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jerry benavides · 09-11-2012, 03:34 PM

hey guys im pretty new on this section of the forum...
basically i would like to lower my car about an inch, inch and a half..
what do you guys recommend? lowering springs? what size of drop? what are the best brands? best deals? any info is appreciated guys thanks in advance

SSOOCH · 09-11-2012, 03:51 PM

I personaly have 1.25" PFADT drop springs on My SS. Best MOD I ever did. Not only did it give the car a perfect stance but it made it corner completely flat!

Everybody will tell you that the brand they used was the best. None are wrong, none are right. Go with what you can afford. I don't think any of the big brands will let you down. PFADT, Eibach, BMR, Pedders or Hotchkis. Just remember that you have to get an alignment afterwards.

PfadtRacing · 09-11-2012, 04:16 PM

Be sure to take a look at our drop spring packages. They will lower your car about 1.25", which is exactly what you're looking for. Take a look at our Pfadt Drop Spring Photo Gallery here to see what your car could look like: Pfadt Drop Spring Photo Gallery

If you want deals you should take a look at our Stage2 package. It includes both the drop springs and the sway bars and a considerable savings than if you had purchased them separately. The drop springs will really make your car look great, but the sway bars are key to making the car handle much better and be more fun to drive!

Inferno Orange SS · 09-11-2012, 04:25 PM

I also have the pfadt 1.25" drop springs, Great product! Slightly firmer ride barely noticeable. I've had the springs in the car for about 2 years now and I would say all said and done the overall ride height was lowered evenly about 1.25-1.5 once everything settled. Very happy with the results and ride. Highly recommended.

ModBargains.com · 09-11-2012, 04:30 PM

There are lots of options out there, best bet is to look around to see what other guys on the forum have been doing but usually I would recommend coilovers for a better 'feel' and much better overall performance, but if your budget is set for springs, you should check out the Eibach Coilover/Spring Thread <<Here

I hope that helps!

jerry benavides · 09-11-2012, 04:53 PM

thanks guys!! im just afraid of any squeeks! :/ does anybody have issues with that? i had them on my old car and i hated them at every turn it would squeeek -!!!

PfadtRacing · 09-11-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry benavides

thanks guys!! im just afraid of any squeeks! :/ does anybody have issues with that? i had them on my old car and i hated them at every turn it would squeeek -!!!

Once properly installed neither our sway bars or our drop springs should make noise. We've got these running on literally hundreds of Camaro's at this point. So long as you take your car to a quality install facility you shouldn't have any problems!

Just be sure to get an alignment afterwards!

z28racer · 09-11-2012, 06:29 PM

I had 1 inch drop springs installed. Shouldnt the ride heigth be the same all the way around? My front passenger side seems to sit a 1/4 inch higer then front driver side. Had the car alingened and the bushings where timed also supposedly. Please help?

GunnyG · 09-11-2012, 06:31 PM

I used Eibach Pro Kit, 1.25" drop springs. They're pretty good, and reasonably priced. A little less than $400.

Bornluckee13 · 09-11-2012, 08:53 PM

I have BMR 1.4" drop springs and LSR sways, not a squeak, rub, or problem. Car handles like a dream, and rides great.

TSSUNAMI · 09-12-2012, 06:55 AM

I have PFADT's 1.25 in drop springs.

Ordered them from Apex here on the forums. Great customer service, and great product.

You'll immediately notice sharper, more flatter turning, less brake dive and front end lift. It makes the car feel more like a scalpel than a butter knife. Of course, the appearance and stance are also greatly improved.

I drive on some of central NY's crappiest pavement, and the ride wasn't too harsh at all.

Give Apex or one of our other great forum vendors a call and they'll get you set up right!

Brandon@LSRPerformance · 09-12-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry benavides

hey guys im pretty new on this section of the forum...
basically i would like to lower my car about an inch, inch and a half..
what do you guys recommend? lowering springs? what size of drop? what are the best brands? best deals? any info is appreciated guys thanks in advance

Check out our LSR springs, they offer an approximate 1" (F) and 1.25" (R) drop which essentially levels the car. They are made in the USA and feature a lifetime warranty. They also have a great ride quality and will improve handling. And they're on sale!

Let me know if I can help you with anything.

MarylandSpeed · 09-13-2012, 12:36 PM

Pfadt, SLP, BMR and Eibach would all make great choices and are available w/ free shipping at MarylandSpeed! If you have any questions, please feel free to call us!

z28racer · 09-13-2012, 10:00 PM

My Eibachs ride very nice.

09-11-2012, 03:34 PM	#1
jerry benavides Drives: Camaro Rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alamo Texas Posts: 134	lowering questions hey guys im pretty new on this section of the forum... basically i would like to lower my car about an inch, inch and a half.. what do you guys recommend? lowering springs? what size of drop? what are the best brands? best deals? any info is appreciated guys thanks in advance __________________ -5GCRGV MODERATOR

09-11-2012, 03:51 PM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I personaly have 1.25" PFADT drop springs on My SS. Best MOD I ever did. Not only did it give the car a perfect stance but it made it corner completely flat! Everybody will tell you that the brand they used was the best. None are wrong, none are right. Go with what you can afford. I don't think any of the big brands will let you down. PFADT, Eibach, BMR, Pedders or Hotchkis. Just remember that you have to get an alignment afterwards. __________________

09-11-2012, 04:53 PM	#6
jerry benavides Drives: Camaro Rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alamo Texas Posts: 134	thanks guys!! im just afraid of any squeeks! :/ does anybody have issues with that? i had them on my old car and i hated them at every turn it would squeeek -!!! __________________ -5GCRGV MODERATOR

09-11-2012, 06:31 PM	#9
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	I used Eibach Pro Kit, 1.25" drop springs. They're pretty good, and reasonably priced. A little less than $400. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

09-12-2012, 06:55 AM	#11
TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,715 View My Garage	I have PFADT's 1.25 in drop springs. Ordered them from Apex here on the forums. Great customer service, and great product. You'll immediately notice sharper, more flatter turning, less brake dive and front end lift. It makes the car feel more like a scalpel than a butter knife. Of course, the appearance and stance are also greatly improved. I drive on some of central NY's crappiest pavement, and the ride wasn't too harsh at all. Give Apex or one of our other great forum vendors a call and they'll get you set up right! __________________ My Build Thread

09-11-2012, 04:16 PM	#3
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	Be sure to take a look at our drop spring packages. They will lower your car about 1.25", which is exactly what you're looking for. Take a look at our Pfadt Drop Spring Photo Gallery here to see what your car could look like: Pfadt Drop Spring Photo Gallery If you want deals you should take a look at our Stage2 package. It includes both the drop springs and the sway bars and a considerable savings than if you had purchased them separately. The drop springs will really make your car look great, but the sway bars are key to making the car handle much better and be more fun to drive!

09-11-2012, 04:25 PM	#4
Inferno Orange SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Thunder Bay Canada Posts: 150 View My Garage	I also have the pfadt 1.25" drop springs, Great product! Slightly firmer ride barely noticeable. I've had the springs in the car for about 2 years now and I would say all said and done the overall ride height was lowered evenly about 1.25-1.5 once everything settled. Very happy with the results and ride. Highly recommended.

09-11-2012, 04:30 PM	#5
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	There are lots of options out there, best bet is to look around to see what other guys on the forum have been doing but usually I would recommend coilovers for a better 'feel' and much better overall performance, but if your budget is set for springs, you should check out the Eibach Coilover/Spring Thread <<Here I hope that helps!

09-11-2012, 06:29 PM	#8
z28racer Drives: 12 SIM 2SS/ RS Sinergy M6,GMC2500HD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	I had 1 inch drop springs installed. Shouldnt the ride heigth be the same all the way around? My front passenger side seems to sit a 1/4 inch higer then front driver side. Had the car alingened and the bushings where timed also supposedly. Please help?

09-13-2012, 12:36 PM	#13
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	Pfadt, SLP, BMR and Eibach would all make great choices and are available w/ free shipping at MarylandSpeed! If you have any questions, please feel free to call us!

09-13-2012, 10:00 PM	#14
z28racer Drives: 12 SIM 2SS/ RS Sinergy M6,GMC2500HD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	My Eibachs ride very nice.