finally lowerd the vert
09-30-2008, 10:46 PM
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Car: 1991 z28 vert/91 rs vert/85 TA vert
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finally lowerd the vert
finally got 1 inch lowering springs for the vert. i think they are perfect. the ride is still smooth, not like the rice burners hopping all over the place.
so what you guys think? here's some before and after pics
so what you guys think? here's some before and after pics
09-30-2008, 10:48 PM
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Car: 1991 z28 vert/91 rs vert/85 TA vert
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09-30-2008, 10:50 PM
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Car: 1991 z28 vert/91 rs vert/85 TA vert
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09-30-2008, 11:31 PM
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Car: 1991 z28 vert/91 rs vert/85 TA vert
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Transmission: 700r4/ 5 speed
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Re: finally lowerd the vert
thanks. i went with the Hotchkis springs. now i have to take it to the alignment shop.
10-01-2008, 01:14 AM
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Re: finally lowerd the vert
That looks sweet man! That is the perfect stance for your car. When are you going to cruise man??
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10-01-2008, 06:00 PM
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Sounds good man. if you need a hand let me know. Im down for anything
10-01-2008, 11:08 PM
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Welcome to the club! Looks nice.
10-08-2008, 10:25 PM
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Car: 1991 z28 vert/91 rs vert/85 TA vert
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Re: finally lowerd the vert
thanks guy's for all the comments.
10-09-2008, 12:42 AM
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Re: finally lowerd the vert
I also used the Hotchkis set but mine dosn't look anywhere near as down & mean as yours. Any clearance issues with the front fenderwells??? I'm having to add a set of 1/8" spacers to the front 88-89 IROC 16" wheels. Nitro
10-09-2008, 01:23 AM
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Car: 1991 z28 vert/91 rs vert/85 TA vert
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Re: finally lowerd the vert
I've read that convertibles are heavier then a hard top, or t-top car,so that could explain why mine sits lower. the front wheels don't rub at all, i haven't reinstalled the fender liner(think that's what it's called) so i dont know if it will rub or not with them on.
10-18-2008, 03:17 PM
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Damn that looks good!
10-30-2008, 03:03 PM
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Re: finally lowerd the vert
What wheels and tires do you have on there? I have mine lowered, but the ride is totally hard. Were the springs designed for a vert? How much and where did you get them?
Love the look, I wanted to stay with the stock 91 wheels, but I think 18's or 20's lowered will give a tucked look but still provide some clearance and comfort. This is a difficult formula to get right so any of your information will help lots.
Love the look, I wanted to stay with the stock 91 wheels, but I think 18's or 20's lowered will give a tucked look but still provide some clearance and comfort. This is a difficult formula to get right so any of your information will help lots.
10-30-2008, 03:54 PM
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Re: finally lowerd the vert
those rims and tires are great looking. What kind are they, they almost look like saleen rims.
10-31-2008, 02:58 PM
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Re: finally lowerd the vert
Both Mr Iroc and Smoking look great. I'd be happy to hear about rims and tires from either. Smoking mentioned his nice ride, that is also of great interest to me and specifics there would also help (springs expresssly for convertibles or not, shocks, etc.)
11-03-2008, 07:29 PM
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Car: 1991 z28 vert/91 rs vert/85 TA vert
Engine: stock tpi 305/tbi 305/tpi 305
Transmission: 700r4/ 5 speed
Axle/Gears: 4th gen rear in progress/stock
Re: finally lowerd the vert
What wheels and tires do you have on there? I have mine lowered, but the ride is totally hard. Were the springs designed for a vert? How much and where did you get them?
Love the look, I wanted to stay with the stock 91 wheels, but I think 18's or 20's lowered will give a tucked look but still provide some clearance and comfort. This is a difficult formula to get right so any of your information will help lots.
Love the look, I wanted to stay with the stock 91 wheels, but I think 18's or 20's lowered will give a tucked look but still provide some clearance and comfort. This is a difficult formula to get right so any of your information will help lots.
11-04-2008, 10:36 AM
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What size rear foot print did you get? Do they rub anywhere? Is that a stock 3rd gen rear?
11-07-2008, 10:12 AM
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I'm running 18x8 fronts and 18x11 rears. Tires are 255/45/18 ans 295/40/18.
I forgot the company name of the springs, but I custom ordered them with specific ring weight, and cut them myself. It's been such a long time, but I think the fronts are 180lbs rated and the rear 160.
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11-08-2008, 02:50 AM
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Smokin Z, and Mr. Iroc, those large width rear wheels, did you have any clearance issues with them? I would like to have 17" or 18" by 10" rims on the rear of my '84 Z28, and would like to know of any fitment issues either of the two of you had. Any special backspacing or spacers needed with a stock width rear-end? I really don't want tire sticking out from the fenders.
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What shocks did you pair up the Hotchkis coils with? Look awesome
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Re: finally lowerd the vert
your vert is looking nice, we should cruise sometime i'm from stockton as well.
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Heres a pic of my vert lowered on 22" Irocs and on 16" Stocks.
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Heres a pic of my vert lowered on 22" Irocs and on 16" Stocks.
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Please take those 22s off that third gen!!!! Your killing that car!!!!
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