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Rocky918 · 02-21-2011, 11:54 PM

What are your opinions on buying springs such as these http://www.apex-speed.com/bmr-fabric...air-sp020.html to lower the front or rear of the car by an inch or so...

i highly doubt there will be any noticeable changes in handling from just that 1 spring set... but do you think the car even looks better if the front is lowered?

Jay_LHD3 · 02-22-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocky918

What are your opinions on buying springs such as these http://www.apex-speed.com/bmr-fabric...air-sp020.html to lower the front or rear of the car by an inch or so...

i highly doubt there will be any noticeable changes in handling from just that 1 spring set...

Yes it will make a difference. The factory springs are really soft.

Have you noticed that when you sit in the car it moves up and down, once you change your spring that will be the first thing you notice no longer happens.

If you time your bushings then the ride quality will be almost the same but you will notice that it is a little firmer when going into a corner. To really firm up the cornering you will need sways and end links.

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Originally Posted by Rocky918

but do you think the car even looks better if the front is lowered?

Most will tell you that it visually looks better, but “looks” is in the eye of the beholder!!

Synergy1911 · 02-22-2011, 01:45 AM

Borrowed from Hotchkis example of 1" drop.

Rocky918 · 02-22-2011, 11:18 AM

hey synergy, is that a 1" drop in the front/rear .. or both? its hard to tell

Synergy1911 · 02-22-2011, 12:22 PM

From Hotchkis's website its 1" all around

Bruce@raymondsperformance · 02-22-2011, 04:35 PM

Here is a camaro with Pedders 1" drop springs,it looks better IMO than stock and makes for better handling.

LittleMT · 02-22-2011, 05:02 PM

there wasn't a real big change in ride quality on my Chantilly...

she just has Pedders 1inch dropped coils in the front, rear is stock.
I like the raked look....and so does Chantilly..

LS3SuperSport · 02-22-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Synergy1911

Borrowed from Hotchkis example of 1" drop.

Looks alot better lowered IMO... nice

Apex Motorsports · 02-22-2011, 08:01 PM

Here is a before and after of one of our customers that went with the Pfadt 1.25 inch springs.

khislop007's Camaro BEFORE Pfadt lowering springs:

khislop007's Camaro AFTER Pfadt lowering springs:

Here is a picture with the BMR "Split". 1.4 inch lower in the front and 1 incch in the rear.

camarowa · 02-22-2011, 08:21 PM

IMHO your car will look and handle much better after changing the springs. I have the pfadt springs, 1.25" all around. The pictures posted here really show the difference IMO. Also think of upgrading your sway bars, quite a noticeable difference to say the least. Car corners as if it were on rails. Do your research, there are quite a few threads on this subject ranging between numerous different brands. Pfadt springs and sways fit exactly with what I was looking for, but again there are other high quality springs available as well. I am sure some of the vendors here will be more than able to assist you with whatever you desire.

Padre · 02-22-2011, 08:56 PM

I notice LittleMT has some big tires, so how does this effect wheel/tire fitment? E.g. if I were to go with 275's up front and 315's in the rear? Rubbing, anything?

Padre

camarowa · 02-22-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Padre

I notice LittleMT has some big tires, so how does this effect wheel/tire fitment? E.g. if I were to go with 275's up front and 315's in the rear? Rubbing, anything?

Padre

I have the exact same setup in a gunmetal finish, 275 front/315 rear. Lowered all around 1.25", no rubbing or anything. The forgestars are a very nice wheel IMHO, wider tire and lower overall weight compared to stock.

Rocky918 · 02-22-2011, 09:41 PM

How often do you guys need to replace these springs as they are not built like the stock ones?

camarowa · 02-22-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky918

How often do you guys need to replace these springs as they are not built like the stock ones?

I would be willing to assume that the quality of the aftermarket springs (well respected brands) is the same if not better than oem quality springs. However, you might see a shorter lifespan for the shocks. Too early to tell though. I am sure some of the experts will chime in if I am incorrect.

02-21-2011, 11:54 PM	#1
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	Raising/Lowering the car What are your opinions on buying springs such as these http://www.apex-speed.com/bmr-fabric...air-sp020.html to lower the front or rear of the car by an inch or so... i highly doubt there will be any noticeable changes in handling from just that 1 spring set... but do you think the car even looks better if the front is lowered? __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

02-22-2011, 11:18 AM	#4
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	hey synergy, is that a 1" drop in the front/rear .. or both? its hard to tell __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

02-22-2011, 04:35 PM	#6
Bruce@raymondsperformance Drives: 2014 Z28 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 705	Here is a camaro with Pedders 1" drop springs,it looks better IMO than stock and makes for better handling. Attached Images

02-22-2011, 05:02 PM	#7
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	there wasn't a real big change in ride quality on my Chantilly... she just has Pedders 1inch dropped coils in the front, rear is stock. I like the raked look....and so does Chantilly.. __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

02-22-2011, 08:21 PM	#10
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	IMHO your car will look and handle much better after changing the springs. I have the pfadt springs, 1.25" all around. The pictures posted here really show the difference IMO. Also think of upgrading your sway bars, quite a noticeable difference to say the least. Car corners as if it were on rails. Do your research, there are quite a few threads on this subject ranging between numerous different brands. Pfadt springs and sways fit exactly with what I was looking for, but again there are other high quality springs available as well. I am sure some of the vendors here will be more than able to assist you with whatever you desire. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

02-22-2011, 01:45 AM	#3
Synergy1911 Drives: 2011 1LT RS - Red Jewel Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento & LA Posts: 115	Borrowed from Hotchkis example of 1" drop.

02-22-2011, 12:22 PM	#5
Synergy1911 Drives: 2011 1LT RS - Red Jewel Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento & LA Posts: 115	From Hotchkis's website its 1" all around

02-22-2011, 08:01 PM	#9
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Here is a before and after of one of our customers that went with the Pfadt 1.25 inch springs. khislop007's Camaro BEFORE Pfadt lowering springs: khislop007's Camaro AFTER Pfadt lowering springs: Here is a picture with the BMR "Split". 1.4 inch lower in the front and 1 incch in the rear.

02-22-2011, 08:56 PM	#11
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	I notice LittleMT has some big tires, so how does this effect wheel/tire fitment? E.g. if I were to go with 275's up front and 315's in the rear? Rubbing, anything? Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

02-22-2011, 09:41 PM	#13
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	How often do you guys need to replace these springs as they are not built like the stock ones? __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

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