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LittleMT · 02-25-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 427Carl

Why ?..... are you racing it? ... or you just want to spend money

GM spent billions designing it

well hey genius, don't ever ever change a thing on your Camaro, after all, GM spent billions designing it.

JusticePete · 02-25-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jagan323

How low is the car in Red? What are the size and offsets of the rear wheels? And amount of Camber on front? =D

I saw the videos of that car... amazing. Taking those corners like a pro.

It is low.

We worked with Forgeline in the wheel offsets to square us the front track with the rear. They are 19x10.5s all around. Forgeline was a great partner on this build. In support of Forgeline we direct all questions about the wheels to them.

The alignment is crucial for the 5th Gen. We run -2 to -2.5 camber up front with the rear at half the front camber. The front wheels are toe OUT .5 degrees for improved turn in. Pedderised we were able to get 12K out of the Bridgestone 305/30/19 RE-11s combined with street driving and track testing.

BDH · 02-18-2012, 01:10 PM

I have a v6...can't find too many lowering springs until I ran into a spring called SLP. ANybody heard of this company? Thanks

JusticePete · 02-18-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BDH

I have a v6...can't find too many lowering springs until I ran into a spring called SLP. ANybody heard of this company? Thanks

Pedders lowering coils fit the V6. The only difference as far as fit is the 6 needs a bit more coil trap. Put another way, the free height of the coil, the length of the coil measured out of the box, must be a bit longer than on the 8. Once installed, the free height of Pedders Camaro rear coils has no impact on ride height. The extra length or space is taken up in the dead coils. When two coils are in firm contact they serve no function so they are dead. Another term is stacked. This 6 is on our 220032 front and 220033 rear coils. Drives like a dream.

BDH · 02-18-2012, 02:31 PM

Looks very nice. Thanks Pete!

BDH · 02-18-2012, 02:37 PM

Just checked your site. Looks like I will need 220035 for the rear since I have a convertible. Thanks again.

BDH · 02-18-2012, 02:42 PM

Pete...The red v6 in your picture...what's the drop? Rear-1" and front-1.25?

JusticePete · 02-18-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BDH

Pete...The red v6 in your picture...what's the drop? Rear-1" and front-1.25?

Your vert will look just like the V6 with the 220035s in the rear for the extra weight. Your vert will sit 1.3 front and 1.5 rear

Ozzie RS · 02-18-2012, 10:46 PM

Also a more expensive option to look into depending on your budget and future plans with your car is Coil Overs. They will give you the option of lowering your car and most have the option of adjusting your ride from soft to hard. Definitely something to look into.

10aSSee D · 02-18-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 427Carl

Why ?..... are you racing it? ... or you just want to spend money

GM spent billions designing it

Really???

RED HT5 · 02-18-2012, 11:02 PM

Getting mine lowered on Monday....yessssss can't wait...I'm goin to Granatelli on Oxnard CA...my club jus had a big meet over at there shop today...I heard nutn but good things bout Granatelli...

02-18-2012, 10:46 PM	#23
Ozzie RS Drives: '11 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kingwood,TX Posts: 666	Also a more expensive option to look into depending on your budget and future plans with your car is Coil Overs. They will give you the option of lowering your car and most have the option of adjusting your ride from soft to hard. Definitely something to look into. __________________

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02-18-2012, 01:10 PM	#17
BDH Drives: 2012 1LT-RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CA Posts: 256	I have a v6...can't find too many lowering springs until I ran into a spring called SLP. ANybody heard of this company? Thanks

02-18-2012, 02:31 PM	#19
BDH Drives: 2012 1LT-RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CA Posts: 256	Looks very nice. Thanks Pete!

02-18-2012, 02:37 PM	#20
BDH Drives: 2012 1LT-RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CA Posts: 256	Just checked your site. Looks like I will need 220035 for the rear since I have a convertible. Thanks again.

02-18-2012, 02:42 PM	#21
BDH Drives: 2012 1LT-RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CA Posts: 256	Pete...The red v6 in your picture...what's the drop? Rear-1" and front-1.25?

02-18-2012, 11:02 PM	#25
RED HT5 HEADTURNER™®©COTW 12/9/13 Drives: WHITE SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: THE VALLE Posts: 745 View My Garage	Getting mine lowered on Monday....yessssss can't wait...I'm goin to Granatelli on Oxnard CA...my club jus had a big meet over at there shop today...I heard nutn but good things bout Granatelli...