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Old May 26, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Will the shocks bottom out like my C5 did after lowering? 07 coupe Z51.
I'm not gonna slam it, just about an inch or so.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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I have not seen anyone run into that problem with lowering all the way on the stock bolts, and I really havent heard anyone have that problem with the West Coast Corvettes lowering bolts.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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I have not seen anyone run into that problem with lowering all the way on the stock bolts, and I really havent heard anyone have that problem with the West Coast Corvettes lowering bolts.
The only problem I have heard and read about here on the forum is that if you do not grease the wcc bolts every couple of months the rubber/plastic comes off of them and they squeak like crazy.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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No issues here, and I'm floored.


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Old May 26, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Jutskin
No issues here, and I'm floored.


I thought my car looked good, yours looks great. Nice job.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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No problems with lowering the car, just have a alignment done after you install the lowering bolts asap.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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Default Lowered on Stock Bolt's

I have my 05 lowered on stock bolt's (rear bushing cut) w/o any issues. I did have to raise it a little when I added Koni FSD's.



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Originally Posted by KewlFunGuy
I have my 05 lowered on stock bolt's (rear bushing cut) w/o any issues. I did have to raise it a little when I added Koni FSD's.



That looks good. I have been hesitant to lower mine because I dont to grind the front airdam on every dam thing. But I think i have reconsidered.
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Originally Posted by adam205348
That looks good. I have been hesitant to lower mine because I dont to grind the front airdam on every dam thing. But I think i have reconsidered.
Go ahead and do it. The airdam is designed to scrape, it is spring mounted so it just flips right back after you hit it.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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ok i still have had many people answer this in both ways...do you NEED to get alignment after lowering on ONLY the stock bolts? I am sure if you used aftermarket as this would be even lower. But just turnign down the stock bolts does that require a trip in for alignment ...
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Originally Posted by Jutskin
No issues here, and I'm floored.


Did you cut the bushings or are you on aftermarket bolts? Looks great by the way......
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Ed 718
Did you cut the bushings or are you on aftermarket bolts? Looks great by the way......
Bushings are cut .....plus no more turns on the bolts.
Bought the car already lowered....I did the flat black stuff.



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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by paleale
ok i still have had many people answer this in both ways...do you NEED to get alignment after lowering on ONLY the stock bolts? I am sure if you used aftermarket as this would be even lower. But just turnign down the stock bolts does that require a trip in for alignment ...
Lowered mine on stock bolts with no cutting. No issues

Right after took the car dealership and had then check the alignment. They put it on alignment machine and told me all is good. It's a very good idea to get it checked out.
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