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JukeboxTooly · 08-07-2014, 11:38 AM

I know a lot of you guys have your verts lowered. I've been researching the different brands of springs. I know Hotchkis used to manufacture a set specific for the convertible, but they do not make them anymore. I am really wanting to limit the drop to an inch or so and I think most of the kits made for the hard top will drop a but further with the weight of the convertible. Is there another manufacturer making a set specific for the verts, or is there a brand / set more likely to keep the drop at an inch?

Thanks!

Bowtie-Bri · 08-07-2014, 11:56 AM

I went with adjustable coil overs on my car. I like them because you set the height you want with out sacrificing the ride quality. Not exactly the answer you were looking for, but I thought I'd share.

bwk1971 · 08-07-2014, 12:07 PM

I agree with Bowtie-Bri, coilovers are the best, but pretty expensive. As for the Hotchkis lowering springs for the convertible, you can still get them and they are relatively inexpensive. I got mine from Phastek. It says that they are discontinued but those are the very same springs that I purchased from them.

http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...ings-19116.htm

http://www.vr-speed.com/hotchkis-191...RQcaAr-w8P8HAQ

JukeboxTooly · 08-07-2014, 01:55 PM

Thank you both, great answers!

JukeboxTooly · 08-07-2014, 02:01 PM

Divorced, and on a budget. I went with the springs. Thanks again to both of you for the advice, and for the links bwk1971.

^5

bwk1971 · 08-07-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JukeboxTooly

Divorced, and on a budget. I went with the springs. Thanks again to both of you for the advice, and for the links bwk1971.

^5

Congratulations! By the way, just throwing this out there, if you went with Phastek, I hope you used the "Welcome5" coupon code for an additional discount. Good Luck!

DRKS1D3 · 08-07-2014, 02:54 PM

Are you certain Hotchkis isn't making their springs anymore? I just bought mine last Summer. They ride great and handle even better.

Minge · 08-07-2014, 07:06 PM

I wish I had saved some money and spent the extra on coil overs for the flexibility and better handling. I did springs and sways which are ok but coil overs are the ticket.

Minoclan · 08-07-2014, 07:36 PM

I bought the last pair about one month ago from Hotchkis

JukeboxTooly · 08-08-2014, 07:35 AM

I tried to buy them from Phastek. Even though the website has them listed they are not in stock, and won't be getting any more. VR Speed's site claims they are in stock so I just put an order in with them. Hopefully they are truly in stock!

Thanks again!

Oh, and no, I did not use the "welcome5" with Phastek... I guess I'll have to browse their site a little bit to see if there's room for anything else in the budget!

VOLmanTN · 08-09-2014, 12:43 AM

Honestly, How is the Ride?

I would like to drop my car 1in but I do not want to sacrifice my ride at all! This car is great on the highway and I don't want a bumpy ride if it was due to lowering.

Rctreece · 08-09-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by VOLmanTN

Honestly, How is the Ride?

I would like to drop my car 1in but I do not want to sacrifice my ride at all! This car is great on the highway and I don't want a bumpy ride if it was due to lowering.

I lost a litte in ride quality but looks make up for it. Go vols!

SS PANTHER · 08-09-2014, 04:54 PM

Call JDP Motorsports and talk to Tyler. Hotchkiss 1" springs was the first mod I did less than a month after buying. The ride isn't bad at all. You will forget about that mushy OEM ride after a week. I love the look and ride and could not live with the stock ride height.

Gibroni · 08-27-2014, 01:24 AM

Is it possible o install the 1LE suspension package? Will the dealer do it or are they not allowed to install that on a 'vert?

08-07-2014, 11:38 AM	#1
JukeboxTooly What's with radiation? Drives: 2011 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Goshen, IN Posts: 14	Verts with Drop Springs I know a lot of you guys have your verts lowered. I've been researching the different brands of springs. I know Hotchkis used to manufacture a set specific for the convertible, but they do not make them anymore. I am really wanting to limit the drop to an inch or so and I think most of the kits made for the hard top will drop a but further with the weight of the convertible. Is there another manufacturer making a set specific for the verts, or is there a brand / set more likely to keep the drop at an inch? Thanks!

