V6 Cars with lowering springs

Raptor Jesus · 03-13-2019, 10:03 AM

Not much help for the V6 cars in the suspension sub forum....

Looking to see what everyone is using to lower their car, V6 cars only. I've always used Eibach in the past but it's a very modest drop and I'd like a little more.

Anyone have any pics of their setups?

Tuner2muscle · 03-13-2019, 09:30 PM

AFE .... perfect drop, no clearance issues, great ride... i'm also running spacers hence the flush look

cellsafemode · 03-13-2019, 09:45 PM

I was the test mule for eibach. It is low enough and without any splitter/lip, I still rub entering/exiting certain roads due to how they bank everything these days. I would not suggest paying for expensive front ground effects if you are lowering as it will get damaged.

Speed bumps aren't an issue. Thankfully.

Raptor Jesus · 03-14-2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuner2muscle

AFE .... perfect drop, no clearance issues, great ride... i'm also running spacers hence the flush look

That is a really nice look! How much of a spacer did you do?

Tuner2muscle · 03-18-2019, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor Jesus

That is a really nice look! How much of a spacer did you do?

22mm

Lach07 · 03-26-2019, 04:08 PM

Hey Tuner2muscle, how much is the drop on those AFE springs?

Tuner2muscle · 03-26-2019, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lach07

Hey Tuner2muscle, how much is the drop on those AFE springs?

bout and inch and a qtr but my car is a 1LE and was lower than the RS to start with

Lt Berserker · 03-27-2019, 12:42 AM

Got the same springs myself on my V6 1le as well...

Good drop, goes in for an alignment on Thurs. Pleased so far.

Lach07 · 03-27-2019, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuner2muscle

bout and inch and a qtr but my car is a 1LE and was lower than the RS to start with

Nice nice, i’ll look into it man. I just don’t like how the rear looks kinda too tall on the stock springs

Tuner2muscle · 03-27-2019, 10:08 PM

yeah i feel ya.. wheel gap is the worst.. i also prefer flush instead of tuck myself.

302Blue · 03-29-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuner2muscle

AFE .... perfect drop, no clearance issues, great ride... i'm also running spacers hence the flush look

Two quick questions if you don't mind my asking:

What's the ride like vs. just having the 1LE setup?
Are those OEM sideskirts or from aftermarket?

Mr_Jones · 03-29-2019, 08:22 PM

Tuner2muscle · 03-30-2019, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 302Blue

Two quick questions if you don't mind my asking:

What's the ride like vs. just having the 1LE setup?
Are those OEM sideskirts or from aftermarket?

its a bit firmer but i changed the springs within the first week so didn't have it on long
skirts are american authority ZL1 ...wrapped in CF.. awesome!

Lt Berserker · 04-09-2019, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 302Blue

Two quick questions if you don't mind my asking:

What's the ride like vs. just having the 1LE setup?
Are those OEM sideskirts or from aftermarket?

Comparison to stock springs - my impressions (can update once I get to the track and to an autox this summer):

1. Initial compression - afe slightly softer and more progressive than oem, but sets quickly upon loading/weight transfer (probly, my assumption, for to being a progressive spring vs a linear spring).
2. Weight transfer - much less body roll while shifting lateral load during transitions.
3. Haven't bottomed out, but be careful my splitter is now lower than many curbs.

4. Advice: alignment, alignment alignment!!! Having crap alignment after install to a nice amount of toe & camber + over 8° of caster up front the car feels spot on. Almost all of not all understand had been dialed out.

However! (Opinion) - due to the spring being progressive and not linear your initial input brake and steering feel a combination of softer and slightly numb in comparison to stock. I don't feel as though there is any loss in ultimate grip, but immediacy of turn in, brake, and chassis feedback is very slightly dulled. Up side - even with a slightly different (softer/numbness) input feel/feedback on initial steering input and spring loadup the transitions from side to side (do to less body roll) feel fantastic. (Feels like I can get more rotation from throttle input and more progressive loss of rear grip)

Overall the car feels a little softer street casual driving, but smoother when really pushing grip limits and takes a set extremely well along with instilling confidence in transitions. Car feels a little less communicative while taking a set, but buttery smooth when it does - less twitch and more glide while throwing its 3500lbs around

Alignment:
CAMBER / CASTER / TOE
front:. -2.3° 8.1° -.02in (out)
Rear: -1.3° n/a .03in (in)

The extra camber up front really helps with dialing out some of the perceived corner entry understeer.

03-13-2019, 10:03 AM	#1
Raptor Jesus Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 215	V6 Cars with lowering springs Not much help for the V6 cars in the suspension sub forum.... Looking to see what everyone is using to lower their car, V6 cars only. I've always used Eibach in the past but it's a very modest drop and I'd like a little more. Anyone have any pics of their setups?

03-13-2019, 09:30 PM	#2
Tuner2muscle Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 198	V6 springs AFE .... perfect drop, no clearance issues, great ride... i'm also running spacers hence the flush look Attached Images

03-27-2019, 12:42 AM	#8
Lt Berserker Drives: V6 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 47	Got the same springs myself on my V6 1le as well... Good drop, goes in for an alignment on Thurs. Pleased so far. Attached Images

03-29-2019, 08:22 PM	#12
Mr_Jones DaBatMan Drives: "Candi" 2018 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 51	__________________ "As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride" MODS: husky floor liners / uniden r7 / plain jane otherwise... Current Wives: 2018 Camaro 2LT RS MT / 2008 Avalanche 5.3L AFM Ex-GF's: 2010 VW CC Lux 2.0T/ 2004 Mazda RX-8 GT MT/ 2001 A6 3.0T MT/ 2001 Navigator / 1995 Accord EX MT

03-13-2019, 09:45 PM	#3
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	I was the test mule for eibach. It is low enough and without any splitter/lip, I still rub entering/exiting certain roads due to how they bank everything these days. I would not suggest paying for expensive front ground effects if you are lowering as it will get damaged. Speed bumps aren't an issue. Thankfully.

03-26-2019, 04:08 PM	#6
Lach07 Drives: 2019 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: TX Posts: 3	Hey Tuner2muscle, how much is the drop on those AFE springs?

03-27-2019, 10:08 PM	#10
Tuner2muscle Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 198	yeah i feel ya.. wheel gap is the worst.. i also prefer flush instead of tuck myself.

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