RogerT

I have a 2001 Coupe that I lowered as far as I could on stock bolts.
Then I installed Z06 springs, front and rear, cut down the front spring bushings by about an inch, and lowered as much as I could on stock bolts.

What I ended up with is a car that sits about 1/4" higher with the Z06 springs. I expected the car to sit lower, especially with the front spring bushings cut down so much.

Experienced individuals please come forward. What am I encountering here?

Previously, I put on Z06 stabilizer bars and Bilstein Sport shocks and did an aggressive alignment. It handles very well.

Comments please.

Roger T

Torch FRC

I experienced the same thing. However my front spring had a small crack in it (not all the way through). So I attributed it to the front losing its bow shape from the crack. The rear had no crack but was still raised up after it was swapped for the ZO6 spring.

Curious as to the reason for this.

davidfarmer

was this after driving to completely settle the springs, and did you properly seat the spring up into it's perches (must bend the spring straight to get it in properly)??? I don't see why a heavier coupe would ride higher than a Z06 on the same springs if everything is installed properly and settled, unless as Torch says your old springs were drooping a lot.

froggy47