C6 Lowering Kit
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C6 Lowering Kit
Hey everyone, this is my first time in this forum and I have to say, it is amazing
I have a 2009 convertible C6
I have installed the lowering kit from Eibach which replaces the spring bolts and tightened the new bolts to the max to get the max ride drop.
I have to say, the car looks ammazing!!!!
BUT, the ride quality is beyond description!!
it is like the springs, shock absorbers, wheels and chassis are all welded together!!!
driving on the high way is a nightmare. the car does not roll anymore on the road, it literally jumps....
Donno what to do
i want to lower the car but I dont want to go for a coil over.
I have a 2009 convertible C6
I have installed the lowering kit from Eibach which replaces the spring bolts and tightened the new bolts to the max to get the max ride drop.
I have to say, the car looks ammazing!!!!
BUT, the ride quality is beyond description!!
it is like the springs, shock absorbers, wheels and chassis are all welded together!!!
driving on the high way is a nightmare. the car does not roll anymore on the road, it literally jumps....
Donno what to do
i want to lower the car but I dont want to go for a coil over.
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May or may not be your issue but check this discussion for at least one idea of the problem.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-warning.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-warning.html
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8th Gear
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May or may not be your issue but check this discussion for at least one idea of the problem.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-warning.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-warning.html
thanks for the eye opener
but my problem is different. tomorrow i will reinstall my stock bolts and check the difference
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I think you bottomed out the shocks. Your car must be pretty damn low. It's probably sitting on the bump stops. If you can bounce your car you'll probably see that the tires are flexing and your suspension is not moving an inch.
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you are totally correct. when driving it is like shocks have no give and take at all
as for the height, i was parking next to a 458 Italia and my car is much lower
Last edited by xman007; Jul 27, 2013 at 01:04 AM.
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i will do the alignment after i install the spacers