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 Post subject: Lowering springs.
PostPosted:Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:21 am 
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Small Block

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Ive just put C5 wheels on my 99 camaro. Its got 17" on the front and 18" on the rear. I`m thinking of lowering it about an inch. Maybe a bit more in the rear. I heard some springs have a tendency to sag. Anyone recommend some good springs and the best place to buy them?


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 Post subject: Re: Lowering springs.
PostPosted:Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:18 pm 
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Big Block

Joined:Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:48 pm
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Car Details:68 pontiac firebird coupe project car,my aim is a street friendly,lightly modified pro.touring style.
Lowered ,mild body mods,400 cu in SBC engine, Muncie 4speed, 10 bolt posi axle,disc front drum rear.
68 firebird convertible ( long term project) Stock resto/mod style ,400 pontiac th350
Rick'sCamaros/Eckler have kits for your car, the service is good, order online.
Jegs are also good, cheap and the delivery really quick.


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 Post subject: Re: Lowering springs.
PostPosted:Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:39 pm 
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Joined:Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:37 pm
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Car Details:2K LPM Z28-M6-Bolt ons - EPS cam - 243 heads
2K4 BS G35 sedan~ DD
Location:RAF Lakenheath
Google, Sam Strano lower springs and then BMR springs... There are more, DMS, GMS (same springs), Eibach (they sag over time), Hotchkis.

I would also suggest to replace the stock shocks as they are only good for limited miles/years (3yrs/30K miles).

I have DMS springs/ Koni shocks. My car is lowered 1.25"-1.5"

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    Heads - Cam - Bolt ons - HPTuners
  • 2K4 BS Infiniti G35 sedan 5AT


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 Post subject: Re: Lowering springs.
PostPosted:Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:02 pm 
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Car Details:'99 Z28 A4 Modified :D
Best ET: 12.0 @ 116 mph (0-60ft of 1.8 s)
Location:Leiden-Netherlands (car isnt though :( )
i'd second the eibach rears sagging, mine did. Actually not bad if you want the car low, and I mean LOW but there are better options MR etc as Bene has said.

I run eibach at front and some LE1 uprated stock springs in the rear.

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'99 Z28 A4, 253 LS2 heads, 228R TSP cam, Patriol Dual Springs, Double roller timing chain, LS6 ported oil pump, OBX LTs, 3" True Duals, LS6 intake, 42lb/hr injectors, SLP lid + bellow, EFIlive COS 3 Speed Denisty Tune (self tuned), 3200 Circle D stall, CAI mod, KYB AGXs, Eibach Pro Front Springs, UMI panhard, LCA + Brackets, Strut Brace, Custom Subframe connectors, WS6 axle with 3.42s, 18" American Racing Rebels, US mirrors, 93 tail lights, 3.5 inch custom cowl hood. Mickey T's Street DRs on Vette-ZR1 wheels for the strip !
Best ET: 12.0 @ 116 mph (on a 0-60ft of 1.8 s)
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 Post subject: Re: Lowering springs.
PostPosted:Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:37 pm 
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Joined:Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:07 pm
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Car Details:Black 2002 Camaro SS
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Google, Sam Strano lower springs and then BMR springs... There are more, DMS, GMS (same springs), Eibach (they sag over time), Hotchkis.

I would also suggest to replace the stock shocks as they are only good for limited miles/years (3yrs/30K miles).

I have DMS springs/ Koni shocks. My car is lowered 1.25"-1.5"

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I notice that you don't have the side repeaters above the Z28 badge on your fender. Don't the guys at your M.O.T centre question this? I'd love to be able to return my fenders to their original repeaterless condition.


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 Post subject: Re: Lowering springs.
PostPosted:Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:08 am 
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Car Details:'99 Z28 A4 Modified :D
Best ET: 12.0 @ 116 mph (0-60ft of 1.8 s)
Location:Leiden-Netherlands (car isnt though :( )
I changed my wings to US spec too, depends on how your tester is. Rules are a little 'hazy' for imports so sometimes its ok, sometimes not!

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'99 Z28 A4, 253 LS2 heads, 228R TSP cam, Patriol Dual Springs, Double roller timing chain, LS6 ported oil pump, OBX LTs, 3" True Duals, LS6 intake, 42lb/hr injectors, SLP lid + bellow, EFIlive COS 3 Speed Denisty Tune (self tuned), 3200 Circle D stall, CAI mod, KYB AGXs, Eibach Pro Front Springs, UMI panhard, LCA + Brackets, Strut Brace, Custom Subframe connectors, WS6 axle with 3.42s, 18" American Racing Rebels, US mirrors, 93 tail lights, 3.5 inch custom cowl hood. Mickey T's Street DRs on Vette-ZR1 wheels for the strip !
Best ET: 12.0 @ 116 mph (on a 0-60ft of 1.8 s)
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 Post subject: Re: Lowering springs.
PostPosted:Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:11 am 
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Small Block

Joined:Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:58 am
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Car Details:98 V6 Camaro black,grey leather interior vented/sloted disc,s chrome wheels
take a hacksaw to them one coil represents around 35/40mm


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