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Old 02-18-2005, 10:35 PM
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Good information.

Anyone got before/after pics?
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Old 02-19-2005, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MrClean
Good information.

Anyone got before/after pics?

There is a pic:

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Old 02-19-2005, 12:03 PM
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Does lowering the car do anything to the warranty? Also, would you say that the fact the car can be lowered so easily means that GM actually designed it to be lowered?
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Old 02-21-2005, 04:13 PM
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Be careful of scraping the bottom of the car if you lower it, it is already really low!
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:06 PM
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Be careful of scraping the bottom of the car if you lower it, it is already really low!
can never be to low!!
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:23 PM
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I would recommend an alignment after a couple weeks..
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Old 03-07-2005, 09:42 PM
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Anyone have any "how to" pics? It doesn't sound too bad of a mod, but just wanted to make sure I would be adjusting the correct bolt.

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Old 03-08-2005, 01:58 AM
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Go to the C6 General Section - Lowering Z51...Biscuits
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Old 03-08-2005, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by C68888
Anyone have any "how to" pics? It doesn't sound too bad of a mod, but just wanted to make sure I would be adjusting the correct bolt.

Thanks,
Brian
Just stick your head in there and look, it will be very obvious.
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Old 03-08-2005, 04:02 PM
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Any difference in the ride quality after lowering it?
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Old 03-08-2005, 11:53 PM
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Here is a before and after of my clients yellow Z51 C6.





It firmed up the ride, but was an improvement in road feel. I turned the front adjusters all the way and cut the rubber off the rear adjusters and backed off 1 full turn from the bottom.

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Old 03-09-2005, 11:56 PM
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anyone do this with the the F55 suspension?
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Old 03-12-2005, 03:06 AM
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Nice ride!
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Old 03-12-2005, 08:04 AM
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It has no effect on ride or handling if you just lower it with the existing bolts.
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Old 03-12-2005, 11:37 AM
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is a re-alignment really necessary if you adjust the height with the stock bolts?
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Old 03-13-2005, 03:59 PM
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Lowered mine today. I have the Z51. Rear lowered only 1/2 inch or so and the front 3/4 of an inch. Look appears improved to me and no noticeable driving issues so far. Only removed the rear tires, didn't have to remove the fronts. This was all the stock bolts would allow, which is perfect for me.
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Old 03-17-2005, 05:06 AM
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I would recommend an alignment after a couple weeks..
Absolutely
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Old 03-18-2005, 12:55 PM
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How much can you lower the car without rubbing the front tires when you turn? I want to hammer my ZO6 when I get it
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Old 03-24-2005, 05:08 PM
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SA734, You've inspired me!
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Old 03-25-2005, 11:51 AM
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Default Anything to be concerned with on F55?
Hamzat asked about F55 lowering already but has gone unanswered. I too am wondering if there is anything different about lowering an F55 car? Can any of you guys come up with any foreseeable problems with lowering the F55s? Thanks in advance! C
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