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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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Cars lowered all the way down on stock bolts and just isn't low enough in the front. Can I cut the front bushings down without replacing the rear with longer bolts?

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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 10:43 PM
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Can't answer the question. I can say this. I like Black Vettes but it is probably my least favorite color for Vettes. I am not a fan of black wheels. I think your car is one of the baddest C5's I have seen. I need to post that photo over on that thread titled "You can't post a pic of your own car."


Awesome man. Sweeeet! Bad ***!!!!!!!! Love it!

P.S. Your Royals play my Phillies in the home opener tomorrow at 4:05.

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I don't know how long it's been since you lowered. But a day or two
and your vette will settle lower. Nice vette.
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:10 AM
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I have the rears all the way down on bushings and my fronts are all the way down on the bushings with them cut in half.



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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by glorysends
I have the rears all the way down on bushings and my fronts are all the way down on the bushings with them cut in half.



That looks GREAT, but you must have some pretty smooth roads where you live!!
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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Wow man thanks! I appreciate the kind words! Good luck to your Phillies today. We had some trouble with the sox. Our homeopener is monday, and Of course its going to be cold and rainy!

Originally Posted by JaxEagle
Can't answer the question. I can say this. I like Black Vettes but it is probably my least favorite color for Vettes. I am not a fan of black wheels. I think your car is one of the baddest C5's I have seen. I need to post that photo over on that thread titled "You can't post a pic of your own car."


Awesome man. Sweeeet! Bad ***!!!!!!!! Love it!

P.S. Your Royals play my Phillies in the home opener tomorrow at 4:05.
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Your ride is so dang low!! I think some vettes sit lower than others on stock bolts. Ill cut my fronts down some and see what happens. Thanks!


Originally Posted by glorysends
I have the rears all the way down on bushings and my fronts are all the way down on the bushings with them cut in half.



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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
That looks GREAT, but you must have some pretty smooth roads where you live!!
Thank you! They are somewhat smooth. Gotta watch out for potholes and entrances/exits for stores/restaurants.

Originally Posted by Tommyxgun
Your ride is so dang low!! I think some vettes sit lower than others on stock bolts. Ill cut my fronts down some and see what happens. Thanks!
I have noticed that too. Definitely post up pictures of the results!
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