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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 05:08 PM
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Default Do C5's lean to the left.

Hi C5ers I have a 95 C4 that has a bit of a left side lean. Everyone has said that this is the nature of the car. Is it the same for the C5's?

Thanks for your input.

DH :seeya
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 05:38 PM
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now that you mention it. i lowered my front on the stock bolts evenly and the driver's side is lower than the right side. maybe you're right
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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When I got my C5 it measured perfectly level in both the front and rear. I think that this is how it should be from the factory. But it is easy to adjust the lowering bolts and make it lean either left or right. :cool:
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 05:49 PM
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Only if you have a fat driver! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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Only if you have a fat driver! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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Yep - I've wondered that for all 3 of my C5's. It's VERY subtle, but I can tell that the left side seems a wee bit lower than the right side. I've only noticed it from the rear, though.
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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After lowering the front all the way without cutting the bushings, I sit 3/8" lower on the left side. I weigh 175 lbs...am I fat???

Jim
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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Sure, if a democrat owns it. :)
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Default Re: Do C5's lean to the left. (AUandAG)

After lowering the front all the way without cutting the bushings, I sit 3/8" lower on the left side. I weigh 175 lbs...am I fat???

Jim
No Jim you're not fat :smash:
I think it may be more pronounced after lowering - at least it's what I've noticed.

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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 01:15 AM
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Default Re: Do C5's lean to the left. (AUandAG)

After lowering the front all the way without cutting the bushings, I sit 3/8" lower on the left side. I weigh 175 lbs...am I fat???

Jim
Sure...if your 5 foot 2. Mine leans to the right...does that say something about my girl friend :confused:
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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 11:19 AM
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Default Re: Do C5's lean to the left. (RCswish)

After lowering the front all the way without cutting the bushings, I sit 3/8" lower on the left side. I weigh 175 lbs...am I fat???

Jim

Sure...if your 5 foot 2. Mine leans to the right...does that say something about my girl friend :confused:
:lol: :lol: Mine pulls out to the right in the rear under throttle, as far as lean can't say I have noticed any.
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