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ron8879 · 05-20-2010, 01:10 PM

alright, so I think im going to bite at buying some drop springs for hotrod.....heres the thing I'm looking for about a 1.2-1.4 drop, with leveling the back of the car (since the back sits up so high), I dont want to cut the bumpstops, dont want to bottom out the back (the dreaded clunk), and I got about 300 bucks to do it with since I still will have to get an alignment...i've got one or two in mind but I'm looking for feedback from members to see what the suggestions are...

btw...swaybars will be done later (fallish Im planning)

Jeanius · 05-20-2010, 03:55 PM

Use the search function

caverman · 05-20-2010, 04:44 PM

The 1.2 - 1.4 is going to limit you. A majority are 1" drops.

I think at the moment you'll have to choose either Pfadt or H&R. Both roughly $300 but Pfadt recommends cutting the bump stops and I've heard H&R are on the rougher riding end of the group.

Oh....almost forgot about DSE which I believe is a 1.4-1.5 but that will be out for you because they only sell them with their sway bars and you're looking at around $900 for that.

BMR might have a 1.4" eventually but last I heard they are still in development of them. They might be an option if you wait.

I went Hotchkis for the reasons as you're wanting except that I am good with the 1" drop. I got mine for $290 shipped and $80 alignment.

Darth_Emma · 05-20-2010, 06:54 PM

I put in the Pfadt drop spring (I also put in their sway bars and end links). The drop with Pfadt is about 1.25".

I got my Pfadt suspension through IPS Motorsports. IPS Brandon is a member of these forums and he got me a great price. Send him a PM for a quote.

IPS Brandon · 05-21-2010, 09:59 AM

Why do you not want to cut the bump stops? There is ABSOLUTELY NO issues with trimming the bump stops , whether we install a Pfadt Eibach H&R spring we always trim the bump stops, this is proper procedure for any lowering spring in my opinion.

Aside from that point if you are looking 1.2- 1.4 " drop the Pfadt springs are perfect for you, they also can be purchase with in your budget through me

Just message me.

These will not clunk, or bottom out under normal driving conditions, obviously if you hit a space crater of a pothole, it may in fact bottom out.

Regards

killinemsoftly · 05-21-2010, 11:50 AM

I have H&R's and rides great and no cutting of bumpstops is recommended

ron8879 · 05-21-2010, 11:25 PM

killinemsoftly.....any problem with bottoming out?
ips brandon...other than installing a spoiler cutting/drilling is not something I want to do with my car...I also dont feel the bumpstop will hold up as well with having its structual intergrity messed with...but I may give you a shout for sure when im ready to buy
caverman....im intersted in Hotchkis but they show them for the SS..Im 90% sure they would fit, but would I get more than a 1 inch drop since my car sits higher than the SS from the factory? Also, did u have to cut the bumpstops?

thanks everyone for taking the time to respond and if anyone has more imput i absolutely welcome it.

killinemsoftly · 05-22-2010, 12:28 AM

no bottoming!

deljaso · 05-22-2010, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron8879

killinemsoftly.....any problem with bottoming out?
ips brandon...other than installing a spoiler cutting/drilling is not something I want to do with my car...I also dont feel the bumpstop will hold up as well with having its structual intergrity messed with...but I may give you a shout for sure when im ready to buy
caverman....im intersted in Hotchkis but they show them for the SS..Im 90% sure they would fit, but would I get more than a 1 inch drop since my car sits higher than the SS from the factory? Also, did u have to cut the bumpstops?

thanks everyone for taking the time to respond and if anyone has more imput i absolutely welcome it.

Have you seen the bumpstop on the struts? It's a circular rubber/foam piece on there. It looks like it's disposable, really. Structural integrity couldn't be compromised, when you cut it you're just taking it down from 2 inches high to 1 inch high.
I can't imagine a set of them being more than $10 to replace.

Darth_Emma · 05-22-2010, 03:34 PM

Let me just add... drop springs and sway bars = do eeeeeeeet! Your brakes will thank you on the twisties!

ron8879 · 05-23-2010, 12:28 PM

so heres a question...if the springs say you will get a 1" drop on a ss will you get more drop on a 6 since the car sits higher from the factory?

ron8879 · 05-24-2010, 11:00 PM

bump
;-)

05-20-2010, 01:10 PM	#1
ron8879 Drives: 2018 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Centralia MO Posts: 423	springs springs springs alright, so I think im going to bite at buying some drop springs for hotrod.....heres the thing I'm looking for about a 1.2-1.4 drop, with leveling the back of the car (since the back sits up so high), I dont want to cut the bumpstops, dont want to bottom out the back (the dreaded clunk), and I got about 300 bucks to do it with since I still will have to get an alignment...i've got one or two in mind but I'm looking for feedback from members to see what the suggestions are... btw...swaybars will be done later (fallish Im planning) __________________ Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?" : *HOTROD2010 VR RPO 14568...flowmaster exhaust, color matched antenna and drip rails, barton shifter, 4 pack gauges, leather armrest, color matched spoiler, and emblem delete, 20x9 chrome wheels HOTROD2018*...RS camaro LT1 Npp Exhaust, SS front brakes package and cooling packaage, black bowties, more updates to come!

