Blue-Z

iTrader: (19)

Hey,

I want to lower my car like 1". Ive looked at a few places like Hotchkis, Eibach, and BMR, what springs do you all think perform the best?

The car is a daily driver and I dont want it to be too low, Im also running 18x11 wheels in the back and dont want to have to many clearance issues with it being to low.

Do all the springs above give about a 1" drop? Do they all ride pretty good, comparable to stock? Should I change the shocks while I am swapping out the springs? Whose shocks would you all recommend? I know there are many choices but are there any particular ones that are really good and some that I should steer clear of?

Any opinions are welcome, thanks alot, Dave

1LoudTA

iTrader: (11)

i have hotchkis springs and kyb agx 8 way adjustables.. love the setup, my car has 17x11 and 17x9.5 zr1s and it looked rediculously high before, but now it sits PERFECT. Nice wheel well space and a slight rake

Blue-Z

iTrader: (19)

Wow thanks for the fast reponse..

Got any pics?

If anyone else has pics to, post em up, THanks

LawmanSS

iTrader: (19)

You should get more info in the suspension section...

splitplug

iTrader: (1)

Got any pics of this setup? It's exactly what I am looking for. How is the ride quality?

hot black trans-am

I have the Pro-kit and love the stance of it. I think it's just right. Any lower and It would almost be undrivable.

Blue-Z

iTrader: (19)

Opps, Thanks for moving it.

ski23

iTrader: (21)

im running eibach sportlines with 17" zr1s. stock shocks. i cut the rear bump stops about 3/4" off and now she rides damn good for a i believe 2" drop

bearcatpride

iTrader: (3)

Since this car is your daily driver, I would strongly suggest keeping your stock springs and buying a set of Koni SA shocks. The front shocks have a lower spring perch that will lower the front end about 3/4" and you can replace the rear isolators with heater hose to lower the rear 1/2"

If you want more info on this, read through these threads

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...wer+perch+hose

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...wer+perch+hose

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...wer+perch+hose

Blue-Z

iTrader: (19)

Thanks, I never heard of that before until I read that...

I might go with that, im just not sure if its low enough... I dont want it too low because it is a daily driver but I think a bit more would be nice.. maybe im being to fussy.

I like the look of the Hotchkis springs, I think they are at the top of my list right now, and I havent seemed to hear anything bad abot Hotchkis... Thanks for all the info guys, keep it coming

Sam Strano

iTrader: (41)

Might I suggest you take the time to pick up the phone and call me? I sell Hotchkis, Eibach, SLP, and other spring including some I commissioned myself (and not by a fly-by-night company, I used good stuff). I also sell shocks.

The reason I suggest this is pretty simple. Suspensions aren't, and relying solely on the internet isn't the best way to go because you don't get all the information you should have. Based on a conversation, we can figure out a plan that suits you best both concerning the way the car looks and on the ride and handling front as well.

Blue-Z

iTrader: (19)

Sounds good, Ill give you a call as soon as I can. I got a few other ideas Id like to discuss.

dinols1z

I agree call Sam Strano Hes very knowledgable.

I ahve Hotchkis Springs along with all the other hotchkis products and I love it. I auto cross once in a while, I do alot of mountain driving, and I drive my car everyday. Good enough for a DD and a fun weekend car.

-Dino

torlak_t

i ve read all the informations about the front perch and rear hose mod. what alingments do i need for front if i use the lower perch on konis?

Zach@MTI

iTrader: (3)

I have a hotchkis shock and spring package in stock and ready to ship. Will give the car a great stance and change the handling dramatically over stock. If interested shoot me a pm and I'll make a good deal, everything is brand new!

Zach

RUDE SS

iTrader: (4)

Talk to Strano! He is great help