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Jun 15, 2011 | 11:17 AM

#41

runner140*

Le Mans Master

Joined: Mar 2004

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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl

Congrats and welcome to the "money pit". You have come to the right place for any mods and complete "how to" section...

Jun 15, 2011 | 11:17 AM

#42

c5vetteguy

Melting Slicks

Joined: Feb 2009

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From: SW Nuh Hampsha

2018 C5 of Year Finalist

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Originally Posted by ParkerLSX

...Did have a question about lowering on the stock bolts. Will this hurt my car since it's just base suspension? Like has anyone done this and had problems?

No problem lowering your car on stock bolts. Let it settle for a few miles after making adjustments, then get a 4-wheel alignment once you're happy with the ride height. Roads and driveways permitting, you'll be glad you did. Next step will be to upgrade to C6 Z51 or C6 Z06 sway bars and shocks. Whole new car at that point.

Jun 15, 2011 | 12:42 PM

#43

Rob04C5LM

Pro

Joined: Mar 2011

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From: Walnut Creek CA

Welcome and enjoy the new car!

Jun 15, 2011 | 02:17 PM

#44

cor28vettes

Race Director

Joined: Sep 2006

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From: Santa Rosa Beach FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParkerLSX

Any advice on where to get parts and such would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Welcome!

Parts Q:

Also hit 'Store' in the red line for new stuff and visit C5 Parts Forum daily (I say daily due to high turnover)

Last edited by cor28vettes; Jun 15, 2011 at 02:20 PM.

Jun 15, 2011 | 09:04 PM

#45

Mike98SilVert

Team Owner

Joined: Sep 2002

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From: Bonita Springs, Florida

Very nice

Jun 15, 2011 | 09:38 PM

#46

TIKTGTR

Melting Slicks

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 2,151

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From: N.CHARLESTON SC

Welcome my Brotha! Lots of sweet deals in the for sale secion too.

Jun 15, 2011 | 10:12 PM

#47

Bill Vett

Safety Car

Joined: Feb 2001

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From: Warrington Pa.

Parker you don't have a base suspension, it's a Z-51 suspension. Also the car is lowered on stock bolts and the alignment was done at Phoenix Performance. Phoenixville PA. They run SCCA race cars. http://www.phoenixperformance.net John Heinricy is one of their drivers.