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Feb 18, 2005 | 10:35 PM

MrClean

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Lower Pics

Good information.

Anyone got before/after pics?

Feb 19, 2005 | 02:02 AM

bangbgC6

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Originally Posted by MrClean

Good information.

Anyone got before/after pics?

There is a pic:

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Feb 19, 2005 | 12:03 PM

DFAD

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Does lowering the car do anything to the warranty? Also, would you say that the fact the car can be lowered so easily means that GM actually designed it to be lowered?

Feb 21, 2005 | 04:13 PM

OttoNP

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Be careful of scraping the bottom of the car if you lower it, it is already really low!

Feb 21, 2005 | 05:06 PM

G-Z06

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Originally Posted by OttoNP

Be careful of scraping the bottom of the car if you lower it, it is already really low!

can never be to low!!

Feb 21, 2005 | 05:23 PM

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I would recommend an alignment after a couple weeks..

Mar 7, 2005 | 09:42 PM

C68888

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Anyone have any "how to" pics? It doesn't sound too bad of a mod, but just wanted to make sure I would be adjusting the correct bolt.

Thanks,
Brian

Mar 8, 2005 | 01:58 AM

SA734

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Go to the C6 General Section - Lowering Z51...Biscuits

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Mar 8, 2005 | 03:23 AM

shopdog

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Anyone have any "how to" pics? It doesn't sound too bad of a mod, but just wanted to make sure I would be adjusting the correct bolt.

Thanks,
Brian

Just stick your head in there and look, it will be very obvious.

Mar 8, 2005 | 04:02 PM

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ivan111

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Any difference in the ride quality after lowering it?

Mar 8, 2005 | 11:53 PM

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RMS-MAN

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Here is a before and after of my clients yellow Z51 C6.

It firmed up the ride, but was an improvement in road feel. I turned the front adjusters all the way and cut the rubber off the rear adjusters and backed off 1 full turn from the bottom.

Joshua

Last edited by RMS-MAN; Mar 9, 2005 at 12:02 AM.

Mar 9, 2005 | 11:56 PM

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Hamzat

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anyone do this with the the F55 suspension?

Mar 12, 2005 | 03:06 AM

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Nice ride!

Mar 12, 2005 | 08:04 AM

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jschindler

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It has no effect on ride or handling if you just lower it with the existing bolts.

Mar 12, 2005 | 11:37 AM

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jchazr

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is a re-alignment really necessary if you adjust the height with the stock bolts?

Mar 13, 2005 | 03:59 PM

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DigitalMan

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Lowered mine today. I have the Z51. Rear lowered only 1/2 inch or so and the front 3/4 of an inch. Look appears improved to me and no noticeable driving issues so far. Only removed the rear tires, didn't have to remove the fronts. This was all the stock bolts would allow, which is perfect for me.

Mar 17, 2005 | 05:06 AM

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Quote:

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I would recommend an alignment after a couple weeks..

Absolutely

Mar 18, 2005 | 12:55 PM

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Ross Racing

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How much can you lower the car without rubbing the front tires when you turn? I want to hammer my ZO6 when I get it

Mar 24, 2005 | 05:08 PM

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QWKC6

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SA734, You've inspired me!

Mar 25, 2005 | 11:51 AM

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Pseudosport

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Anything to be concerned with on F55?

Hamzat asked about F55 lowering already but has gone unanswered. I too am wondering if there is anything different about lowering an F55 car? Can any of you guys come up with any foreseeable problems with lowering the F55s? Thanks in advance! C

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