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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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hey im new here. i have read some on lowering c6 corvettes but i haven't found all the answers im looking for...

#1 does any one have any reference photos of c6 vettes that have been lowered, and how much have they been lowered front and rear?

#2 also when a vette is lowered im guessing there are adjustments to corrected the camber and toe. like i said.... im new

#3 is any one using wheels spacers? i want to sit on its wheels perfectly.

any help would be killer!
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#1 low as possible

#2 alignment shop

#3 .25'' spacers in rear with extended thread lugnuts
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all the way down on stock bolts front , almost bottomed on lowering bolts rear , 1/4'' wheel spacers rear. anytime you mess with suspension have it aligned.







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about how many inches front and rear?
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If i went that low I'd couldn't even leave my driveway (#@%&@ curb!), or many other places. Don't you scrape everywhere (front dam, rockers)? Just asking, as I scrape on some intersections, speed bumps and of course curbs. Thanks, and sorry for the hijack ...
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atmost it went down 1/2'' front 1'' rear. only the air deflector for the radiator rubs, but those rub evrything at stock height. also i have been driving lowered mini trucks for the last 15 years (still do, love my s10)
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