Eibach lowering springs, Pro-Kit or Sportline? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rickie · 11-15-2009, 10:24 PM

I've been looking at the Eibach springs to lower my future V6 Camaro, but don't know if I should get the Pro-Kit or Sportline version. I guess the question is lower it with Pro-Kit (1" front and 1.3" rear), or Sportline that isn't available yet. When it's available, I'm sure it will be even lower.

I'm looking for pictures of your lowered Camaro with your thoughts on the change in ride from stock.

My thought would be that if your going to lower it, then you'd want to lower it by the most.

caverman · 11-15-2009, 11:36 PM

lower it the most you can....

To me the 1" and 1.3" isn't all that much since there about 2.5" - 3" gap between tire and fender. I would go with the pro-kit. Go look at some of the pictures from SEMA and you'll see some lowered Camaros.

1sickss · 11-16-2009, 10:24 AM

eibach pro is the way to go

topgun1 · 11-16-2009, 03:00 PM

I have heard from the company that I got my pro-kit springs from (which by the way is an even 1" all around drop for the SS, maybe it's still 1" front and 1.3" rear) that Eibach dropped the sportline kit since it was too aggressive. Don't quote me on it, since it may not be true, but I sure haven't heard of anyone with a sportline set. attached are some pics of mine with the prokit. think it's just what the car needed. ride quality is really not sacrificed much either. With the FE2 V-6 suspension, your ride height may not resemble the same drop in the SS.

2010 2-Tone · 11-16-2009, 03:06 PM

Looks Good!!!!

eddie SS · 11-16-2009, 03:40 PM

Looks good. I have mine but there not installed yet.

topgun1 · 11-16-2009, 06:50 PM

you'll definitely enjoy it!

Santos · 11-16-2009, 07:27 PM

is there any camber to worry about, also which has better ride quality i prefer the stiff suspension setups, i used to have eibach pro on my 350z, they rode nice but a little on the softer side

nemosgt · 11-17-2009, 11:54 AM

Sportline for show cars. Pro-kit for daily driving, track days, etc.

Yes lowering the car will give you more negative camber, but this not necessarily a bad thing. It will improve your corner turn in and general over-all handling.
With the camaro, I don't know how much camber adjustment is available if you want to go back to specs, but the Mustangers use camber bolts (which I do not reccommend for track use) or after-market adjustable upper strut mounts.

My pro-kit lowered car ended up -1.4 camber which suited me fine as I do track the car occasionally.

Cheers.

11-15-2009, 10:24 PM	#1
Rickie Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Conv Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 89	Eibach lowering springs, Pro-Kit or Sportline? I've been looking at the Eibach springs to lower my future V6 Camaro, but don't know if I should get the Pro-Kit or Sportline version. I guess the question is lower it with Pro-Kit (1" front and 1.3" rear), or Sportline that isn't available yet. When it's available, I'm sure it will be even lower. I'm looking for pictures of your lowered Camaro with your thoughts on the change in ride from stock. My thought would be that if your going to lower it, then you'd want to lower it by the most. Last edited by Rickie; 11-15-2009 at 10:50 PM.

11-15-2009, 11:36 PM	#2
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	lower it the most you can.... To me the 1" and 1.3" isn't all that much since there about 2.5" - 3" gap between tire and fender. I would go with the pro-kit. Go look at some of the pictures from SEMA and you'll see some lowered Camaros. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

11-16-2009, 03:00 PM	#4
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	I have heard from the company that I got my pro-kit springs from (which by the way is an even 1" all around drop for the SS, maybe it's still 1" front and 1.3" rear) that Eibach dropped the sportline kit since it was too aggressive. Don't quote me on it, since it may not be true, but I sure haven't heard of anyone with a sportline set. attached are some pics of mine with the prokit. think it's just what the car needed. ride quality is really not sacrificed much either. With the FE2 V-6 suspension, your ride height may not resemble the same drop in the SS. Attached Images __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

11-16-2009, 03:40 PM	#6
eddie SS ALWAYS A MARINE......!!! Drives: 2010 camaro IOM/2SS/RS/sunroof Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 268 View My Garage	Looks good. I have mine but there not installed yet. __________________ She's finally home: 09/18/09 Mods so far: SOLO Performance MACH XL cat-back exhaust, NOWEEDS exhaust diverters, Tinted windows, gas cap decal, bow tie black outs, Cold Air Inc CAI, Eibach Pro kit lowering springs Mods I have but not installed yet: rear trunk black out, Diablosport Trinity Future Mods: ARH long tube w/ high flow cats or Dynatech's SuperMaXX long tube w/ high flow cats, Maggie S/C

11-16-2009, 06:50 PM	#7
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	you'll definitely enjoy it! __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

11-16-2009, 10:24 AM	#3
1sickss Drives: BADDEST SS IN ATL!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 634	eibach pro is the way to go

11-16-2009, 03:06 PM	#5
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	Looks Good!!!!

11-16-2009, 07:27 PM	#8
Santos Santos Drives: 1SS Blk 6M ECS 1500 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 606 View My Garage	is there any camber to worry about, also which has better ride quality i prefer the stiff suspension setups, i used to have eibach pro on my 350z, they rode nice but a little on the softer side __________________

11-17-2009, 11:54 AM	#9
nemosgt Drives: 2006 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 74	Sportline for show cars. Pro-kit for daily driving, track days, etc. Yes lowering the car will give you more negative camber, but this not necessarily a bad thing. It will improve your corner turn in and general over-all handling. With the camaro, I don't know how much camber adjustment is available if you want to go back to specs, but the Mustangers use camber bolts (which I do not reccommend for track use) or after-market adjustable upper strut mounts. My pro-kit lowered car ended up -1.4 camber which suited me fine as I do track the car occasionally. Cheers.

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