Help me lower my V6?

RideWithDanger · 06-04-2019, 04:38 PM

Hey guys, so a future mod I might do would be dropping the car a little bit but I had a few questions. I see most kits are like ~$300 and thats fine. But how much does it normally cost to get them installed?

Also, my biggest question, how much can I drop it? I want to still be able to go over regular speed bumps without worrying and not have to change anything about my driving just to not scrape my car up.

The first kits ive seen are a 1 inch front and 1.5 rear, and one about 1.2 inches. Im also not sure what brands or where to buy from to get the best product/deal.

Note: I do NOT have magnetic ride control.

DuaneSmyles · 06-04-2019, 08:59 PM

Installation can vary. I believe I was quoted 1100 for springs, installing and alignment not to long ago using eibach pro. If you can do them yourself it's actually quite easy but please make sure you do not hesitate on getting your car in for an alignment immediately.

RideWithDanger · 06-04-2019, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DuaneSmyles

Installation can vary. I believe I was quoted 1100 for springs, installing and alignment not to long ago using eibach pro. If you can do them yourself it's actually quite easy but please make sure you do not hesitate on getting your car in for an alignment immediately.

1100? That doesnt seem right at all. I just had exhaust installed for $80. Im not super comfortable working with whats under my car so I dont mind paying to have it installed but if its anywhere close to that I'll have a friend do it with me, or not at all.

Camaro_QC · 06-05-2019, 10:49 AM

1100$ for suspension installation is quite high. On my previous car I had a whole kit of coilovers installed and it was around 350$ CAD for the whole install minus the alignment.

You should do it yourself. Your car is not that old thus there is no rust or anything that would make you not able to do it. It is also pretty straight forward as to how to do it. Few bolts here and there and that's it.

Do an alignment afterwards. No bargain on that!

RideWithDanger · 06-05-2019, 08:12 PM

Im sure me and my and my friends could do that then. How much can I realistically drop the car before I have to worry?

Today I got too close to a curb (that was way higher than I thought it was) and hit that little plastic piece under the car. So I am going to be parking further away or backing in from now on.

Tuner2muscle · 06-05-2019, 09:54 PM

AFE drop was 1.25 in front and in the back... no clearance issues and I'm running 1 inch spacers... great product.

Start The Machine · 06-05-2019, 11:06 PM

Les Schwab $600.00 out the door for everything. Eibach springs, installation and alignment.

RideWithDanger · 06-06-2019, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuner2muscle

AFE drop was 1.25 in front and in the back... no clearance issues and I'm running 1 inch spacers... great product.

Oh dude that looks really good! Id be happy with a 1 inch drop. Im a little worried with some speed bumps and bad driveways.

RideWithDanger · 06-06-2019, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Start The Machine

Les Schwab $600.00 out the door for everything. Eibach springs, installation and alignment.

Nearest Les Schwab store: 20 hours away.

lol oh well. I can get a kit for $300 or less, hopefully install it with some friends for the price of some food, and then whatever the cost of alignment is.

Lt Berserker · 06-06-2019, 01:14 PM

There's are plenty of install videos online, provided you take your time, jack properly & rent some spring compressors from a carparts store, takes longer to remove tires and Jack the car up then then install...

And I second the Afe power springs, very happy with mine.

RideWithDanger · 06-06-2019, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt Berserker

There's are plenty of install videos online, provided you take your time, jack properly & rent some spring compressors from a carparts store, takes longer to remove tires and Jack the car up then then install...

And I second the Afe power springs, very happy with mine.

Okay thats good to hear, thank you!

Tuner2muscle · 06-07-2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RideWithDanger

Oh dude that looks really good! Id be happy with a 1 inch drop. Im a little worried with some speed bumps and bad driveways.

Absolutely no issues with humps or driveways....

RideWithDanger · 06-07-2019, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuner2muscle

Absolutely no issues with humps or driveways....

Okay sweet. Thank you! You running DD side markers? Im thinking about grabbing some.

