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Need Help....
I purchased a 2001 Tourch Red Coupe on Sept.5,2006. I ha a 1993 40th before this.
My problem is this we have a very steep driveway(New), and when I back out or enter the front lower rubber scrapes about a 1/2 inch. I purchased some wheels from Mid America, however this will not fix the problem. Is there a way to lift the front about a 1/2"?
Thanks in advance for suggestions.
P.S. changing the driveway is NOT an option, wife already told me that..
My problem is this we have a very steep driveway(New), and when I back out or enter the front lower rubber scrapes about a 1/2 inch. I purchased some wheels from Mid America, however this will not fix the problem. Is there a way to lift the front about a 1/2"?
Thanks in advance for suggestions.
P.S. changing the driveway is NOT an option, wife already told me that..
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Do you mean the bumper its self or the black plastic piece under the bumper. If it's the plastic piece, no worries.
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Originally Posted by 1993first
I purchased a 2001 Tourch Red Coupe on Sept.5,2006. I ha a 1993 40th before this.
My problem is this we have a very steep driveway(New), and when I back out or enter the front lower rubber scrapes about a 1/2 inch. I purchased some wheels from Mid America, however this will not fix the problem. Is there a way to lift the front about a 1/2"?
Thanks in advance for suggestions.
P.S. changing the driveway is NOT an option, wife already told me that..
My problem is this we have a very steep driveway(New), and when I back out or enter the front lower rubber scrapes about a 1/2 inch. I purchased some wheels from Mid America, however this will not fix the problem. Is there a way to lift the front about a 1/2"?
Thanks in advance for suggestions.
P.S. changing the driveway is NOT an option, wife already told me that..
Last edited by The Nuts; Sep 14, 2006 at 12:46 AM.
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Don't raise it - C5's already sit too high bone stock - I can't imagine raising it another 1/2".
Have you tried coming at the driveway one wheel at a time at an angle?
Have you tried coming at the driveway one wheel at a time at an angle?
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I wouldn't raise the front - it's already high at the stock height (just look at the number of people that lower theirs). Try going in at an angle. Sometimes that helps. Otherwise, just plan on having to replace the front air dams every so often (they are not that expensive and are easy to replace).
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I have tried the comming in at an angle and it is a little better. After seeing the hinge on the air dam I think I am going to let it be the way it is.
I am returning the bumper saver wheels to Mid America.
Thanks all
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I am returning the bumper saver wheels to Mid America.
Thanks all
you guys are a source for information.
I love Corvette Forum
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Originally Posted by 1993first
I have tried the comming in at an angle and it is a little better. After seeing the hinge on the air dam I think I am going to let it be the way it is.
I am returning the bumper saver wheels to Mid America.
Thanks all
you guys are a source for information.
I love Corvette Forum
I am returning the bumper saver wheels to Mid America.
Thanks all
you guys are a source for information.
I love Corvette Forum