Dropped Camaro examples before/after. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Shakeandbake · 01-07-2012, 01:00 AM

So i've been struggling with what kind of drop I want to do on my 11' SS. I wanted to see some before after pictures if you got um! I've been thinking 1inch but maybe thats not enough..

What are the stock shocks able to deal with limiting bottoming out. I live in LA so there is no snow and its easy paved streets and 80 degree weather year round but its also my daily drives so I'm "trying" to be practical.

Hotchkis vs. Eibach vs pedders vs pfadt I know this has probably been beat to death in other threads but TL;DR

Apex Chase · 01-07-2012, 05:17 AM

Here is a picture of one of our customers Camaro BEFORE Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs:

And AFTER Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs:

Before BMR 1 inch lowering springs:

After BMR 1 inch lowering springs:

Before BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs:

After BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs:

Brutal SS · 01-07-2012, 05:48 AM

I was debating on this vs ground effects myself, but GFX won out... I'd like to do both, but that wouldn't make for a good daily driver. :(

axis · 01-07-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shakeandbake

So i've been struggling with what kind of drop I want to do on my 11' SS. I wanted to see some before after pictures if you got um! I've been thinking 1inch but maybe thats not enough..

What are the stock shocks able to deal with limiting bottoming out. I live in LA so there is no snow and its easy paved streets and 80 degree weather year round but its also my daily drives so I'm "trying" to be practical.

Hotchkis vs. Eibach vs pedders vs pfadt I know this has probably been beat to death in other threads but TL;DR

Yes it has been beaten to death and a search of this very section will bring up more pics than you care to look at.

Bruce@raymondsperformance · 01-07-2012, 09:23 AM

Here is the Pedders after with a 1" front and 1.5" rear,the ride is very good for a set of drop springs they are designed to work with oe stuts,so there is no cutting of the bump stops.

caverman · 01-07-2012, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutal SS

I was debating on this vs ground effects myself, but GFX won out... I'd like to do both, but that wouldn't make for a good daily driver. :(

You should be able to do a 1" drop with the GFX and be okay....as long as you learn to not pull up so close to curbs in front.

caverman · 01-07-2012, 09:42 AM

I don't really have any pics of stock height becasue I did mine springs shortly after getting my car.

But, I do have pics of the Hotchkis 1" drop vs my BC Coilovers at a 1.5" or so drop. Thing is with the coilovers is that even though it's lower it rides much better. I do have to be even more carefull when pulling up to curbs.

Brutal SS · 01-07-2012, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

You should be able to do a 1" drop with the GFX and be okay....as long as you learn to not pull up so close to curbs in front.

I hope so!

6liter · 01-07-2012, 11:27 AM

BC racing coil overs and some spacers to push the wheels out a little.

SUX2BU · 01-07-2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Before BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs:

After BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs:

That vert looks awesome! LOL

Here is a pic of my car on the BMR 1.0" springs I got from you also Chase. These are the ones I ended up with. I took all three pics in the same location and at the same angle to get a perfect side by side by side comparo.

Shakeandbake · 01-07-2012, 01:01 PM

With a 1.25 inch drop do i need to re route myself away from speed bumps?

Gotthat02fire · 01-07-2012, 01:21 PM

KWcoilovers about 1.5! 22' and back to 20's!!

Apex Chase · 01-07-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

That vert looks awesome! LOL

Here is a pic of my car on the BMR 1.0" springs I got from you also Chase. These are the ones I ended up with. I took all three pics in the same location and at the same angle to get a perfect side by side by side comparo.

The car looks great!

RaiderSS · 01-07-2012, 08:00 PM

Pedders XA coilovers
BMR Pro cradle bushings
26.125mm front height
25.25mm rear height
(heights measured from bottom of rim to edge of fender well)

Orange5thGen · 01-07-2012, 08:16 PM

Heres mine with Eibach 1 inch

RaiderSS · 01-08-2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6liter

BC racing coil overs and some spacers to push the wheels out a little.

What spacers are you using?

SLO RYDE · 01-08-2012, 10:05 AM

I went with the Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs,. I bought from ApexMotorsport; which was fantastic with the awesome advise and service and. I was on the fence before I did this. I now wish I did this sooner.
Here are my before and after.......

Apex Chase · 01-08-2012, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLO RYDE

I went with the Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs,. I bought from ApexMotorsport; which was fantastic with the awesome advise and service and. I was on the fence before I did this. I now wish I did this sooner.
Here are my before and after.......

Thank you for your business and the mention as well.

P.S.: This car was a finalist for the January Camaro Of The Month on our Facebook page.

