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Jokerism · 02-27-2011, 06:15 PM

Share the advantages and disadvantages of owning a great looking car with a nice pair of rims and drop car with great stability and performance.

Archias · 02-27-2011, 06:24 PM

Speed bumps. :(

2010SLVRBULIT · 02-27-2011, 06:25 PM

pics..

BloodUSMC · 02-27-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

pics..

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camarowa · 02-27-2011, 08:58 PM

speed bumps and steep driveways.

Trevorw24 · 02-27-2011, 10:02 PM

I don't have fancy rims, but my Camaro is sitting a lot lower. Curbs are definitely a problem when parallel parking, as well as parking spaces with the cement block. I find myself being overly careful when parking with curbs near by.

10spokess · 02-27-2011, 10:07 PM

If you have a house with a steep driveway don't do it, made me regret it, now I have ramps I made so I can get my car out of the driveway. Its a Pita

Scourage · 02-27-2011, 10:10 PM

You'll need a low profile jack if you need to get under it for an oil change. I also had an issue getting it on a trailer, ramps were too steep.

VR Baron · 02-27-2011, 10:11 PM

All mentioned if conditions like that exist for you. Also ride will get rough or bouncy on really bad roads or badly warped concrete freeways.

Yes also a low jack from pep boys or elsewhere is need for oil. My drop is 1-1/8" in front and the jack just clears.

PQ · 02-27-2011, 10:12 PM

Went to the Casinos in Biloxi last night. Parking garage is one that goes straight up and levels off right away on each level. Didn't have a problem gettin on the up part, but kept scraping the undercarrage a bit when I the ground leveled off from the upward grade.

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Originally Posted by Archias

Speed bumps. :(

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Originally Posted by camarowa

speed bumps and steep driveways.

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Originally Posted by Trevorw24

I don't have fancy rims, but my Camaro is sitting a lot lower. Curbs are definitely a problem when parallel parking, as well as parking spaces with the cement block. I find myself being overly careful when parking with curbs near by.

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Originally Posted by 10spokess

If you have a house with a steep driveway don't do it, made me regret it, now I have ramps I made so I can get my car out of the driveway. Its a Pita

DAMN....

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Originally Posted by Scourage

You'll need a low profile jack if you need to get under it for an oil change. I also had an issue getting it on a trailer, ramps were too steep.

Yup. This too.

I have to use wood blocks to drive up on to jack the front of the car up. pita.

Dion_1969 · 02-27-2011, 10:54 PM

Parking turtles, speed bumps, steep driveways..yep I am hating all of them too. Both front quarter flares on speed bumps and one back one on a very steep driveway. Also Avoid car washes with those nice rims. I have 2 that have the paint scratched by centering rails.

midnighter · 02-27-2011, 11:22 PM

More attension drawn to police but mainly to haters.

GRILLSMASHER · 02-27-2011, 11:54 PM

:bangdesk:

I have a daily driver V6 and thats why i bought it.

But potholes are a concern if you have bigger rims you have to pay attention , mines are only 22 and i dont feel im desecrating my car like these fools with 26-32's inch rims.

I just flossed mine out a bit cause its only for work. Now if i had an SS id probably go more performance racing rims blah blah blah.

My Camaro gets tons of looks and alot of great remarks, im happy with it.

Other than the ol watch for train tracks and potholes i have no problems as of 3800 miles.

10spokess · 02-28-2011, 08:24 AM

Its definitely a must have item, all camaro's of all generations look good lowered

02-27-2011, 06:15 PM	#1
Jokerism Drives: 2010 camaro RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 401 View My Garage	Daily drivers with Rims and lowered Camaros Share the advantages and disadvantages of owning a great looking car with a nice pair of rims and drop car with great stability and performance.

02-27-2011, 06:24 PM	#2
Archias Corvette Canine Drives: Black 2008 Corvette M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 255	Speed bumps. :( __________________

02-27-2011, 08:58 PM	#5
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	speed bumps and steep driveways. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

02-27-2011, 10:02 PM	#6
Trevorw24 Black Ma6ic Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,471	I don't have fancy rims, but my Camaro is sitting a lot lower. Curbs are definitely a problem when parallel parking, as well as parking spaces with the cement block. I find myself being overly careful when parking with curbs near by. __________________ DT Headers l MRT v2 l Injen SRI l Hurst STS l Resonators Delete l Lowered 1.25'' l 35% Tint l Black Bowties l Tinted Tail Lights l AAC lighting l Debadged

02-27-2011, 10:07 PM	#7
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	If you have a house with a steep driveway don't do it, made me regret it, now I have ramps I made so I can get my car out of the driveway. Its a Pita __________________

02-27-2011, 06:25 PM	#3
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	pics..

02-27-2011, 10:10 PM	#8
Scourage Syntax Error Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 557 View My Garage	You'll need a low profile jack if you need to get under it for an oil change. I also had an issue getting it on a trailer, ramps were too steep.

02-27-2011, 10:11 PM	#9
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	All mentioned if conditions like that exist for you. Also ride will get rough or bouncy on really bad roads or badly warped concrete freeways. Yes also a low jack from pep boys or elsewhere is need for oil. My drop is 1-1/8" in front and the jack just clears.

02-27-2011, 10:54 PM	#11
Dion_1969 Drives: ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tarpon springs Posts: 215 View My Garage	Parking turtles, speed bumps, steep driveways..yep I am hating all of them too. Both front quarter flares on speed bumps and one back one on a very steep driveway. Also Avoid car washes with those nice rims. I have 2 that have the paint scratched by centering rails. __________________ Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it- George Santayana

02-27-2011, 11:22 PM	#12
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	More attension drawn to police but mainly to haters.

02-27-2011, 11:54 PM	#13
GRILLSMASHER Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: AZDESERT Posts: 80	:bangdesk: I have a daily driver V6 and thats why i bought it. But potholes are a concern if you have bigger rims you have to pay attention , mines are only 22 and i dont feel im desecrating my car like these fools with 26-32's inch rims. I just flossed mine out a bit cause its only for work. Now if i had an SS id probably go more performance racing rims blah blah blah. My Camaro gets tons of looks and alot of great remarks, im happy with it. Other than the ol watch for train tracks and potholes i have no problems as of 3800 miles. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Camaro A6 Black n Yellow 03 H2 Hummer 2008 Chrysler 300 1967 Cadillac Calais aka Boss Hawg

02-28-2011, 08:24 AM	#14
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	Its definitely a must have item, all camaro's of all generations look good lowered __________________