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Old May 26, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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installing corsa pace cars and having aftermarket rims/tires put on 1999 coupenext week....what do i need to look for from these two shops when they put car on lift.....so they do not damage car...thanks
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installing corsa pace cars and having aftermarket rims/tires put on 1999 coupenext week....what do i need to look for from these two shops when they put car on lift.....so they do not damage car...thanks
Just make sure that the rocker panels are not cracked when they are done. Many lifts will hit there if the pucks are not used.
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http://www.idavette.net/techno.htm

Look under C5 technical. Lots of good info
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Shop I went to had 1x6 boards for Vette's only
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