Installed GM Lowering Kit and 20mm Spacers!

AbsolutHank · 04-21-2016, 10:16 AM

So I got around to installing these last night. I installed 20mm wheel adapters front and rear to space the factory wheels out a bit. I had to trim down the nubs on the wheel studs. I know I'll end up with an aftermarket set down the road, but right now, I'm REALLY loving these wheels in this color. I also painted the brake calipers red and rotor hats black and added some white Brembo decals. Lastly, I installed the GM Lowering Kit on the car, which comes with shorter springs and new shorter and revalved struts and shocks. Its supposed to provide about 20mm lower ride height, although currently it's only about 15mm down. I only drove it about four miles so far - I suspect it will settle down a little more in time. It literally drives just like stock - which is perfect for me! Some quick iPhone pics for now - I'll get some good ones this weekend!

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bdavies11 · 04-21-2016, 10:23 AM

Looks good. Do you have any before pics? Would be nice to compare the side by side of before and after of the lowering kit.

AbsolutHank · 04-21-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bdavies11

Looks good. Do you have any before pics? Would be nice to compare the side by side of before and after of the lowering kit.

I've started a few threads with pictures this week. On mobile now so hard to copy/paste. Here is one-

vtirocz · 04-21-2016, 10:33 AM

What kind of wheel adapters are those and what was the price?

AbsolutHank · 04-21-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by vtirocz

What kind of wheel adapters are those and what was the price?

$95 for all four.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/281813436620?_mwBanner=1

bdavies11 · 04-21-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

I've started a few threads with pictures this week. On mobile now so hard to copy/paste. Here is one-

Awesome, thanks.

SSHULK · 04-21-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

So I got around to installing these last night. I installed 20mm wheel adapters front and rear to space the factory wheels out a bit. I had to trim down the nubs on the wheel studs. I know I'll end up with an aftermarket set down the road, but right now, I'm REALLY loving these wheels in this color. I also painted the brake calipers red and rotor hats black and added some white Brembo decals. Lastly, I installed the GM Lowering Kit on the car, which comes with shorter springs and new shorter and revalved struts and shocks. Its supposed to provide about 20mm lower ride height, although currently it's only about 15mm down. I only drove it about four miles so far - I suspect it will settle down a little more in time. It literally drives just like stock - which is perfect for me! Some quick iPhone pics for now - I'll get some good ones this weekend!

where did you buy the brembo emblems?

Modshack · 04-21-2016, 11:09 AM

I assume you mounted extended studs?

20mm spacers look good!

(Nebermind! I see you used spacers with integrated studs...)

AbsolutHank · 04-21-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SSHULK

where did you buy the brembo emblems?

$3.49 shipped

http://m.ebay.com/itm/221700267556?_mwBanner=1

SSHULK · 04-21-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

$3.49 shipped

http://m.ebay.com/itm/221700267556?_mwBanner=1

Awesome, Thanks

BradfordCamaro · 04-21-2016, 11:32 AM

Pretty Wild. That is what I been dying to do for some time.

The Split 5's are a fantastic looking wheel. Pushing them out make them Rock!
Great job. Too bad they don;t fill out the wheel well from the factory.

The car is noticeably lower. It will settle a bit more.
More pics and an update after the weekend.

I love it.

Richard0nee · 04-21-2016, 12:09 PM

Rides like stock and the drop about an inch or so? Wonder how much GM would charge to lower it.. Did you get alignment afterwards?

Looks awesome!!

Glen e · 04-21-2016, 12:27 PM

Spacers look good, pushes them out just enuf.....however get splashguards or xpel behind the wheels....NOW

Don't ask me how I know…

AbsolutHank · 04-21-2016, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard0nee

Rides like stock and the drop about an inch or so? Wonder how much GM would charge to lower it.. Did you get alignment afterwards?

Looks awesome!!

No clue on price. I have my own shop but it took 2.5 hours. Could get down to 2 now that I know what to do.

I have not but only plan to drive it home and get one this weekend. Having trouble locating alignment specs. Didn't wanna go to dealer..

04-21-2016, 10:16 AM	#1
AbsolutHank Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 874	Installed GM Lowering Kit and 20mm Spacers! So I got around to installing these last night. I installed 20mm wheel adapters front and rear to space the factory wheels out a bit. I had to trim down the nubs on the wheel studs. I know I'll end up with an aftermarket set down the road, but right now, I'm REALLY loving these wheels in this color. I also painted the brake calipers red and rotor hats black and added some white Brembo decals. Lastly, I installed the GM Lowering Kit on the car, which comes with shorter springs and new shorter and revalved struts and shocks. Its supposed to provide about 20mm lower ride height, although currently it's only about 15mm down. I only drove it about four miles so far - I suspect it will settle down a little more in time. It literally drives just like stock - which is perfect for me! Some quick iPhone pics for now - I'll get some good ones this weekend! Attached Images __________________ 2013 Dodge Viper #44/150 Launch Edition IG:@absoluthank *20/21 BC Forged Wheels : BC Coilovers: TA Aero* Last edited by AbsolutHank; 04-22-2016 at 11:21 PM.

04-21-2016, 11:09 AM	#8
Modshack Drives: 2SS, Hyper Blue Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 835	I assume you mounted extended studs? 20mm spacers look good! (Nebermind! I see you used spacers with integrated studs...) __________________ Steve Hyper Blue 2SS, 6M, NPP, Sunroof, Nav

04-21-2016, 11:32 AM	#11
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Pretty Wild. That is what I been dying to do for some time. The Split 5's are a fantastic looking wheel. Pushing them out make them Rock! Great job. Too bad they don;t fill out the wheel well from the factory. The car is noticeably lower. It will settle a bit more. More pics and an update after the weekend. I love it. __________________

04-21-2016, 12:27 PM	#13
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Spacers look good, pushes them out just enuf.....however get splashguards or xpel behind the wheels....NOW Don't ask me how I know… __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

04-21-2016, 10:23 AM	#2
bdavies11 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte Posts: 309	Looks good. Do you have any before pics? Would be nice to compare the side by side of before and after of the lowering kit.

04-21-2016, 10:33 AM	#4
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	What kind of wheel adapters are those and what was the price?

04-21-2016, 12:09 PM	#12
Richard0nee Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 1,957	Rides like stock and the drop about an inch or so? Wonder how much GM would charge to lower it.. Did you get alignment afterwards? Looks awesome!!

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