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Old 02-15-2015, 09:18 PM
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Just lowered on WCC bolts and realigned. The Z07's don't settle enough in the rear when lowered on the stock bolts. Two fingers all around.

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Perfect!

And that answers the question on whether the rear springs are too stiff even on aftermarket bolts.

How's the ride?
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Originally Posted by soulsea
Perfect!

And that answers the question on whether the rear springs are too stiff even on aftermarket bolts.

How's the ride?
Exactly the same. Sport Mode.
Old 02-15-2015, 09:25 PM
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That looks GREAT!!!
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Sits perfect.
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I wonder if there's a jack on the market with low enough clearance that can get to the front pucks ... I've only gone down 1/2" up front to 29" and my
Amazon.com: Arcan ALJ3T Aluminum Floor Jack - 3 Ton Capacity: Automotive Amazon.com: Arcan ALJ3T Aluminum Floor Jack - 3 Ton Capacity: Automotive
clears the side skirts only by a mm or two.
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Nice stance.
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Looks awesome! Now you don't have to ask if you look FAT in your new dress because both you and I know the answer is NO!

What is the height to the top of the rear wheel well lips?
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Much better.....
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Looks perfect!!
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I'd suggest using two jacks is probably the solution. Jack the rear enough so that you can get the second jack to the front pucks. On the flip side, better be sure to watch the other side while jacking.

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I wonder if there's a jack on the market with low enough clearance that can get to the front pucks ... I've only gone down 1/2" up front to 29" and my Amazon.com: Arcan ALJ3T Aluminum Floor Jack - 3 Ton Capacity: Automotive clears the side skirts only by a mm or two.
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IMHO, that looks "KILLER". On most of my lowered cars, I have to just drive up on small ramps (even a short length of 2"X12" will work) to just get the car up enough to slip a low profile jack under the frame/crossmember. I haven't had the opportunity yet to try this on my lowered Z, but this is what has worked for me before and what I expect to do.
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Looks like the perfect height.
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Definitely the perfect stance.
Not too low.
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Originally Posted by vrybad
Definitely the perfect stance.
Not too low.
Thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by G352C6
Nice stance.
Very nice!
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Originally Posted by JackTripper
Just lowered on WCC bolts and realigned. The Z07's don't settle enough in the rear when lowered on the stock bolts. Two fingers all around.
Looks awesome! Do you have parts numbers for the WCC stuff?

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http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-1...ing-bolts.aspx

And for the fancy type: http://weaponx-c7.myshopify.com/prod...ering-bolts-c7
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Well done!! Looks the way it was meant to be seen. Low, wide, and aggressive.
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Looks great!


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