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does changing out the C5 leaf spring spring adjustment bolts with either later C6 style OEM bolts (or C5 aftermarket) fall into this:

 

4) Non-OEM or modified coil springs, leaf springs/spacers/brackets, or torsion bars +2

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does it just affect ride height or does it affect the spring rate (effective or otherwise)

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just the ride height

 

although, never really thought about spring rate. I suppose it could slightly (dunno if the arc of the spring ends are linear in their range of motion)

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seems like it just about walks like free mod #13, quacks like free mod #13...

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seems like it just about walks like free mod #13, quacks like free mod #13...

 

And who says Ken is difficult. I agree with his assessment - but any dissenters will soon chime in..

 

Not sure why you want to do this though...the stock bolts put the car about as low (and high) as the car can function with stock suspension. Check out a Phoenix (or David Farmer) prepped car when you get the chance.

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Not sure why you want to do this though.

 

I have my reasons

 

Not looking to slam the car as much as I'm after something else...

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Well, maybe that something else falls under this rule:

 

A permitted item cannot be modified to perform either a prohibited function, or the function of an item that would otherwise be assessed points under the modification rules.

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Well, maybe that something else falls under this rule:

 

A permitted item cannot be modified to perform either a prohibited function, or the function of an item that would otherwise be assessed points under the modification rules.

 

I think the intent is to make sure there is adjustment for finetuning the corner balance of the car.

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I filled his rear quarter full of concrete. He's going to need a lot of adjustment.

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With my FRC, there was plenty of adjustment left in the rears for corner-weghing after the fronts were bottomed out (I left the rear a bit high for some rake). After I removed a good amount of weight from the front of the car I ended up installing front lowering bolts though.

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