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Tortugas12 · 05-03-2018, 02:57 PM

What drop springs do you guys have? Since the verts weigh more than the coupes I'm not sure what springs to get. Most pictures and measurements I've seen are for the coupes.

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SteveM12065 · 05-03-2018, 03:04 PM

I'm interested as well. This car has a lot of body roll and id like to eliminate some of that.

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ex ford guy · 05-03-2018, 09:48 PM

These... https://eibach.com/us/i-3312-pro-kit...4-springs.html

SS PANTHER · 05-04-2018, 06:13 AM

Hotchkis 1” drop springs. I have had them on for 5 years now. Back then they had a specific convertible set. I don’t see them listed anymore. As I recall, there was no difference in psi between the coupe and the convertible. Call Hotchkis.

The camaro show · 05-04-2018, 07:01 AM

Just do air lift performance bags they will ride better then any coil or spring and handle better

b4wheeler · 05-04-2018, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The camaro show

Just do air lift performance bags they will ride better then any coil or spring and handle better

Bring yours out East. I want to see a Vert on AIR....... (decision maker)

Abelardoo_12 · 05-06-2018, 04:23 PM

Ive had the BMR 1 inch all around for about two years with no problems. I talked to BMR on the phone before ordering and they told me to order a 1.25 for the front because the back was heavier and would sit lower but I decided to get the 1 inch all around and it sits even.

Taylortoons · 05-07-2018, 06:53 PM

I'm going to drop mine too. Thinking about 1.25 front and 1.00 rear. Anyone have this setup with pics? I am concerned about my rear suspension with it lowered. Not sure if the squat will start breaking stuff, like axles...

llcamaro · 05-08-2018, 05:49 PM

Eibach 1 " springs with Hotchkiss sways

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Screwblower · 05-18-2018, 08:55 PM

BMR 1 inch drop. Mine sits even front to back. Fender lip about half finger width above the tire.
After 5k miles on the springs it rides better. Reduced roll.
I went with MMR wheels 275 fronts / 315 rears.
I do not autocross, so no need for bigger sway bars.

ROKDWLR · 05-19-2018, 11:07 PM

I just installed the 1.5/1.4 X5 springs from Phastek on my 2015 LT vert along with staggered MRR M017 (275/315), vented slotted rotors & ceramic pads. After driving around the block with the bushings loose to index them, the rear sat 1.25" lower than the front. From the ground to top of fender: 29 front 27.75 rear. That's with an empty trunk. Contacted customer service & they're sending some 1" rears to swap out. Hopefully that will do the trick.

SS PANTHER · 05-20-2018, 10:04 PM

You want to measure from the bottom of the wheel, outside lip, to the top of the fender arch. Too many differentials measuring from the ground. The factory height would be approximately 675-685mm high. Too low will put undue stress on your suspension. With a 1” drop this should be in the 25.6-26" (650-660mm) range. At this height there is no undo stress on the suspension geometry, especially the rear shafts.

ROKDWLR · 05-21-2018, 09:21 PM

Thanks SS Panther. Using that method I have 26 1/4 on the front. The rear is on jack stands & taken apart so I can't measure that yet. The new springs will be here Friday & I'll have it back together Saturday morning.

ROKDWLR · 05-27-2018, 04:33 PM

The 1" BMR rear springs worked great. It sits perfectly level now. 1.5" front & 1" rear. I'll get a picture up by morning.

05-03-2018, 02:57 PM	#1
Tortugas12 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 168	Drop springs What drop springs do you guys have? Since the verts weigh more than the coupes I'm not sure what springs to get. Most pictures and measurements I've seen are for the coupes. Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk

05-04-2018, 06:13 AM	#4
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Hotchkis 1” drop springs. I have had them on for 5 years now. Back then they had a specific convertible set. I don’t see them listed anymore. As I recall, there was no difference in psi between the coupe and the convertible. Call Hotchkis. Attached Images

05-04-2018, 07:01 AM	#5
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	Just do air lift performance bags they will ride better then any coil or spring and handle better __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

05-06-2018, 04:23 PM	#7
Abelardoo_12 Drives: 2011 camaro ss convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 421	Ive had the BMR 1 inch all around for about two years with no problems. I talked to BMR on the phone before ordering and they told me to order a 1.25 for the front because the back was heavier and would sit lower but I decided to get the 1 inch all around and it sits even. Attached Images

05-07-2018, 06:53 PM	#8
Taylortoons Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 482	I'm going to drop mine too. Thinking about 1.25 front and 1.00 rear. Anyone have this setup with pics? I am concerned about my rear suspension with it lowered. Not sure if the squat will start breaking stuff, like axles... __________________ GPI Built Procharger D-1/13 PSI/Race Intercooler/SS3 Cam Kit/Kooks LTH/X- pipe/FIC 1050/E85/3.91 gears/Centerforce Dual Disc clutch/Flowmaster Outlaw/775whp/680tqSOLD

05-03-2018, 03:04 PM	#2
SteveM12065 Drives: 2013 Summit white 2ss RS L99 conver Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 52	I'm interested as well. This car has a lot of body roll and id like to eliminate some of that. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk

05-03-2018, 09:48 PM	#3
ex ford guy Drives: 2011 conv 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 21 View My Garage	These... https://eibach.com/us/i-3312-pro-kit...4-springs.html

05-08-2018, 05:49 PM	#9
llcamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lower Lake, CA Posts: 77	Eibach 1 " springs with Hotchkiss sways [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Let the mods begin, LG Pro LT's, HF Cats, Borla Touring Mufflers, CAI intake, American Racing Tunnel Brace, Eibach 1" springs, Hotchkiss sways, Mickey Thompson Wheels and Tires

05-18-2018, 08:55 PM	#10
Screwblower Drives: 14' 2ss convertible Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In my underwear Posts: 119	BMR 1 inch drop. Mine sits even front to back. Fender lip about half finger width above the tire. After 5k miles on the springs it rides better. Reduced roll. I went with MMR wheels 275 fronts / 315 rears. I do not autocross, so no need for bigger sway bars.

05-19-2018, 11:07 PM	#11
ROKDWLR Drives: 2015 Camero LT Convertible Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 14 View My Garage	I just installed the 1.5/1.4 X5 springs from Phastek on my 2015 LT vert along with staggered MRR M017 (275/315), vented slotted rotors & ceramic pads. After driving around the block with the bushings loose to index them, the rear sat 1.25" lower than the front. From the ground to top of fender: 29 front 27.75 rear. That's with an empty trunk. Contacted customer service & they're sending some 1" rears to swap out. Hopefully that will do the trick.

05-20-2018, 10:04 PM	#12
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	You want to measure from the bottom of the wheel, outside lip, to the top of the fender arch. Too many differentials measuring from the ground. The factory height would be approximately 675-685mm high. Too low will put undue stress on your suspension. With a 1” drop this should be in the 25.6-26" (650-660mm) range. At this height there is no undo stress on the suspension geometry, especially the rear shafts.

05-21-2018, 09:21 PM	#13
ROKDWLR Drives: 2015 Camero LT Convertible Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 14 View My Garage	Thanks SS Panther. Using that method I have 26 1/4 on the front. The rear is on jack stands & taken apart so I can't measure that yet. The new springs will be here Friday & I'll have it back together Saturday morning.

05-27-2018, 04:33 PM	#14
ROKDWLR Drives: 2015 Camero LT Convertible Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 14 View My Garage	The 1" BMR rear springs worked great. It sits perfectly level now. 1.5" front & 1" rear. I'll get a picture up by morning.