[Z06] Possible disaster.....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ft. Worth TX
Thanks Jeff, I will. I am going to take it to a few body places that can check the frame to get a few opinions.
I was thinking about that, so I bought another leaf spring. But when I raised only the passenger side from where I had it lowered, the wheel didn't move.
yep 
Originally Posted by BLOWNBLUEZ06
Are the springs reversible in these cars? I am wondering if you could take the spring off and swap sides to see if the problem went to the other side. Since these are composite, I'm wondering if there could be microfractures in the spring possibly causing this problem.
Originally Posted by heavymetals
OP says that when he has it on jackstands it isn't level.
Don't think it is a spring problem
Don't think it is a spring problem
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ft. Worth TX
Thanks man. I am trying to find a few body shops now to get the car in to see what they say. I am crossing my fingers that it will be minor or fixable. It sure would stink to have everything that went into the car be for naught.
Drifting
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That does suck, but you walked away and it is just a car...
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Drifting
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Well hard enough and with enough force to take out three rims, humm.
I know what you mean though, if I totaled mine I would want to see it engulfed in flames or something.
check out wreckedexotics.com
I see a lot of cars that just boogie over round abouts and curbs and they total the underneath or tweak the crap out of it.
You may have just bent a suspension component that wasn't caught so maybe you will get lucky.
I know what you mean though, if I totaled mine I would want to see it engulfed in flames or something.
check out wreckedexotics.com
I see a lot of cars that just boogie over round abouts and curbs and they total the underneath or tweak the crap out of it.
You may have just bent a suspension component that wasn't caught so maybe you will get lucky.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by heavymetals
Well hard enough and with enough force to take out three rims, humm.
I know what you mean though, if I totaled mine I would want to see it engulfed in flames or something.
check out wreckedexotics.com
I see a lot of cars that just boogie over round abouts and curbs and they total the underneath or tweak the crap out of it.
You may have just bent a suspension component that wasn't caught so maybe you will get lucky.
I know what you mean though, if I totaled mine I would want to see it engulfed in flames or something.
check out wreckedexotics.com
I see a lot of cars that just boogie over round abouts and curbs and they total the underneath or tweak the crap out of it.
You may have just bent a suspension component that wasn't caught so maybe you will get lucky.
Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale Az
Are you F-ing kidding me? You are telling him to delete this post so to hide this information to any potential buyer from this forum? Wow I hope everyone on this forum sees your reply and NEVER buys anything from you. Maybe you were being sarcastic or just joking, but when someone suggests to hide a major problem like this to someone who would be spending that much money to buy it, I get a bit irritated to say the least.
I didn't know it wasn't allowed to bump a guys thread with a joke. The OP got it and responded with a thoughtful and respectful post.
It's obvious the frame is tweaked and the solution is finding a reputable shop to straighten it out. GL.
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Not trying to start a flame war, as this is my last post on the subject, but there is a saying; perception is reality. If someone were to perceive your post as serious, which there were no indications that it was not, then it as if you meant it to be serious. We all know there are people out there that do sell cars without disclosing all of the facts.
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Melting Slicks
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What's up T-Man!! I haven't heard from you in forever!! Give me a call or stop by some time. 
The frame is good, which is a relief. I was out working on it some today to see if I can figure some things out.
I started by raising the rear as far up as it would go, drove it around the block to get it to settle some. Man, that is a goofy look. I measured the rear on both sides to see the outcome. I was 1/2 inch lower on the passenger rear.
Then I lowered the car some, counting by quarter turns leaving the passenger rear with fewer. Drove around some again and measured. Right now it is pretty close. I guess it may have something to do with the 19" wheels in the back?? I don't hear of others having the problem with lowered cars. Oh well, maybe someday I'll get some coil-overs, but only when I get a more level driveway.
The frame is good, which is a relief. I was out working on it some today to see if I can figure some things out.
I started by raising the rear as far up as it would go, drove it around the block to get it to settle some. Man, that is a goofy look. I measured the rear on both sides to see the outcome. I was 1/2 inch lower on the passenger rear.
Then I lowered the car some, counting by quarter turns leaving the passenger rear with fewer. Drove around some again and measured. Right now it is pretty close. I guess it may have something to do with the 19" wheels in the back?? I don't hear of others having the problem with lowered cars. Oh well, maybe someday I'll get some coil-overs, but only when I get a more level driveway.
Safety Car
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If the frame is straight I would make sure the fender wells line up on both sides of the car. It could be that someone was just sloppy. There are lots of little tricks involved in lining up the body panels, etc. just right.
Drifting
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What's up T-Man!! I haven't heard from you in forever!! Give me a call or stop by some time.
The frame is good, which is a relief. I was out working on it some today to see if I can figure some things out.
I started by raising the rear as far up as it would go, drove it around the block to get it to settle some. Man, that is a goofy look. I measured the rear on both sides to see the outcome. I was 1/2 inch lower on the passenger rear.
Then I lowered the car some, counting by quarter turns leaving the passenger rear with fewer. Drove around some again and measured. Right now it is pretty close. I guess it may have something to do with the 19" wheels in the back?? I don't hear of others having the problem with lowered cars. Oh well, maybe someday I'll get some coil-overs, but only when I get a more level driveway.
The frame is good, which is a relief. I was out working on it some today to see if I can figure some things out.
I started by raising the rear as far up as it would go, drove it around the block to get it to settle some. Man, that is a goofy look. I measured the rear on both sides to see the outcome. I was 1/2 inch lower on the passenger rear.
Then I lowered the car some, counting by quarter turns leaving the passenger rear with fewer. Drove around some again and measured. Right now it is pretty close. I guess it may have something to do with the 19" wheels in the back?? I don't hear of others having the problem with lowered cars. Oh well, maybe someday I'll get some coil-overs, but only when I get a more level driveway.