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TAMMRICH
02-05-2010, 07:32 PM
Has anybody used the Mid America Motorworks Lowering Kit, if so, any issues/comments?

Richard
Z51JEFF
02-06-2010, 12:10 AM
I dont think its worth the hassle for 3/4 of an inch.How low do you want the car?
TAMMRICH
02-08-2010, 01:58 AM
3/4" to 1"

Richard
Jeffvette
02-11-2010, 10:31 PM
The amount of effort required to do the front sucks. The kit is fairly cheap, but the amount of labor time is pretty high. On the rear you get adjustment, but the front is pretty much one shot.
Gunny
02-12-2010, 11:14 AM
The amount of effort required to do the front sucks.

Yes, the front kit is cheap. And getting 2" longer Grade 8 bolts for the rear is reasonably easy & cheap.
Changing the rear bolts is easy. Doing the front ... I've done one and I won't do another, ever. :thumbsdo:

George
phrogs
02-12-2010, 12:34 PM
The only way I would do another front is if I had it all apart already if I had to do it again I wouldn't bother it is a pain in the a$$ just give up the weekend to do it thats all.
Z51JEFF
02-12-2010, 03:45 PM
Ive got a set of longer rear bolts Id sale,$20 you come pick them up,Im in Fremont.
xlr8nflorida
02-12-2010, 04:56 PM
Ive got a set of longer rear bolts Id sale,$20 you come pick them up,Im in Fremont.

How come you don't want them?

I might be interested. I'm thinking of just lowering my rear some and screw the front although that might look funny. :dontknow:
Z51JEFF
02-12-2010, 07:04 PM
How come you don't want them?

I might be interested. I'm thinking of just lowering my rear some and screw the front although that might look funny. :dontknow:

They are too short.I need to find them.As far as just lowering the rear if you level out the car it would help the look.I might raise mine a touch only because if something is too low it doesnt look right.This car looks lower but all I did was went with a different tire,same size.
TAMMRICH
02-13-2010, 04:20 AM
Well, I already have the kit, it was $37.95, reading these posts I think I'll have Precision Automotive do it in Hayward, he says its about 3 1/2 hrs for the front. Does it change the ride quality? Thx for the input.
Richard
Z51JEFF
02-13-2010, 02:23 PM
Well, I already have the kit, it was $37.95, reading these posts I think I'll have Precision Automotive do it in Hayward, he says its about 3 1/2 hrs for the front. Does it change the ride quality? Thx for the input.
Richard

Thats Pat Hendricks place,super nice guy.Im in Fremont if you want to check out a lowered ZR-1.
TAMMRICH
02-13-2010, 03:00 PM
Thx Jeff, Pat has worked on my car a few times, clutch and shocks, stand up guy, I really like him. Can you email me any pix of your car, do you have a before and after pic? Pat says that the fronts are a pain and they can lower the front too much. Did you find that? How much did it lower your car, front and rear?
My office is in Hayward, we should get together some time, over lunch maybe?

Richard
Z51JEFF
02-13-2010, 03:18 PM
My car is too low for most but I like it.Ive got an adjustable front spring so I can change the ride height pretty easy.I work on my own cars but if I needed somebody to work on something Pat would be the one.http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/IMG_0011.jpghttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/DSCN0181.jpg
TAMMRICH
02-13-2010, 03:33 PM
Nice, I like it.

Richard
Z51JEFF
02-13-2010, 04:13 PM
This picture is better as far as seeing how low the car is.http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/DSC_2319-1.jpg
shaynezrl
02-13-2010, 04:21 PM
Jeff your car looks cool at that height. I like that shot angle.
TAMMRICH
02-13-2010, 05:11 PM
Jeff, is that about 1 1/2" drop or more?

Richard
Z51JEFF
02-13-2010, 07:34 PM
Jeff, is that about 1 1/2" drop or more?

Richard

The front might be about 1 1/2 the rear maybe 2 1/2.........or more.If you get something too low it doesn't look right regardless of how it rides.I might raise the car a touch but for now its fine.Thanks Shane.
Z51JEFF
02-15-2010, 04:24 AM
Last time I talked to Pat he was still working on the auto trans ZR-1 he had in his place.Wonder if its still there?
TAMMRICH
02-18-2010, 02:49 PM
Shane, my ZR1 got tapped in the parking lot this morning, it kissed and deformed the "trim molding" passenger side rear corner and some crazing on the bumper, any local SFO Bay Area recommendations for light bodywork repair? Are those trim pieces available?

Richard
Z51JEFF
02-18-2010, 04:39 PM
Shane, my ZR1 got tapped in the parking lot this morning, it kissed and deformed the "trim molding" passenger side rear corner and some crazing on the bumper, any local SFO Bay Area recommendations for light bodywork repair? Are those trim pieces available?

Richard

The trim is next to impossible to find,most likely yours can be repaired.Ive got connections for nice body-paint,connection meaning good,not cheap.My email is z51mo@aol.com