[Z06] Lowering 1/2 inch
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Joined: May 2004
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From: PA
Haven't lowered mine at all yet but I was looking into it. Here are a few how to's on it:
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...5_Lowering.htm
http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lower.php
Pot 13 in the FAQ sticky at the top of the page has very good info as well
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tions-faq.html
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http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...5_Lowering.htm
http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lower.php
Pot 13 in the FAQ sticky at the top of the page has very good info as well
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tions-faq.html
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Last edited by MY03C5Z; Mar 26, 2017 at 10:13 AM.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Birmingham Alabama
I read that 540 degree rotation or 1 1/2 turns equal to 1/8". The same article said to start with 4 full turns on each corner and move up turn count, if needed. I'm about to go take 5 full rotations and see what she looks like. Does that sound like a reasonable game plan to those in the know?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Granbury Texas
0.5" (10 - 12.5mm) is about the right amount.
However, IF you are planning "high speed" (150+) speed runs, then you should (at minimum) run the front about 0.25 lower than the rear. That rake is necessary for the proper aero to work, limiting the amount of front lift. It doesn't really matter whether you make the front .25 lower than the rear, or the rear .25 higher, just focus on the delta.
However, IF you are planning "high speed" (150+) speed runs, then you should (at minimum) run the front about 0.25 lower than the rear. That rake is necessary for the proper aero to work, limiting the amount of front lift. It doesn't really matter whether you make the front .25 lower than the rear, or the rear .25 higher, just focus on the delta.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Los Angeles
I lowered my fronts as far as they could go on stock bolts (which really isn't that far), and then I lowered the rear an equal amount to maintain a slight forward rake. Car handled great in aggressive driving situations.
Stick with the stock lowering bolts, and don't lower the rears too much, and you'll be fine. Just my $0.02.
Stick with the stock lowering bolts, and don't lower the rears too much, and you'll be fine. Just my $0.02.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,355
Likes: 113
From: Los Angeles
I lowered my fronts as far as they could go on stock bolts (which really isn't that far), and then I lowered the rear an equal amount to maintain a slight forward rake. Car handled great in aggressive driving situations.
Stick with the stock lowering bolts, and don't lower the rears too much, and you'll be fine. Just my $0.02.
Stick with the stock lowering bolts, and don't lower the rears too much, and you'll be fine. Just my $0.02.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Connecticut
I'm not out to slam the car. Still need to be able to drive it on the street without scraping the crap out of it. Want to lower the center of gravity and get a moderate track alignment for HDPE events.
