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Old 05-15-2010, 09:48 AM
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My car was lowered by the previous owner and wondering how I can raise the ride height. What would be needed for this. Car is a 2001 camaro z28. I would like it to be lowered a bit but not slammed like it is now and have better handling. thanks

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Old 05-15-2010, 08:01 PM
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Some choices:

Strano - 1.3"
BMR - 1.25"
Hotchkis - 1"
Vogtland - 1.2"

See the sticky up top for photos of various springs and heights.
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What springs are in the car now, if you don't know then what's the current ride height (front and rear fender lip apex to ground) ?
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I bought my old 97 with Eibach Sportlines, raised it up to Hotchkis springs. I bought my 01 with Eibach Pro Kit, and I'm waiting for nice shocks to throw the Hotchkis springs back on it. Needless to say, I hate Eibach springs on my cars, but somehow I always buy cars with them on there.... I love the Hotchkis springs, perfect ride height, and very comfortable, handles well.


Because of the angle of these pics, it looks lower than it actually is. It sits higher than most "lowered" cars
Here's a pic of my old 97 on Hotchkis springs



My friend's old Formy on Hotchkis
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I measured my height to fenders yesterday and in the from I have 25.25 inches and in the back 25.5
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Yep, you got Eibach Sportline springs!

The good news is that just about any lowering spring choice you make will be an improvement!

IMO take a good look at these springs.
Strano (1.2"), Hotchkis (1"), Vogtland (1.2"), H & R(1.25").
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Originally Posted by fastmexican19
I measured my height to fenders yesterday and in the from I have 25.25 inches and in the back 25.5
any pics??



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