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sdmaro · 08-26-2016, 12:29 PM

Just wanted to share some early pics. Still needs to be detailed....

Gixxer 1000 · 08-26-2016, 12:42 PM

Looks good, how is the ride?

sdmaro · 08-26-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gixxer 1000

Looks good, how is the ride?

I believe I have the dampening set to halfway and I'm still experimenting with it. But so far so good!

Gixxer 1000 · 08-26-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sdmaro

I believe I have the dampening set to halfway and I'm still experimenting with it. But so far so good!

Ok I'm thinking about getting that brand of coilovers, I'm on Pfadt springs now but want that adjustability of coilovers.

HAMBO · 08-26-2016, 02:38 PM

Looks nice! How much did you lower it by?

sdmaro · 08-26-2016, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMBO

Looks nice! How much did you lower it by?

2inches

hesster · 08-26-2016, 05:20 PM

I found that setting them too low made more noise and were "clunky". Mine are ER's and set at Frt 15/10 and Rear 16/12, and will prob add even more to the front since I have a Whipple (more weight). Ride is excellent, and love the ability to get perfect ride height. Not to mention that there is lots more headroom to set them in the 20ish range for serious handling.

VR Baron · 08-27-2016, 04:09 PM

Op, becareful of going to low. Below 26" as measured from the lower wheel rim to the fender arch in the rear, can cause strain on the axels and possibly failure or leaking at the boots. Normal driving may be ok but not for any kind of handling. Basically 1" drop is ok

sdmaro · 08-28-2016, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

Op, becareful of going to low. Below 26" as measured from the lower wheel rim to the fender arch in the rear, can cause strain on the axels and possibly failure or leaking at the boots. Normal driving may be ok but not for any kind of handling. Basically 1" drop is ok

I'll measure it tomorrow. usually just cruise in this car.

Synner · 08-28-2016, 01:13 AM

The ER's are a great shock, very underrated on this forum. You'll enjoy them.

VR Baron · 08-28-2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sdmaro

I'll measure it tomorrow. usually just cruise in this car.

also what happens is the lower you go the upward travel of the rear arms is reduced. Only have 3" of travel up or down.

08-26-2016, 12:29 PM	#1
sdmaro Drives: 2011 LS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 566	BC coilovers installed Just wanted to share some early pics. Still needs to be detailed.... __________________ Exhaust: Magnaflow catback/x-pipe, Injen SRI, BBK Headers w/ no cats Suspension: BC BR Coilovers Cosmetics: ZL1 front conversion, AAC plasma afterburners 2.0, GFX rear, Interior: AAC red footwells, ZL1 shifter boot/knob, suede center console

08-26-2016, 12:42 PM	#2
Gixxer 1000 Gixxer 1000 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 216	Looks good, how is the ride? __________________

08-26-2016, 02:38 PM	#5
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	Looks nice! How much did you lower it by? __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

08-26-2016, 05:20 PM	#7
hesster Drives: '10 C5 SS, '77 Bandit T/A Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 631 View My Garage	I found that setting them too low made more noise and were "clunky". Mine are ER's and set at Frt 15/10 and Rear 16/12, and will prob add even more to the front since I have a Whipple (more weight). Ride is excellent, and love the ability to get perfect ride height. Not to mention that there is lots more headroom to set them in the 20ish range for serious handling.

08-27-2016, 04:09 PM	#8
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Op, becareful of going to low. Below 26" as measured from the lower wheel rim to the fender arch in the rear, can cause strain on the axels and possibly failure or leaking at the boots. Normal driving may be ok but not for any kind of handling. Basically 1" drop is ok

08-28-2016, 01:13 AM	#10
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,545	The ER's are a great shock, very underrated on this forum. You'll enjoy them.