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SSASSIN13 · 04-06-2021, 07:27 PM

I'm ready to order a lowering spring package from Phasetek, but unsure if I should get 1" or 1.25" drop. Goal is to improve the look for show foremost, I don't track or race.
Tires are (front) 245 45 20, (rear) 275 40 20. Below are pics of the current gaps. Tempted to get the 1.25's, but concerned about the front settling too much and rubbing...? Thoughts, experiences and advice appreciated!
First pic is front, second pic is rear gap

Bigdumogre · 04-06-2021, 07:31 PM

Most of them are not true 1” or 1.25” usually they are not as much

wasthatacop? · 04-06-2021, 07:45 PM

I'd go with the 1.25"
I had a little rubbing on the front wheels, the inner plastic splash guard piece. But once you completely rub out the several square inches of plastic it's gone and won't happen again. I love the lowered look. I did 1.4" lowering springs.

SSASSIN13 · 04-06-2021, 07:47 PM

Ok cool. I don't want to install the 1" then be disappointed it didn't noticeably drop. Trying to get a more sinister look.

KillboyPowerhead · 04-06-2021, 07:50 PM

What are your wheel offsets? If factory offsets you won't have rubbing with either size.

2013ZL1FUN · 04-06-2021, 08:39 PM

I wouldn't lower it at all. My ZL1 hits every driveway etc. These cars are lower than they should be already!

Avenging Orange · 04-06-2021, 09:21 PM

Depends on wheel package and the offsets.....and if you plan to upgrade wheel/tire package. I have 20x9 +30 squared on 1" drop and it looks good. Could I go 1.25", probably...but as stated, the lower you go, the more you may scrape/rub. Search some photos of 1-1.25" lowered Camaros....you can kinda get an idea. Good luck.

pyroguy · 04-06-2021, 09:55 PM

I have BMR 1" lowering springs and they're great.

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SSASSIN13 · 04-06-2021, 10:03 PM

Thanks for all the good points. I bought the car in 2020 with American Racing 20" wheels already on it and have never had them off so offsets are unknown at this point. Here is a full pic of a wheel in case anyone recognizes them and has info.

Camaro2ss2010 · 04-07-2021, 07:46 AM

Here are my gaps with 1” BMR.
Tire sizes are 275/40 and 315/35

CamaroCracka · 04-07-2021, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

I wouldn't lower it at all. My ZL1 hits every driveway etc. These cars are lower than they should be already!

ZL1s are a half inch lower than the SS and have that integrated splitter, so it's a bit worse for them stock. They do sell marine washers reduce potential damage. I just bought some stainless ones off metric fastener website for $30.

SSEssence · 04-07-2021, 08:52 AM

1.25" is perfect with no rubbing even with an aggressive offset.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-07-2021, 08:12 PM

Lowered 1.25 on Pfadt springs. 275/35 front 315/35 rear.

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RupertPupkin · 04-08-2021, 06:09 AM

Depending on your current whee/tire combo..... you won’t rub

Here’s my setup. BMR 1.4 with 295s in the front and 315s in the back. Only down side with springs is that the rebound if you hit a dip is horrible, and you’ll bottom out more often.

04-06-2021, 07:27 PM	#1
SSASSIN13 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS LS3 NPP Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 23	New Spring Advice (see pics) I'm ready to order a lowering spring package from Phasetek, but unsure if I should get 1" or 1.25" drop. Goal is to improve the look for show foremost, I don't track or race. Tires are (front) 245 45 20, (rear) 275 40 20. Below are pics of the current gaps. Tempted to get the 1.25's, but concerned about the front settling too much and rubbing...? Thoughts, experiences and advice appreciated! First pic is front, second pic is rear gap Attached Images

04-06-2021, 07:31 PM	#2
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Most of them are not true 1” or 1.25” usually they are not as much __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

04-06-2021, 07:45 PM	#3
wasthatacop? Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 360 View My Garage	I'd go with the 1.25" I had a little rubbing on the front wheels, the inner plastic splash guard piece. But once you completely rub out the several square inches of plastic it's gone and won't happen again. I love the lowered look. I did 1.4" lowering springs. __________________ 2010 2SS living in Los Angeles replaced engine @ 93,000 miles w/ crate engine, camshaft by Comp Cams installed by me, replaced valve train parts, 1.4" BMR lowering springs ZL1 factory rims misc: drilled and slotted rotors, fresh air brake cooling system, new speakers, installed reverse camera, muffler delete

04-06-2021, 07:50 PM	#5
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	What are your wheel offsets? If factory offsets you won't have rubbing with either size. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

04-06-2021, 08:39 PM	#6
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	I wouldn't lower it at all. My ZL1 hits every driveway etc. These cars are lower than they should be already! __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

04-06-2021, 07:47 PM	#4
SSASSIN13 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS LS3 NPP Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 23	Ok cool. I don't want to install the 1" then be disappointed it didn't noticeably drop. Trying to get a more sinister look.

04-06-2021, 09:21 PM	#7
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Depends on wheel package and the offsets.....and if you plan to upgrade wheel/tire package. I have 20x9 +30 squared on 1" drop and it looks good. Could I go 1.25", probably...but as stated, the lower you go, the more you may scrape/rub. Search some photos of 1-1.25" lowered Camaros....you can kinda get an idea. Good luck. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

04-06-2021, 09:55 PM	#8
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,917 View My Garage	I have BMR 1" lowering springs and they're great. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

04-06-2021, 10:03 PM	#9
SSASSIN13 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS LS3 NPP Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 23	Thanks for all the good points. I bought the car in 2020 with American Racing 20" wheels already on it and have never had them off so offsets are unknown at this point. Here is a full pic of a wheel in case anyone recognizes them and has info. Attached Images

04-07-2021, 07:46 AM	#10
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	Here are my gaps with 1” BMR. Tire sizes are 275/40 and 315/35 Attached Images __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

04-07-2021, 08:52 AM	#12
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	1.25" is perfect with no rubbing even with an aggressive offset. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

04-07-2021, 08:12 PM	#13
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,426	Lowered 1.25 on Pfadt springs. 275/35 front 315/35 rear. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

04-08-2021, 06:09 AM	#14
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,586	Depending on your current whee/tire combo..... you won’t rub Here’s my setup. BMR 1.4 with 295s in the front and 315s in the back. Only down side with springs is that the rebound if you hit a dip is horrible, and you’ll bottom out more often. Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq