Lowering front 1.4" - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

canecorso69 · 02-11-2014, 06:43 PM

Any of you guys lower the front 1.4" and have or not have any issues. I am thinking about lowering the front 1.4" and the rear 1" but before I do I just wanna be aware of any issues that may arise. I know the SS guys have with no rubbing issues but our front wheel width is a bit wider. TIA!!

JimE · 02-11-2014, 07:30 PM

Haven't seen any. You will however have to get an alignment.

canecorso69 · 02-11-2014, 08:10 PM

Yeah, I am aware of that and the timing.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-11-2014, 08:14 PM

Can't stand my stance either. Wish it was a little lower.

canecorso69 · 02-11-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Can't stand my stance either. Wish it was a little lower.

Yessir.....this car screams lower me lol.

SimpleGreen · 02-11-2014, 09:21 PM

Mine is down 1" from stock. I personally wouldn't want it any lower.

canecorso69 · 02-11-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

Mine is down 1" from stock. I personally wouldn't want it any lower.

What are your reasons for not wanting to go lower? Is it for rubbing issues or just everyday driving dilemmas.

stealth_grey12 · 02-11-2014, 11:40 PM

I'm also looking into this same setup. Would like to get some more feedback from others that have chose this drop...

EarlyApex · 02-12-2014, 08:36 AM

Looking at my car it looks like the rear is higher than the front (based on tire gaps). Why make that even more of a difference?

Is it to have more rake?

revived · 02-12-2014, 08:46 AM

Reverse those numbers rear 1.4 front 1.0 and it will handle better.

I drooped mine 1 inch all around and the reear still looks higher then the front. Coilovers

stealth_grey12 · 02-12-2014, 10:34 AM

I was actually looking at 1.4 fr and 1.2 rear just to keep a little bit of the raked look. Don't beat me up over this thought process but wouldn't you want the rear to be a little bit higher for more suspension travel under acceleration and what not? I wouldn't think you would want the rear completely slammed and take away all of the squat. Plus, I think if you were slammed with no squat wouldn't that make for a much stiffer and annoying ride? Please correct me if I'm wrong but don't be mean about it, I'm here to learn and have fun.

stealth_grey12 · 02-12-2014, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by EarlyApex

Looking at my car it looks like the rear is higher than the front (based on tire gaps). Why make that even more of a difference?

Is it to have more rake?

I see you're from Damascus, do you know of any Camaro meet ups in the area? Fairly new on here and trying to find some locals.

1Slow6.2 · 02-12-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by revived

Reverse those numbers rear 1.4 front 1.0 and it will handle better.

I drooped mine 1 inch all around and the reear still looks higher then the front. Coilovers

Got any pics of your whip? I was thinking of pulling the trigger on 1" on all 4 corners.. But your on coil overs right? Or drop springs?

Sent from the side view mirror.. While watching a ruststang fall back.. Ultimately just giving up

revived · 02-12-2014, 12:16 PM

This car handles better with the rear slightly lower, this was tested by pedders. If your driving it on the street it wont matter much and if your just using lowering springs just go with what drop your after. if rake is what your after just lower the front only... I find it hard to notice .2 inch offset anyway.....

I had slowhawk install my coilovers and set the height 1 inch lower. I can adjust this later if I want. It slightly looks raked as is I just wanted the wheel well distances shortened on mine I can just about fit my hand under them now.

There are huge threads just type lowered Camaro in google.
here is the split drop you are probably after - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204335

02-11-2014, 06:43 PM	#1
canecorso69 run ur car not ur mouth Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Middletown, DE; Mayfield, NY Posts: 1,220	Lowering front 1.4" Any of you guys lower the front 1.4" and have or not have any issues. I am thinking about lowering the front 1.4" and the rear 1" but before I do I just wanna be aware of any issues that may arise. I know the SS guys have with no rubbing issues but our front wheel width is a bit wider. TIA!!

02-11-2014, 08:14 PM	#4
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Can't stand my stance either. Wish it was a little lower. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

02-11-2014, 09:21 PM	#6
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Mine is down 1" from stock. I personally wouldn't want it any lower. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

02-12-2014, 08:36 AM	#9
EarlyApex Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Damascus Or Posts: 403	Looking at my car it looks like the rear is higher than the front (based on tire gaps). Why make that even more of a difference? Is it to have more rake? __________________

02-12-2014, 08:46 AM	#10
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	Reverse those numbers rear 1.4 front 1.0 and it will handle better. I drooped mine 1 inch all around and the reear still looks higher then the front. Coilovers __________________

02-11-2014, 07:30 PM	#2
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Haven't seen any. You will however have to get an alignment.

02-11-2014, 08:10 PM	#3
canecorso69 run ur car not ur mouth Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Middletown, DE; Mayfield, NY Posts: 1,220	Yeah, I am aware of that and the timing.

02-11-2014, 11:40 PM	#8
stealth_grey12 Drives: 2012 V6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 70	I'm also looking into this same setup. Would like to get some more feedback from others that have chose this drop...

02-12-2014, 10:34 AM	#11
stealth_grey12 Drives: 2012 V6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 70	I was actually looking at 1.4 fr and 1.2 rear just to keep a little bit of the raked look. Don't beat me up over this thought process but wouldn't you want the rear to be a little bit higher for more suspension travel under acceleration and what not? I wouldn't think you would want the rear completely slammed and take away all of the squat. Plus, I think if you were slammed with no squat wouldn't that make for a much stiffer and annoying ride? Please correct me if I'm wrong but don't be mean about it, I'm here to learn and have fun.

02-12-2014, 12:16 PM	#14
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	This car handles better with the rear slightly lower, this was tested by pedders. If your driving it on the street it wont matter much and if your just using lowering springs just go with what drop your after. if rake is what your after just lower the front only... I find it hard to notice .2 inch offset anyway..... I had slowhawk install my coilovers and set the height 1 inch lower. I can adjust this later if I want. It slightly looks raked as is I just wanted the wheel well distances shortened on mine I can just about fit my hand under them now. There are huge threads just type lowered Camaro in google. here is the split drop you are probably after - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204335 __________________ Last edited by revived; 02-12-2014 at 12:33 PM.