Glen, I am interested in the "lowering Bolts" ? would like to know more about this

Chris

 

Thanks to travisnd, here is your answer: The process is simple and similar to what one does on both the C5's/C6's.

"In the front you turn the bolt counter-clockwise to move the adjuster closer to the spring. This closes the gap between the lower control-arm and spring thereby lowering the car. In the rear the spring hangs below the a-arm. You back off the nut to where only a couple of threads show on the bolt this widens the distance between the spring and lower control-arm thus pushing the suspension higher up in the car and allowing the car to sit lower. To go farther than OEM adjustments you can cut the spring adjuster pad in the front and out back you can get longer bolts. However, going farther than OEM will negatively alter suspension geometry and the shocks will be bottoming out. For best performance lower the car 1/2-3/4" from OEM height and leave it there. Those that go more are just looking for a "slammed" look and are actually hurting the handling capabilities of the car. Lowering the car changes camber and toe so you'll want to get it realigned."

For lowering bolt pictures, and other suspension pictures and info:
http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/...ews/track-tests/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-z51-suspension-walkaround.html

 

Thanks for the plug Glen?

 

New thread on lowering now here:
http://www.stingrayforums.com/forum/stingray-build-section/892-lowering-your-stingray.html

 

Thanks for sharing.I have been reading most of your post Glen E.I have on order 2LT,Z51,MRC cybergrey with kalahari.(Wife wants a white with red interior...so might change the order).Order was almost a month ago n still with the dealer,not moving at all. No rush,got more cars than I can drive. I normally don't post anything but having read alot of Glen's post, I thought I have to join to thank Glen for his very interesting,insightful and informative posts. Laborsmith comments n posts are also very insightful. Thanks to all that have posted or commented.

 

thanks!

so nobody else has a mod list?

 

Here's my mod list:

Buy Glen E's C7 Corvette Stingray after he's done.

 

OK - no matter if you like the spoiler or not - here is how it mounts (or dismounts). It comes with a template that you drill NINE holes into the rear of your car to mount. The spoiler came in perfect shape, perfect paint and shipped nicely. The instructions just tell you to see the service system bulletins to install, but it's a no brainer as they give you a durable plastic template to drill. From GMpartsdirect.com

Update - I am returning it...you have to take off the bumper to get it done...I can do that, but along with the work and the wider look you get when you don't have it, I'm not doing it...gmpartshouse was great in accepting it back (bur with std 20% return)

 

Got this in today for my 1200 mile trip home from Coughlin near the end of the month. I'm not a fan of bras staying on the car, but for occasional trip, they have always worked for me. This is a nice bra, two snaps mount under the hood and the rest inserts into the seams and has J hooks under the car...outer skin is nice cordura, and inside is a soft low nap felt.

 

Looking good! My only concern with the vinyl "bra" is the potential damage to the paint if it comes loose or you get heavy rain. I think the temporary clear "tape" is a better solution.

 

I don't disagree and this will come off anytime the weather turns terrible...but for love bugs, this beats the clear tape which also has a detriment; - depending on how things are prepped, it CAN tear off clear...Before anything goes on, I'll Opti Coat 2.0 the front end...

 

I was thinking of taking off the back corvette badge for a cleaner look. What is the best way to do this? I did it once before on another car and I could see the outline of where it once was? Any insight?

 

http://www.stingrayforums.com/forum/stingray-corvette-appearance/893-debadging-c7.html

car too new to have an outline....

 

Can't wait to see your Stingray & the planned mods!

 

My car was bayed today so I should see it at Coughlin this week. Let the mods begin! So here's a teaser.

The corvette and fish are coming off but I'm not adverse to badges, just not chrome or the the ones chev has...

So this is going on in place of the fish - made to OEM stds by GM licensed emblempros.com:


and this will replace the corvette on the back - carbon flash lettering from RPIdesigns.com



Should look good on the Cyber paint. - about 20 more mods planned... stay tuned...I'll tell you how I did it, and where I got it.....

 

sweet I cant wait ... I am thinking of what I am going to do, and there is not a lot of performance parts now... what is opti coat 2.0 is that the best clear coat protection? thanx

 

Google it....read for days...I use it for "high traffic areas" : front grille, mirrors, etc, it's just an extra semi clear coat protection

 

Glen, do you put the opti coat on yourself? If so, how difficult has it been to get it perfect?

