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I've removed mine entirely. In fact the rear sits about 3/4" from where the bump stop used to mount. I'm going to section the bump stop mount and lower my shock mount to gain clearance and travel.
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Just for some perspective what do these late third gens sit at so Iroc's T/A's and GTA's stock?
I really like a couple of these cars height's trying to figure out what I am going to drop mine....
I really like a couple of these cars height's trying to figure out what I am going to drop mine....
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STOCK Vs Lowered
Stock fender Height should be over or around 27" Front and 27.5" rear estimation on new suspenion depending on how old your shock springs if there work could be lower than that
My ride height is 25" front and 25.5 rear
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Stock, measured 28" fender height
Slammed-ish, 24.25" fender height
Slammed-ish, 24.25" fender height
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My third gen. I really need some better picture taking skills.
I have 2 inch dropzone drop springs and I feel like it could still be dropped more just donno how to safely. Besides iv already put holes in my 8qt deep race oil pan.
I have 2 inch dropzone drop springs and I feel like it could still be dropped more just donno how to safely. Besides iv already put holes in my 8qt deep race oil pan.
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Love the stance on this one. Hoping to get my next Camaro about that low. I feel kind of dumb for asking but what are ISOs? Haha
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Rubber isolators that go on top of spring front and rear rear is thicker front it really doesn't matter if you take them out there already thin won't make a difference in lowering removing rear ISo and replacing with heater hose you can lower anywhere from 1/4in to 1/2in lower in the rear maybe more every camaro dif you cam get arid of some of the natural rake thirdgens have
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No bags here, all static. I have Ground Control weight jacks with 800lb/200lb springs, Koni SA dampers, Founders raised strut mounts, Summit 1" extended ball joints, DA panhard bar, founders LCARB's, and no bump stops. Oh and I did test fit some ZR1's awhile back but I decided not to get them. 17's won't fit with the drop spindles that I'm going to get.
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I like this thread... js
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Some very very nice slammed thirdgens here!!!
Bit off topic but what's this sun shade called on pwdbychevys rear window? Where can I buy?
Bit off topic but what's this sun shade called on pwdbychevys rear window? Where can I buy?
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Rear window visor/ rear window deflector or roof spoiler. They look really good on S14 240SX's and the certain thirdgen Camaros can really pull it off.
http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...eflectors/gts/
It's just a stock photo but I'm preeeeetty sure that's the one.
http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...eflectors/gts/
It's just a stock photo but I'm preeeeetty sure that's the one.
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on gc weight jacks, 825 lb fronts and 125 lb rears, koni yellows
biggest issue is my exhaust is way too low- going to get it redone eventually...
~Steven
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Weight jacks, full down, sitting on the bump stops up front. Stock WS6 rear springs, didn't have the rear weight jacks in yet.
These were at 26.5ish" and 27". GCWJ, 850 front 175 rear, 8"/9" respectively. Getting an alignment (J&M strut mounts were put on too, want to see if it settles at all or changes amount of strut travel when everything's back in spec) and maybe going down half an inch to an inch more if I'll have enough travel to the bump stops. Running GC strut mounted jounce bumpers up front and stockers in the back.
These were at 26.5ish" and 27". GCWJ, 850 front 175 rear, 8"/9" respectively. Getting an alignment (J&M strut mounts were put on too, want to see if it settles at all or changes amount of strut travel when everything's back in spec) and maybe going down half an inch to an inch more if I'll have enough travel to the bump stops. Running GC strut mounted jounce bumpers up front and stockers in the back.
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I love the color combo of your car (Midnightfirews6). Probably my favorite non-stock looking 84 bird.
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I agree! I genuinly don't like red. But the combo on that one sure looks awesome!
Btw, aftermarket or factory louvers? If not factory, could you pass me a part number? Thanks in advance!
Btw, aftermarket or factory louvers? If not factory, could you pass me a part number? Thanks in advance!
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What tire sizes are you running? I can get some C5 wheels relatively affordably, but it annoys me the weird tire sizing issues they have. To get a tire that's stock height you have to go with a 245 in the front... or you can go wider and have a front tire that's taller than the rear but not as wide.... just gets weird. Anyway I ask because yours looks great.
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Thanks man! They're non factory Cragar 3 pieces. They're definitely 20 footers haha, need to find another set or fix a small crack on one of the edges, get new hardware and re-paint them. Craigslist or the classifieds on here are your best bet to find them, they usually go around $300. If you get a set be careful, the middle pieces are aluminum but the sides are plastic and might be somewhat brittle Also make sure you get or make hardware for them!