08-07-2014, 11:56 AM	#2
Bowtie-Bri Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convt. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West MI (Home of the Tulips) Posts: 961 View My Garage	I went with adjustable coil overs on my car. I like them because you set the height you want with out sacrificing the ride quality. Not exactly the answer you were looking for, but I thought I'd share. __________________ 2013 Nickey Stage II Camaro SS Convertible #10.Black w/ Red leather interior. No Weeds Elec. Diverters, CNC ported heads, custom grind cam, upgraded fuel injectors, ZL-1 fuel pump, V-Max ported TB, Red Magnuson Super Charger with rear cog drive, upgraded rear axles good for 1400Hp, 3:45 gears, Tremec 6 spd., Pedders adj. coil overs, Phadt ZL-spec swaybars, 800Hp at the crank, 670RWHP, 613ft.lbs. torq. @ 11lbs. boost. SOLD!!!

08-07-2014, 12:07 PM	#3
bwk1971 Res Ipsa Loquitur Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Vert Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 726	I agree with Bowtie-Bri, coilovers are the best, but pretty expensive. As for the Hotchkis lowering springs for the convertible, you can still get them and they are relatively inexpensive. I got mine from Phastek. It says that they are discontinued but those are the very same springs that I purchased from them. http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...ings-19116.htm http://www.vr-speed.com/hotchkis-191...RQcaAr-w8P8HAQ __________________ "STREET LEGAL" 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Convertible -- 2.9l Whipple Supercharger, CDC SportBar, Cordon CR-1 and MRR M017 wheels, Hex Vents, RPI ZL1 Splitter, CAI, Pfadt Tri-Y Headers, high-flow cats, ZR1 3 bar map sensor, ZL1 fuel pump, 3.875" pulley, ADM FPCM, 1LE PCV Oil Separator Kit, Elite Catch Can, APEX scoop and washer bottle relocation kit, Hotchkis lowering springs, BMR sways, BMR toe rods, BMR trailing arms, 620 rwhp, 564 rwtq, and tuned by Andrew Zurick of Complete Street Performance by way of Maryland Speed.

08-07-2014, 02:54 PM	#7
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Are you certain Hotchkis isn't making their springs anymore? I just bought mine last Summer. They ride great and handle even better. __________________ 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!".

08-09-2014, 04:54 PM	#13
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Call JDP Motorsports and talk to Tyler. Hotchkiss 1" springs was the first mod I did less than a month after buying. The ride isn't bad at all. You will forget about that mushy OEM ride after a week. I love the look and ride and could not live with the stock ride height. Attached Images

08-07-2014, 01:55 PM	#4
JukeboxTooly What's with radiation? Drives: 2011 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Goshen, IN Posts: 14	Thank you both, great answers!

08-07-2014, 02:01 PM	#5
JukeboxTooly What's with radiation? Drives: 2011 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Goshen, IN Posts: 14	Divorced, and on a budget. I went with the springs. Thanks again to both of you for the advice, and for the links bwk1971. ^5

08-07-2014, 07:06 PM	#8
Minge Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 279	I wish I had saved some money and spent the extra on coil overs for the flexibility and better handling. I did springs and sways which are ok but coil overs are the ticket.

08-07-2014, 07:36 PM	#9
Minoclan Drives: 2014 2LT RS Coupe (Red Hot) Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mendham Township, NJ Posts: 160	I bought the last pair about one month ago from Hotchkis

08-08-2014, 07:35 AM	#10
JukeboxTooly What's with radiation? Drives: 2011 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Goshen, IN Posts: 14	I tried to buy them from Phastek. Even though the website has them listed they are not in stock, and won't be getting any more. VR Speed's site claims they are in stock so I just put an order in with them. Hopefully they are truly in stock! Thanks again! Oh, and no, I did not use the "welcome5" with Phastek... I guess I'll have to browse their site a little bit to see if there's room for anything else in the budget!

08-09-2014, 12:43 AM	#11
VOLmanTN Go Vols! Drives: 2011 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: FL Posts: 226	Honestly, How is the Ride? I would like to drop my car 1in but I do not want to sacrifice my ride at all! This car is great on the highway and I don't want a bumpy ride if it was due to lowering.

08-27-2014, 01:24 AM	#14
Gibroni Drives: '12 IOM LT 'vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NEPA Posts: 646	Is it possible o install the 1LE suspension package? Will the dealer do it or are they not allowed to install that on a 'vert?