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Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 06-02-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By MBaseman
I went with the Hotchkis 1” springs, definitely...

I went with the Hotchkis 1” springs, definitely improved the look. Front is low but far from “too low”. Rears dropped a bit but has a slight staggered look. Ride quality is great, thankfully. ...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 03-20-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,737
Posted By MBaseman
FYI, had this issue today. Disconnected battery...

FYI, had this issue today. Disconnected battery for a few seconds which usually solves these issues (didn't have much time as I was filling up with gas). Didn't resolve the issue.

Got to work...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 02-10-2017, 06:54 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,283
Posted By MBaseman
^^^That's exactly what I did. I went with...

^^^That's exactly what I did. I went with Hotchkis and have been very happy with my choice since it's my daily driver.
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 12-21-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,697
Posted By MBaseman
Another vote for perfect sounding, especially if...

Another vote for perfect sounding, especially if you add an exhaust controlller for the NPP
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 12-05-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,283
Posted By MBaseman
:offtopic:

:offtopic:
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 11-30-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,283
Posted By MBaseman
I was in the same exact boat but I drive better...

I was in the same exact boat but I drive better roads in Florida where I'm at. I really think you should do the Hotchkis. It will remove most of the gap and the car will not have the 4x4 look...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 11-30-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,283
Posted By MBaseman
Hi DC5, I wouldn't say they improved the...

Hi DC5,

I wouldn't say they improved the handling. The 1LE is tough to improve without going crazy and replacing tons of stuff. At least that's my understanding.

They certainly didn't make...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 11-29-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,260
Posted By MBaseman
OP, don't get too worried about doing the...

OP, don't get too worried about doing the Hotchkis springs. I swear I added them to my otherwise stock suspension 1LE and have ZERO ride quality related complaints and no noise. Feels very close to...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 11-29-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,283
Posted By MBaseman
Hotchkis springs seem to be ideal for the daily...

Hotchkis springs seem to be ideal for the daily driver who doesn't want to jeopardize their stock suspension parts and geometry, while doing a decent job of reducing the wheel gap but a great job of...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 11-23-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,283
Posted By MBaseman
??? So since I started this thread and used a key...

??? So since I started this thread and used a key searchable words like "lowering", that means that I don't have any clue how simple math works? Get out of here if you have nothing useful to add to...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-03-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,408
Posted By MBaseman
Try calling or emailing them for customer support?

Try calling or emailing them for customer support?
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 10-25-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,283
Posted By MBaseman
I thought someone posted about DSE springs here. ...

I thought someone posted about DSE springs here. Maybe it was a PM to me. If you are really interested, then shoot me a PM and I'll send the pics that i had received and relay their review.
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-11-2016, 06:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,050
Posted By MBaseman
^^^ The Nittos are decent in both dry and wet...

^^^
The Nittos are decent in both dry and wet conditions. I swapped the tires and tire sizes around the same time that I did my springs, so it's difficult for me to say which had a greater effect...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-04-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,050
Posted By MBaseman
Yes, factory wheels and Hotchkis springs (perfect...

Yes, factory wheels and Hotchkis springs (perfect for daily driver IMO, great ride quality and lowered enough but not too low)
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-03-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,050
Posted By MBaseman
I am lowered with Hotchkis 1" springs and have a...

I am lowered with Hotchkis 1" springs and have a 1LE. I went with NITTO NT555 G2's, or whatever they are called. 295/35/20 front and 315/35/20 rear.

No issues with rubbing or clearance. I...
Forum: Suspension / Chassis / Brakes 08-16-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,736
Posted By MBaseman
+1 for Hotchkis springs. Love mine! Noticeable...

+1 for Hotchkis springs. Love mine! Noticeable drop but not overly low or aggressive. No issues for me daily driving, plus I have a front splitter on my 1LE. And zero complaints with the ride...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 08-11-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,832
Posted By MBaseman
That's what was going through my mind every...

That's what was going through my mind every minute past the 4 hour mark...but they are also a busy shop that unfortunately were unable to get me in and out as quickly as I had hoped. I didn't really...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-10-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 18,612
Posted By MBaseman
The basics to make the car look better IMO: ...

The basics to make the car look better IMO:

Front splitter
Side rockers
Rear spoiler
Lowering springs

There a few options for each to keep it unique looking or try to match an upgraded...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 08-07-2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,441
Posted By MBaseman
Just FYI, I decided to try the Nitto NT555 G2's...

Just FYI, I decided to try the Nitto NT555 G2's in the 295/35 and 315/35 sizes. So far so good even with 1" Hotchkis lowering springs.
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 07-31-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,530
Posted By MBaseman
Is there a front splitter attached to the stock...

Is there a front splitter attached to the stock 1LE splitter? What kind is that?

Your car is begging for the hood insert to be paint matched to the body color with those hash marks. I think that...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 07-31-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,466
Posted By MBaseman
Lol, the red intake tube cap. You are not the...

Lol, the red intake tube cap. You are not the 1st to have that happen. I read someone else saying the same thing, lol. Hope there wasn't any real damage to the intake.
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 07-30-2016, 01:19 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,283
Posted By MBaseman
Regarding the chrome, I have been in a constant...

Regarding the chrome, I have been in a constant battle with myself since day 1. Some days the chrome accents around the car seem to flow well and other days I am ready to debage, plastidip and...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 07-29-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 43,283
Posted By MBaseman
Thanks for sharing! As you said, I did make a...

Thanks for sharing! As you said, I did make a choice but I think this turned into a good thread for future people interested in lowering spring options. Your car looks great! The Hotchkis are...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 07-29-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,729
Posted By MBaseman
I used to get a pretty solid "bang" when going...

I used to get a pretty solid "bang" when going over uneven payment on a certain section of highway everyday driving home. I thought it was normal. Then I read some of the threads and thought "my...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 07-28-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,161
Posted By MBaseman
Thanks shibbs! Can you explain why you would...

Thanks shibbs! Can you explain why you would recommend the Toe OUT for the rear? I guess Toe OUT would be a negative number and Toe IN would be positive?
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 07-28-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,161
Posted By MBaseman
Thanks for the reply. I had the PFADT specs...

Thanks for the reply. I had the PFADT specs saved on my phone, but then realized that those specs were probably introduced early in the Gen5 days based on different suspension alignment specs. I...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 07-27-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,161
Posted By MBaseman
How's my alignment, and why did my VIN pull up the FE4 suspension?

Hi everyone,

I got my alignment done today after the following changes:

1) 1" hotchkis lowering springs
2) 295/35/20 and 315/35/20 NT555 G2 tires

Attached is the alignment sheet from my...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-26-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 877
Posted By MBaseman
Just FYI, I rolled the dice with this tire combo...

Just FYI, I rolled the dice with this tire combo and had them installed today. So far so good...

NT555 G2's

295/35ZR20 105W XL - overall diameter = 28.11, overall width = 11.85

315/35ZR20 ...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 07-26-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,360
Posted By MBaseman
Just FYI, I rolled the dice with this tire combo....

Just FYI, I rolled the dice with this tire combo. Got them installed today. So far so good.

295/35ZR20 105W XL - overall diameter = 28.11, overall width = 11.85

315/35ZR20 110W XL - overall...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 07-26-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,350
Posted By MBaseman
Just FYI, I had my tires installed today and was...

Just FYI, I had my tires installed today and was told there was enough space, and that I shouldn't have to worry about any rubbing. That being said, I trust JP more than the local Tire Kingdom...
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