[Z06] lowering
Pro
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From: Norman OK
By the way here is the link to another forum member with a bada$$ 19/20 combo on his car. He just posted this in the General section.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1943662
It will show you what you have to look forward to if you lower it with 19/20.
Harshil
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1943662
It will show you what you have to look forward to if you lower it with 19/20.
Harshil
Drifting
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From: Oil Country
Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto
If you like he 4X4 look with OEM's, you'll love it even more with 19/20's!
Giddyup!
Waste of money if you don't lower!
What are the wheel/tire widths you're getting?
Giddyup!
Waste of money if you don't lower! What are the wheel/tire widths you're getting?
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Pro
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From: Orangevale Ca.
for tracked cars (road, strip, autox), it's prolly best to stick with 17/18's, but IMHO, for all around street "wickedness", nothing beats a vette lowered on 19/20's. especially black.
but you gotta decide what type of car/driving you want.
good luck,
rich
Melting Slicks
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From: Tejas del Norte
St. Jude Donor '09
.. my vote: leave the suspension stock. I've done two HPDEs and the instructor put my Z through corners at speeds I didn't think possible. I'm pretty sure we would have flown off the road and wrecked if it had been lowered. I'm staying stock ride height and wheels and investing in brakes and a better seat. A set of Toyo T1Rs has already made a big difference in handling.my .02
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The video came with your car when purchased new. If you bought it used, that's why you were unaware about it. In the video there is a segment on tracking the Z06. They actually talk about and recommend lowering to improve handling. To the doubters, even the General says lowering is the way to go. John Heinricy, the performance handling chief at GM, has won many SCCA championships driving C5's, so I guess he would know. BTW, I had my car aligned at the shop that builds his racecars and does work for GM. They really know how to set up the car and it made an amazing difference. The shop is Phoenix Automotive in Palm, PA. which is near Allentown. It was a two hour drive for me and worth the trip.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lancaster County PA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10
.. my vote: leave the suspension stock. I've done two HPDEs and the instructor put my Z through corners at speeds I didn't think possible. I'm pretty sure we would have flown off the road and wrecked if it had been lowered. I'm staying stock ride height and wheels and investing in brakes and a better seat. A set of Toyo T1Rs has already made a big difference in handling.my .02
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