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Brazensol · 03-25-2014, 06:27 AM

I have a 2011 2SS/RS with the dealer installed 21" wheels/tires (245 front and 275 rear). I want to lower the car about 1" front and 1.5" rear to get the car to sit level. Anyone see any issues with this combo? Thanks!

Apex Motorsports · 03-25-2014, 08:21 AM

The only issue would be finding a set of springs with those specs. The closest thing I am aware of would be to buy a set of BMR 1 inch front springs and their 1.4 inch rear springs separately. I think that might over shoot leveling it off though, especially if you ever have rear seat passengers or anything in your trunk.

jrhagen · 03-25-2014, 08:25 AM

Forget the springs, get coilovers.

Brazensol · 03-25-2014, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The only issue would be finding a set of springs with those specs. The closest thing I am aware of would be to buy a set of BMR 1 inch front springs and their 1.4 inch rear springs separately. I think that might over shoot leveling it off though, especially if you ever have rear seat passengers or anything in your trunk.

Right now I measure 4.5" from the tire rim to the fenderwell on the front and 5.0" on the back so if the springs are accurate as stated it will still be ever so slightly higher in the back. Won't often be anyone in the back so that is not too much of a concern to me. More concerned whether the 21"s will cause rubbing issues... Seems like the guys with the 20's don't have much, if any, problem with rubbing.

Brazensol · 03-25-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

Forget the springs, get coilovers.

That would certainly be the best way to go!

Apex Motorsports · 03-25-2014, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

Forget the springs, get coilovers.

That would be the best way to handle it.

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Originally Posted by Brazensol

Right now I measure 4.5" from the tire rim to the fenderwell on the front and 5.0" on the back so if the springs are accurate as stated it will still be ever so slightly higher in the back. Won't often be anyone in the back so that is not too much of a concern to me. More concerned whether the 21"s will cause rubbing issues... Seems like the guys with the 20's don't have much, if any, problem with rubbing.

They shouldn't. We have customers running lowered cars on 22s with no issues.

JDP Sales · 03-25-2014, 11:26 AM

You will not have any problems on factory wheels. It's only when you go with aggressive offsets and/or wide wheels and tires that you will run into issues when lowering. I suggest going with the BMR split drop 1" F 1.4" R for what you are trying to do, or coilovers; that way you can set the height exactly where you want it.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

tj@LSRPerformance · 03-25-2014, 01:22 PM

You can check out our springs here:

http://www.lsrperformance.com/lsr-co...g-springs.html

LSR's Competition Lowering Springs will lower your Camaro 1 inch in the front and 1 1/4 inches in the rear for a more level ride height and better weight distribution. These springs are a direct replacement for the factory springs.

Improved shocks and struts are recommended to maximize performance and ride quality.

As long as the wheels are the correct offset, there should not be an issue.

Best Regards,

TJ

Brazensol · 03-25-2014, 03:30 PM

Thank you Gentlemen! Now I just need to decide on springs or coilovers...

03-25-2014, 06:27 AM	#1
Brazensol Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 263	Lowering Springs I have a 2011 2SS/RS with the dealer installed 21" wheels/tires (245 front and 275 rear). I want to lower the car about 1" front and 1.5" rear to get the car to sit level. Anyone see any issues with this combo? Thanks!

03-25-2014, 08:21 AM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	The only issue would be finding a set of springs with those specs. The closest thing I am aware of would be to buy a set of BMR 1 inch front springs and their 1.4 inch rear springs separately. I think that might over shoot leveling it off though, especially if you ever have rear seat passengers or anything in your trunk.

03-25-2014, 08:25 AM	#3
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Forget the springs, get coilovers.

03-25-2014, 11:26 AM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	You will not have any problems on factory wheels. It's only when you go with aggressive offsets and/or wide wheels and tires that you will run into issues when lowering. I suggest going with the BMR split drop 1" F 1.4" R for what you are trying to do, or coilovers; that way you can set the height exactly where you want it. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

03-25-2014, 01:22 PM	#8
tj@LSRPerformance Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 111	You can check out our springs here: http://www.lsrperformance.com/lsr-co...g-springs.html LSR's Competition Lowering Springs will lower your Camaro 1 inch in the front and 1 1/4 inches in the rear for a more level ride height and better weight distribution. These springs are a direct replacement for the factory springs. Improved shocks and struts are recommended to maximize performance and ride quality. As long as the wheels are the correct offset, there should not be an issue. Best Regards, TJ

03-25-2014, 03:30 PM	#9
Brazensol Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 263	Thank you Gentlemen! Now I just need to decide on springs or coilovers...