VETTEDIESEL

Wow my first topic post. :D
I have an 02 Z lowered with the longer bolts out back and removed screws up front.
I don't like the fact that the front leaf spring moves around when I turn at low speeds, something you can hear and feel. As a result I want to put the screws back on and at the same time I want to go lower.:crazy:
How do coil overs work on our cars?
Where do they install?
Can you select the height level or is just one setting?
How much and where?
Will they clear my 20x11s in the back or will they rub?
Ride?
Sorry for all the question but this is something I really want to do and don't have a lot knowledge about.
Thanks a millon.
Dan


[Modified by VETTEDIESEL, 4:43 PM 3/11/2004]

vettethret

I have coil overs on my car and have had them on the majority of my vettes. They are a simple bolt in. I have referred several members to craig at West Coast Corvette. If your going to slam the car like mine they have a custom 2" shorter shock body made witrh springs for increased travel. With T1 bars I literally get the wind sucked right out of me in the corners. I am trading my stock z seats for the Corbuea seats to stay planted. I HIGHLY recommend them for the street. Most people who say they arnt for the street have never even owned them so dont liste,. WCC, DRM AND LGM all sell them for the street. That should say it all. If you want race car hendeling, get them! :yesnod: :cheers:

Airwolf

Vettethret,
That is SLAMMED!!!! Wow. Nice, I wish my house had a flat driveway :cry

vettethret

So do I :crazy:

VETTEDIESEL

Thank you for the info. Actually you're the reason I'm doing this I never thought you could get a Vette so low before I saw yours.
After seeing some of the sites you mentioned I learned some but not enough.
How do I know what spring rate to use and also how do I determine ride height?
Are the T1 bars giving you the rough ride or is it mostly the coils?
Do I have to have T1 bars.
Thank you for your time and info.
Dan



[Modified by VETTEDIESEL, 4:08 PM 3/12/2004]

japon

bro! your MS is the best looking z06 yet.
What size wheels and tires are you running?
What's the total cost of t1 suspension upgrade?
Is T1 suspension upgrade a DIY?
:cool:

:lurk:

vettethret

Thanks bro.

I have Rippie coil overs modified by West Coast Corvette for a 2" shorter shock body and spring for increased travel. T1 sway bars, poly bushings baer bump steer kit. The total cost was about 3k and well worth it. The car is azznine in the corners and will suck the breath righ out of you. WCC did all the work. I'm running the 19/20" set up from WCC as well. :cheers:

mikedege

I've been in vettethrets Z, it rides unbelievably well. :D (sup mike)
Hard to believe a vette can be that low and ride so good... :cool:

-MD

ALLKAR

Still waiting on mine.
Shipping Mon. :banghead:

vettethret

Whats up pimp.... Have you gotten yours lowered yet? :cheers:

vettethret

Allkar,

are you putting yours in yourself?

ALLKAR

OH YEAH!!!
Doing the 4:10s @ the same time! :D

mikedege

Quote:
Whats up pimp.... Have you gotten yours lowered yet?

Havent lowered mine yet, but soon.... I hope... :D

-Mike

Hirohawa

Why where the DRMs chosen over the LGMs?

Thanks