06-04-2019, 04:38 PM	#1
RideWithDanger Drives: 23 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: GA Posts: 569	Help me lower my V6? Hey guys, so a future mod I might do would be dropping the car a little bit but I had a few questions. I see most kits are like ~$300 and thats fine. But how much does it normally cost to get them installed? Also, my biggest question, how much can I drop it? I want to still be able to go over regular speed bumps without worrying and not have to change anything about my driving just to not scrape my car up. The first kits ive seen are a 1 inch front and 1.5 rear, and one about 1.2 inches. Im also not sure what brands or where to buy from to get the best product/deal. Note: I do NOT have magnetic ride control. __________________ Instagram: RideWithDanger Radiant Red 23' 2SS 1LE 1100: 11/14/22 \| BUILT: 3/16/23 2000: 2/17/23 \| 4200: 5/8/23 3000: 2/27/23 \| 5000/6000: 5/15/23 Black on black 2019 3LT RS Camaro. 1100: 3/7/19 \| 4200: 4/15/19 3100: 3/15/19 \| 4800: 4/23/19 3400: 3/22/19 \| 5000: 4/25/19 Built: 4/8/19 \| Home: 4/26/19

06-05-2019, 10:49 AM	#4
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,660	1100$ for suspension installation is quite high. On my previous car I had a whole kit of coilovers installed and it was around 350$ CAD for the whole install minus the alignment. You should do it yourself. Your car is not that old thus there is no rust or anything that would make you not able to do it. It is also pretty straight forward as to how to do it. Few bolts here and there and that's it. Do an alignment afterwards. No bargain on that! __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

06-05-2019, 08:12 PM	#5
RideWithDanger Drives: 23 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: GA Posts: 569	Im sure me and my and my friends could do that then. How much can I realistically drop the car before I have to worry? Today I got too close to a curb (that was way higher than I thought it was) and hit that little plastic piece under the car. So I am going to be parking further away or backing in from now on. __________________ Instagram: RideWithDanger Radiant Red 23' 2SS 1LE 1100: 11/14/22 \| BUILT: 3/16/23 2000: 2/17/23 \| 4200: 5/8/23 3000: 2/27/23 \| 5000/6000: 5/15/23 Black on black 2019 3LT RS Camaro. 1100: 3/7/19 \| 4200: 4/15/19 3100: 3/15/19 \| 4800: 4/23/19 3400: 3/22/19 \| 5000: 4/25/19 Built: 4/8/19 \| Home: 4/26/19

06-05-2019, 09:54 PM	#6
Tuner2muscle Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 198	V6 Lower AFE drop was 1.25 in front and in the back... no clearance issues and I'm running 1 inch spacers... great product. Attached Images

06-05-2019, 11:06 PM	#7
Start The Machine Drives: 2016 M6 2.0T Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 840	Les Schwab $600.00 out the door for everything. Eibach springs, installation and alignment. __________________ RS Package, HD Cooling Package, Brembo 6 Piston Front Brakes, SRP Racing Pedals, Soler Performance Throttle Controller, Dyno Tuned by Trifecta, Velossa Tech Ram Air, Mishimoto Intake, aFe Air Filter, Mishimoto Charge Pipes, ZZP 67mm Throttle Body, Trifecta T40 Stage 2 Turbo, JacFab Recirculation Valve, PTP Turbo Blanket, ZZP Catted Downpipe, Mishimoto Pro Cat-Back Quad Tip Exhaust, Mishimoto Catch Cans, Mishimoto Coolant Reservoir Tank, GM SEMA Grill, Ikon Motorsports Front Fascia Extension, Ikon Motorsports 1LE Spoiler, American Authority ZL1 Side Skirts, AMPP Quad Tip Rear Valance

06-04-2019, 08:59 PM	#2
DuaneSmyles Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: CT Posts: 36	Installation can vary. I believe I was quoted 1100 for springs, installing and alignment not to long ago using eibach pro. If you can do them yourself it's actually quite easy but please make sure you do not hesitate on getting your car in for an alignment immediately.

06-06-2019, 01:14 PM	#10
Lt Berserker Drives: V6 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 47	There's are plenty of install videos online, provided you take your time, jack properly & rent some spring compressors from a carparts store, takes longer to remove tires and Jack the car up then then install... And I second the Afe power springs, very happy with mine.

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