C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

New corvette owner! Need some advice!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 05:58 AM
  #1  
01blackc5's Avatar
01blackc5
Thread Starter
3rd Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default New corvette owner! Need some advice!

Hey guys i just purchased my first corvette.. 2001 Corvette black c5. It has a whole lot of mods done to it, but this car needs to be raised. The car literally is an inch n half from the ground. The intercooler tubing scraps at every bump and recently punctured a hole in the tubing. So my question is this. How can i raise the car all i know is it has P Fadt coilovers and needs to be raised asap. It rides real smooth still but is just low to the ground. Appreciate any input
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 10:00 AM
  #2  
Kmcoldcars's Avatar
Kmcoldcars
Melting Slicks
15 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,181
Likes: 286
From: Puyallup Washington
Default

From what I understand from reading on the forum with coilovers the height is adjustable. You turn something on each coilover to raise or lower the car. If nothing else, call Pfadt or check out their website for information.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 01:27 PM
  #3  
Bill Curlee's Avatar
Bill Curlee
Tech Contributor
Supporting Lifetime Gold
Veteran: Navy
25 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Default

The lower RING under the spring is turned to push UP on the spring and taht rasises the height of the car. Most coilovers use a spanner wrench to make the adjustment.

NOTE! Once you get it to the height you want, you MUST realign the wheels ar all four corners for proper handling and tire wear.

Bill
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 03:54 PM
  #4  
01blackc5's Avatar
01blackc5
Thread Starter
3rd Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default

Sounds good, but do you think that it will raise the car that high.. I would like it back close to stock which I need from the looks of it another 3-4 inches
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To New corvette owner! Need some advice!





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:51 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE