Lowering help
Instructor
Joined: May 2001
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From: Lafayette CA
Re: Lowering help (quick c5)
See https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=27&TopicID=1 from the forum tech tips. Have fun :D :D
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Lowering help (Big Foot)
My local Vette Specialists said if you lower the car too much you will greatly reduce the handling by not having as much tire to pavement contact? Soooo, i just had him lower it 3/4 to 1". Now that i'm bottoming out on everything i'm glad i didn't go lower.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Rockford IL
Re: Lowering help (quick c5)
I would lower it as far as you can with the stock bolts, and without cutting any bushings, that should give you at least 3/4 to 1 ". If you go any lower than this I would recommend installing Bilstiens, to help keep from bottoming out. Lower it the 1" first and see how you like it, 2" is a lot more than you think! :yesnod: Mine is lowered about 2 3/4", and it sits right on the ground! :D I only have about 3 3/4 inches of clearance at my front spoiler :eek:
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Norman Oklahoma
Re: Lowering help (NYtoCA)
My local Vette Specialists said if you lower the car too much you will greatly reduce the handling by not having as much tire to pavement contact?
Jerry
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Bethlehem PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'08-'10
Re: Lowering help (99 Corvette)
Guys, this may be a dumb question, but how do we lower the car without cutting the bushings? Sounds like we take up on the bolt?? Appreciate the help and thanks.
Joe
Joe
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Joplin MO
Re: Lowering help (C54FUN)
Guys, this may be a dumb question, but how do we lower the car without cutting the bushings? Sounds like we take up on the bolt?? Appreciate the help and thanks.
Joe
Joe
You would be correct. :yesnod:
