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jdarc1 · 05-19-2014, 07:27 PM

I have a 2011 SS and need advice on what are the best options for lowering my car. I do want to maintain a fairly comfortable ride, I am going for a more aggressive look. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Do keep in mind I do like to do things properly and cost really isn't an issue. I am more interested in doing what will work and what's right.

Thanks all

Nor Cal ZL1 · 05-19-2014, 07:47 PM

Keep the geometry in mind and dont go too low.

Filiatrault9 · 05-19-2014, 07:50 PM

I'm lowering my car in a few days, I went with 1'' lowering springs all around. I did a fair bit of reasearch before hand, and I think most people agreed 1'' was just enough not to sacrifice comfort or driveability, and will look alot better than stock!

SSMickey · 05-19-2014, 07:51 PM

Since cost isn't really playing into the equation and you want to keep the factory like ride, I'd go with a set of coilovers. Lowering springs are also a good way to achieve the look you want, but they do firm up the ride some.

EmeryZ28 · 05-19-2014, 08:03 PM

I am very happy with my 1" BMR drop springs. The ride is a little more firm and bumpy but not really noticeable. The big change was having to be more aware of my surroundings now that the car is 1" closer to the ground, especially with my SLP front splitter. Have to back into all parking spots that have any curb or bump stop etc.

pinkcamaro10 · 05-19-2014, 08:13 PM

If cost isn't an issue, go for coilovers. You can adjust how hard or soft they ride, and they're great if you ever get involved with autocross/road course etc.

You can also adjust the ride height, but you will have to align your car when you do.

I've had mine for about 2 months, and I love them.

jdarc1 · 05-19-2014, 08:18 PM

Thanks everyone

Cuejo · 05-19-2014, 10:47 PM

I just did the 1.25 lowering springs from apex.
Looks great,
Don't notice too much change in ride though

SS PANTHER · 05-20-2014, 12:29 AM

Hotchkis 1" springs. Rides nice.

schwieryany · 05-20-2014, 03:05 AM

You can also adjust the ride height, but you will have to align your car when you do.

DRKS1D3 · 05-20-2014, 06:36 AM

I went with Hotchkis. Great product, stiffer ride, looks aggressive. I like it. Have the car lowered, drive it for about 100 miles to allow the springs to settle. Get your bushings timed and get an alignment after they've settled.

Abomb1223 · 05-20-2014, 07:12 AM

Just lowered mine with BMR 1.2 and love it! I don't notice a bit of difference in ride quality.

EmeryZ28 · 05-20-2014, 07:43 AM

ahh Cuojo the lack of tire shine on your rubber in contrast to that beautiful black paint and black wheels in that picture is causing me to break out in hives!

great stance though!

Cuejo · 05-20-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by EmeryZ28

ahh Cuojo the lack of tire shine on your rubber in contrast to that beautiful black paint and black wheels in that picture is causing me to break out in hives!

great stance though!

Lol
Waiting for some gloss from Adams?

05-19-2014, 07:27 PM	#1
jdarc1 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florham Park NJ Posts: 44 View My Garage	Advice on lowering my car I have a 2011 SS and need advice on what are the best options for lowering my car. I do want to maintain a fairly comfortable ride, I am going for a more aggressive look. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Do keep in mind I do like to do things properly and cost really isn't an issue. I am more interested in doing what will work and what's right. Thanks all

05-19-2014, 07:51 PM	#4
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	Since cost isn't really playing into the equation and you want to keep the factory like ride, I'd go with a set of coilovers. Lowering springs are also a good way to achieve the look you want, but they do firm up the ride some. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

05-19-2014, 08:03 PM	#5
EmeryZ28 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 812	I am very happy with my 1" BMR drop springs. The ride is a little more firm and bumpy but not really noticeable. The big change was having to be more aware of my surroundings now that the car is 1" closer to the ground, especially with my SLP front splitter. Have to back into all parking spots that have any curb or bump stop etc. __________________ 2015 Silverado Z71 6.2/2011 Camaro 2SSRS LS3/2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T

05-19-2014, 08:13 PM	#6
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,756 View My Garage	If cost isn't an issue, go for coilovers. You can adjust how hard or soft they ride, and they're great if you ever get involved with autocross/road course etc. You can also adjust the ride height, but you will have to align your car when you do. I've had mine for about 2 months, and I love them. __________________

05-19-2014, 08:18 PM	#7
jdarc1 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florham Park NJ Posts: 44 View My Garage	Thanks everyone __________________

05-19-2014, 07:47 PM	#2
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Keep the geometry in mind and dont go too low.

05-19-2014, 07:50 PM	#3
Filiatrault9 Drives: 2011 Syn Green 2SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St-Jean, Quebec Posts: 43 View My Garage	I'm lowering my car in a few days, I went with 1'' lowering springs all around. I did a fair bit of reasearch before hand, and I think most people agreed 1'' was just enough not to sacrifice comfort or driveability, and will look alot better than stock!

05-19-2014, 10:47 PM	#8
Cuejo Drives: 2013 2ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 146	Advice on lowering my car I just did the 1.25 lowering springs from apex. Looks great, Don't notice too much change in ride though __________________ https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cu...91413687562859 http://www.youtube.com/user/cuejoscuerepair

05-20-2014, 12:29 AM	#9
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Hotchkis 1" springs. Rides nice. Attached Images

05-20-2014, 03:05 AM	#10
schwieryany Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: cr Posts: 4	You can also adjust the ride height, but you will have to align your car when you do.

05-20-2014, 06:36 AM	#11
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	I went with Hotchkis. Great product, stiffer ride, looks aggressive. I like it. Have the car lowered, drive it for about 100 miles to allow the springs to settle. Get your bushings timed and get an alignment after they've settled. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

05-20-2014, 07:12 AM	#12
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	Just lowered mine with BMR 1.2 and love it! I don't notice a bit of difference in ride quality.

05-20-2014, 07:43 AM	#13
EmeryZ28 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 812	ahh Cuojo the lack of tire shine on your rubber in contrast to that beautiful black paint and black wheels in that picture is causing me to break out in hives! great stance though! __________________ 2015 Silverado Z71 6.2/2011 Camaro 2SSRS LS3/2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T