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Jamaro · 03-31-2016, 05:40 PM

I ended up going with BC Racing Coilovers as I realized that new springs and shocks are about the same price as coilovers, so you might as well get the adjust-ability. Next thing is wheels. Any recommended offsets? I see one suggestion above, anyone else? I like the stock sizes, not sure if i want to change the actual rim size.

JMT · 03-31-2016, 06:05 PM

Check out Ridetech, glad I dug a little deeper in the pocket to get them!

Dexman1349 · 03-31-2016, 06:16 PM

Do you want staggered wheels (like you currently have), or would you prefer a set that you can rotate?

If you want a set that you can rotate (same size all the way around), you'll need something in the 20x9 with a +35 to +40 offset range using a stock rear wheel size of 275-40.

Obviously there are a lot of options out there.

JMT · 03-31-2016, 07:32 PM

Agree with justjoshin on the ZL1 rear sway and leaving thr front one. I made the same choice and its seems perfect in eliminating any body roll in hard corners. Works well with coilovers.

itpax · 03-31-2016, 09:20 PM

I currently am running Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs. I bought them for the track, but they dd on the street just fine and do a really great job at cleaning up the wheel gap IMO.

I've also heard great things about the competitors' springs as well. I went with Eibach just because I had a discount at the time.

Bretts · 04-01-2016, 01:01 AM

660 mm fender inside lip to bottom edge of a 20" wheel is good to clear any wheel slightly tucked for sure. A 640 mm gap is great for a 28.4 and smaller diameter tire like my cold pavement sottozero set but the 28.7 " stock dia wants the 660mm for the train tracks xing etc.. Curious what kind of gap do you guys have with your different size and brands springs?

03-31-2016, 06:16 PM	#17
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	Do you want staggered wheels (like you currently have), or would you prefer a set that you can rotate? If you want a set that you can rotate (same size all the way around), you'll need something in the 20x9 with a +35 to +40 offset range using a stock rear wheel size of 275-40. Obviously there are a lot of options out there. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

03-31-2016, 09:20 PM	#19
itpax Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Denver Posts: 4	I currently am running Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs. I bought them for the track, but they dd on the street just fine and do a really great job at cleaning up the wheel gap IMO. I've also heard great things about the competitors' springs as well. I went with Eibach just because I had a discount at the time. __________________ Ian '10 SS

04-01-2016, 01:01 AM	#20
Bretts SS Drives: 2015 2ss rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 911 View My Garage	660 mm fender inside lip to bottom edge of a 20" wheel is good to clear any wheel slightly tucked for sure. A 640 mm gap is great for a 28.4 and smaller diameter tire like my cold pavement sottozero set but the 28.7 " stock dia wants the 660mm for the train tracks xing etc.. Curious what kind of gap do you guys have with your different size and brands springs? Attached Images __________________ CCW sp16a track set, BTR stage 3 cam and kooks longtubes with high flow catsLocks@7.5 degrees castor and radius arm inserts, Ride Tech 2coilovers JDP upper control arm bushings BMR lower knuckle bushing Bo White throttle body3.91 gears Spohn del-sphere toe link and trailing arms Prothane subframe bushings

03-31-2016, 05:40 PM	#15
Jamaro Drives: 2015 Camaro SS - White Summit Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6	I ended up going with BC Racing Coilovers as I realized that new springs and shocks are about the same price as coilovers, so you might as well get the adjust-ability. Next thing is wheels. Any recommended offsets? I see one suggestion above, anyone else? I like the stock sizes, not sure if i want to change the actual rim size.

03-31-2016, 06:05 PM	#16
JMT Drives: 2013 1LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 703 View My Garage	Check out Ridetech, glad I dug a little deeper in the pocket to get them!

03-31-2016, 07:32 PM	#18
JMT Drives: 2013 1LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 703 View My Garage	Agree with justjoshin on the ZL1 rear sway and leaving thr front one. I made the same choice and its seems perfect in eliminating any body roll in hard corners. Works well with coilovers.