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The Crusher · 07-23-2013, 06:46 PM

i did mine a while back with BMR 1" springs front and rear and front and rear sways....i love it and it looks good too. yes i have scraped my pipes a coupe of times going out of my parking lot , but not biggie...BMR puts out a great product too...
on my list is BMR toe rods and end links

ModBargains.com · 07-23-2013, 06:50 PM

If I had a choice, one or the other when it comes down to huge power, or ultimate handling, I'd put it all into the suspension 100%, without a second though. With Camaros you make good power right off the bat, enough to be satisfied for a decent amount of time, so I'd absolutely invest in a good suspension.

t&t moyer · 07-24-2013, 12:41 AM

I lowered my 12' SS purely for esthetics using SLP springs.

Now, going on that same theme I bought a set of BMR 1" drop springs for my 1LE before the car even arrived. I'm not 100% sure I'll use them or not though. I'll put a few more miles on it before making up my mind.

BuddhaSS · 07-24-2013, 03:19 AM

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i really lowered mine lol

BuddhaSS · 07-24-2013, 03:20 AM

Coilovers is the way to go

SS PANTHER · 07-24-2013, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sales@JDP

In my opinion, these cars sit way to high from the factory and look much better with a little drop. I suggest lowering no more than about 1.25" as the factory dampers will be out of their efficiency range and will decease the lifespan of the struts if you go any lower.

My personal favorites are the Hotchkis springs for a 1" drop and the Pfadt springs for a 1.25" drop. Both have excellent ride quality. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions or for pricing.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Hotchkis 1" drop springs. Excellent ride quality, better handling, braking and looks. No rubbing or clearance issues. Waiting for my Pfadt ZL Spec sways from JDP.

SS PANTHER · 07-24-2013, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BuddhaSS

i really lowered mine lol

Great looking car. Mine looks like I raised it compared to yours

JDP Sales · 07-24-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BuddhaSS

i really lowered mine lol

Love it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

Hotchkis 1" drop springs. Excellent ride quality, better handling, braking and looks. No rubbing or clearance issues. Waiting for my Pfadt ZL Spec sways from JDP.

Your car looks great! Thanks for your support.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Ir0nM4n · 07-24-2013, 09:00 PM

YES!!!!

ALSO add a rear sway bar at the LEAST!!! as the OEM is so pathetic...

Gibroni · 07-24-2013, 10:12 PM

Lowering your car improve gas mileage because it's more aerodynamic. I $hit you not.

VR Baron · 07-24-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibroni

Lowering your car improve gas mileage because it's more aerodynamic. I $hit you not.

lol, not really, none that can be proven.

07-23-2013, 06:46 PM	#15
The Crusher still a kid at heart Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT RS with sunroof Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DALLAS Posts: 32	i did mine a while back with BMR 1" springs front and rear and front and rear sways....i love it and it looks good too. yes i have scraped my pipes a coupe of times going out of my parking lot , but not biggie...BMR puts out a great product too... on my list is BMR toe rods and end links Attached Images __________________ 2010 IOM 2LT RS with sunroof::mods include::AirAid intake::RX catch can and breather::JBA Headers::MBRP catback exhaust::BMR 1" lower springs and BMR sways::Trifecta Tune::MPD1 spoiler::black rims

07-24-2013, 12:41 AM	#17
t&t moyer It's all hers. Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Djibouti - Horn of Africa / Wellsville NY Posts: 719	I lowered my 12' SS purely for esthetics using SLP springs. Now, going on that same theme I bought a set of BMR 1" drop springs for my 1LE before the car even arrived. I'm not 100% sure I'll use them or not though. I'll put a few more miles on it before making up my mind. __________________ #846

07-24-2013, 03:19 AM	#18
BuddhaSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 191	[URL=http://s208.photobucket.com/user/buhda0422/media/969185_10151611889212351_1117982531_n.jpg.html] i really lowered mine lol __________________

07-24-2013, 03:20 AM	#19
BuddhaSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 191	Coilovers is the way to go __________________

07-24-2013, 09:00 PM	#23
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	YES!!!! ALSO add a rear sway bar at the LEAST!!! as the OEM is so pathetic... __________________

07-23-2013, 06:50 PM	#16
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	If I had a choice, one or the other when it comes down to huge power, or ultimate handling, I'd put it all into the suspension 100%, without a second though. With Camaros you make good power right off the bat, enough to be satisfied for a decent amount of time, so I'd absolutely invest in a good suspension.

07-24-2013, 10:12 PM	#24
Gibroni Drives: '12 IOM LT 'vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NEPA Posts: 646	Lowering your car improve gas mileage because it's more aerodynamic. I $hit you not.