Lowering
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Heel & Toe
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From: Ambler PA
Lowering
Those of you who have lowered your C5s and drive them regularly, please advise whether you would recommend it or not and why. Any particular application recommended? :cheers:
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: VIDOR TEXAS
Re: Lowering (LemonESQ)
I lowered my 99 and love it. I did not cut any bushings or use lowering bolts just loosed the rear and tightend the front. You can tell by looking at it that it has been lowered. I did not lose any drive comfort. Only drawback is that I am more aware of steep drives and high speed bumps. :D
Supporting Vendor
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From: Loveland CO
Re: Lowering (RDRH8R)
I lowered mine this past weekend. I got longer bolts in the back and left 8 threads showing. In the front I cyt 2/3's of the bushing off. I love it!!!!!! I think it rided better now then it did before. It is a stiffer ride now. Like he said you have to watch out for bumps and driveways. Kaley
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Manitoba/San Jose del Cabo
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St. Jude Donor '11
Re: Lowering (2C5only21)
Longer bolts and cut bushings, what do I think of it? :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :D
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Twin Cities, MN
Re: Lowering (RDRH8R)
I lowered my 99 and love it. I did not cut any bushings or use lowering bolts just loosed the rear and tightend the front. You can tell by looking at it that it has been lowered. I did not lose any drive comfort. Only drawback is that I am more aware of steep drives and high speed bumps. :D
Mine SEEMS to ride a little harsher, but the slight improvement in handling and BIG improvement in looks is worth it. Plus, it is TOTALLY reversable if you don't like it. :yesnod:
Drifting
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From: Wildwood FL
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Re: Lowering (LemonESQ)
Low is the only way to go.....and looks very :cool:
I lowered as far as possible without cutting bushings (front) or using longer bolts (rear).
I lowered as far as possible without cutting bushings (front) or using longer bolts (rear).
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Mooresville NC
Re: Lowering (ericg320)
I really want to lower mine.. but still have my woes on my car being f45. Just a question.. you loosen the bolts in the front and tighten in the back? Im confused lol
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Melting Slicks
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From: Little Rock, AR, USA
Re: Lowering (LemonESQ)
Lowered to the limit with stock bolts (see sig) but w/ new HRE's on the way I am definately going to go with longer rear bolts and cut the front bushings. racer44 is my HERO!!! :lol:
Pro
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Corona CA
Re: Lowering (LemonESQ)
I just lowered mine this weekend by cutting 2 front bushings and using 6" bolts in the rear. I also installed Bilstein's and Hotchkis sway bars.
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