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CCMADONNA · 10-08-2014, 08:34 PM

What kind of lowering hardware is necessary to address the issue inherent in convertibles?

Do we need to automatically go to coilovers? how about sway bars? bushings?

I NEED TO KNOW!!!!!

2012LS3VERT · 10-08-2014, 10:31 PM

Any springs will work pretty much. It will just lower about 1/4-3/8" more than the advertised drop in the rear.

SS PANTHER · 10-12-2014, 10:21 PM

What are you going to use it for? I have Hotchkis 1" springs. You will need a 4 wheel alignment and the bushings timed. Total cost for parts and labor would run around $600. Call Tyler at JDP Motorsports and he can set you up and answer your questions for your needs.

CCMADONNA · 10-13-2014, 09:10 AM

Thank you Panther! I just want a bit more aggressive stance without diminished ride quality.

SS PANTHER · 10-13-2014, 09:59 AM

Hotchkis would be the way to go. I have competition sways and you will feel a diffence in the ride with HD sways on uneven surfaces. The springs will not impair your ride much and you will love the look.

CCMADONNA · 10-13-2014, 10:09 AM

yes, thank you. the only racing i plan to do is riding home from work.

CCMADONNA · 10-21-2014, 07:41 PM

Panther!
I have been researching Hotchkis. Will this package work for me, or do you think I'll only need the springs? http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/...stage1tvs.html

Rctreece · 10-21-2014, 08:59 PM

BMR 1.5 rear 1 front

SS PANTHER · 10-22-2014, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCMADONNA

Panther!
I have been researching Hotchkis. Will this package work for me, or do you think I'll only need the springs? http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/...stage1tvs.html

If you just want the look with slightly better handling and braking without much change to your ride quality just get the springs. $229 for the springs only at JDP. No taxes and free shipping. Also, note that you have FE4 suspension and that rear sway shown is FE3, which, is not as good.

DRKS1D3 · 10-22-2014, 10:55 AM

I've had my Hotchkis springs for 1.5 years. The drop looks great, ride quality is excellent and the car handles like a champ.

CCMADONNA · 10-22-2014, 11:28 AM

OKAY! imma contact Tyler at JDP when i get paid on the 1st, an early Christmas present!!!

And thanks again guys and Panther for the heads-up on the FE4.

2012LS3VERT · 10-22-2014, 04:02 PM

Just so you know, the vert actually has FE3 swaybars. It just had the holes for the FE4.

llcamaro · 10-23-2014, 10:42 AM

Just lowered mine 1" with Eibach springs and added Hotchkiss sways. Love the change in performance driving and the ride is a little stiffer. No difference on freeway driving from stock, but you'll notice the difference on bumpy roads and of course windy roads!

JDP Sales · 10-23-2014, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCMADONNA

OKAY! imma contact Tyler at JDP when i get paid on the 1st, an early Christmas present!!!

And thanks again guys and Panther for the heads-up on the FE4.

Looking forward to hearing from you! Let me know if I can answer any questions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012LS3VERT

Just so you know, the vert actually has FE3 swaybars. It just had the holes for the FE4.

Correct. as long as it's 2012+ All that is needed for the FE4 upgrade is the bars and endlinks.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

10-08-2014, 08:34 PM	#1
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	Lowering Springs on verts What kind of lowering hardware is necessary to address the issue inherent in convertibles? Do we need to automatically go to coilovers? how about sway bars? bushings? I NEED TO KNOW!!!!! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

10-13-2014, 09:10 AM	#4
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	Thank you Panther! I just want a bit more aggressive stance without diminished ride quality. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

10-13-2014, 10:09 AM	#6
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	yes, thank you. the only racing i plan to do is riding home from work. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

10-21-2014, 07:41 PM	#7
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	Panther! I have been researching Hotchkis. Will this package work for me, or do you think I'll only need the springs? http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/...stage1tvs.html __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

10-21-2014, 08:59 PM	#8
Rctreece 2013 Victory Red LS3 Vert Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Caledonia, MS Posts: 323	BMR 1.5 rear 1 front Attached Images

10-08-2014, 10:31 PM	#2
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	Any springs will work pretty much. It will just lower about 1/4-3/8" more than the advertised drop in the rear.

10-12-2014, 10:21 PM	#3
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	What are you going to use it for? I have Hotchkis 1" springs. You will need a 4 wheel alignment and the bushings timed. Total cost for parts and labor would run around $600. Call Tyler at JDP Motorsports and he can set you up and answer your questions for your needs.

10-13-2014, 09:59 AM	#5
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Hotchkis would be the way to go. I have competition sways and you will feel a diffence in the ride with HD sways on uneven surfaces. The springs will not impair your ride much and you will love the look.

10-22-2014, 10:55 AM	#10
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	I've had my Hotchkis springs for 1.5 years. The drop looks great, ride quality is excellent and the car handles like a champ. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

10-22-2014, 11:28 AM	#11
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	OKAY! imma contact Tyler at JDP when i get paid on the 1st, an early Christmas present!!! And thanks again guys and Panther for the heads-up on the FE4. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

10-22-2014, 04:02 PM	#12
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	Just so you know, the vert actually has FE3 swaybars. It just had the holes for the FE4.

10-23-2014, 10:42 AM	#13
llcamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lower Lake, CA Posts: 77	Just lowered mine 1" with Eibach springs and added Hotchkiss sways. Love the change in performance driving and the ride is a little stiffer. No difference on freeway driving from stock, but you'll notice the difference on bumpy roads and of course windy roads! Attached Images __________________ Let the mods begin, LG Pro LT's, HF Cats, Borla Touring Mufflers, CAI intake, American Racing Tunnel Brace, Eibach 1" springs, Hotchkiss sways, Mickey Thompson Wheels and Tires