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Darth_Emma · 03-29-2011, 11:42 AM

Absolutely lower it! I've lowered mine and it's by far the best mod I've done. Makes it looks better and drive better. It's win win!

spoone123 · 03-29-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by The Beard

Pfadt Lowering Springs installed. Looks awesome lowered imho.

Love those black vent how you do it?

Mrpaintballordie · 03-29-2011, 01:37 PM

ill take the kit off your hands if you decide not to

Ironheadspearo · 03-29-2011, 01:41 PM

I am in the same boat. I was quoted like 250.00 for the springs but 450.00 to install them. I want to do it but 700 bucks is alot of fun tickets right now.

Blade · 03-29-2011, 01:47 PM

Done it and love it........do it.

I have Detroit Speed installed, the car dropped 1.5".....no issues with bottoming out.

Only issue I encounter is when I will hit an incline of a driveway, and the rubber front air dam will brush against the driveway. No issues on speed bumps. I do back into spots more now, those curb stops in most lots create an issue for the bottom of the front bumper.

novice66 · 03-29-2011, 02:11 PM

I just installed my H&R springs sat/sun. They are 1.7 fronts and 1.8 rear and no bottoming out. Couldn't tell a difference till I hit a pot hole and a few big bumps. It's a little bouncy but definitely worth it. Before I could stick 4 fingers between my tires and fender and now not even two fingers fit. It gives a dramatic look. I also would say to do it yourself. It is very simple but make sure you have the right tools. I spent the same time doing the front passenger with the wrong tools as I did the other three with the right tools. So don't be scared. It's worth it.

kiteman · 03-29-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

i am not worried about bottoming out, or if the camaro will ride rough, because its not that big of a deal. the one thing that stops me from lowering my car is how much it cost to install.

have you ever owned a car that bottoms out? it sucks. especially if the car is new, it makes you feel like it's falling apart. and you will bottom out on things that you wouldn't normally think you would bottom out on, not just speed bumps. steep inclines, railroad tracks, crests in the road, etc. the 4th gen camaro had a horrible staggered look stock and needed aftermarket correction; the 5th gen looks pretty good and coming from someone that owned a low car for 7 years, don't do it!

Darth_Emma · 03-29-2011, 03:31 PM

I have zero problems with my car bottoming out. I am careful going up steep driveways (I come in at an angle). But I have not bottomed out.

SS>GT · 03-29-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

i am not worried about bottoming out, or if the camaro will ride rough, because its not that big of a deal. the one thing that stops me from lowering my car is how much it cost to install.

+1.
My dealer wanted 600 just to install.

mikeSS · 03-29-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kiteman

have you ever owned a car that bottoms out? it sucks. especially if the car is new, it makes you feel like it's falling apart. and you will bottom out on things that you wouldn't normally think you would bottom out on, not just speed bumps. steep inclines, railroad tracks, crests in the road, etc. the 4th gen camaro had a horrible staggered look stock and needed aftermarket correction; the 5th gen looks pretty good and coming from someone that owned a low car for 7 years, don't do it!

my last car was much more sporty and had a much rougher ride and handled a hell lot better than my camaro, but of course it was as fast as the camaro.

so yes i have owned a car that bottomed out.

tmac1granger33 · 03-29-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SS>GT

+1.
My dealer wanted 600 just to install.

intall yourself

get some buddies and getturdone..
lowring my camaro changed the look significantly.. looks better and wider imo... ride quality is a bit harder... and i have yet to bottom.. out.. i have the Eibach pro kit

mikeSS · 03-29-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS>GT

+1.
My dealer wanted 600 just to install.

i could have bought the springs for around 200 and the dealership is going to want around 350 for install and alinement. i fused to spend over 500 for lowering my car.

thePill · 03-29-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by the Kolektor

Swap it out, try it for a bit, if you don't like it, swap it back and sell the springs.

+1 on this.

@OP, Remember to take photo's of the car while lowered so the person you are selling them too has a reference.

tmac1granger33 · 03-29-2011, 04:15 PM

the wheel gap in the back looked ridiculous before lowering my car.. looked like a rock crawler lol... now whenever i see a camaro .. i think to myself.. man it would look WAY better without that fender gap

03-29-2011, 01:41 PM	#46
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	I am in the same boat. I was quoted like 250.00 for the springs but 450.00 to install them. I want to do it but 700 bucks is alot of fun tickets right now. __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

03-29-2011, 01:47 PM	#47
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Done it and love it........do it. I have Detroit Speed installed, the car dropped 1.5".....no issues with bottoming out. Only issue I encounter is when I will hit an incline of a driveway, and the rubber front air dam will brush against the driveway. No issues on speed bumps. I do back into spots more now, those curb stops in most lots create an issue for the bottom of the front bumper. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

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03-29-2011, 11:42 AM	#43
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Absolutely lower it! I've lowered mine and it's by far the best mod I've done. Makes it looks better and drive better. It's win win!

03-29-2011, 01:37 PM	#45
Mrpaintballordie Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: hilton head island Posts: 506	ill take the kit off your hands if you decide not to

03-29-2011, 02:11 PM	#48
novice66 Drives: 2011 RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 182	I just installed my H&R springs sat/sun. They are 1.7 fronts and 1.8 rear and no bottoming out. Couldn't tell a difference till I hit a pot hole and a few big bumps. It's a little bouncy but definitely worth it. Before I could stick 4 fingers between my tires and fender and now not even two fingers fit. It gives a dramatic look. I also would say to do it yourself. It is very simple but make sure you have the right tools. I spent the same time doing the front passenger with the wrong tools as I did the other three with the right tools. So don't be scared. It's worth it.

03-29-2011, 03:31 PM	#50
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I have zero problems with my car bottoming out. I am careful going up steep driveways (I come in at an angle). But I have not bottomed out.

03-29-2011, 04:15 PM	#56
tmac1granger33 NM HT5 Drives: COTW 3/5/12 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los lunas, New Mexico Posts: 1,986 View My Garage	the wheel gap in the back looked ridiculous before lowering my car.. looked like a rock crawler lol... now whenever i see a camaro .. i think to myself.. man it would look WAY better without that fender gap