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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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I lowered my C5 last week. Gave it time to settle and had it re-aligned today. Man, what a difference. If anyone hasn't had their car aligned after lowering, you should. Only cost $100 bucks and was well worth it.


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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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I couldn't agree more! I love the lowered look and the alignment made it drive like a brand new car.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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Be certain to have all 4 wheels aligned too...worth every penny...

I cant say that I really felt a big difference in the drive...
...but I felt a lot better knowing I was moving in a straight line
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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Just did a 4 wheel alignment at Goodyear for $65.
BIG difference for the better!
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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Alignment makes all the difference. I have had my ZO6 shocks bottom out on occasion, not sure what I'm going to do about that. I think a recent thread reccommended a shorter Bilstein shock.
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 11:13 AM
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Not to mention that if you don't you'll wear out the inside of your tires really fast!
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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Yeah, just had mine done a couple of days ago. She feels great. Really neutral tracking now. I suppose the new DS-G3s help a bit too.
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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yes & yes, like you after about a week,
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your shocks have run out of travel because you slammed the car when lowering, , I would say different shocks or coil overs are required. .
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