Dropped Camaro examples before/after. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Shakeandbake · 01-07-2012, 01:00 AM

So i've been struggling with what kind of drop I want to do on my 11' SS. I wanted to see some before after pictures if you got um! I've been thinking 1inch but maybe thats not enough..

What are the stock shocks able to deal with limiting bottoming out. I live in LA so there is no snow and its easy paved streets and 80 degree weather year round but its also my daily drives so I'm "trying" to be practical.

Hotchkis vs. Eibach vs pedders vs pfadt I know this has probably been beat to death in other threads but TL;DR

Apex Motorsports · 01-07-2012, 05:17 AM

Here is a picture of one of our customers Camaro BEFORE Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs:

And AFTER Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs:

Before BMR 1 inch lowering springs:

After BMR 1 inch lowering springs:

Before BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs:

After BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs:

Brutal SS · 01-07-2012, 05:48 AM

I was debating on this vs ground effects myself, but GFX won out... I'd like to do both, but that wouldn't make for a good daily driver. :(

axis · 01-07-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shakeandbake

So i've been struggling with what kind of drop I want to do on my 11' SS. I wanted to see some before after pictures if you got um! I've been thinking 1inch but maybe thats not enough..

What are the stock shocks able to deal with limiting bottoming out. I live in LA so there is no snow and its easy paved streets and 80 degree weather year round but its also my daily drives so I'm "trying" to be practical.

Hotchkis vs. Eibach vs pedders vs pfadt I know this has probably been beat to death in other threads but TL;DR

Yes it has been beaten to death and a search of this very section will bring up more pics than you care to look at.

Bruce@raymondsperformance · 01-07-2012, 09:23 AM

Here is the Pedders after with a 1" front and 1.5" rear,the ride is very good for a set of drop springs they are designed to work with oe stuts,so there is no cutting of the bump stops.

caverman · 01-07-2012, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutal SS

I was debating on this vs ground effects myself, but GFX won out... I'd like to do both, but that wouldn't make for a good daily driver. :(

You should be able to do a 1" drop with the GFX and be okay....as long as you learn to not pull up so close to curbs in front.

caverman · 01-07-2012, 09:42 AM

I don't really have any pics of stock height becasue I did mine springs shortly after getting my car.

But, I do have pics of the Hotchkis 1" drop vs my BC Coilovers at a 1.5" or so drop. Thing is with the coilovers is that even though it's lower it rides much better. I do have to be even more carefull when pulling up to curbs.

Brutal SS · 01-07-2012, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

You should be able to do a 1" drop with the GFX and be okay....as long as you learn to not pull up so close to curbs in front.

I hope so!

6liter · 01-07-2012, 11:27 AM

BC racing coil overs and some spacers to push the wheels out a little.

SUX2BU · 01-07-2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Before BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs:

After BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs:

That vert looks awesome! LOL

Here is a pic of my car on the BMR 1.0" springs I got from you also Chase. These are the ones I ended up with. I took all three pics in the same location and at the same angle to get a perfect side by side by side comparo.

Shakeandbake · 01-07-2012, 01:01 PM

With a 1.25 inch drop do i need to re route myself away from speed bumps?

Gotthat02fire · 01-07-2012, 01:21 PM

KWcoilovers about 1.5! 22' and back to 20's!!

Apex Motorsports · 01-07-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

That vert looks awesome! LOL

Here is a pic of my car on the BMR 1.0" springs I got from you also Chase. These are the ones I ended up with. I took all three pics in the same location and at the same angle to get a perfect side by side by side comparo.

The car looks great!

RaiderSS · 01-07-2012, 08:00 PM

Pedders XA coilovers
BMR Pro cradle bushings
26.125mm front height
25.25mm rear height
(heights measured from bottom of rim to edge of fender well)

01-07-2012, 01:00 AM	#1
Shakeandbake Drives: 2014 Black ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los angeles, CA Posts: 97	Dropped Camaro examples before/after. So i've been struggling with what kind of drop I want to do on my 11' SS. I wanted to see some before after pictures if you got um! I've been thinking 1inch but maybe thats not enough.. What are the stock shocks able to deal with limiting bottoming out. I live in LA so there is no snow and its easy paved streets and 80 degree weather year round but its also my daily drives so I'm "trying" to be practical. Hotchkis vs. Eibach vs pedders vs pfadt I know this has probably been beat to death in other threads but TL;DR

01-07-2012, 09:23 AM	#5
Bruce@raymondsperformance Drives: 2014 Z28 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 705	Here is the Pedders after with a 1" front and 1.5" rear,the ride is very good for a set of drop springs they are designed to work with oe stuts,so there is no cutting of the bump stops. Attached Images

01-07-2012, 09:42 AM	#7
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I don't really have any pics of stock height becasue I did mine springs shortly after getting my car. But, I do have pics of the Hotchkis 1" drop vs my BC Coilovers at a 1.5" or so drop. Thing is with the coilovers is that even though it's lower it rides much better. I do have to be even more carefull when pulling up to curbs. Attached Images __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-07-2012, 11:27 AM	#9
6liter Drives: BLK Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 913 View My Garage	BC racing coil overs and some spacers to push the wheels out a little. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS 6spd - Mods: Kenne Bell 2.8, Kooks, Wortec Bi-Modal Exhaust & Big Brake Kit (12piston front), MTI Shifter, BC Racing Coilovers, CCW Thunderbolt, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Carbon Fiber and satin wrap. Thanks to Hartely Automotive for helping with this build.

01-07-2012, 01:21 PM	#12
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,246 View My Garage	KWcoilovers about 1.5! 22' and back to 20's!! Attached Images __________________ Jannetty Racing Built and Tuned 416 Maggie Max Package even better now!

01-07-2012, 05:17 AM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Here is a picture of one of our customers Camaro BEFORE Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs: And AFTER Pfadt 1.25 inch lowering springs: Before BMR 1 inch lowering springs: After BMR 1 inch lowering springs: Before BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs: After BMR 1.4 inch lowering springs:

01-07-2012, 05:48 AM	#3
Brutal SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 1,901	I was debating on this vs ground effects myself, but GFX won out... I'd like to do both, but that wouldn't make for a good daily driver. :(

01-07-2012, 01:01 PM	#11
Shakeandbake Drives: 2014 Black ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los angeles, CA Posts: 97	With a 1.25 inch drop do i need to re route myself away from speed bumps?

01-07-2012, 08:00 PM	#14
RaiderSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 DeadBLK Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 481	Pedders XA coilovers BMR Pro cradle bushings 26.125mm front height 25.25mm rear height (heights measured from bottom of rim to edge of fender well) Attached Images __________________ RaiderSS - COTW 6/6/11 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1312764428 Last edited by RaiderSS; 01-07-2012 at 08:21 PM.

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