,congrats 
Another Weekend - Another MOD - lower
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 24,652
Likes: 298
From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Another Weekend - Another MOD - lower
Last weekend started my first MODS. I installed the CLB and the Halltech Stinger.
This weekend I figured I lower the car on the stock bolts. Basically another easy MOD (about 1.5 hours of taking my time - now it would take .5 hours at most), but wow it looks much better. At first I thought no big deal, but then about 6 hours later after it settled somewhat it really looked lower and the gap in the wheels wells was slowly disappearing. I noticed it the most this morning when I rubbed the spoiler coming out of the driveway.
I do recommend taking off the front wheels though it was much easier to make the upfront adjustment. Jacking it up was also another small obstale to overcome, but I figured it out with a bit of thinking. I did lower the car onto a 2X4 to make sure I had enough clearance to get the jack out (not sure if I needed to do it, but felt better).
Next weekend I am doing the CAGS. I know - I had the car up I could have done it this weekend, but then what would I look forwward to next week?
This weekend I figured I lower the car on the stock bolts. Basically another easy MOD (about 1.5 hours of taking my time - now it would take .5 hours at most), but wow it looks much better. At first I thought no big deal, but then about 6 hours later after it settled somewhat it really looked lower and the gap in the wheels wells was slowly disappearing. I noticed it the most this morning when I rubbed the spoiler coming out of the driveway.
I do recommend taking off the front wheels though it was much easier to make the upfront adjustment. Jacking it up was also another small obstale to overcome, but I figured it out with a bit of thinking. I did lower the car onto a 2X4 to make sure I had enough clearance to get the jack out (not sure if I needed to do it, but felt better).
Next weekend I am doing the CAGS. I know - I had the car up I could have done it this weekend, but then what would I look forwward to next week?
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,281
Likes: 24,570
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Nice way to spend the weekend. 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 801
Likes: 1
From: Ashburn VA
Originally Posted by Bad 2004
What else is there to do on the week-end except work on the VETTE?
I'm waiting for my Halltech Stinger in the mail this week. That will get me in the garage doing stuff to the vette this weekend!
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 24,652
Likes: 298
From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by Davesredvette
Excellent - Now where's the pics!!!!!
I think it is time to invest in a Digi Camera. I have been putting it off, but now I have a great reason to take pics....
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 24,652
Likes: 298
From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by NoelsTorchredZ
I'm waiting for my Halltech Stinger in the mail this week. That will get me in the garage doing stuff to the vette this weekend!I put in the Stinger 2 weekends ago. Easy installation about 1.0 hours for me taking my time. It also took me a bit longer because I had the incorrect plastic tube (the one I got was for a 1997-2000 - it has a hole in the side of it). When the new one came in I replaced it in about 5 mins.
One thing to watch for that I have heard is that people leave the clamp screws for the throttle housing on top and that will cut into the hood covering. I made sure the clamp screws were on the side.