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Old May 21, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Default Rotors installed and Lowered!!
I finally got around to installing the new rotors and brakes and got the Vette lowered on the stock bolts. I can't go any lower because of the slant on my driveway. I think it looks much better than stock!! Now I just need to paint the calipers.....

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Old May 21, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Very nice, better then stock, but I'd want a few more holes in mine. More of an aggressive look.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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I too would like to lower, but I am nervous about the slope of my driveway. Car looks great!
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Very nice, better then stock, but I'd want a few more holes in mine. More of an aggressive look.
nice but I agree
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Nice job!
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Thinkin about lowering also, what did it cost for the shop to lower?
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Thinkin about lowering also, what did it cost for the shop to lower?
They charge $70 to lower the car but John forgot to charge me! I'm going to be going back to get headers so he said not to worry about it.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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nice, didnt notice how little surface area is actually used on the rotors
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Looks great and no more 4x4 for you, clean Vette and now it does look so much better
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Looks Great! Amazing the difference it makes when you lower a Vette.
Rotors looks excellent.
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I have the same rotors and mine's lowered too. I forgot what it looked like before. I could never go back. Looks great.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Very nice look!

Any idea apx. how much it was lowered?
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Looks great! Lowering made the finishing touch!
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Originally Posted by FourG63 97GST
nice, didnt notice how little surface area is actually used on the rotors
I agree, on mine, the whole surface on the fronts are used
On the rears, part of the surface is not touched. Unless that is light from the angle or picture...you may want to get them checked out
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Very nice look!

Any idea apx. how much it was lowered?
The rear came down about 1.5 inches and the front came down about 1 inch.

Thanks for the compliments guys!!!
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Sweeettttttt!
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Lookin' good! Enjoy!
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