05-20-2010, 03:55 PM	#2
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Use the search function __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

05-20-2010, 04:44 PM	#3
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	The 1.2 - 1.4 is going to limit you. A majority are 1" drops. I think at the moment you'll have to choose either Pfadt or H&R. Both roughly $300 but Pfadt recommends cutting the bump stops and I've heard H&R are on the rougher riding end of the group. Oh....almost forgot about DSE which I believe is a 1.4-1.5 but that will be out for you because they only sell them with their sway bars and you're looking at around $900 for that. BMR might have a 1.4" eventually but last I heard they are still in development of them. They might be an option if you wait. I went Hotchkis for the reasons as you're wanting except that I am good with the 1" drop. I got mine for $290 shipped and $80 alignment. Attached Images __________________ *-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

05-21-2010, 11:50 AM	#6
killinemsoftly Drives: Summit White L99 2SS Forgiato 22" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LAS VEGAS Posts: 333	I have H&R's and rides great and no cutting of bumpstops is recommended __________________ White 2SS H&R Springs, Blacked out emblems and lights , black roof, Forgiato Martellato Custom Painted 22's

05-21-2010, 11:25 PM	#7
ron8879 Drives: 2018 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Centralia MO Posts: 423	killinemsoftly.....any problem with bottoming out? ips brandon...other than installing a spoiler cutting/drilling is not something I want to do with my car...I also dont feel the bumpstop will hold up as well with having its structual intergrity messed with...but I may give you a shout for sure when im ready to buy caverman....im intersted in Hotchkis but they show them for the SS..Im 90% sure they would fit, but would I get more than a 1 inch drop since my car sits higher than the SS from the factory? Also, did u have to cut the bumpstops? thanks everyone for taking the time to respond and if anyone has more imput i absolutely welcome it. __________________ Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?" : *HOTROD2010 VR RPO 14568...flowmaster exhaust, color matched antenna and drip rails, barton shifter, 4 pack gauges, leather armrest, color matched spoiler, and emblem delete, 20x9 chrome wheels HOTROD2018*...RS camaro LT1 Npp Exhaust, SS front brakes package and cooling packaage, black bowties, more updates to come!

05-20-2010, 06:54 PM	#4
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I put in the Pfadt drop spring (I also put in their sway bars and end links). The drop with Pfadt is about 1.25". I got my Pfadt suspension through IPS Motorsports. IPS Brandon is a member of these forums and he got me a great price. Send him a PM for a quote.

05-21-2010, 09:59 AM	#5
IPS Brandon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 907	Why do you not want to cut the bump stops? There is ABSOLUTELY NO issues with trimming the bump stops , whether we install a Pfadt Eibach H&R spring we always trim the bump stops, this is proper procedure for any lowering spring in my opinion. Aside from that point if you are looking 1.2- 1.4 " drop the Pfadt springs are perfect for you, they also can be purchase with in your budget through me Just message me. These will not clunk, or bottom out under normal driving conditions, obviously if you hit a space crater of a pothole, it may in fact bottom out. Regards

05-22-2010, 12:28 AM	#8
killinemsoftly Drives: Summit White L99 2SS Forgiato 22" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LAS VEGAS Posts: 333	no bottoming! __________________ White 2SS H&R Springs, Blacked out emblems and lights , black roof, Forgiato Martellato Custom Painted 22's

05-22-2010, 03:34 PM	#10
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Let me just add... drop springs and sway bars = do eeeeeeeet! Your brakes will thank you on the twisties!

05-23-2010, 12:28 PM	#11
ron8879 Drives: 2018 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Centralia MO Posts: 423	so heres a question...if the springs say you will get a 1" drop on a ss will you get more drop on a 6 since the car sits higher from the factory? __________________ Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?" : *HOTROD2010 VR RPO 14568...flowmaster exhaust, color matched antenna and drip rails, barton shifter, 4 pack gauges, leather armrest, color matched spoiler, and emblem delete, 20x9 chrome wheels HOTROD2018...RS camaro LT1 Npp Exhaust, SS front brakes package and cooling packaage, black bowties, more updates to come! Last edited by ron8879; 05-23-2010 at 09:09 PM.*

05-24-2010, 11:00 PM	#12
ron8879 Drives: 2018 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Centralia MO Posts: 423	bump ;-) __________________ Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?" : *HOTROD2010 VR RPO 14568...flowmaster exhaust, color matched antenna and drip rails, barton shifter, 4 pack gauges, leather armrest, color matched spoiler, and emblem delete, 20x9 chrome wheels HOTROD2018*...RS camaro LT1 Npp Exhaust, SS front brakes package and cooling packaage, black bowties, more updates to come!

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