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ChrisYi1 · 07-07-2013, 09:32 AM

I want to go lower than my eibachs... What's the next alternative before looking in to coilovers? I searched for pics all around and 1" seems to be the biggest drop =/

UF4LIFE102SS · 07-07-2013, 10:04 AM

H@R makes a sport and super sport spring. I have the sport spring. 1.3 and 1.4.

caverman · 07-07-2013, 01:40 PM

BMR has a 1.4" I believe. Going that low on just a spring is probably not going to ride all that well. I think Pfadt 1.25" is probably the lowest I would go on just a spring.

Obviously it's a coilover you really want. Personally I would tell you to save the money for coilovers. You can get some Megans for around $700 or BC coils for around $1k.

Apex Motorsports · 07-07-2013, 02:21 PM

BMR 1.4 is the absolute lowest I would ever recommend on springs alone. If you want to go any lower than that you need to look at coil overs.

Denis · 07-07-2013, 10:25 PM

Pfadt 1.2" drop is pretty low. Just sayin...

Rob@WretchedMS · 07-07-2013, 11:37 PM

Pedders drops the front 1.3" and the rear 1.5", and the reason that nearly every manufacturer won't go lower than that is your struts can't handle lowering it more than that.

Basemaro · 07-08-2013, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

BMR 1.4 is the absolute lowest I would ever recommend on springs alone. If you want to go any lower than that you need to look at coil overs.

+1 to this
Anything lower than 1.5 will wear out your struts and shocks quicker and the ride and handling will also eventually suffer.

I'm on h&r sports. The drop is pretty much even all around. Love how it rides for just drop in springs.

BMR Sales · 07-09-2013, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

BMR 1.4 is the absolute lowest I would ever recommend on springs alone. If you want to go any lower than that you need to look at coil overs.

I couldn't have said it any better! Going any lower than this will really shorten the life span of the struts/shocks and will lead to a undesirable ride quality.

fastfreddie · 07-09-2013, 09:34 PM

I have Belltech 1.4 lowering springs and the ride is pretty bad, IMO. Looks is amazing if that's the most important thing, but if I had it to do over I would do the 1" or 1.25", no lower. Switching these out will probably be on my mod list for next year.

Perfect solution is coilovers if you have the extra cash.

JDP Sales · 07-10-2013, 12:03 PM

1.25 is the limit IMO. And the less you drop it, the better the ride will be and the longer the struts will last.

If you want to go lower, coilovers are the only solution while still retaining a decent ride quality. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

07-07-2013, 09:32 AM	#1
ChrisYi1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 112	Springs with biggest drop I want to go lower than my eibachs... What's the next alternative before looking in to coilovers? I searched for pics all around and 1" seems to be the biggest drop =/

07-07-2013, 10:04 AM	#2
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	H@R makes a sport and super sport spring. I have the sport spring. 1.3 and 1.4. __________________

07-07-2013, 01:40 PM	#3
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	BMR has a 1.4" I believe. Going that low on just a spring is probably not going to ride all that well. I think Pfadt 1.25" is probably the lowest I would go on just a spring. Obviously it's a coilover you really want. Personally I would tell you to save the money for coilovers. You can get some Megans for around $700 or BC coils for around $1k. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

07-07-2013, 10:25 PM	#5
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	Pfadt 1.2" drop is pretty low. Just sayin... __________________

07-09-2013, 09:34 PM	#9
fastfreddie FreakyFast! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS S/C NicKey #55 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 931	I have Belltech 1.4 lowering springs and the ride is pretty bad, IMO. Looks is amazing if that's the most important thing, but if I had it to do over I would do the 1" or 1.25", no lower. Switching these out will probably be on my mod list for next year. Perfect solution is coilovers if you have the extra cash. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS #55 NicKey Stage 2S Super-Camaro custom painted by Pete (Mr. Showstopper) Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250743

07-07-2013, 02:21 PM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	BMR 1.4 is the absolute lowest I would ever recommend on springs alone. If you want to go any lower than that you need to look at coil overs.

07-07-2013, 11:37 PM	#6
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	Pedders drops the front 1.3" and the rear 1.5", and the reason that nearly every manufacturer won't go lower than that is your struts can't handle lowering it more than that.

07-10-2013, 12:03 PM	#10
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	1.25 is the limit IMO. And the less you drop it, the better the ride will be and the longer the struts will last. If you want to go lower, coilovers are the only solution while still retaining a decent ride quality. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007