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Jul 1, 2016 | 05:41 PM

bnkvette

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Ground Clearance

Is there any way to increase the ground clearance on my C6?

Thanks Brit

Jul 1, 2016 | 06:22 PM

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Jul 1, 2016 | 06:37 PM

Johnathon59

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I went with adjusting the lowering bolts & larger size tires, it helped some, about 1 1/2 " more clearance not much but I don't scrape anymore in driveway

Jul 1, 2016 | 06:39 PM

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What is the condition of the springs and shocks? What is the height from the ground to the lip of the fender well measured at the center of the wheel?

You may be able to raise it using the spring bolts if it has been lowered.

Jul 1, 2016 | 06:42 PM

tealex

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I raised mine with the raise/lowering bolts. I got 1/2 to 5/8 inch in the front and that's all I needed. Also had an alignment done afterwards.

Jul 1, 2016 | 08:08 PM

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Is the car a base C6? Does it scrape on all inclines or just steep ones? If it's just the air dam and does it once in awhile I wouldn't worry about it. I actually removed mine from my GS as it's lowered with no ill affects.

Jul 1, 2016 | 08:24 PM

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I have a steep driveway and it scrapes when backing up into the garage. Also, it seems like it scrapes on even the slightest incline.

Jul 1, 2016 | 08:26 PM

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By changing the ground clearance effect the handling? I have a base C6 convertible.

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Jul 1, 2016 | 08:31 PM

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Short of putting an expensive air suspension on it there is not much you can do. If you do then you will have to deal with an air compressor and tank in the back. Not sure if your roof will fit in afterwards if your car is a coupe. I'm not going to put the air dam back on mine, it's half torn up now anyway.

Jul 1, 2016 | 09:24 PM

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I have a steep driveway and it scrapes when backing up into the garage. Also, it seems like it scrapes on even the slightest incline.

How many miles on the shocks? Have you measured all 4 corners of the car to see what height you are at?

Jul 2, 2016 | 02:10 AM

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You think your base scrapes, wait till you see how much a GS scrapes, I love how low it looks and I'm not changing it just be a little careful how you approach curbs and dips in the road.

Jul 2, 2016 | 03:10 PM

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How many miles on the shocks? Have you measured all 4 corners of the car to see what height you are at?

I think the shocks were replaced in 2008. I'll have to measure the corners. Thanks

Jul 2, 2016 | 03:13 PM

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You think your base scrapes, wait till you see how much a GS scrapes, I love how low it looks and I'm not changing it just be a little careful how you approach curbs and dips in the road.

Thanks for the info. I'll have to save my money and get a C1 or C2.

Jul 3, 2016 | 12:23 PM

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How many miles on the shocks? Have you measured all 4 corners of the car to see what height you are at?

Do new/replacement shocks significantly affect the ride height of the car? Always thought that was a function of springs...

Jul 3, 2016 | 06:28 PM

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Do new/replacement shocks significantly affect the ride height of the car? Always thought that was a function of springs...

One would think this.

When I installed the koni FSD shocks my car lowered around 1/4 inch.

I knew to expect this so I measured before.

Sometimes real life experiences have their own science.

Jul 3, 2016 | 07:39 PM

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Remove the air dams, they do NOTHIN for cooling. I removed my 3 years ago.

Jul 4, 2016 | 10:04 AM

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As others have said, if the scraping you're hearing is the air dam pieces there is nothing to worry about.
In actual literature printed when the C6 first came out, the front air dam pieces are there for just that purpose, as audible acknowledgment that you're getting close to something.
I removed the two outer pieces on mine.

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