Will lowering be even...
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From: Harker Heights, TX
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Will lowering be even...
I read the write up on lowering the C5 on C5forum and it says if you don't remove the nut in the rear, you can lower your car about an inch. Then it goes on to say in the front turn the bolt till it hits the retaining clip or whatever.
Without cutting or removing things, turning each bolt in the front in the rear to max, would it both be about an inch?
Without cutting or removing things, turning each bolt in the front in the rear to max, would it both be about an inch?
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
turning the bolts the same amount may not and most likely will not result in even lowering. Most frames are close to being true but not always and still bewith in factor specs.
There is something called corner balancing. With your wt in the drivers seat the cross wts, LF + RR and RF+ LR should just about be equal or 51%-49% to 52% - 48%
Not only that but having the proper rake 1/4 to 3/8 is very important for handling and aerodynamics.
Slammed cars look great but have minimal real handling. and can cause problems if lowered too much, as in going over a bump and bottoming out a shock.
Good Luck with your project
There is something called corner balancing. With your wt in the drivers seat the cross wts, LF + RR and RF+ LR should just about be equal or 51%-49% to 52% - 48%
Not only that but having the proper rake 1/4 to 3/8 is very important for handling and aerodynamics.
Slammed cars look great but have minimal real handling. and can cause problems if lowered too much, as in going over a bump and bottoming out a shock.
Good Luck with your project
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 43,084
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Remember to put your wt in the drivers seat.
I use old brake rotors