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Got my front suspension installed last night. Took a couple pics of it with the weight jacks all the way down. Haven't installed the rears yet, need to buy more parts.
850 GC weight jacks
Koni Yellows
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New del-a-lum bushings and Moog ball joints
itsmikey, dbltake, and any others that low, what are you doing for clearance for suspension travel? Removed liners? Any adverse effects of removing them, like dirt, moisture, and road grime in places you don't want it? Not sure if i'm going to go slammed, it may be too low for best handling geometry.
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Suspension travel on these cars is a bit of an issue when going that low. Ideally, you really need drop spindles to be able to get enough travel. I removed my fender liners and dirt and debris certainly does get back towards the door hinges so make sure to keep those lubed regularly. I plan on cutting the liners up and only retaining the rearward portion to prevent that. the next issue is that if you haven't removed them yet, you'll be riding on the bump stops. Once those are out then, you have another issue of not having very much travel before the A-arms actually contact the crossmember. Of course, really stiff spring rates can kind of band aid that problem. But drop spindles will move the A-arm down enough to not have any clearance issues. As far as handling compromises go, to me it doesn't feel that its as much of an issue as many people make it out to be. Since you're running a decent spring rate you won't have as much compression as someone that's running say a 650 or 700lb spring so you won't get nearly as much positive camber gain. I've autocrosses my car at several different heights and alignment specs and if you're running a lot of static negative camber and as much positive caster that you can get, then you're really not going to notice the positive camber gain.
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More info on these wheels and tires! Love the fitment
I just sold my e30 bmw and need moar low in my life
Have had my heart set on XXR 962's for a while but can't decide between 18" or 19" and idk what widths for front and rear. Any suggestions guys?
Thanks a lot, can't wait to post pics when I'm done
I just sold my e30 bmw and need moar low in my life
Have had my heart set on XXR 962's for a while but can't decide between 18" or 19" and idk what widths for front and rear. Any suggestions guys?
Thanks a lot, can't wait to post pics when I'm done
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^^^ I second more pics and info please!
fenwick , I say go with a 18/19 setup! As far as rubber sometihng like a 255 front and 275ish rear. But the wider the better! IMO (to a certain point)
fenwick , I say go with a 18/19 setup! As far as rubber sometihng like a 255 front and 275ish rear. But the wider the better! IMO (to a certain point)
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More info on these wheels and tires! Love the fitment
I just sold my e30 bmw and need moar low in my life
Have had my heart set on XXR 962's for a while but can't decide between 18" or 19" and idk what widths for front and rear. Any suggestions guys?
Thanks a lot, can't wait to post pics when I'm done
I just sold my e30 bmw and need moar low in my life
Have had my heart set on XXR 962's for a while but can't decide between 18" or 19" and idk what widths for front and rear. Any suggestions guys?
Thanks a lot, can't wait to post pics when I'm done
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A little late but it's called a SolarWing II from GTS. The slammed pic was before coilover conversion and my sig shows after coilover conversion.
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What tire sizes are you running? I can get some C5 wheels relatively affordably, but it annoys me the weird tire sizing issues they have. To get a tire that's stock height you have to go with a 245 in the front... or you can go wider and have a front tire that's taller than the rear but not as wide.... just gets weird. Anyway I ask because yours looks great.
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I wouldn't call it slammed but pretty low. Sittin' on Prokits.
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You washing your coil over?
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Idk what you implying with your post
I know that's a coilover setup for thirdgen your and the pic above that
4th and 3rd gen spindle is different ... As is front shock setup
http://www.ls1howto.com/?article=6
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camaro-Firebird-KYB-Adjustable-Shocks-Struts-Used-Front-Rear-/380667272700?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2000%7CModel%3ACamaro&hash=item58a1899dfc&vxp=mtr
But very nice setups
I've been contemplating using coil over for the front
The only thing I don't like is you loose some clearance for wide wheels
Yours looks like qa1 setup correct ?
I know that's a coilover setup for thirdgen your and the pic above that
4th and 3rd gen spindle is different ... As is front shock setup
http://www.ls1howto.com/?article=6
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camaro-Firebird-KYB-Adjustable-Shocks-Struts-Used-Front-Rear-/380667272700?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2000%7CModel%3ACamaro&hash=item58a1899dfc&vxp=mtr
But very nice setups
I've been contemplating using coil over for the front
The only thing I don't like is you loose some clearance for wide wheels
Yours looks like qa1 setup correct ?
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My rear coil overs are qa1 setups but the fronts are from PARacing