Should I lower my camaro - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Drago77 · 03-29-2011, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xLoGiK1

LOL, yeah I get you. Come down to Miami and I'll be more than glad to help HA!

But really, I just read the DIY on how to Lower the car and it was pretty simple. Just takes the whole day to install. Well at least for me it did.

Im only about 2 hrs North... I may take you up on the offer to help, been thinkin about this myself, lol!

King Sun · 03-29-2011, 01:38 AM

bag it

TJ91 · 03-29-2011, 01:47 AM

drop it!
cant wait to do mine, installing it myself too

gill7784 · 03-29-2011, 03:27 AM

Mine is dropped an inch and a quarter, and i have yet to bottom out. Just have to take inclines at an angle and go slowly over speed bumps. I do however spend a lot of time on freeways that are usually well maintained, so ride quality didn't change much.

expressmart · 03-29-2011, 04:06 AM

no you shouldnt

InvaderMoose · 03-29-2011, 06:02 AM

Ive been on this forum for about 2 years, and I STILL cant tell the difference of a lowered/nonlowered camaro without being told. I just dont see a big difference, and neither will anyone else you drive around. I wont be lowering mine at all because I already hit the ground enough

SSMOKINHOT · 03-29-2011, 06:20 AM

Do it!!!! You will love the stance!!

Find a friend to help you install!

~Stacy~ · 03-29-2011, 08:44 AM

I lowered my camaro back in December with Eibachs. After I got my car back it sounded like the whole front end was going to drop out. I knew it was installed right I had the dealer install it? I took it back right away they told me to find some new bushings. A week later I bought the eibach anti roll kit and installed that. I still get some clunking over pot holes but it's getting to be ALOT better. You can swamp it back out it will cost you double the money to reinstall everything and then your alignment will be off once again so you have to do another alignment. I love the look though I parked next to a stock camaro in a parking lot one today and lower is definatley better. Eibachs are good but if I ever lower another car I probably look into a different brand?

xLoGiK1 · 03-29-2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drago77

Im only about 2 hrs North... I may take you up on the offer to help, been thinkin about this myself, lol!

Lol come on down! I've dropped my car, my friends G37 and a 370z that we installed coilovers.

Trevorw24 · 03-29-2011, 09:22 AM

Dropping it will definitely have its draw backs, but it has a lot of positives too. I have to be extra careful with any type of incline, but the look and handling is way better than stock.

the Kolektor · 03-29-2011, 09:24 AM

I put Eibach on my 97 Z28 when I had it. The ride was smooth, little bouncy, but not terrible. I'm still waiting to get my Gen 5, but lowering it is definately in the short term plan.

SSLarry · 03-29-2011, 09:51 AM

I'm not a big fan of lowering a street car. I like the distance between the tire and the fender to be equal all around. Anything else looks like something's broken under there. And then there is the bottoming out issue.

lets_go_bills · 03-29-2011, 09:56 AM

No. You'll cringe every time you go up or down a sloped driveway. It's bottom out damage waiting to happen.

kunk1963 · 03-29-2011, 10:12 AM

DOOOO IT!!!!!!!!!! My plan is to lower mine tomorrow with 1" Pfadt Springs... I have 22" wheels but going back to 20" so the ride should be the same for me...

03-29-2011, 01:47 AM	#31
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03-29-2011, 03:27 AM	#32
gill7784 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 213	Mine is dropped an inch and a quarter, and i have yet to bottom out. Just have to take inclines at an angle and go slowly over speed bumps. I do however spend a lot of time on freeways that are usually well maintained, so ride quality didn't change much. __________________ The only good Mustang is one who was prior enlisted.

03-29-2011, 06:02 AM	#34
InvaderMoose Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 958	Ive been on this forum for about 2 years, and I STILL cant tell the difference of a lowered/nonlowered camaro without being told. I just dont see a big difference, and neither will anyone else you drive around. I wont be lowering mine at all because I already hit the ground enough __________________ Engine/Appearance: 530 RWHP Whipple supercharger, Full JBA Exhaust, Ported TB, Cold Air Inductions & ADM Scoop /Complete new paint, 20" Forgestar F14s, Sinister hood, SLP Spoiler, AAC Halos, P13W Fogs

03-29-2011, 06:20 AM	#35
SSMOKINHOT obseSSed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: In the garage doing mods!! Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	Do it!!!! You will love the stance!! Find a friend to help you install! __________________ Proud to be COTW 12/19/11 My build thread -----> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140034

03-29-2011, 08:44 AM	#36
~Stacy~ Banned Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: None Posts: 5,113	LOWER CAMARO I lowered my camaro back in December with Eibachs. After I got my car back it sounded like the whole front end was going to drop out. I knew it was installed right I had the dealer install it? I took it back right away they told me to find some new bushings. A week later I bought the eibach anti roll kit and installed that. I still get some clunking over pot holes but it's getting to be ALOT better. You can swamp it back out it will cost you double the money to reinstall everything and then your alignment will be off once again so you have to do another alignment. I love the look though I parked next to a stock camaro in a parking lot one today and lower is definatley better. Eibachs are good but if I ever lower another car I probably look into a different brand?

03-29-2011, 01:38 AM	#30
King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	bag it

03-29-2011, 04:06 AM	#33
expressmart Drives: cool Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: california Posts: 5	no you shouldnt

03-29-2011, 09:22 AM	#38
Trevorw24 Black Ma6ic Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,471	Dropping it will definitely have its draw backs, but it has a lot of positives too. I have to be extra careful with any type of incline, but the look and handling is way better than stock. __________________ DT Headers l MRT v2 l Injen SRI l Hurst STS l Resonators Delete l Lowered 1.25'' l 35% Tint l Black Bowties l Tinted Tail Lights l AAC lighting l Debadged

03-29-2011, 09:24 AM	#39
the Kolektor Patiently waiting.... Drives: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 625	I put Eibach on my 97 Z28 when I had it. The ride was smooth, little bouncy, but not terrible. I'm still waiting to get my Gen 5, but lowering it is definately in the short term plan. __________________ You Know......Sometimes you just can't fix stupid!!!!

03-29-2011, 09:51 AM	#40
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	I'm not a big fan of lowering a street car. I like the distance between the tire and the fender to be equal all around. Anything else looks like something's broken under there. And then there is the bottoming out issue. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

03-29-2011, 09:56 AM	#41
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	No. You'll cringe every time you go up or down a sloped driveway. It's bottom out damage waiting to happen. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

03-29-2011, 10:12 AM	#42
kunk1963 Inferno SS Drives: 2011 Inferno 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 496 View My Garage	DOOOO IT!!!!!!!!!! My plan is to lower mine tomorrow with 1" Pfadt Springs... I have 22" wheels but going back to 20" so the ride should be the same for me... __________________ 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette 2011 Summit White 2LT/RS 2011 Merlot Street Glide 2013 IOM ZL1 A6 w/Black Wheels, Order Pending USAF Retired & Lovin Life one day at a time!!!!

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