HotLaperC5

I want to lower my C5 Coupe in the front and back but I've heard that lowering on the factory bolts alone doesn't make that much difference in appearance!? Is this True!? Anyone with pics of lowering on factory bolts please post.

Oh yeah, any drivability issues afterwards (especially the front)!!?

Thanks guys!!

ericdwong

I lowered mine on the OE bolts and definately noticed the front end being lower.

If you're careful you shouldnt beach the car too badly. I drive my car every day. I do hit the flexible spoiler on the bottom but otherwise no big issues.

5 Liter Eater

You can TOTALLY see the difference. As far as feel, it does feel quite a bit "sportier". Not harsh but not soft like before. I installed Bilstein Sports at the same time so I can't say if the increased stiffness is because of the shocks or the lowering. I don't seem to scrape on things that I didn't prior to lowering (if that makes sense), but I may just be being more careful.

I dropped ~1" in front and 1.25" in back (with the Z51 suspension)

I really regret not lowering on stock bolts a long time ago! DO IT!

Swany00

It made a huge difference for me. I lowered the front end a couple weeks ago, but it had too much of a rake and lowered the rear this weekend.

It rides a bit stiffer, holds turns far better and doesn't look like a 4 wheeler anymore. I'm really happy with how mine turned out, it was just enough to make the new wheels and tires that are coming in this week look a lot better.

Lower it with the stock bolts and feel it out, if you want to go lower you can always cut the bushings after the fact.

Rob P

The car looks much much sportier on lowered bolts. I have T1 springs and the bolts lowered to the max and I don't have any issues other than the front rubber spoiler rubbing when I go up or down steep driveways.
I don't believe lowering the bolts will give you any difference in ride quality but the car should handle better because you are lowering the center of gravity.

Try lowering it 3/4 of the way down and drive it for a while and if you need more you can always lower it further or raise it if you do not like it. It isn't a big job.

You won't regret it.

WKMCD

People look at my vette and can't figure out why it looks so much better. 18's all around with Bilteins and lowered as above. Handles great and looks

NassyVette

That's lowered on stock bolts...just right

lost

Without adding an appropiate shock, it is strictly for looks, you will hit the bump stops which if you drive agressively can be dangerous to your health, not to mention the structural well being of your C5.In simple terms every fraction you lower the car you have that much less travel in your shocks. At stock heights, stock shocks whether they be standard, Z51 or magnetic ride only have a limited amount of travel.If you like to push the car through the twisties,hitting a bumpstop at a corner apex can spell disaster.If I see a sign that says dangerous curve 35mph, I immediately see if I can take it at 70mph. At my age its one of the few thrills I have left...

terpesman

This pic is great. I like the wheel/tire combo. Very, very

NassyVette

Thanks

BlackSheepZ06

Looking good Adam!!!

jrose7004

Make sure you get an alignment after lowering or you'll ruin your tires. Wait until the car has settled 100 miles or so!

ROMA 75

This is b4:



And this is After:.....

MY1STPEWTER

I lowered mine on stock bolt's and love the new look. Also, I can't tell any difference in ride quality. Do it, you won't be sorry.

VetteNoob

F45 lowered on stock bolts. Here is a pic of it sitting next to a NSX in the grass.

gunnygotavet

I was told you could take the stock bolts completely out and its the lowest it can be. Has anyone done that??

Toque

This is not a paintshop ! Can you say 4x4 !!!!

My 2004 Z06 Stock, then lowered the max on the stock bolts.

Do you think it looks better ?

Toque

0EG@EnglandGreen

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RCordier

My 1997 C5's rear ride hight is about 3" between the top of the tire and the wheel well opening. I'm very interested in lowering the opening to about 1". The 1st picture of the yellow convertible is close to the height of the rear of my car. Everyone mentioned lowering by adjusting the OE bolts(?). Where are these? I replaced the rear rotors and brake pads last weekend and noticed that the is a bolt on the lower A-Arm that had hash marks on it. Is this the bolt being referred to? If not, which one(s) are they?

IDntSpd

I replaced my springs and it raised my car to where i didn't like it so i lowered it using stock bolts worked great. I wouldn't want to lower it any more then what it is.