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Old 04-20-2010, 08:22 AM
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Anyone make these? I did a search and couldn't find anything and all the lowering springs I've found are for hardtop only. I would like to lower 1-1.5" at all four corners if possible.

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Old 04-20-2010, 08:34 AM
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I put BMR springs in mine, to replace the Sportlines. I wasn't aware they were different?!?! They fit right in for me. I also have an 01 SS.
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Yeah, I just found info on the BMR's. I looked at Eibach, and a few others and they stated hardtop only. Didn't make sense to me, either. Thanks for the reply.
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Springs are the same hardtop/vert.
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The issue with springs on a convertible is the rear of these cars are heavier due to the convertible top and all of it's mechanism.

I have plenty of customers running our spring set and have had no issues.

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i just recently put eibach sportline and have no issues and i personaly think the car sits nice.
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Okay. As long as there is no actual differences, I shouldn't have any problems. Thanks guys for the replies.
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Stranos here. no issues at all. It dropped it less than my buddies T/A T-top.
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Just to make sure there is no doubt... that pic is NOT on the Strano Lowering springs.
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Sam, a friend of mine (my dentist actually) has a 05-09 GT (can't remember the year) sugercharged convertible and he's getting big into cars. He asked me about suspension and I gave him your name last week. Even wrote it on a business card for him. and you I hope!
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Originally Posted by 98ss_camaro_vert
i just recently put eibach sportline and have no issues and i personaly think the car sits nice.
could you post up some pictures of the rear springs and bumpstop clearance with the car sitting on the ground naturally (tires on ground, no jacks/stands supporting vehicle weight)?
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Originally Posted by Sam Strano
Just to make sure there is no doubt... that pic is NOT on the Strano Lowering springs.

Here is the car lowered. You can see the before (sig pic) an after (uploaded pic). I have a lot of weight out of the car.
Attached Thumbnails lowering springs for convertible-camaro-lowered-jz.jpg  

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hey not to sabatoge ya but if you want the same ride you get with the SS suspension, just the bilstein and stock springs, but you want the car to sit a little lower, just have a better stance but keep the ride similar, what springs offers that?



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