MRGOODWRENCH3 · 01-08-2012, 12:22 PM

Lowered 1.25 with PFADT Springs.

jax · 01-08-2012, 07:56 PM

Stock and after Detroit Speed SS springs on a LLT RS

blk20 · 01-09-2012, 12:57 AM

1" Eibach

01-07-2012, 01:00 AM	#1
Shakeandbake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los angeles, CA Posts: 10	Dropped Camaro examples before/after. So i've been struggling with what kind of drop I want to do on my 11' SS. I wanted to see some before after pictures if you got um! I've been thinking 1inch but maybe thats not enough.. What are the stock shocks able to deal with limiting bottoming out. I live in LA so there is no snow and its easy paved streets and 80 degree weather year round but its also my daily drives so I'm "trying" to be practical. Hotchkis vs. Eibach vs pedders vs pfadt I know this has probably been beat to death in other threads but TL;DR

01-07-2012, 05:17 AM	#2
Apex Chase Drives: it like I stole it. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 17,533	Here is a picture of one of our customers Camaro BEFORE Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs: And AFTER Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs: Before BMR 1 inch lowering springs: After BMR 1 inch lowering springs: Before BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs: After BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs: __________________ 502.930.2739 \| Contact By Email \|Facebook\|Twitter

01-07-2012, 09:23 AM	#5
Bruce@raymondsperformance Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 689	Here is the Pedders after with a 1" front and 1.5" rear,the ride is very good for a set of drop springs they are designed to work with oe stuts,so there is no cutting of the bump stops. Attached Images __________________ www.raymondsperformance.com (317) 838-7112

01-07-2012, 09:42 AM	#7
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 6,301	I don't really have any pics of stock height becasue I did mine springs shortly after getting my car. But, I do have pics of the Hotchkis 1" drop vs my BC Coilovers at a 1.5" or so drop. Thing is with the coilovers is that even though it's lower it rides much better. I do have to be even more carefull when pulling up to curbs. Attached Images __________________ *-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

01-07-2012, 11:27 AM	#9
6liter Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 871 View My Garage	BC racing coil overs and some spacers to push the wheels out a little. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS 6spd - Mods: Kenne Bell 2.8, Kooks, Wortec Bi-Modal Exhaust & Big Brake Kit, MTI Shifter, BC Racing Coilovers, CCW C2K, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Carbon Fiber wrap. Thanks to Hartely Automotive for helping with this build.

01-07-2012, 05:48 AM	#3
Brutal SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 4,607	I was debating on this vs ground effects myself, but GFX won out... I'd like to do both, but that wouldn't make for a good daily driver. :(

01-07-2012, 01:01 PM	#11
Shakeandbake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los angeles, CA Posts: 10	With a 1.25 inch drop do i need to re route myself away from speed bumps?

01-07-2012, 01:21 PM	#12
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,134 View My Garage	KWcoilovers about 1.5! 22' and back to 20's!! Attached Images __________________ Jannetty Racing Built and Tuned 416 Maggie Max Package 10.6 127mph best 1/4 mile so far......

01-07-2012, 08:00 PM	#14
RaiderSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 DeadBLK Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 252	Pedders XA coilovers BMR Pro cradle bushings 26.125mm front height 25.25mm rear height (heights measured from bottom of rim to edge of fender well) Attached Images __________________ RaiderSS - COTW 6/6/11 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1312764428 Last edited by RaiderSS; 01-07-2012 at 08:21 PM.

01-07-2012, 08:16 PM	#15
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,086 View My Garage	Heres mine with Eibach 1 inch __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

01-08-2012, 10:05 AM	#17
SLO RYDE SLO RYDE Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS 400hp+ / K&N CAI./ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winter Spings, FL Posts: 358	I went with the Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs,. I bought from ApexMotorsport; which was fantastic with the awesome advise and service and. I was on the fence before I did this. I now wish I did this sooner. Here are my before and after....... Attached Images __________________ 2011 2SS/RS IOM. / K&N CAI./ V Max Throtle Body / Pypes Headers & Pype Bomb exhaust. / Texas Speed 231/236 112 Ls3 cam/ RX Catch Can/ SLP Under Drive Pulley/ American Racing Torque M Wheels painted. / CBD Rear Wing, SunCoast Creations Bumbble Bee Hood, Heritage Grill/ SLP "SS" Badges and tuned by "TampaTuning.com" & Next Level Performance

01-08-2012, 12:22 PM	#19
MRGOODWRENCH3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 674 View My Garage	Lowered 1.25 with PFADT Springs.

01-08-2012, 07:56 PM	#20
jax Drives: 2LT RS ABM Join Date: May 2010 Location: SUFFOLK, VA Posts: 105	before and after Stock and after Detroit Speed SS springs on a LLT RS Attached Images

01-09-2012, 12:57 AM	#21
blk20 Drives: 2011 rs2ss Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 118 View My Garage	1" Eibach Attached Images

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