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latino2SS · 04-27-2013, 04:23 PM

I just had Eibach pro kit springs installed on my car and noticed this gap at the top of the strut tower now. Is this normal after lowering or is there something wrong? It used to sit flush. Same gap on both sides.

pnyklr · 04-27-2013, 04:33 PM

Yes

-Funk

Apex Motorsports · 04-27-2013, 04:41 PM

Completely normal.

GbrilliantQ · 04-27-2013, 04:43 PM

Happened to me too.. You're good.

kevin1106 · 04-27-2013, 04:44 PM

Yep. Normal. No worries!

latino2SS · 04-27-2013, 04:45 PM

Thanks everyone!

CamaroI · 04-27-2013, 11:10 PM

When lowering do you go same all the way around ie 1 inch?? Also is eibach best to go with or why choosing over BMR?? Just thought would ask couple of question since you just did and I am looking to do soon

csjcsj · 04-27-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by latino2SS

I just had Eibach pro kit springs installed on my car and noticed this gap at the top of the strut tower now. Is this normal after lowering or is there something wrong? It used to sit flush. Same gap on both sides.

You can go to Home Depot and get some toilet bowl rubber washers that'll fit under there to get rid of (hide) the gap!

davidcroft · 04-28-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroI

When lowering do you go same all the way around ie 1 inch?? Also is eibach best to go with or why choosing over BMR?? Just thought would ask couple of question since you just did and I am looking to do soon

Brand preference is opinion.There are some extreme brand loyalists on here and I have gotten my head bit off for posting my experiences with certain brands. I have heard a couple of times the BMR springs sometimes make noise on the rear springs(no personal experience). I've had Eibach springs on mine for a year and a half with ZERO noises.

I had Pfadt on for 2 weeks before the Eibach's and they made noise too (they denied it was their springs then publicly announced they fixed their noise)

You just have to do your own research, unfortunately.

latino2SS · 04-28-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroI

When lowering do you go same all the way around ie 1 inch?? Also is eibach best to go with or why choosing over BMR?? Just thought would ask couple of question since you just did and I am looking to do soon

Eibachs are 1" drop all the way around. I chose them because I know the brand and I got a very good deal on them. I never really got into comparing options because of the deal I got. Plus a 1" drop was enough for me. Some like more, nothing wrong with that. To each their own.

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Originally Posted by csjcsj

You can go to Home Depot and get some toilet bowl rubber washers that'll fit under there to get rid of (hide) the gap!

Interesting. You have a pic of yours?

Mvp_Me · 04-30-2013, 02:34 AM

what color are the eibachs? i ask because i bought a camaro about two weeks ago and i have the same gap at the top of the strut tower as well. i looked underneath and found no aftermarket writing on them so i dont kno, the only thing i kno is that the springs are black. if anyone might kno plz fill me in. if not ill have to take off the wheel to further investigate.

latino2SS · 04-30-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mvp_Me

what color are the eibachs? i ask because i bought a camaro about two weeks ago and i have the same gap at the top of the strut tower as well. i looked underneath and found no aftermarket writing on them so i dont kno, the only thing i kno is that the springs are black. if anyone might kno plz fill me in. if not ill have to take off the wheel to further investigate.

Eibachs are black. Not sure about other brands.

04-27-2013, 04:23 PM	#1
latino2SS Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 916 Posts: 153	Just lowered my SS, is this normal? I just had Eibach pro kit springs installed on my car and noticed this gap at the top of the strut tower now. Is this normal after lowering or is there something wrong? It used to sit flush. Same gap on both sides. Attached Images __________________ 2012 IOM 2SS/RS L99 Flowmaster Outlaw Axelback Exhaust, CAI Intake, Apex Scoop, Vmax TB, Elite Catch Can, Eibach Springs, CF VIS AMS Hood, Heritage Grille, Havoc Diffuser, ZL1 Rockers, ACS T4 Splitter, Glossy CF Anvil Spoiler, Showstopper Side Markers, FR Glossy Style 41's, IOM Calipers, 1LE Suede Steering Wheel, CFD Tap Shifter & other stuff.

04-27-2013, 04:33 PM	#2
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Yes -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

04-27-2013, 04:45 PM	#6
latino2SS Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 916 Posts: 153	Thanks everyone! __________________ 2012 IOM 2SS/RS L99 Flowmaster Outlaw Axelback Exhaust, CAI Intake, Apex Scoop, Vmax TB, Elite Catch Can, Eibach Springs, CF VIS AMS Hood, Heritage Grille, Havoc Diffuser, ZL1 Rockers, ACS T4 Splitter, Glossy CF Anvil Spoiler, Showstopper Side Markers, FR Glossy Style 41's, IOM Calipers, 1LE Suede Steering Wheel, CFD Tap Shifter & other stuff.

04-27-2013, 04:41 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Completely normal.

04-27-2013, 04:43 PM	#4
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	Happened to me too.. You're good.

04-27-2013, 04:44 PM	#5
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	Yep. Normal. No worries!

04-27-2013, 11:10 PM	#7
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	When lowering do you go same all the way around ie 1 inch?? Also is eibach best to go with or why choosing over BMR?? Just thought would ask couple of question since you just did and I am looking to do soon

04-30-2013, 02:34 AM	#11
Mvp_Me I Use Three Pedals Drives: 2011 VR M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 793	what color are the eibachs? i ask because i bought a camaro about two weeks ago and i have the same gap at the top of the strut tower as well. i looked underneath and found no aftermarket writing on them so i dont kno, the only thing i kno is that the springs are black. if anyone might kno plz fill me in. if not ill have to take off the wheel to further investigate.