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04-20-2014, 02:00 PM
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Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Red Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: jackson,ms
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lowering spring suggestion
I plan on installing factory reproduction ZL1 replicas with the recommended tire size of 285/35/20 on 20x10 23mm offset on the front and 305/35/20 on 20x11 43mm offset rear. I want to lower for a more aggressive stance. And suggestions on what springs to go with and how much i can lower without any rubbing issues? My budget won't allow for coilovers.
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04-20-2014, 02:54 PM
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IG @Brian_ _Self
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Bristol, TN : Instagram @Brian_ _Self
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Whatever you do dont say anything about cutting a spring. They seem to want to kill anyone who has a inquiry about that.... been there... xD
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04-20-2014, 03:13 PM
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Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky.
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04-20-2014, 05:00 PM
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Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Red Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: jackson,ms
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Lol I'm no suspension expert but I wouldn't cut my springs. I just want a bad ass stance with no rubbing on the zl1 replicas. Ill be checking out the deals at apex
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04-20-2014, 08:13 PM
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IG @Brian_ _Self
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012
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04-21-2014, 10:53 AM
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Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: N. Phx, Az
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Hotchkis 1" springs.
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04-21-2014, 11:42 AM
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Drives: 2010 Black/IOM 2SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: St. Simons Island, GA
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I have factory ZL1 wheels and tires and they rubbed slightly. It's an easy fix with heavy duty zip ties to keep the emergency brake line up and out of the way attached to the toe rod. I didn't like the zip ties after a little while as swapped to Pradt toe rods and they are sharp on the edge which caused a zip tie to pop on me. After that I used about an inch of 3/8'' fuel line and cut it a slit in it to wrap it around the emergency brake line behind the white sleeve that holds it in the clip. Take a small hose clamp around the fuel line and tighten it down. The fuel line keeps the clamp from rubbing the emergency brake line. Push as much slack off the emergency brake line back into the car and tighten the clamp down. This gives you more clearance and won't move on you.
I used the thread referenced in the second post in this link for the process. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178012
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04-21-2014, 02:24 PM
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Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seffner, FL
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We just installed our 1.0" drop springs on a 2012 ZL1 with the factory wheels/tires. No rubbing issues anywhere. It really gave it a nice aggressive lowered stance without scraping every bump and dip in the road. That would be my suggestion!
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04-21-2014, 04:21 PM
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Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SLC, UT
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+1 for Hotchkis. I'd say they are the best riding springs out there. BMR is a great choice as well.
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04-22-2014, 04:22 AM
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Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013
Location: SoCal
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 +2 on the Hotchkis
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