[Z06] Stock bolt lowering
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From: Lodi NJ
Stock bolt lowering
ive read that u can lower the car by just loosening the stock bolts to where you only see 2 threads.....how safe and reliable is that and how much does it lower the car?? 
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From: Pasco WA
It's completely safe, with the possible exception of damage to your underbody parts from less clearance. I've lowered mine to 0 threads, and cut the front bushings off, and only acheived about a 1.25" total drop. No effect of handling that I can tell, but I also changed the wheel/tire combo. You should have an alignment done after.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
The 02 owners video says that you can safely lower the car 10mm-15mm. Make sure that both sides get lowered the exact same, if not you can cause oversteer or understeer. You can also re-align the tires between 1.5-2.5 negative camber for better handeling in corners if you're tracking the car.
Melting Slicks
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From: Salem Oregon
[QUOTE=G Man] I also installed solid aluminum strips to the frame, that became the lowest point on the car. No more hitting the bodywork. 
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Not a z, But maybe you guys will let me post here
GMAN do you have any more pics of the install on the strips? I just bought a 98 that has been dropped 1.5, and before I replace the fenders, I want to be able to protect them. Thanks in advance, Randy
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Not a z, But maybe you guys will let me post here
GMAN do you have any more pics of the install on the strips? I just bought a 98 that has been dropped 1.5, and before I replace the fenders, I want to be able to protect them. Thanks in advance, Randy
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Melting Slicks
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From: Salem Oregon
Originally Posted by H82GOSLW
Randy, your car looks awesome lowered.
Last edited by randy814u; Feb 26, 2006 at 10:23 PM.
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From: Matawan NJ
Hello guys, I was also going to lower my 02 Z06, I have the longer bolts for the rear, but the question is for the front, I notice some of you guys cut the front bushing, will this hurt the front suspension in any way, and how will the car ride. (is this a good idea to cut the bushing??) I guess coil-overs are the way to go, but expensive, if anybody has a set for sale let me know, thanks for your help 
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From: Granbury Texas
IF you are just going for looks, then GO for it!
However, if you are going for handling, then the T1 guys, and Chevrolet both say that the suspension works best lowered NO MORE than an inch (1"). The suspension geometry gets screwed up if the car is lowered more than that.
However, if you are going for handling, then the T1 guys, and Chevrolet both say that the suspension works best lowered NO MORE than an inch (1"). The suspension geometry gets screwed up if the car is lowered more than that.
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A Query
Randy, I bet you were parked next to my M/Y Z on Sunday at the Wal-Mart parking lot on Commercial SE.
C'mon fess up! I concur you have a nice-looking ride. Mine is going down some more once a couple of front tires show up at Hilyears. I assume the wheels are 06 Z06? Nice!
Carter
C'mon fess up! I concur you have a nice-looking ride. Mine is going down some more once a couple of front tires show up at Hilyears. I assume the wheels are 06 Z06? Nice!
Carter
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[QUOTE=randy814u]
PERFECT..........and beautiful
Originally Posted by G Man
I also installed solid aluminum strips to the frame, that became the lowest point on the car. No more hitting the bodywork.
QUOTE]
Not a z, But maybe you guys will let me post here
GMAN do you have any more pics of the install on the strips? I just bought a 98 that has been dropped 1.5, and before I replace the fenders, I want to be able to protect them. Thanks in advance, Randy
QUOTE]
Not a z, But maybe you guys will let me post here
GMAN do you have any more pics of the install on the strips? I just bought a 98 that has been dropped 1.5, and before I replace the fenders, I want to be able to protect them. Thanks in advance, Randy
PERFECT..........and beautiful
Melting Slicks
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From: Salem Oregon
Originally Posted by YELRZEE
Randy, I bet you were parked next to my M/Y Z on Sunday at the Wal-Mart parking lot on Commercial SE.
C'mon fess up! I concur you have a nice-looking ride. Mine is going down some more once a couple of front tires show up at Hilyears. I assume the wheels are 06 Z06? Nice!
Carter
C'mon fess up! I concur you have a nice-looking ride. Mine is going down some more once a couple of front tires show up at Hilyears. I assume the wheels are 06 Z06? Nice!
Carter
. I have since removed the emblems, they were on there when I bought it. Yes the wheels are 06 zo6, also the seats(not sure what year). As I was walking up to the store a guy in a suv stopped me and asked when I did the conversion. I told him I bought it that way, and he let me know in very plain language that they did not make a zo6 with a targa top. Oh well. We will have to get together sometime and do a drive, turn a wrench, or just run ideas off each other. Although I am short on ideas since I just got the car a couple weeks ago. Randy
Melting Slicks
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From: Salem Oregon
Originally Posted by pdqz06
PERFECT..........and beautiful
Randy