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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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It looks good ...can anyone comment on the absolute need to re-align a C5/Z06 with just 1/2" and 3/4" lowering on stock bolts w/o cutting the bushings? Would the alignment still be within spec or would an alignment be a necessity?
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Nice look to the car - congrats on getting her closer to the ground.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Looks great and a nice rake now
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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Looks great
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 06:39 AM
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Looks much better!
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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Looks great, you've convinced me this is a must do project!
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!:Where you get wheel dress up kit?
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I need to seriously ask why? I have enough troubles with bad roads, rotten steep drive way entries etc. I had to put FattMammas on the front braces just to save the braces and my facia from any more damage. How in the heck do you expect to be able to drive it anywhere without tearing up the underside of your car? God forbid the speed bumps!
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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are we all looking at the same pic here? :

I can't tell it's been lowered

Drop that baby on down

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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hotwheels57
It looks good ...can anyone comment on the absolute need to re-align a C5/Z06 with just 1/2" and 3/4" lowering on stock bolts w/o cutting the bushings? Would the alignment still be within spec or would an alignment be a necessity?
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by hotwheels57
It looks good ...can anyone comment on the absolute need to re-align a C5/Z06 with just 1/2" and 3/4" lowering on stock bolts w/o cutting the bushings? Would the alignment still be within spec or would an alignment be a necessity?
I suggest getting it aligned. You will have greater tire wear on the insides of the tires if you don't.
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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Thanks, that's kind of what I figured, but I didn't know if it might still fall within specs...
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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It looks good ...can anyone comment on the absolute need to re-align a C5/Z06 with just 1/2" and 3/4" lowering on stock bolts w/o cutting the bushings? Would the alignment still be within spec or would an alignment be a necessity?

I dropped mine all the way on stock bolts 5k ago and my tires are wearing just fine.
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Looks great wanting to dothis soon
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Originally Posted by IrishJoker
I need to seriously ask why? I have enough troubles with bad roads, rotten steep drive way entries etc. I had to put FattMammas on the front braces just to save the braces and my facia from any more damage. How in the heck do you expect to be able to drive it anywhere without tearing up the underside of your car? God forbid the speed bumps!
I think some of your concern might be triggered by the road surface/condition that we experiance here in the North East. Notice Acerider is in Florida, you're in Baltimore Maryland. When I was in Florida I was impressed with how "new" everything looked and thought well of the road system. Not the case up here in Jersey, Maryland, etc. I'm lowered and have to show a bit of common sense with the car. But after awhile it becomes second nature to know in what instances caution must be taken.
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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I love it and the color. If you want to see Pewter all the way down, see my sig....

Looks Great, and I really like the tint, I've got to do that ! ! !

Mark
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Nice black out mod on the wheels...



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