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pbclax1 · 04-26-2015, 01:44 PM

I am lowered on BR type coilovers about 1.2" and dont seem to have much space between the top of the tire and the wheel well to go much lower. Nor does it seem on the coilover body that I have much space left for lowering (about 3/4" between the rings in the front)? The threads I see with the car lowered 1.5" all around, I don't see how that is feasible with what I am looking at regarding rubbing. Running stock 245/45r20 and 275/40r20 rear tires.

pbclax1 · 04-27-2015, 03:03 PM

Anyone running these have comments/pictures on their ride height, wheel size, and rubbing?

mikey1107 · 04-27-2015, 07:20 PM

I have pedders which are similar lowered about 1.5" and could easily go lower.

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pbclax1 · 04-27-2015, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey1107

I have pedders which are similar lowered about 1.5" and could easily go lower.

Sent from my subconscious

What's your height from the bottom of the rim to the fender on the front and back?

mikey1107 · 04-27-2015, 09:23 PM

25.5

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caverman · 04-28-2015, 09:10 PM

I ran BC coilovers with about a 1.5" drop and 275 on 20x9 all around. No rubbing at all. Just watch how close you pull up to the curbs.

pbclax1 · 04-29-2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

I ran BC coilovers with about a 1.5" drop and 275 on 20x9 all around. No rubbing at all. Just watch how close you pull up to the curbs.

Awesome. How much space did you have left between the collars on the coilover for adjustment?

CamaroSS sleeper · 04-29-2015, 06:25 PM

I have BCs about a 2" drop.
1. wheel offset can determine how much you can lower the car.
2. Camber Alignment (negative camber will help you tuck the tire, dont go crazy on the negative camber do.. -0.8 max or youll have tire wear problems.)
3. width if tire and wheel.

Im not sure on stock wheels..
but My setup is Zl1 replicas per GM specs
11" wide wheel rear with 295/35/20 michelins -----10" wide wheel front with 275/40/20

clearance is tight as a virgin in my car, but no rubbing

pbclax1 · 04-29-2015, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSS sleeper

I have BCs about a 2" drop.
1. wheel offset can determine how much you can lower the car.
2. Camber Alignment (negative camber will help you tuck the tire, dont go crazy on the negative camber do.. -0.8 max or youll have tire wear problems.)
3. width if tire and wheel.

Im not sure on stock wheels..
but My setup is Zl1 replicas per GM specs
11" wide wheel rear with 295/35/20 michelins -----10" wide wheel front with 275/40/20

clearance is tight as a virgin in my car, but no rubbing

Nice ride!! Any more pics of it? Are the BC's maxed out with that drop or do you still have space between the collars to go lower if you wanted?

CamaroSS sleeper · 04-29-2015, 10:59 PM

Thanks!!
I still had about 1/2 drop between the perches.
But i actually had to lift it about 1/4 all around because it was simply too low to be a DD.
Anyways...
Here is two other pics while it was still nice and low.

pbclax1 · 04-30-2015, 06:33 AM

Awesome! Really nice setup! Thanks for the info.

Assassinx1 · 04-30-2015, 09:18 AM

What spring rate does OP have and can you take a pic of your coils. And how many miles did you put on them sometimes thy need to settle.

pbclax1 · 04-30-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Assassinx1

What spring rate does OP have and can you take a pic of your coils. And how many miles did you put on them sometimes thy need to settle.

The spring rates are the factory bc br type coiliver rates. I can get pics soon and it's been around 200 miles. They do seem to have settled some for sure. I have about 3/4" between my collars up front left for adjustment and about 1-3/16" in the rear.

VR Baron · 04-30-2015, 08:54 PM

Coil rates are about 460 front and 560 rear

04-26-2015, 01:44 PM	#1
pbclax1 Drives: Car Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 111	BC Coilovers I am lowered on BR type coilovers about 1.2" and dont seem to have much space between the top of the tire and the wheel well to go much lower. Nor does it seem on the coilover body that I have much space left for lowering (about 3/4" between the rings in the front)? The threads I see with the car lowered 1.5" all around, I don't see how that is feasible with what I am looking at regarding rubbing. Running stock 245/45r20 and 275/40r20 rear tires.

04-27-2015, 07:20 PM	#3
mikey1107 Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 417	I have pedders which are similar lowered about 1.5" and could easily go lower. Sent from my subconscious __________________ 2017 SW SS

04-27-2015, 09:23 PM	#5
mikey1107 Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 417	25.5 Sent from my subconscious __________________ 2017 SW SS

04-28-2015, 09:10 PM	#6
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I ran BC coilovers with about a 1.5" drop and 275 on 20x9 all around. No rubbing at all. Just watch how close you pull up to the 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

04-27-2015, 03:03 PM	#2
pbclax1 Drives: Car Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 111	Anyone running these have comments/pictures on their ride height, wheel size, and rubbing?

04-29-2015, 06:25 PM	#8
CamaroSS sleeper Drives: Sleeper_NOT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ventura Posts: 184 View My Garage	I have BCs about a 2" drop. 1. wheel offset can determine how much you can lower the car. 2. Camber Alignment (negative camber will help you tuck the tire, dont go crazy on the negative camber do.. -0.8 max or youll have tire wear problems.) 3. width if tire and wheel. Im not sure on stock wheels.. but My setup is Zl1 replicas per GM specs 11" wide wheel rear with 295/35/20 michelins -----10" wide wheel front with 275/40/20 clearance is tight as a virgin in my car, but no rubbing

04-29-2015, 10:59 PM	#10
CamaroSS sleeper Drives: Sleeper_NOT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ventura Posts: 184 View My Garage	Thanks!! I still had about 1/2 drop between the perches. But i actually had to lift it about 1/4 all around because it was simply too low to be a DD. Anyways... Here is two other pics while it was still nice and low.

04-30-2015, 06:33 AM	#11
pbclax1 Drives: Car Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 111	Awesome! Really nice setup! Thanks for the info.

04-30-2015, 09:18 AM	#12
Assassinx1 Drives: Corvettec5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Haledon Posts: 192	What spring rate does OP have and can you take a pic of your coils. And how many miles did you put on them sometimes thy need to settle.

04-30-2015, 08:54 PM	#14
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Coil rates are about 460 front and 560 rear