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Camaro2ss2010 · 02-05-2019, 08:20 PM

Does anyone know if I can go with 1.5” in the front and 1.4” in the rear without having to do a camber and toe kit with no issues. I think I will have to do a camber kit in the rear to get it back to specs, or should I just go with 1.25”. I don’t want to go so low that I have to worry about speed bumps but I do want to lose some of the space between the tires and fenderwells. Also I’m thinking of going with the RST X5 kit unless y’all have different options. Any input is much appreciated. Thanks in advance

rdavis · 02-05-2019, 09:33 PM

I went 1" on mine front & rear. Even 1" makes a big difference in looks. I really like the way it looks. Cut the wheel gap in half & kept the slight factory "rake" that these cars have. I think 1.25" would look very good. My springs are Hotchkis. You loose a little in the ride department, but after a couple of weeks don't even notice it. Seem to still be ok on speed bumps.

pnwdan · 02-05-2019, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

Does anyone know if I can go with 1.5” in the front and 1.4” in the rear without having to do a camber and toe kit with no issues. I think I will have to do a camber kit in the rear to get it back to specs, or should I just go with 1.25”. I don’t want to go so low that I have to worry about speed bumps but I do want to lose some of the space between the tires and fenderwells. Also I’m thinking of going with the RST X5 kit unless y’all have different options. Any input is much appreciated. Thanks in advance

You're over thinking it a bit. With any of the springs available you'll be fine. Coil over suspension will give you the option of going too low. I went with Hotchkiss because I didnt want too much. They advertise 1" but mine settled at 1.25". Just take some time to figure out your wheel/tire combo if you go aftermarket.

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STALKER · 02-06-2019, 06:08 AM

Im running BMR's 1.4" springs, and a full 3" exhaust...No clearance issues other than having to be a little careful pulling in and out of the driveway.

As far as the alignment goes, I wanted my car set up with a touch more negative camber front and rear, so we never pushed it to the point that I needed camber kits.....Toe was adjusted within spec no problem.

SummitWhite11 · 02-06-2019, 07:26 AM

1.5" DSE lowering springs and Koni Orange Srt.t struts were installed on my 2010 2LT/RS and no issues with clearance.

02-05-2019, 08:20 PM	#1
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	Lowering springs Does anyone know if I can go with 1.5” in the front and 1.4” in the rear without having to do a camber and toe kit with no issues. I think I will have to do a camber kit in the rear to get it back to specs, or should I just go with 1.25”. I don’t want to go so low that I have to worry about speed bumps but I do want to lose some of the space between the tires and fenderwells. Also I’m thinking of going with the RST X5 kit unless y’all have different options. Any input is much appreciated. Thanks in advance

02-05-2019, 09:33 PM	#2
rdavis Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 121	I went 1" on mine front & rear. Even 1" makes a big difference in looks. I really like the way it looks. Cut the wheel gap in half & kept the slight factory "rake" that these cars have. I think 1.25" would look very good. My springs are Hotchkis. You loose a little in the ride department, but after a couple of weeks don't even notice it. Seem to still be ok on speed bumps. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS 6speed, Howards asa cam on 113lsa Stainless works LT's, NPP exhaust, Z28 Cai, 3.91 gears. Tuned by Blue Thunder 2 racing Lubbock Texas.

02-06-2019, 06:08 AM	#4
STALKER Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 340	Im running BMR's 1.4" springs, and a full 3" exhaust...No clearance issues other than having to be a little careful pulling in and out of the driveway. As far as the alignment goes, I wanted my car set up with a touch more negative camber front and rear, so we never pushed it to the point that I needed camber kits.....Toe was adjusted within spec no problem. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS Spring Edition LSX440ci LSX Block, MAST 305 Black Labels, Exceldyne Valves, Diamond Pistons, Callies Crank & Rods, Cam Motion Cam, Johnson 2116LSR Lifters, Comp XDA Pushrods, Jesel Rockers, Mamo MSD, NW 102, Roto-Fab CAI, FAST 65# Injectors, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Kooks 2" Headers, Corsa Sport 3" Catback, Z28 Shifter, ZR1 Clutch, Katech LW Flywheel, 1LE 3.91 Diff, LPW Diff Cover, BMR - 1.4" Springs, LCA's, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Sway Bars, End Links, Diff Bushings, and Tunnel Brace, Z28/1LE Strut Tower Brace, Improved Racing Oil Cooler 2023 Camaro ZL1 / 1LE Stock

02-06-2019, 07:26 AM	#5
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,174	1.5" DSE lowering springs and Koni Orange Srt.t struts were installed on my 2010 2LT/RS and no issues with clearance. __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), FRONT/REAR Carbon Fiber Wrapped Bowties, Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Side Faded Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links. Evil Energy Catch Can.