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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Should a 2008 C6 clear most speed bumps?

I've had the car for 4½ years, and I've managed to avoid speed bumps for fear of hitting the rocker. I'm starting a new job tomorrow and the speed bumps cannot be avoided, and looks like the front air dam will definitely hit and the rocker clearance will be close.

The front air dam clearance is 3½" and the rocker behind the front wheel is 5¼". Is there a way to increase the clearance by suspension alterations/adjustments?

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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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The air dam is flexable and will scrape. Mine is 2 inches from the ground and hits everything. I have lowered my whole car on the stock bolts and never hit the rockers on speed bumps. Drive over them very slow.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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My height is 6 13/16" . You can adjust, see #34..

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...essions-2.html
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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dude the b and p aren't even close enough for you to say typo



take them at an angle
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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take them at an angle [/QUOTE]

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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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traverse the speed bumps at 45 degrees, if possible
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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If you hit them doin exactly 37.3mph, it will be as if they arn't even there.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Orange05_C6
If you hit them doin exactly 37.3mph, it will be as if they arn't even there.
Eh my lucky speed is about 20mph
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