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ayousef · 04-16-2013, 12:21 PM

Care to post some pics? Also hows the ride quality and what product did you use to drop the car.

thanks!

Deke736 · 04-16-2013, 12:50 PM

I've asked this before a d there don't seem to be a ton of them out there. I've thought about it myself but haven't pulled the trigger. I'm interested in the responses!

jpclutch@msn.com · 04-16-2013, 02:32 PM

That makes three! I'd love to be about 1" or 1.5" lower but I do not want to sacrifice handling characteristics. I'll eagerly await a response from another member who has done this right. If anyone has suggestions on where a high quality shop in central Ca. (Fresno-Bakersfield area) that could do this type of suspension work, I'm all ears!

Th3Beast · 04-16-2013, 02:56 PM

I have the Pfadt springs on my car. It looks great, but I'm not satisfied with the ride quality. I'll most likely be switching to Eibach Prokit springs shortly... Little more ride height and more compliant ride.

This is the only shot I have showing some of the side.

red67 · 04-16-2013, 03:01 PM

I want to lower mine so bad, my only concern is does lowering it effect the magnaride?

Whos_Drivin · 04-16-2013, 03:05 PM

2011Black2SS · 04-16-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Th3Beast

I have the Pfadt springs on my car. It looks great, but I'm not satisfied with the ride quality. I'll most likely be switching to Eibach Prokit springs shortly... Little more ride height and more compliant ride.

This is the only shot I have showing some of the side.

What do you not like about the ride quality? Too stiff, pushes in the corners, too low? I am picking up a set of the Pfadt springs today and would like some feedback before purchasing them.

Jer4251 · 04-16-2013, 03:50 PM

mine would be lowered if I ever sell my spare wheels. I was going to go with BMR 1" drop since I have a vert. $237 bucks shipped for the springs. im just waiting for the money to be available. I feel like I have a 4x4. My SS was lowered pretty good compared to the z.

also wont hurt the mag ride.

Th3Beast · 04-16-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011Black2SS

What do you not like about the ride quality? Too stiff, pushes in the corners, too low? I am picking up a set of the Pfadt springs today and would like some feedback before purchasing them.

Ride quality is very subjective, but for me, it's a little too stiff. The car handles great IMO. As for ride height you have to be VERY careful in and out of driveways and must take them at an angle. I've scraped pretty bad twice now and I was pissed. Any time I go over a speed bump, I put the suspension in 'sport' do stiffen the shocks and control the body motion more. I've had issues over speed bumps where the collectors for the Kooks headers have scraped.

2011Black2SS · 04-16-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Th3Beast

Ride quality is very subjective, but for me, it's a little too stiff. The car handles great IMO. As for ride height you have to be VERY careful in and out of driveways and must take them at an angle. I've scraped pretty bad twice now and I was pissed. Any time I go over a speed bump, I put the suspension in 'sport' do stiffen the shocks and control the body motion more. I've had issues over speed bumps where the collectors for the Kooks headers have scraped.

Ok, thanks for the response. My SS was on coil overs at about 1.25 inch drop front and back so all that you just mentioned is what I am use to doing. I'll see if I can live with it, if not I'll have the stock springs still.

ayousef · 04-17-2013, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Th3Beast

I have the Pfadt springs on my car. It looks great, but I'm not satisfied with the ride quality. I'll most likely be switching to Eibach Prokit springs shortly... Little more ride height and more compliant ride.

This is the only shot I have showing some of the side.

So how much do the Pfadts drop compared to the Eibach?

Th3Beast · 04-17-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ayousef

So how much do the Pfadts drop compared to the Eibach?

I believe the Pfadts lower 1-1.25 inches where as the Eibachs are 0.5" front a and 0.3" rear.

red67 · 04-17-2013, 03:19 PM

just ordered my Pdaft springs from Rick at RKT56.com cant wait to put them on!

2SShowngo · 04-17-2013, 03:19 PM

you guys can check with Hennessey and see what theyre doin. they lowered a friend of mines ZL1 and that thing road like a caddy goin straight and like it was on rails in the corners. TRUST ME.. IT STICKS and and pretty much rides like stock otherwise. only side pic i could find.

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Jer4251 Camaro Addict Drives: too many Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 912 Posts: 1,274	mine would be lowered if I ever sell my spare wheels. I was going to go with BMR 1" drop since I have a vert. $237 bucks shipped for the springs. im just waiting for the money to be available. I feel like I have a 4x4. My SS was lowered pretty good compared to the z. also wont hurt the mag ride. __________________ 1990 IROC-Z Vert LS 1996 SS Vert LT4 1992 Z28 Z03 T5 1992 Z28 Z03 L98 2018 Sierra Denali 6.2 1997 Z28 Z4C 1995 Z28

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2SShowngo Drives: 2013 black ZL1#456 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	lowered zl1 you guys can check with Hennessey and see what theyre doin. they lowered a friend of mines ZL1 and that thing road like a caddy goin straight and like it was on rails in the corners. TRUST ME.. IT STICKS and and pretty much rides like stock otherwise. only side pic i could find. Attached Images

04-16-2013, 02:32 PM	#3
jpclutch@msn.com Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 53	That makes three! I'd love to be about 1" or 1.5" lower but I do not want to sacrifice handling characteristics. I'll eagerly await a response from another member who has done this right. If anyone has suggestions on where a high quality shop in central Ca. (Fresno-Bakersfield area) that could do this type of suspension work, I'm all ears!

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Th3Beast Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 278	I have the Pfadt springs on my car. It looks great, but I'm not satisfied with the ride quality. I'll most likely be switching to Eibach Prokit springs shortly... Little more ride height and more compliant ride. This is the only shot I have showing some of the side.

04-16-2013, 03:01 PM	#5
red67 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 52	I want to lower mine so bad, my only concern is does lowering it effect the magnaride?