on stock bolts... 
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I have the same setup and back to the origonal question i had it set to stock specs and it rides great for me. I went with a little more gap in the rear than up front, but not by much, I think its raked a little less, i personally like how it looks like this
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Originally Posted by 84zz4vette
I'll bet it looks a lot like mine...I'm running a similar setup....
If not I will raise the rear until I get an even space front and back. The neat thing about this mode is it is different, costs under $10 in my case, takes less than15 minutes to adjust if you don't like.
Hope to get some pics on here today, although WX is rain/possible snow, 34 degrees, sux. It was 72 last weekend, I think California, and / or Hawaii is calling me!
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by NAVY08
I have the same setup and back to the origonal question i had it set to stock specs and it rides great for me. I went with a little more gap in the rear than up front, but not by much, I think its raked a little less, i personally like how it looks like this
My main goal was to not wind up with that 4X4 look. And thanks for the alignment answer, we kinda got deveated a...
Looking good, love the pic too.
Thanks
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by 84zz4vette
Yep.....used the A&A "C5 Lowering Kit"......ie really expensive longer bolts......
For what it is worth, I picked up 7" grade 8 zinc coated, ny-loc nuts, washers, used existing rubber, for $ 8.50.
STAY OUT OF LOWES and HOME DEPOT for car parts!
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question:
These lowered C5s look outstanding! My question is, the black plastic wind deflector thingy under the nose... Surely you guys with the lowered C5s can't go over ANY kind of a speed bump, right? If I buy a C5 (long story) I'll HAVE to lower it. But just pulling into my driveway, I think it'll scrape. (and it doesn't have a curb at the end of the driveway)
So let's hear it. Is it impossible to drive these things on public streets sitting that low??
These lowered C5s look outstanding! My question is, the black plastic wind deflector thingy under the nose... Surely you guys with the lowered C5s can't go over ANY kind of a speed bump, right? If I buy a C5 (long story) I'll HAVE to lower it. But just pulling into my driveway, I think it'll scrape. (and it doesn't have a curb at the end of the driveway)
So let's hear it. Is it impossible to drive these things on public streets sitting that low??
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Originally Posted by Sharad
... the black plastic wind deflector thingy under the nose... Surely you guys with the lowered C5s can't go over ANY kind of a speed bump, right? ... just pulling into my driveway, I think it'll scrape.
Is it impossible to drive these things on public streets sitting that low??
Is it impossible to drive these things on public streets sitting that low??
The deflector is a sacrificial piece of plastic. When it gets worn down, just get another one (they are cheap).
And the driveway story... my driveway is really mild and still my unlowered daily driver scrapes. My "R" Vette really makes a whole bunch of noise :o . Such is life.
P.S. My unlowered daily driver is getting lowered this weekend. Hey... I've only had it a couple months. Mods take time.