jw02

Anyone care to share what is involved in lowering and SS about an inch &1/2. Thanks if you can help.

jw02

Xsta Z 28

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Going to move to Handling and Braking.

As for what to do, I think you have two possible choices, the SLP Eibach / Bilstein package or Hotchkis sells a 1" lowering setup. The other packages out there are going to drop you too much.

I put the SLP Eibachs and Bilstein shocks on my SS, the rear was lowered just right ~ 7/8" The front looked a little high (as most SLP spring equipped cars do) so I cut off 1/2 a loop from the spring. The front dropped just about 1". The car has the perfect stance. With the new springs and shocks the car rides awesome, and handles like it is on rails.

Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

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If you want to do it right, then you need to do springs, shocks, and lower control arm relocation brackets at a minimum. We carry the G2 lowering springs that will drop the car 1 1/2" in the front and 1 5/8" in the back. A set of Bilstein shocks would make that car handle REALLY well! The LCA relocation brackets will get the LCA geometry back in check after the car is lowered.

Give me a call if I can help you out.

Fulton 1

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Just as another reference point my Eibach Prokit springs gave me ~1-5/8" drop at all four corners (EDIT: this is on a 2000 SS). IMHO, if you're planning on lowering the car and doing further suspension mods, definitely take Trevor up on his offer and give LGM a call - it pays to do it right the first time <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

<small>[ July 15, 2002, 10:10 PM: Message edited by: Fulton 1 ]</small>

SScamaro

I want pics of the 2000 ss that is lowered. Ls1 Ultra Z just cut his springs, and it looks bad azz, but I want good geometry, and a real slammed look. How far can you go before you gotta have the adjustable panhard rod? I just bought a non adjustable one...damn <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

RAGSS

Agree with Xsta Z 28, I have the Bilstein suspension (on an '02) and the front is a bit high, (1" lower would be great)
Xsta Z 28, ...How much did cutting 1/2 coil from the spring lower the front?? and did you cut from the top OR bottom of the spring??

VINCE

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My Eibach Pro kit looks great. The car sits just right. The car is even all the way across even with a full tank of gas. I do recommend upgrading the shocks at the same time. The Decarbons are ok, but bottom out at times..

Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

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I just wanted to post up another option on springs. We also have the Hypercoil springs that will drop the car 1.25" if the G2 springs are a bit much for you. These were the only springs we used prior to coming out with our G2's.

<small>[ July 24, 2002, 11:20 AM: Message edited by: Trevor D ]</small>

Xsta Z 28

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by RAGSS:
<strong>Agree with Xsta Z 28, I have the Bilstein suspension (on an '02) and the front is a bit high, (1" lower would be great)
Xsta Z 28, ...How much did cutting 1/2 coil from the spring lower the front?? and did you cut from the top OR bottom of the spring??</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Cutting half a coil fron the bottom of the front spring gave me about an additional 1/2" of drop over the stock SLP Bilstein setup up.

CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES

SSilver

I have eibah sportlines and it dropped the back a total of 2 inches and the front 1.5 inches.

Ride is awesome, handling is awesome even with the stock shocks. It even has a really nice stance. I didn't get relocation brackets or an APHR but I have no rubbing and I didn't really lose any traction although I am gonna do the relocation brackets and APHR sometime.

I have pics but they aren't that great, the car is on a slight hill so it isn't sitting right.

http://www.netsnapshot.com/users/436...Qc_4360_39.jpg

http://www.netsnapshot.com/users/436...G0_4360_37.jpg

<small>[ July 25, 2002, 02:11 AM: Message edited by: SSilver ]</small>

TexassTA

Trevor,I got some new Hypercoil springs for $120 and they lowered the rear of my TA almost 2".Iv`e cut my bumpstops (1 1/4") and they are still hitting the rear.I still have stock shocks.I`m adding some relocation brakets to help with traction.I`m so glad to get rid of the 4x4 look but I still want to drag race.Got any suggestions?

TexassTA

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patSS/00

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TexassTA:
<strong>Trevor,I got some new Hypercoil springs for $120 and they lowered the rear of my TA almost 2".Iv`e cut my bumpstops (1 1/4") and they are still hitting the rear.I still have stock shocks.I`m adding some relocation brakets to help with traction.I`m so glad to get rid of the 4x4 look but I still want to drag race.Got any suggestions?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well cr*p, I just ordered rear hypercoils also, but 2" is too much for me. Guess I will need to get some of those spring adjuster things too (Ground Control). I assume you paid $120 for just the rear springs? How do you like them?

<small>[ July 27, 2002, 02:27 AM: Message edited by: patSS/00 ]</small>

Killer

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I have a coil over kit which allows me to adjust the ride height to whatever id like! I can go 2 1/2" in either direction from the stock height!
You can see pics on the links below.
Any questions feel free to ask.

TexassTA

I paid $120 for front and back springs(new) from a guy from the clasified section.I installed the rear springs and paid a guy $50 to swap out the fronts.I love the way it sits. I just wonder whats going to happen when I launch at 5500 rpm and my rear hits the bumpstops.I do have a right rear aibag. Any suggestions ?Thanks