 

It is about as easy as it gets...... The reason detailers charge so much to put it on is you have to have a perfect surface because you're going to seal the surface in. headlights on a brand-new car are perfect to start with ....edited my build thread to include wheels, that's where OPTI coat really is needed

It just wipes on, wait 5 min and MF off any spots you can see ...OPTI calls them high spots....
Watch this:

BTW, get this applicator to apply it - it saves a lot of the product soaking into the sponge and wasting it:

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/optimum-paint-coating-applicator.html

 

It is about as easy as it gets...... The reason detailers charge so much to put it on is you have to have a perfect surface because you're going to seal the surface in. headlights on a brand-new car are perfect to start with ....edited my build thread to include wheels, that's where OPTI coat really is needed

It just wipes on, wait 5 min and MF off any spots you can see ...OPTI calls them high spots....
Watch this:

It does seem simple enough. Thanks!

 

Mod 1:TSW Nurburgrings

Ok The "fake forged" (inside joke)...are going on, check back for updates. A few bits of info: no centering rings, offset perfect, TPMS monitors switched, no problem. The contrast paint on wheel matches EXACTLY the cyber gray...

Here are the specs on the wheels to buy....tires are same size as z51;
front
NURBURGRING 19x9.0 5/120.65 ET50 GUNMETAL W/MIRROR CUT FACE
Item Number: 1990NUR505121S70
rear
NURBURGRING 20x10.5 5/120.65 ET65 GUNMETAL W/MIRROR CUT FACE
Item Number: 2005NUR655121S70

With new tires it's a 2500-3000 expense depending on tires

 

Glen; Did you buy (jacking) pucks and if so which type?

 

Jacking pucks from RPIdesigns.com

 

Do these stay on the car, or in the car to be used as needed?

 

Glen,

Appreciate the step-by-step with pictures, and thank you for sharing where you bought each of your aftermarket purchases! That will help others who want to do the same mod.

 

Couldn't have said it better

 

Lowering on bolts

Had the car after wheels lowered using the bolts...interesting and maybe why we are seeing diff levels coming out of factory. The rear was already lowered virtually all the way and the bolts would only go down.2 and the front took .75....had it done at Lashway mtr sports as I did not want to screw with it...he also measured each side and was $100.. Great shop owns a C7 ...Eric at Lashway mtr sports

954 971 4383

 

Had the car after wheels lowered using the bolts...interesting and maybe why we are seeing diff levels coming out of factory. The rear was already lowered virtually all the way and the bolts would only go down.2 and the front took .75....had it done at Lashway mtr sports as I did not want to screw with it...he also measured each side and was $100.. Great shop owns a C7 ...Eric at Lashway mtr sports

954 971 4383

Glen I know you had a post on how you can lower the Z51 from 1/2 to 3/4 of inch. Will the dealer do this before they deliver the car to you? Or are they required to give it to you at a certain ride height? I also understand if you lower that you need to get an alignment done. Just curious if I can ask my dealer to do it before I take delivery of the car.


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Glen; What is the front ground clearance now?

 

ok over speed bumps, but will scrape if pulled too far up on a parking ingot...

 

stay on car-pop/click into place

 

badges and markers mod

OK - here's the badge/ marker mod...I don't dislike badges if done right just not chrome ones, (or ones the swim). So off came the rear Corvette badge and the side fish.

1st up (and I'm sure controversial), is I don't mine telling people what kind of engine I have and also done discreetly, this can't be seen from 15 feet away. The LT1 Letters made for me by Roger at Emblempros.com



Dark Tint strips- the still reflect, just don't look as obtrusive. These are the vinyl ones, as they are a smooth surface fit. From RPIdesigns.com

You can see the look here, just less conflicting yellows and reds

Chrome letters off, Carbon flash on - again from RPIdesigns.com

Chrome front strip - Simple strips of vinyl - from VetteFX

 

Each time I see your TSW Nurburgrings they grow on me. Very nice!

 

Tinting

22 pct solar guard - with fac glass tint it's 19 pct on the meter.....
Window tint USA - coconut creek, fl-$200