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ImpliedConsent

Well, I can't deny that the lowered Corvette's are uber-sexy. I would as well, if not for our crappy streets. As it is, I still have to do the "slow-***-angle" on uneven streets and still scrape the air deflector. It's an easy mod, but not worth the possible damage.

jdk541

My 2014 had gaps between the tire and fender that just did not look right to me for a sports car. So I lowered it on stock bolts, maybe 1/2" and it made all the difference in the world. The car is still within manufacturer specs and I feel it has a better stance. Haven't scraped anything yet. But just like any mod, (which I don't truly consider this a mod) to each his own.

Null Pointer

I have a stock F-150 4X4 on stock tires and stock 20 inch rims. My not lowered Z06 looks nothing like it. The middle of my front splitter is exactly 6 inches to the floor of the garage and I am always worried about hitting something with it. I have never liked the look of cars that were slammed. I don't like the raised front end of the Bubba 4X4 trucks with the headlights pointed to the sky look, either. What's up with that look? Each to their own, however. Lowering obviously works for many here. As for getting in and out, I never have a problem getting in even with the door partially open. Getting out in my garage when I can't open the door much more than about half way is a definite pain but I don't think raising the car would help.

Sconn

Lowered mine all the way on stock bolts. I'm just glad that's even an option! We usually have to buy lowering springs to get a good stance. Just can't stand ugly wheel gap!

Fwiw, I'm 40...not too old, not too young

bankers1

I't should have been a factory option for an automatic lowering/lifting front end. For $ 90,000. it would have cost less than $ 400. cost
$ 1,100. retail. My M Benz SL550 had it standard @ $ 122,000.
My splitter is taking enough hits with the factory setting, but on the Highway or siting still it would be nice to have it lowered.

village idiot

Hey everyone! I have absolutely nothing to add, but I did want everyone to know I have a personal preference on an issue!

Steve_R

Is it different from someone else's preference? If so, you should call their preference asinine.

JMII

Same here. I measured my Nissan 350Z and it sits about 1/2" to 3/4" lower (track versus stock tires) then my C7. The Nissan smacks parking stops constantly so I tend to back in when possible with the 'Vette. The rake, width and aggressive style of the C7 make it look lower then it really is.

w0rM

If I lived in San Francisco, I wouldn't lower mine either. Not everyone has issues getting into driveways or going over speed bumps.

roadbike56

My driveway made the decision for me. The stock setup clears with only minor rub of the rubber air dam. We tried a lowered C7 (on the stock bolts) and the overhang hit the cement, couldn't even get it in as far as the air dam. So mine will stay at the factory setting.

joemessman

I like the idea of a lower stance, but I have a hard time seeing the difference with one that is lowered compared to one that isn't. I would lower mine if I was getting at least 2 inches or more. Everything is pretty flat around here including the driveways, so this would be an ideal part of the country for doing that.

tadda

I think my Vette sits low enough and I have no desire to lower mine...

village idiot

Hard to tell from pictures but it makes a huge difference in person.

crawfish333

I already have enough trouble getting my C7 in and out of my driveway without hearing that dreaded screeching noise. My old C6 would drag every time I entered or backed out of the driveway when we lived in California. I tried every way possible to get that thing out on the street without dragging and nothing worked. So I guess I would never lower a Corvette.

But to each his own.

Foosh

It's purely a looks thing. A lot of folks think they're going to get better handling from lowering, but in this case the opposite is true. OEM ride height recommendations provide the best handling, because the suspension can fully do it's thing. That is the recommendation of the owner of DSC Sport, a former Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona winner, who's done testing in his personal Z06.

Spring Mt. also runs all their cars at OEM-recommended ride height.

AKKutz

I've not lowered mine, and my splitter sits 5" from the deck.

joemessman

I can hardly tell the difference in person. I like mods that hit you right between the eyes I guess.

village idiot

I actually wonder about this. As long as you don't max out suspension travel, lower should be better. I'd be very surprised if Mike has done laps in his car at stock ride height and then lowered it, aligned it, and went right back out.

To each their own. I noticed a big difference, especially with aftermarket wheels that are "flush."


​​​​​​​Ugh, the C6 was awful. My lowered C7 with a splitter is way easier to drive than stock ride height C6.

TEXHAWK0

Happy, happy, happy I did not waste time reading all this.