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Old 07-21-2008, 08:53 PM   #15
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I don't want the Camaro to sit 1" above the ground, some roads here have potholes and I don't want to wreck it.
You can lower your car enough to where it sits low and doesn't rub or exhibit any other cons typically associated with dropping your car. Just takes the right amount of "drop-age" to do it.
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Old 07-21-2008, 10:33 PM   #16
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You can lower your car enough to where it sits low and doesn't rub or exhibit any other cons typically associated with dropping your car. Just takes the right amount of "drop-age" to do it.
You mean the Camaro's ride height can be dropped more than it is from the factory without any ill effects? I thought it was as low as it can go, without worrying about hitting something.
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You mean the Camaro's ride height can be dropped more than it is from the factory without any ill effects? I thought it was as low as it can go, without worrying about hitting something.
That's what Eibach will do for us.

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Old 07-22-2008, 02:23 AM   #18
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You mean the Camaro's ride height can be dropped more than it is from the factory without any ill effects? I thought it was as low as it can go, without worrying about hitting something.
Oh no...There's always a way.
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Depending on the suspension geometry, it may just be a strut change all the way around. Ask Pedders, I'm sure they know by now. Pedders? Hello???
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Old 07-22-2008, 08:01 PM   #20
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That's what Eibach will do for us.

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Oh no...There's always a way.
Yea I can't wait until people start customizing the Camaro, that will definitely be interesting.
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Old 07-22-2008, 08:53 PM   #21
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You mean the Camaro's ride height can be dropped more than it is from the factory without any ill effects? I thought it was as low as it can go, without worrying about hitting something.
Nope. That's why aftermarket companies that manufacture springs take the time to develop their kits especially for one vehicle or another to offer customers the best compromise possible.
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Old 07-22-2008, 09:07 PM   #22
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I much prefer the clearance it currently has, so it will not kill me to get in and out of, and of course so it wont be a scraper.
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Nope. That's why aftermarket companies that manufacture springs take the time to develop their kits especially for one vehicle or another to offer customers the best compromise possible.
Yea, but will it be so low to the ground that the car can be damaged by a crappy road? I know it's possible to lower car, but I also know they can easily get damaged.
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Old 07-22-2008, 09:17 PM   #24
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I much prefer the clearance it currently has, so it will not kill me to get in and out of, and of course so it wont be a scraper.
Yea I concur, I am a tall guy so if it's too low I am going to have a few bumps on my head.
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Is it just me or is the rear end much more narrower that the concept?
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AirRide with a remote or a trigger to raise and lower the car when the doors are opened/closed
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Old 07-22-2008, 11:26 PM   #27
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AirRide with a remote or a trigger to raise and lower the car when the doors are opened/closed
Sounds really cool, but pricey.
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