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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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I have driven it 300 miles and front has came down just a little from these pics. Now need to get alignment and set ride height. The rear should be a tiny bit higher then front i think. I also am suprised i can go over pretty bad areas without bottoming out.


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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Lowered on stock bolts?
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Zip bolt kit. I lowered front on stock bolts at first and it didnt do much at all,. zip kit included the c6 style front bolt
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Looking good !
The C6 front bolts, with longer rear bolts really do make a difference over the stock bolt lowering.

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There not really longer but the head and bushing is much thinner. They get the car down to a nice ride height. Actually now the car is lower then pic in front and back. It settled maybe 1/4 inch i am guessing

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The C6 front bolts, with longer rear bolts really do make a difference over the stock bolt lowering.

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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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Looks good. Like the painted rear brake vents.
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great looking car killer -- I'd raise the rear back up just enough to make the tire/fender gap the same front & rear -- that would also add just a touch of rake.
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Originally Posted by Toque
Looking good !
The C6 front bolts, with longer rear bolts really do make a difference over the stock bolt lowering.
Originally Posted by killertiller
There not really longer but the head and bushing is much thinner. They get the car down to a nice ride height. Actually now the car is lower then pic in front and back. It settled maybe 1/4 inch i am guessing
I thought that's what I said....
Maybe my wording was confusing.... sorry.

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too low in rear.
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too low in rear.
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the car should have about a 1/4" rake measuring at the frame rail with about a half tank of gas.
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how much did the ride quality suffer when you changed to the after market lowering kit and when you were lowered
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Like the new stance
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As i stated i am getting ride height adjusted when i get the alignment. As for ride i think it maybe a little harsher over bumps, i know my cd player skips alot more.
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Sharp car and I do like the lowered look.
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Lowering makes such a difference in appearance! Good for you!
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