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nitto85 · 07-13-2013, 01:16 PM

What are the options (if any) for a less than 1" drop?
The transition between my driveway/road and work driveway/road is steep, and I think a 1" drop might be too much.

The wheel gap is more noticeable with aftermarket wheels (I haven't purchased yet), so I think if I do a less than 1" I'll be ok.

Any suggestions?

RBD · 07-13-2013, 01:30 PM

Why even bother.......

rockrau · 07-13-2013, 03:46 PM

Pedders coil-overs.

Denis · 07-14-2013, 08:11 AM

Ya coilovers would be your only choice I think. You can adjust the ride hight to whatever you want.

menendez1293 · 07-14-2013, 08:22 AM

You could do ZL1 springs. I know on a V6 they give you less than an inch

nitto85 · 07-16-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RBD

Why even bother.......

Because I know deep down....that I will never be as cool as you, but thanks for the help.

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Originally Posted by rockrau

Pedders coil-overs.

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Originally Posted by Denis

Ya coilovers would be your only choice I think. You can adjust the ride hight to whatever you want.

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

You could do ZL1 springs. I know on a V6 they give you less than an inch

I figured Coil Overs would be the answer, but I thought someone made a spacer for lowering springs?

Aubrey64 · 07-16-2013, 12:58 AM

How steep is your driveway/road? My V6 is my DD and when I got a 1.25 drop, I was pretty concerned about clearance issues, but I haven't had any problems at all, whether it be my driveway, curbs, speed bumps....etc. I think you may have more clearance than you think with a 1" drop. But if 1" drop is for sure out of the question, I think ZL1 springs may give you a slightly smaller drop, other than that coil overs will probably be the best bet

1leNPP · 07-16-2013, 07:23 AM

On my 1LE the ZL1 rear spring drop the rear of the car a 1/2 inch . It even out the ride high of the car and that what i wanted .

BMR Sales · 07-16-2013, 08:15 AM

We do offer our BMR 1" lowering springs (SP019) which as far as I know is the lowering springs available with a 1" drop. Everything else is generally 1.25" or more. If you think our 1" lowering springs are going to be too low than I think coil-overs will be your best answer.

45thAnniversary2SS · 07-16-2013, 08:36 AM

You'd be pretty surprised about some of the hills I've went down. All about the angle you take the turn at the bottom. 1.25 drop here.

JDP Sales · 07-16-2013, 11:54 AM

I'd say shoot for the ZL1 springs or bite the bullet and get some coilovers. 1" is pretty much the norm for aftermarket springs, but IMO 1" is perfect.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

07-13-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	Less than a 1" drop? What are the options (if any) for a less than 1" drop? The transition between my driveway/road and work driveway/road is steep, and I think a 1" drop might be too much. The wheel gap is more noticeable with aftermarket wheels (I haven't purchased yet), so I think if I do a less than 1" I'll be ok. Any suggestions?

07-14-2013, 08:11 AM	#4
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	Ya coilovers would be your only choice I think. You can adjust the ride hight to whatever you want. __________________

07-16-2013, 12:58 AM	#7
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	How steep is your driveway/road? My V6 is my DD and when I got a 1.25 drop, I was pretty concerned about clearance issues, but I haven't had any problems at all, whether it be my driveway, curbs, speed bumps....etc. I think you may have more clearance than you think with a 1" drop. But if 1" drop is for sure out of the question, I think ZL1 springs may give you a slightly smaller drop, other than that coil overs will probably be the best bet __________________

07-16-2013, 08:36 AM	#10
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	You'd be pretty surprised about some of the hills I've went down. All about the angle you take the turn at the bottom. 1.25 drop here. __________________

07-13-2013, 01:30 PM	#2
RBD Drives: 2013 SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mendota, IL Posts: 715 View My Garage	Why even bother.......

07-13-2013, 03:46 PM	#3
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	Pedders coil-overs.

07-14-2013, 08:22 AM	#5
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	You could do ZL1 springs. I know on a V6 they give you less than an inch

07-16-2013, 07:23 AM	#8
1leNPP Drives: 1LE , 1SS , NPP Join Date: May 2013 Location: calif. Posts: 274	On my 1LE the ZL1 rear spring drop the rear of the car a 1/2 inch . It even out the ride high of the car and that what i wanted .

07-16-2013, 08:15 AM	#9
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	We do offer our BMR 1" lowering springs (SP019) which as far as I know is the lowering springs available with a 1" drop. Everything else is generally 1.25" or more. If you think our 1" lowering springs are going to be too low than I think coil-overs will be your best answer.

07-16-2013, 11:54 AM	#11
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	I'd say shoot for the ZL1 springs or bite the bullet and get some coilovers. 1" is pretty much the norm for aftermarket springs, but IMO 1" is perfect. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007