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Old 02-09-2007, 09:46 PM
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Lowering?

I have 94 Z28, and I've been thinking about lowering it about an inch. Is that a good idea, or will it drag on everything.
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:14 PM
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go for it. if you have 275/40 tires a huge apperance will be noticed.either way go for it. Eibach prokit would be nice. if you want a nice rake use Eibach sportlines, just make sure the rear insulators are'nt taken out.
i got sportlines, looks like a totally differant beast.the only thing that rubs is the air dam on my drive way, but w/ certain angles you will learn to adjust.
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:19 PM
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I'm only looking to lower it about an inch, to an inch an half. Also will lowering it improve the ride?
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 94camarozz28
I have 94 Z28, and I've been thinking about lowering it about an inch. Is that a good idea, or will it drag on everything.
If you have long tube headers you may want to reconsider. Having said that, lots of people still lower there cars w/long tubes and just become more aware of the road. A 1 inch drop will make a nice difference in the cars appearence and apperant handeling. I use the Eibach pro-kit as well and would not give up that stance for anything
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:36 PM
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Oh, I don't have headers it's stock.
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:36 PM
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the improvement it makes in handling is awsome. i'm talking 10-20mph improvements in on/off ramp turns.
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:39 PM
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I'm all so thinking about getting a strut tower brace. How much would that help me out?
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:39 PM
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BEFORE.....
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THIS TURN IS NOW A BLAST......
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:44 PM
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Yeah I can tell the difference in the fender well gap. Looks better lowered, your car is nice do you anymore pics?
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:47 PM
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NOT LOWERD. i will get more this weekend.i don't know about a strut tower brace. iv'e just moved into the handling phase of the car.i think sub-frame connectors would improve more than a brace, but i do plan on getting both.
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:50 PM
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Oh, do you think my car is will look good with the stock wheels? I have the slanted 10 spoke wheels.
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Old 02-09-2007, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 94camarozz28
Oh, do you think my car is will look good with the stock wheels? I have the slanted 10 spoke wheels.
yea i think so, the good think about those is the lettering on the hub.actually those will compliment better on a lowred car.
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For me the cars handling felt improved upon after lowering. It feels like the back end is more stable now. As far as weight transfer though for 1/4 mile times, that's a different story. Sub-frame connectors also helped, but I did take off the shock tower brace. It wasn't worth the extra weight it added to the car. As I said, I like straight line performance also, so it looks like its time for some QA1s and some different front springs.
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Thanks for the help.
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PLEASE post on the correct forum. Questions about "lowering" don't belong on "LT1/LT4 Engine Tech".

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