Questions on lowering the Camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

boltmark · 04-06-2011, 10:52 AM

What is the best system to buy and has anyone had any problems with handling, alignment or suspension issues? I want to do it but I want to make sure I buy what is the best for this car.

Thanks in advance.

nancygrl · 04-06-2011, 11:50 AM

Boy if that isn't a loaded question....You're gonna get every opinion under the sun. For/against and all sorts of mfg. recommendations that'll make your head spin

I've got some BMR springs coming soon (1inch drop fr/rr). I'm on a limited budget so doing my mods at a much slower pace. I've also had good luck with Eibach springs in other vehicles in the past also.

DarrenJ · 04-06-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by boltmark

What is the best system to buy and has anyone had any problems with handling, alignment or suspension issues? I want to do it but I want to make sure I buy what is the best for this car.

Thanks in advance.

Hotchkis TVS for me, very happy.

ex-SS-ve · 04-06-2011, 12:32 PM

Pro kit on mine not one issue and only got a slightly stiffer ride which i think is much better than stock, as for alignment not one issue lining it up with specs much closer than it left the factory with.

BlkThndr66 · 04-06-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenJ

Hotchkis TVS for me, very happy.

http://www.hotchkis.net/2010_camaro_track_pack.html

This is where my tax refund is going... assuming there isn't a government shutdown by friday... ugh. But yeah; Ive always heard the pros drool over hotchkis, and this system is def the one for me.

Happy modding!

camaroitalia · 04-06-2011, 12:39 PM

i wanna lower mine too, i heard a lot about eibach

nancygrl · 04-06-2011, 01:01 PM

I have Eibachs in my 99 Mustang GT and it's lowered more than the 1" that it's supposed to be. Rides really well, but just barely out with my camber adj. for alignment. In the past, I've used BMR products on my 97 z28. That's why I purchased them again for my SS.

JohnnyComeLately · 04-06-2011, 01:31 PM

Best suspension I ever felt on a4th gen fbody was SLP level 2 on a Firehawk.

I plan to run their stuff in my 5th gen.

boltmark · 04-06-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkThndr66

http://www.hotchkis.net/2010_camaro_track_pack.html

This is where my tax refund is going... assuming there isn't a government shutdown by friday... ugh. But yeah; Ive always heard the pros drool over hotchkis, and this system is def the one for me.

Happy modding!

I know I said I wanted the best but Damn this is pricey.

TaylorRyanSS · 04-06-2011, 04:34 PM

Eibach is good!

Sawyer · 04-06-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by boltmark

I know I said I wanted the best but Damn this is pricey.

Their race pack is even more expensive.

SlingShot · 04-06-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltmark

What is the best system to buy and has anyone had any problems with handling, alignment or suspension issues? I want to do it but I want to make sure I buy what is the best for this car.

Thanks in advance.

Try this if you just want springs ... Shop around it may be cheaper elsewhere ...

http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...A2549A0A0.aspx

SATXLS3 · 04-06-2011, 06:47 PM

Pfadt springs 1 1/4 drop front and rear sways $600 total from apex

nancygrl · 04-06-2011, 06:51 PM

Apex is the place to get parts and at a great price...That's where I'm getting my BMR springs from. Check 'em out in the sponsors section, Chase is awesome to deal with

04-06-2011, 10:52 AM	#1
boltmark Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2 SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: il Posts: 1,275	Questions on lowering the Camaro What is the best system to buy and has anyone had any problems with handling, alignment or suspension issues? I want to do it but I want to make sure I buy what is the best for this car. Thanks in advance.

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nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Boy if that isn't a loaded question....You're gonna get every opinion under the sun. For/against and all sorts of mfg. recommendations that'll make your head spin I've got some BMR springs coming soon (1inch drop fr/rr). I'm on a limited budget so doing my mods at a much slower pace. I've also had good luck with Eibach springs in other vehicles in the past also. Last edited by nancygrl; 04-06-2011 at 12:29 PM.

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camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	i wanna lower mine too, i heard a lot about eibach __________________

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JohnnyComeLately Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 311	Best suspension I ever felt on a4th gen fbody was SLP level 2 on a Firehawk. I plan to run their stuff in my 5th gen. __________________ Both my rides will smoke ya 2010 L99 2SS/RS - Hertz HE HSK 165 components/PPI A404 & A600/JL Audio 10W6/Audio Control EQX, FAST Intake Manifold

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TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	Eibach is good! __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

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ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	Pro kit on mine not one issue and only got a slightly stiffer ride which i think is much better than stock, as for alignment not one issue lining it up with specs much closer than it left the factory with.

04-06-2011, 01:01 PM	#7
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	I have Eibachs in my 99 Mustang GT and it's lowered more than the 1" that it's supposed to be. Rides really well, but just barely out with my camber adj. for alignment. In the past, I've used BMR products on my 97 z28. That's why I purchased them again for my SS.

04-06-2011, 06:47 PM	#13
SATXLS3 Drives: 2012 GMC Sierra Z71 4x4 Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Pfadt springs 1 1/4 drop front and rear sways $600 total from apex __________________ MBRP 3" CAT BACK, SLP SKIP SHIFT, COLD AIR INDUCTIONS INTAKE, INJEN PRE FILTER, AAC LED PODS, CUSTOM COACH WORKS PAINT,PFADT LOWERING SPRINGS AND SWAY BARS, MRR HR-6 WHEELS, RPI DESIGNS C-6 HIGH RISE SPOILER(AKA RK SPORT 3 PIECE SPOILER)

04-06-2011, 06:51 PM	#14
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Apex is the place to get parts and at a great price...That's where I'm getting my BMR springs from. Check 'em out in the sponsors section, Chase is awesome to deal with

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