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Old 08-20-2012, 09:01 PM
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Default Lowered C5 **Almost** fits under semi

Hi All,
I recently lowered my car on aftermarket lowering bolts and had to know.. Will it fit under a 53' semi trailer? The answer... No - 1" too high.
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But if you were going 100MPH the downforce would push the car lower and you would make it right under there. Try it- I guarantee it will clear!!

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If you must....let some the air out of your tires!
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Bigger stones than I to get that close!!! Great pics!
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Originally Posted by tsbbzm
If you must....let some the air out of your tires!
And add some air to the semi's tires ?
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try it under an empty trailer
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wow that is awesome..nice ride!!
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good info to know, thanks for sharing, guess I'm not going to try that trick. BTW nice ride
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Doesn't surprise me at all.
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Nice
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Originally Posted by kybilt
try it under an empty trailer
Howd you know it was full? You have a good eye my friend
Old 08-21-2012, 01:43 AM
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Less air in your tires, Empty semi trailer and more air in its tires. Drive under it all day! haha
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Originally Posted by Canzr1
Bigger stones than I to get that close!!! Great pics!
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^^^^^^The above thread and following comments^^^^^^^
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P.S. Matthew 702,,, "Gotta love that 'Low Stance."
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oh man, too close for comfort right there
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Nice shots....
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I guess it was worth a try.

Great looking car you have.

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Originally Posted by Canzr1
Bigger stones than I to get that close!!! Great pics!
Is your car stick shift too?
Old 08-25-2012, 10:42 AM
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Are you gonna start hijacking semi trailers transporting dvd players now?
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They fit....sort of

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