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NHCamaroSS · 05-23-2016, 12:49 PM

Hello,

Curious to know those who lowered their Camaros who have superchargers, did you buy the 1/2" spring spacer kit for the front to handle the extra weight or no? If not, did the front seem to sit too low or rub? Looking at the Hotchkis 1" kit right now...

Thanks!!

Imiuru4 · 05-23-2016, 09:41 PM

you can always get a 1.4" rear 1" front

NHCamaroSS · 05-24-2016, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Imiuru4

you can always get a 1.4" rear 1" front

True, good point and I had too thought of that but just don't want too low. Like to get rid of wheel well gap but don't want a low rider. Plus my next step in tires for back will be 305s or 315s so don't want any rubbing issues. I've gotta guess that a 1.4" drop should still be safe no?

Imiuru4 · 05-24-2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NHCamaroSS

True, good point and I had too thought of that but just don't want too low. Like to get rid of wheel well gap but don't want a low rider. Plus my next step in tires for back will be 305s or 315s so don't want any rubbing issues. I've gotta guess that a 1.4" drop should still be safe no?

id stick with 1.25 in rear then if your going that wide, i think it can be done with 1.4 cause its really only 3/16" difference

NHCamaroSS · 05-25-2016, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Imiuru4

id stick with 1.25 in rear then if your going that wide, i think it can be done with 1.4 cause its really only 3/16" difference

I'm pretty positive I'm only going to do the 1" hotchkis set but just wanted to make sure it's not gonna be off in the front end without the $110 spacer kit they recommend on supercharged vehicles

SSICKO · 05-25-2016, 07:22 AM

I have hotchkis springs and after adding a whipple, my front end dropped another 1/4"

NHCamaroSS · 05-25-2016, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SSICKO

I have hotchkis springs and after adding a whipple, my front end dropped another 1/4"

Cool thanks, 1/4" shouldnt make a difference for me to be concerned. Appreciate the feedback

JusticePete · 05-26-2016, 03:43 PM

DSE spring rates are higher, closer to the Z/28 rates. The handling is much better than with OE or other drop coils. They will carry the SC weight effortlessly. Send me a PM if you are interested.

05-23-2016, 12:49 PM	#1
NHCamaroSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NH Posts: 96	Do I need spring spacers for supercharged car? Hello, Curious to know those who lowered their Camaros who have superchargers, did you buy the 1/2" spring spacer kit for the front to handle the extra weight or no? If not, did the front seem to sit too low or rub? Looking at the Hotchkis 1" kit right now... Thanks!! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Inferno Orange 6-Speed . Edelbrock E Force Supercharger, Volant Cold Air Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, River City Creations Emblems, Oracle ghosted LED markers, SLP faded gills, ...531 rwhp, 490 rwtq

05-23-2016, 09:41 PM	#2
Imiuru4 Drives: 15 ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: California Posts: 51	you can always get a 1.4" rear 1" front __________________ 2015 SS, v8 performance package, le suspension, 3.91's, npp, body kit w/ le lip, z/28 grille and spoiler, CAI cold air intake,,,,,,,

05-25-2016, 07:22 AM	#6
SSICKO Drives: SSICKO Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 754	I have hotchkis springs and after adding a whipple, my front end dropped another 1/4" __________________ Slowhawk Performance Built & Tuned

05-26-2016, 03:43 PM	#8
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	DSE spring rates are higher, closer to the Z/28 rates. The handling is much better than with OE or other drop coils. They will carry the SC weight effortlessly. Send me a PM if you are interested.