Quick question for the Vette Experts
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Racer
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Quick question for the Vette Experts
What is the ground clearance difference between an 05 Z51 and the 13 Grandsport.
Where I park and cover the Vette during winter I want make sure I can still get this one there, and dont want to find out by scraping under my doors.
Looked up online specs but doesnt say anything about ground clearance. Its backed into the spot onto a slab and covered than once every few weeks i start and drive it forward a bit so doesnt sit same spot.
I hope this question makes sense.
Where I park and cover the Vette during winter I want make sure I can still get this one there, and dont want to find out by scraping under my doors.
Looked up online specs but doesnt say anything about ground clearance. Its backed into the spot onto a slab and covered than once every few weeks i start and drive it forward a bit so doesnt sit same spot.
I hope this question makes sense.
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Heh ........ the older car will sit lower due to normal wear and tear on the suspension. So if it clears, the newer one will.
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Yep you mentioned that. I sure hope so I bet the GS wont even have 2k miles come Oct time. It gets put away in Oct.
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Tape measure will be your best friend. Measure from the ground to the point you are afraid of rubbing and then see what things may cause an issue on the slab where you will be parking.
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