[Z06] Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ?
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From: Memphis Tn
Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ?
I just got done lowering my car and was just wondering if i should have the car's alignment check or corrected?. I didnt feel any pulling or anything and any sort but was just wondering.
Also ANY body with a lowered C5/Z06 have ANY problems with tire wear of any kind ?
Info greatly appriciated !
Thankz Alot!
-Keith :jester
Also ANY body with a lowered C5/Z06 have ANY problems with tire wear of any kind ?
Info greatly appriciated !
Thankz Alot!
-Keith :jester
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Re: Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ? (Z06 THIS)
Any suspension adjustments should require alignment afterwards! I lowered and then aligned mine! It was lowered by only cranking the stock bolts at all four corners and it WAS out of alignment afterwards!
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Re: Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ? (Glennm27)
I lowered and then aligned mine! It was lowered by only cranking the stock bolts at all four corners and it WAS out of alignment afterwards! [/QUOTE]
I guess I got lucky cause I did mine with only the bolts, no cutting or removal and my front end feels fine, but I only went down 3/4 inch
I guess I got lucky cause I did mine with only the bolts, no cutting or removal and my front end feels fine, but I only went down 3/4 inch
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Re: Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ? (TX405Z06)
TX405Z06, My car felt fine too after lowering but I had heard so many people say that once the suspension has been altered the alignment can not be the same, so I decided to get it aligned! It was out! It was done on a Hunter Alignment rack and I walked in with all the alignment specs in hand! I had also put new wheels and tires on at that same time and just didn't want to take any chances of wearing those new (and expensive) tires out prematurely! Hope this helps! I am glad I spend the $65. :chevy
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Re: Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ? (Glennm27)
You have really become a Zaino pig. ;) :yesnod: :yesnod: Bryner does good for Vette people, I will have to call them next week, we are suppose to get some bad weather next week.
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From: Bellingham WA
Re: Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ? (Z06 THIS)
Lowered with the stock bolts. It drove just fine for 300 miles. Took it in to dealer with new Hunter rack. 4 wheel alignment as all were out. $79. ( It drove just fine.....) yah right :bb
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From: Pompano Beach Fl
Re: Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ? (Z06 THIS)
Just because a car feels alright, doesn't mean that the alignment is in spec. If you changed the ride height of your car, I would suggest that you have the alignment checked. If nothing else, It's cheap insurance against tire wear. :chevy
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Re: Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ? (hcvone)
Carl. Bryner did the alignment! They were pretty good there and took care of my car like it was their own! I am glad you suggested them! They are also very knowledgeable about Corvettes! Thanks
PS I think I have about 15 coats of Z5 on the car by now! Lookin Scweeet!
:)
[Modified by Glennm27, 12:10 PM 2/20/2002]
PS I think I have about 15 coats of Z5 on the car by now! Lookin Scweeet!
:)
[Modified by Glennm27, 12:10 PM 2/20/2002]
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Re: Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ? (Z06 THIS)
in 18,000 miles after lowering and not aligning, my fronts were down to the steel belts on the inside.
At least get it checked.
At least get it checked.
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From: Memphis Tn
Re: Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ? (CP)
Cool , Thankz for the reply's guys!...im gonna wait a few more days for my car to settle then i will have it aligned!
I knew i was gonn ahave to have it aligned anyway , but i was just gonna ask anyway!...but Thankz Again!
-Keith :jester
I knew i was gonn ahave to have it aligned anyway , but i was just gonna ask anyway!...but Thankz Again!
-Keith :jester
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Re: Done with lowering...Alignment recommended now ? (Z06 THIS)
Yea buddy! Don't forget to post some pics of that ML Z
