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I have an autoX toy C5 and I'm trying to get the back lower. I took a turn and a half out of the rear bolts, but I'm wondering if I can get more. It's getting a little sketchy though.
I think the top of the threads are just about at the top of the nut, but I noticed that the nut isn't actually threaded all the way - the top is actually beveled inwards.
What's the peanut gallery think? Is this as far down as I can go?
NHRA specs for lug nuts is that the diameter of the stud much project into the nut. Seems like a good rule of thumb.
IMHO you can get a rear lowering kit for $60 - it's not worth taking a risk https://www.westcoastcorvette.com/pr...97-2004-c5-z06
Yeah, you can find bolts for cheaper, but having all of the bushings etc in one spot sure makes this easy.
NHRA specs for lug nuts is that the diameter of the stud much project into the nut. Seems like a good rule of thumb.
IMHO you can get a rear lowering kit for $60 - it's not worth taking a risk https://www.westcoastcorvette.com/pr...97-2004-c5-z06
Yeah, you can find bolts for cheaper, but having all of the bushings etc in one spot sure makes this easy.
Based on the pics you posted, I wouldn't go much further. You MIGHT be able to get away with another quarter turn MAX, and a quarter turn wouldn't really lower you enough to be worth the risk in my opinion. If your class allows it, coilovers would definitely get you lower.
NHRA specs for lug nuts is that the diameter of the stud much project into the nut. Seems like a good rule of thumb.
5 threads closest to the nut/hole in any length bolt effectively hold all the tension.
"Each thread will hold half of what the first thread holds. So one thread will hold 100% of the weight if one is engaged. When two is engaged first thread holds 66,6% of the weight and second holds 33,3% of the weight
At three threads the loading is 58% and 28% and 14%.
Adding more will converge to the point where first holds 50% and the rest is spread out."
How low is too low on stock bolts?
