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zerokool · 04-02-2018, 01:19 PM

Hi guys so I have been busy on the car, lerick custom designs did awesome on my lights. I am curious though I have been wanting to lower it just a little especially with the aero kit on there but not sure what coil overs to look into or other options I am open for suggestions and photos if you have any.

UBB · 04-02-2018, 01:25 PM

Eibach Pro Plus on my '14

orange devil · 04-02-2018, 01:36 PM

Pfadt springs

DRKS1D3 · 04-02-2018, 01:43 PM

Do you track the car? How much do you want to spend? Coilovers are pretty pricey. If you're not tracking it, look into lowering springs. A fraction of the cost, but give you the appearance you desire. I have Hotchkis springs on mine and they're great! ~1.5" drop, it handles like it's on rails and rides better than stock. Shop around and make certain to get your bushings timed when having it lowered. Good luck!

zerokool · 04-02-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Do you track the car? How much do you want to spend? Coilovers are pretty pricey. If you're not tracking it, look into lowering springs. A fraction of the cost, but give you the appearance you desire. I have Hotchkis springs on mine and they're great! ~1.5" drop, it handles like it's on rails and rides better than stock. Shop around and make certain to get your bushings timed when having it lowered. Good luck!

I don't track it. I dont however want to effect the suspension negatively, and local shops were telling me to stay away from lowering springs I am not to sure lol. So what ever I do I feel like anytime you change parts always upgrade them lol, so that's why I am hesitant just to buy something that looks Kool

Spec · 04-02-2018, 02:38 PM

Dude, Hotchkis all the way. Get the entire set, Springs (1" - settles around 1.25"), Sways, Endlinks, Chassis and Strut braces...

I can tell you its day and night, not harsh - FIRM... and the response, feels like you're driving a go kart lol.

hrpiii · 04-02-2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zerokool

I don't track it. I dont however want to effect the suspension negatively, and local shops were telling me to stay away from lowering springs I am not to sure lol. So what ever I do I feel like anytime you change parts always upgrade them lol, so that's why I am hesitant just to buy something that looks Kool

I have been lowered via springs since Feb 2010, and track my car. Zero issues with alignment, so curious to why shops are telling you to stay away. Or they telling you that because they don't want to do the work?

pnwdan · 04-02-2018, 02:54 PM

I have Hotchkis too. Love the fitment and ride. After install I had my front alignment spot on and they only had to adjust my rear a bit.

DRKS1D3 · 04-02-2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zerokool

I don't track it. I dont however want to effect the suspension negatively, and local shops were telling me to stay away from lowering springs I am not to sure lol. So what ever I do I feel like anytime you change parts always upgrade them lol, so that's why I am hesitant just to buy something that looks Kool

Lowering springs are fully functional as others here have stated. They're just not as hardcore as coilovers. I would buy my Hotchkis springs over and over again. They got rid of the ugly wheel gap, they tightened up the handling and it rides better than stock. What more could I ask for?

With your shop telling you to avoid them...I'd question their legitimacy.

Tims G8 · 04-02-2018, 02:57 PM

Any pics of your Camaro's with the Hotchkis springs I'm seriously considering getting a set. Are the okay to use with stock struts < 24K on them?

DRKS1D3 · 04-02-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tims G8

Any pics of your Camaro's with the Hotchkis springs I'm seriously considering getting a set. Are the okay to use with stock struts < 24K on them?

You're good up to ~1.5" drop on stock struts. Go to my album and you'll see some pics.

Spec · 04-02-2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tims G8

Any pics of your Camaro's with the Hotchkis springs I'm seriously considering getting a set. Are the okay to use with stock struts < 24K on them?

You're fine with the stock struts. I haven't replaced mine at 130k, but probably thinking staying stock on that end when the time comes. I could go with a set of 1LE shocks/struts, but I love how the car rides so much, I don't think I want to change this.

Pics are plastered all over my Album. They show about what you're going to get...

zerokool · 04-02-2018, 04:50 PM

I think I am going to check out those hotchkis send everyone likes them lol. Thanks guys

DagoCountyGee · 04-03-2018, 01:58 AM

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You're fine with the stock struts. I haven't replaced mine at 130k, but probably thinking staying stock on that end when the time comes. I could go with a set of 1LE shocks/struts, but I love how the car rides so much, I don't think I want to change this.

Pics are plastered all over my Album. They show about what you're going to get...

That looks perfect. Tires sizes?

04-02-2018, 01:19 PM	#1
zerokool Drives: 2014 camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: ogden, utah Posts: 26	Options for lowering my 2014 2ss Hi guys so I have been busy on the car, lerick custom designs did awesome on my lights. I am curious though I have been wanting to lower it just a little especially with the aero kit on there but not sure what coil overs to look into or other options I am open for suggestions and photos if you have any. Attached Images

04-02-2018, 01:43 PM	#4
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Do you track the car? How much do you want to spend? Coilovers are pretty pricey. If you're not tracking it, look into lowering springs. A fraction of the cost, but give you the appearance you desire. I have Hotchkis springs on mine and they're great! ~1.5" drop, it handles like it's on rails and rides better than stock. Shop around and make certain to get your bushings timed when having it lowered. Good luck! __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

04-02-2018, 02:54 PM	#8
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	I have Hotchkis too. Love the fitment and ride. After install I had my front alignment spot on and they only had to adjust my rear a bit. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

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UBB Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bismarck Posts: 572 View My Garage	Eibach Pro Plus on my '14

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Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Dude, Hotchkis all the way. Get the entire set, Springs (1" - settles around 1.25"), Sways, Endlinks, Chassis and Strut braces... I can tell you its day and night, not harsh - FIRM... and the response, feels like you're driving a go kart lol.

04-02-2018, 02:57 PM	#10
Tims G8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: PA Posts: 18	Any pics of your Camaro's with the Hotchkis springs I'm seriously considering getting a set. Are the okay to use with stock struts < 24K on them?

04-02-2018, 04:50 PM	#13
zerokool Drives: 2014 camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: ogden, utah Posts: 26	I think I am going to check out those hotchkis send everyone likes them lol. Thanks guys