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Question: Chassis Lowering?

Donne Trav

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I've seen quite a few C4's lowered in pics and a few of the avatars on the forum. I really like the the way it looks. Especially the '91 thru '96. Question: Do the tires ever rub up against the wheel wells when the car bounces at different speeds — straight-away or on curves — with or without custom wheels and oversized tires? Thanks
 
I think it looks cool as well. However, my '95 vette scrapes coming out of my driveway, I couldn't imagine what it would be like to lower it an inch or 2.

Also, think about this. I can barely get the car on a lift in stock form.

How will the tire and brake shops get the car in air ?

Will the car bottom out on emissions testings when put on the dyno ? ( mine only has about 3/4 inch til the frame hits when I get it tested.
You may not have emissions testing now. But it WILL be there eventually.

What happens when you hit that 3 inch pothole ? will the spoiler break off ? :W:W

Will you be able to get the car onto a flatbed if it ever dies and needs a tow ? ( I dont think so, most tow companies won't touch a lowered car)

Will you be able to fit a jack under it to lift it when you get a flat ?
Can you get the spair out ? Before you say yes here, I would like to sell tickets to watch while you try. :wYou would need a small army of elves most likely.

Being cool may keep you sitting on the side of the road. :upthumbs

Just something to think about.

Too many times people have come into my Dads shop asking him to raise a car or truck that was lowered. Complaints ranged from strange tire wear to busted oil pans, suspension, and gas tanks after running over a rock,log,large thing in the road etc.

Is it worth it ?


;shrug
 
I agree 100%. Its up to you in the end, but lowering a Vette will only cause more headaches:bash!

Plus, the handeling is great already, and GM built the car to be as slippery as possible at its current stance.

It may look good, but is it worth it...?:cool
 

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