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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 11:53 AM
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I just lowered my stock suspension in the rear and put 20mm spacers on. I also put on the paragon lowering collars on the front. My question is just like with any other suspension will the vehicle "settle" after so many miles?

Lowered, spacers, tint.

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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 01:47 PM
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I lowered mine and have put about 3000mi since. I don’t see a difference in height from settling. I don’t have front lift so it’s just turning the collars.
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That's what I figured. Thank you for your insight
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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 09:22 PM
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I don't have an answer to your question, but the car looks beautiful. Looking for an arctic white myself. 20mm front and back?
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Thank you, 20mm back only.
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Old Aug 15, 2024 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bbriz
Thank you, 20mm back only.
does the car have lug nuts that would need to be replaced?
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I did the same (turn down in the rear, collars in front, 20 mm spacer in rear) and they "settled" pretty quickly. The rear settled after only a few miles and the fronts seem unchanged since the moment I completed the lowering
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Old Aug 15, 2024 | 11:21 PM
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Is the stock Z06 lower than the stingray.
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Yes, over time it will settle some in the front. Rear not as much.
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nope stock lugs were used.
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How is the ride quality? Any difference?
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