How was this C5 Lowered?
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From: State College PA
How was this C5 Lowered?
hey all,
I just got my first C5 and...ran into my first problem, before I even saw the car.
I purchased it at an auction and to get it shipped it needs 6" of ground clearance, but this one had been lowered ahd only has about 4" to the front air dam, and is even lower in the back and less than 3" at the rocker panel
Any chance anyone can tell from these pics: http://s927.photobucket.com/albums/ad118/css12_album/
exactly how it was lowered?
I figured it was done by the ride adjustment screws, but couldn't tell. I don't see any springs in the back, and not sure what other options there are for lowering a vette other than springs or ride adjustment screws?
Thought maybe someone would know or be able to tell from the photos.
Thanks all! Way excited to get this on the road!
I just got my first C5 and...ran into my first problem, before I even saw the car.
I purchased it at an auction and to get it shipped it needs 6" of ground clearance, but this one had been lowered ahd only has about 4" to the front air dam, and is even lower in the back and less than 3" at the rocker panel
Any chance anyone can tell from these pics: http://s927.photobucket.com/albums/ad118/css12_album/
exactly how it was lowered?
I figured it was done by the ride adjustment screws, but couldn't tell. I don't see any springs in the back, and not sure what other options there are for lowering a vette other than springs or ride adjustment screws?
Thought maybe someone would know or be able to tell from the photos.
Thanks all! Way excited to get this on the road!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,367
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From: East Oakland CA
hey all,
I just got my first C5 and...ran into my first problem, before I even saw the car.
I purchased it at an auction and to get it shipped it needs 6" of ground clearance, but this one had been lowered ahd only has about 4" to the front air dam, and is even lower in the back and less than 3" at the rocker panel
Any chance anyone can tell from these pics: http://s927.photobucket.com/albums/ad118/css12_album/
exactly how it was lowered?
I figured it was done by the ride adjustment screws, but couldn't tell. I don't see any springs in the back, and not sure what other options there are for lowering a vette other than springs or ride adjustment screws?
Thought maybe someone would know or be able to tell from the photos.
Thanks all! Way excited to get this on the road!
I just got my first C5 and...ran into my first problem, before I even saw the car.
I purchased it at an auction and to get it shipped it needs 6" of ground clearance, but this one had been lowered ahd only has about 4" to the front air dam, and is even lower in the back and less than 3" at the rocker panel
Any chance anyone can tell from these pics: http://s927.photobucket.com/albums/ad118/css12_album/
exactly how it was lowered?
I figured it was done by the ride adjustment screws, but couldn't tell. I don't see any springs in the back, and not sure what other options there are for lowering a vette other than springs or ride adjustment screws?
Thought maybe someone would know or be able to tell from the photos.
Thanks all! Way excited to get this on the road!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: East Oakland CA
just follow these steps in reverse and you should be able to bring her back up http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lower.php
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Belleville Mich.
The one picture that shows the rear adjustment screw, shows the nut with just a couple of threads showing. Sure is dirty under there.LOL. For the rear, you need to have about an inch of threads showing. That should bring the rear up some. The fronts are probably on cut stock bushings. You will need to bring the adjuster pad(that sets on the flat , black, fiberglass spring) down (approx. an inch.) to where you will have a larger gap in that area. There are plenty of articles on the forum in this regards. Good luck. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 1999
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From: Vancouver BC
I figured it was done by the ride adjustment screws, but couldn't tell. I don't see any springs in the back, and not sure what other options there are for lowering a vette other than springs or ride adjustment screws?
Good Luck
