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PDP_SS · 12-25-2013, 01:11 PM

I'm wanting to lower my car but the lowest I have found is 1.5 from BMR is there lower or is that the safest

Jeff_SS · 12-25-2013, 01:18 PM

Is it a dedicated track car or do you drive it to work every day?

PDP_SS · 12-25-2013, 01:20 PM

It's my daily

RolltideSS · 12-25-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PDP_SS

I'm wanting to lower my car but the lowest I have found is 1.5 from BMR is there lower or is that the safest

You can get lower with coilovers, http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...c01019019.html

Or you can drop it to the ground on bags

UF4LIFE102SS · 12-25-2013, 01:22 PM

What is your budget?

angie7 · 12-25-2013, 02:42 PM

If you go to low it can mess with your suspension.

erik13 · 12-25-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by UF4LIFE102SS

What is your budget?

why???

Way Too Fast Motorsports · 12-25-2013, 02:57 PM

coilovers if you wanna go lower than springs and still be able to handle. Make sure you increase spring rates as you go lower so you don't bottom out.

BottleFEED · 12-25-2013, 03:37 PM

There is 2 inch drop springs which are what I am running.. The ride is the same as a 1.5 drop I just wanted it a little lower. If you are looking to go cheaper just replace your springs if you have a few thousand go with coils overs. Remember thou if you want to stick different rims an tire combos on go with 1.5 drop springs. It's cheap an easy to do..

2010SLVRBULIT · 12-25-2013, 03:41 PM

bagged 5th cars are the bomb.

PDP_SS · 12-25-2013, 04:05 PM

Imma run 305's when I wear these tires out and I don't want bags tho it looks good it's not for me

What company makes the 2" drop springs

BottleFEED · 12-25-2013, 04:17 PM

I want to say BMR made them I had to do a lot of looking around for them I bought them an a lot of other things all at once so I could be wrong. But I'm almost positive BMR made them. Now that being said the one thing I am running into is I am trying to put a 20x11 rim with 315's on the rear an I am unsure if it will fit or even a 20x10 305 as well. So if you want a for sure thing. Go with the 1.5 drop an that way you can put a 305 or 315.. Or you can get that extra half inch like me an be in the same boat lol. Let me know what ya do if you go for 2 or not I wanna know what you manage to fit under there.

PalmerGA · 12-25-2013, 07:51 PM

Piccione Performance · 12-27-2013, 10:59 AM

If you want to go lower than an inch you really need to consider coilovers. More than an inch will take the shocks and struts out of there normal travel range during normal driving and result in poor ride quality and premature failure. I have seen and replaced many o.e. shock and strut assy for that reason, including my own.

12-25-2013, 01:11 PM	#1
PDP_SS Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 103	How low can you go I'm wanting to lower my car but the lowest I have found is 1.5 from BMR is there lower or is that the safest

12-25-2013, 01:18 PM	#2
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	Is it a dedicated track car or do you drive it to work every day? __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

12-25-2013, 01:22 PM	#5
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	What is your budget? __________________

12-25-2013, 02:42 PM	#6
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	If you go to low it can mess with your suspension. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

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PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	__________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-25-2013, 01:20 PM	#3
PDP_SS Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 103	It's my daily

12-25-2013, 02:57 PM	#8
Way Too Fast Motorsports Drives: 349 Stroker E85 Powered Miata Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Venice Beach Posts: 127	coilovers if you wanna go lower than springs and still be able to handle. Make sure you increase spring rates as you go lower so you don't bottom out.

12-25-2013, 03:37 PM	#9
BottleFEED Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Home state: Minnesota STATIONED - Hawaii Posts: 308	There is 2 inch drop springs which are what I am running.. The ride is the same as a 1.5 drop I just wanted it a little lower. If you are looking to go cheaper just replace your springs if you have a few thousand go with coils overs. Remember thou if you want to stick different rims an tire combos on go with 1.5 drop springs. It's cheap an easy to do..

12-25-2013, 03:41 PM	#10
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	bagged 5th cars are the bomb.

12-25-2013, 04:05 PM	#11
PDP_SS Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 103	Imma run 305's when I wear these tires out and I don't want bags tho it looks good it's not for me What company makes the 2" drop springs

12-25-2013, 04:17 PM	#12
BottleFEED Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Home state: Minnesota STATIONED - Hawaii Posts: 308	I want to say BMR made them I had to do a lot of looking around for them I bought them an a lot of other things all at once so I could be wrong. But I'm almost positive BMR made them. Now that being said the one thing I am running into is I am trying to put a 20x11 rim with 315's on the rear an I am unsure if it will fit or even a 20x10 305 as well. So if you want a for sure thing. Go with the 1.5 drop an that way you can put a 305 or 315.. Or you can get that extra half inch like me an be in the same boat lol. Let me know what ya do if you go for 2 or not I wanna know what you manage to fit under there.

12-27-2013, 10:59 AM	#14
Piccione Performance Drives: 2010 2ss/rs & 2014 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 124	If you want to go lower than an inch you really need to consider coilovers. More than an inch will take the shocks and struts out of there normal travel range during normal driving and result in poor ride quality and premature failure. I have seen and replaced many o.e. shock and strut assy for that reason, including my own.