Lowering your Z on stock bolts question
10-27-2016, 01:05 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Lowering your Z on stock bolts question
if you lower the Z on stock bolts as low as it can go do you need a all wheel alignment?
10-27-2016, 02:09 AM
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10-27-2016, 05:54 AM
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Le Mans Master
Some have, and some haven't without any issues. I would certainly monitor the tracking and tire wear. If pulling to one side or the other, then get it aligned, however, this isn't exclusive in determining misalignment.
10-27-2016, 07:30 AM
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What's the average drop height on stock bolts?
10-27-2016, 07:59 AM
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Drifting
What is the maximum height you can lower the car with stock bolts?
How will this affect the geometry of the suspension and handling?
What are the negative side effects?
How will this affect the geometry of the suspension and handling?
What are the negative side effects?
10-27-2016, 09:36 AM
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10-27-2016, 10:44 AM
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Melting Slicks
How are you guys releasing the spring stress on the rear to adjust it? I put my jack under it and it will not release the load. The spring is so stiff it just raises the car.
10-27-2016, 10:45 AM
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Bob, you have one of the best looking cars on the forum.
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10-27-2016, 10:52 AM
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10-27-2016, 10:56 AM
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10-27-2016, 10:57 AM
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10-27-2016, 11:00 AM
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[QUOTE=BOBSZ06;1593339945]Mine is lowered all the way in the front and rear. + 6500 miles later no noticeable uneven tread wear. Shocks are fine! 
That's what I like to hear!! Same on my old C6 GS. NO issues. AND your Z is beautiful!!
That's what I like to hear!! Same on my old C6 GS. NO issues. AND your Z is beautiful!!
10-27-2016, 11:00 AM
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I had my servicing indie, 21st Century Muscle Cars do mine at the first oil change. It was already up on the 4 post lift so it was a no brainer.
10-27-2016, 03:24 PM
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Melting Slicks
1: Buy car;
2: Lower on stock bolts;
3: get a really good alignment.
(Because the alignment from the factory could be crap, and by lowering the car I doubt you'll make it 'smell' any better).
Bish
2: Lower on stock bolts;
3: get a really good alignment.
(Because the alignment from the factory could be crap, and by lowering the car I doubt you'll make it 'smell' any better).
Bish
10-27-2016, 03:25 PM
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Turn 12!
10-27-2016, 07:20 PM
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Did you bring your car to a dealership or independent performance shop? If independent shop, how would they know settings for a "mild track" set up or "street use" setup? Not being a wise guy, I'd like to know because I want to get my viper lowered but scared that the shop I bring it to will screw it up. I don't know who to trust...I live in a smaller town.
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10-27-2016, 09:57 PM
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Melting Slicks
I'm still dying for a "nose lift" system like Porsche offers. I really want to lower mine but NYC streets are a joke and now there putting these speed bumps everywhere. I don't know how well the lip will hang on with those speed bumps.