C5 "Bottoming out"

[fournierd]

I recently purchased a new 2003 C5. I'm very happy with it but I'm having a problem with the slightest incline, speed bump or driveway in that the front end seems to scrape a great deal of the time. Is this common?

 

[DkBG]

In a word , yes ! Try to take driveway inclines at an angle and speed bumps very slow . Pounding down hilly backroads will bottom it out too . The center section of the front spoiler is spring loaded for just these reasons . Cliff

 

[danl72]

Yes, it is a common problem that you must deal with owning a Vette. A minor problem. Just be careful when you drive over bumps and inclines/declines.

 

[cavettefan]

Try these rollers:

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/shop_online/prod_detail.cfm?id=513

They will protect the skid bars from getting munched.