[Z06] Question for those who are lowered.. (Technical)...??
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Drifting
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Question for those who are lowered.. (Technical)...??
Hey All,
Just wondering about those of you who have lowered your Zs. If you use the "factory" method I have heard that you can drop about .5" in the front and .75" in the back. My question is will this pre-maturely wear the shocks?? In other cars I have owned I have always used springs to drop. This always put the shock travel outside of its normal range and pre-maturely wore the shocks. Ended up buying shocks valved for the drop.
So have you guys seen any adverse effects from lowering with factory hardware (premature shock wear, squeeks, rattles, harsh ride)?
Are there any aftermarket shocks (bilstein?) that are valved for about a 1" drop??
TIA,
-Nick
Just wondering about those of you who have lowered your Zs. If you use the "factory" method I have heard that you can drop about .5" in the front and .75" in the back. My question is will this pre-maturely wear the shocks?? In other cars I have owned I have always used springs to drop. This always put the shock travel outside of its normal range and pre-maturely wore the shocks. Ended up buying shocks valved for the drop.
So have you guys seen any adverse effects from lowering with factory hardware (premature shock wear, squeeks, rattles, harsh ride)?
Are there any aftermarket shocks (bilstein?) that are valved for about a 1" drop??
TIA,
-Nick
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Re: Question for those who are lowered.. (Technical)...?? (niphilli2)
I've not heard of premature shock wear due to lowering. I've lowered all of my C5's and never had any trouble. I would get the wheels aligned though.
Instructor
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Re: Question for those who are lowered.. (niphilli2)
Try the stockers 1st. I lowered my z06 and it rides even better with the stock shocks. When they wear out, I'll put in adjustable Penske's.
Racer
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From: arlington va
Re: Question for those who are lowered.. (Z06Plasticfantastic)
i haven't had any problems yet with my lowered car.the front end went down a heck of alot more than a half inch.it scrapes everywhere.it's a good thing i have frame savers and rocker rails.
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Drifting
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From: Raleigh, NC
Re: Question for those who are lowered.. (gasboy)
Thanks guys
I am going to start with the stockers, hopefully it will not hurt the shocks.
Anyone have a conversion from mm-> in handy? The video says 15mm drop all around.
I am going to start with the stockers, hopefully it will not hurt the shocks.
Anyone have a conversion from mm-> in handy? The video says 15mm drop all around.
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