Anyone try the Summit lowering springs yet? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

4RD H8R · 12-15-2013, 09:28 AM

The price is very attractive and in general Summit makes some good parts as their "house" brand. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-720099/overview/
Anyone tried them out yet?

4RD H8R · 12-15-2013, 09:29 PM

With 70 views and zero responses I guess that's a solid no lol

LimaCharlie · 12-16-2013, 12:02 AM

I have zero personal experience with lowering springs on 5th gen Camaros, however, I would choose springs from a reputable suspension company. Some examples are Pfadt, BMR, Hotchkis, etc. I'd trust a specialized suspension company more than Summit.
I have nothing against Summit parts. I've used their parts on cars before and they were fine. I just think suspension parts are important enough to not use a "discount" brand though.

kyle@ridetech.com · 12-16-2013, 09:09 AM

One thing to keep in mind is even though it may be Summit's brand, it's typically manufactured by a reputable company with high quality standards. So just because it's "discount" doesn't mean it's crap.

KPowers · 12-26-2013, 06:14 PM

I just got some for Christmas so I'll let you know soon lol.

Kuo246 · 12-26-2013, 06:28 PM

I saw those springs too but there are so many reputable companies that have great response here on the forums that I decided to $30-$50 wasn't big enough of a difference for me to take a chance, I went with BMRs and the guys on the forums here have been great and helped me a lot. Good luck with them and let's us know how they turn out!

KPowers · 12-27-2013, 07:09 PM

Well from what I hear they are made by Eibach (same spring rates as their Pro kit and was told by CS rep that they were made by one of the other companies whose products they sell; Eibach being the only one they sell for 5th gens), so I don't really feel like they will be any less effective. I am going to read up a bit more on this "bushing timing" thing before I tackle them. I've never done that before but I suppose it makes sense.

12-15-2013, 09:28 AM	#1
4RD H8R Beating 5.0's since 1988 Drives: 2010 RS SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 525	Anyone try the Summit lowering springs yet? The price is very attractive and in general Summit makes some good parts as their "house" brand. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-720099/overview/ Anyone tried them out yet? __________________ Beating the crap out of my Camaros for 23+ years 1973, 1970 1/2, 1979, 1968, 1971, 2010

12-15-2013, 09:29 PM	#2
4RD H8R Beating 5.0's since 1988 Drives: 2010 RS SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 525	With 70 views and zero responses I guess that's a solid no lol __________________ Beating the crap out of my Camaros for 23+ years 1973, 1970 1/2, 1979, 1968, 1971, 2010

12-16-2013, 12:02 AM	#3
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I have zero personal experience with lowering springs on 5th gen Camaros, however, I would choose springs from a reputable suspension company. Some examples are Pfadt, BMR, Hotchkis, etc. I'd trust a specialized suspension company more than Summit. I have nothing against Summit parts. I've used their parts on cars before and they were fine. I just think suspension parts are important enough to not use a "discount" brand though. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

12-16-2013, 09:09 AM	#4
kyle@ridetech.com Drives: 1969 SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States Posts: 262	One thing to keep in mind is even though it may be Summit's brand, it's typically manufactured by a reputable company with high quality standards. So just because it's "discount" doesn't mean it's crap.

12-26-2013, 06:14 PM	#5
KPowers Drives: none Join Date: May 2013 Location: East TN Posts: 24	I just got some for Christmas so I'll let you know soon lol.

12-26-2013, 06:28 PM	#6
Kuo246 Drives: Summit white 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Plano TX Posts: 167	I saw those springs too but there are so many reputable companies that have great response here on the forums that I decided to $30-$50 wasn't big enough of a difference for me to take a chance, I went with BMRs and the guys on the forums here have been great and helped me a lot. Good luck with them and let's us know how they turn out!

12-27-2013, 07:09 PM	#7
KPowers Drives: none Join Date: May 2013 Location: East TN Posts: 24	Well from what I hear they are made by Eibach (same spring rates as their Pro kit and was told by CS rep that they were made by one of the other companies whose products they sell; Eibach being the only one they sell for 5th gens), so I don't really feel like they will be any less effective. I am going to read up a bit more on this "bushing timing" thing before I tackle them. I've never done that before but I suppose it makes sense.