LEFT: Here’s the stock rotors on our ’99 C5. Although the factory provides a great set of brakes, they just don’t look sporty. Nothing beats a set of race-style brakes peeking from behind spoked wheels.

BELOW LEFT: Since we’re replacing the factory rotors with the new AC Delco Dura Stop rotors from Zip Products, we’ll get the stock rotors out of the way to gain a little more access to the control arm for lowering. First, disconnect the brake line and let it drain into a bucket.

have the space between the wheel and the fender. Thankfully, there’s something you can do to your C5 to give it that ground-hugging look too.
  Did you know that your Corvette has adjustable ride height? It sure does, and all you need to lower it is a couple of wrenches and a floor jack. While supporting the end of the spring with the jack to unload the pressure on the control arm,