New guy here,
Quick question about why do corvette drivers lower there cars? Is it for : 1) cosmetic purposes, 2)for better handling or 3)for less air drag. And if I decide to do it how much would it cost? and will GM dealer do it for me and will they still honor their garantee?
I lowered mine for better handling and better looks. The cost was nothing. We lowered about 7 Z06s at a recent Z06vette.com gathering. The dealer shouldn't charge you much more than a hours labor and it shouldn't even take them that long. There is no effect on the Warranty. Wait about two weeks after you lower it and have the dealer do a alignment. You will need one...
I have been wanting to do this but the only two things holding me back.
1. I run DRs at the track. Will this hurt me in anyway?
2. How much does a alignment cost.
After seeing Z06s that are lowered I really want to do this to my car. It looks so cool.
I don't know if lowering will hurt you at the track. I lowered mine to get rid of the gap between the tire and the fender well. I had mine done at Southwest Alignment in Houston for $90.00. He knew his way around Corvette's and did an excellent job.
Lowered mine for looks. The High Performance Suspension Class at CVCC in Hickory, NC lowered mine as a class project. It only cost $19 for 2 Grade 8 bolts, nuts and washers. After driving it they also aligned it with a little less negative camber for the street at no cost. The ride is a little firmer but not harsh and the handling is better even though I was going for looks.
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Just met another ZO6 owner at a car show last Sunday and he got a quote from Carvaggio to lower his Z $450.00 Canadian about $300.00 us.
A friend of mine did 2 cars in 2 hours and cost nothing.
See if you can find someone in the Montreal area that can do this for you.
Don
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This is a very simple procedure. It takes longer to get the car up on jack stands and take the front wheels/tires off than it takes to lower the front end. The rear is easier. No need to remove anything. I did half my car yesterday. It got dark and I did not have the correct size wrench for the nuts on the rear (13/16ths). Will complete the rear this afternoon.
Hopefully those prices that LONGGONE quoted included an alignment because that seems way high just for lowering.
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Last edited by lasmith2112 : 07-01-2004 at 07:34 AM.
THATS ALOT 450can to lower the car I spoke to a frined of mine who
owns a grage he said hill do for 100 can I LOVE THE WAY IT LOOKS
so F---MEAN I WOULD DO IT IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS.
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