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Sep 1, 2009 | 03:31 PM

#41

thevaliantknight

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From: Yorba Linda California

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Originally Posted by Bill K

Sexy.... Is in the eye of the beholder....
I myself don't think a primer Vette is sexy, Just my opinion.
Bill

That means youre probably an old timer. I have received different opinions from the everything has to shine type, but i will say its meaner when im approaching especially at night. Plus all the ladies love the bat mobile and thats what it gets associated with the most.

Sep 1, 2009 | 03:37 PM

#42

hdff

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From: pasadena in the great state of TEXAS

St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17

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Originally Posted by Bill K

Lowered on stock bolts, I think I have about 1/8 inch of threads left before it is lowered all the way.
As far as the 1/4 turn, Haven't a clue.Not sure I have heard that.
Bill K
Sorry, Not a Z

nice looking car! it looks a whole lot better without the BSM's.

Sep 1, 2009 | 09:06 PM

#43

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14

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Originally Posted by hdff

nice looking car! it looks a whole lot better without the BSM's.

Thanks, It took me a year of thinking remove or not and one day I did it and am happy I did,
Bill K

Sep 2, 2009 | 03:00 PM

#44

IRON MAIDEN

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From: Sacramento California

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Originally Posted by Bill K

Thanks, It took me a year of thinking remove or not and one day I did it and am happy I did,
Bill K

IMO.....can't go wrong either way. It looks great both ways.
So it looks like the right way for me to lower my 97' Coupe would be to get the longer bolts in the rear, the C6 bolts in the front, Z06 swaybars and shocks, and an alignment shortly afterward.
That sound about right??

Nov 30, 2009 | 11:12 AM

#45

mfastert

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From: Wheeling IL

How exactly do you lower on stock bolts? Just remove the wheel and turn a screw?

Nov 30, 2009 | 12:21 PM

#46

Indy

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From: Vancouver BC

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How exactly do you lower on stock bolts? Just remove the wheel and turn a screw?

...pretty much...some get longer bolts for the rear or cut the bushing...for the front you can even remove the bolt for maximum lowering...there are some good write ups if you do a search. Indy

Nov 30, 2009 | 12:54 PM

#47

mfastert

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From: Wheeling IL

Do you happen to have the link saved? I searched and couldn't find it, but I did find this thread and many others, most unrelated.

Thanks,
Mike

Nov 30, 2009 | 01:38 PM

#48

Shan15

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what do you guys mean when you refer to "lowering on stock bolts?"

sorry not a vette owner...yet, just kinda curious.

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Nov 30, 2009 | 02:34 PM

#49

Indy

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From: Vancouver BC

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what do you guys mean when you refer to "lowering on stock bolts?"

...the Vette has an adjustable suspension from the factory...kinda like coil overs for coil spring cars. The adjustability is around 0.5-0.75" without cutting the bushings...about twice with cutting the bushings. Sorry, I don't have any write-ups bookmarked, but I have seen quite a few...maybe do a google search as well. Indy