V6 front end sits a bit high? Solutions for a slight drop?

Mid_Life_Crisis · 09-27-2023, 02:16 PM

I can't not notice my fender gap in the front. The back is less so I don't think that's a problem....especially when I get new wider wheels and tires next year. Any ideas on how to lower the front? Do I have to get front and back springs? If so, I don't want the rear sitting lower than the front. I tried search but can't really find what I'm asking. I do not a ultra low look BTW.

Thanks for any suggestions and examples of solutions.

Need4Camaro · 09-27-2023, 02:22 PM

Ground Effects / Splitter :P

Mid_Life_Crisis · 09-27-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Ground Effects / Splitter :P

Appreciate it. Front splitter is on the list for next year for sure. Specifically looking at closing the fender gap here.

dpevans · 09-27-2023, 02:54 PM

If you plan on keeping the car and want some flexibility you can go with coil overs. Then you can adjust as needed. I was looking for a decent set for my V6RS until I decided to upgrade to a SS1LE with mag ride. You can find a decent set for less than a grand. You could go the spring route but then you lose all adjustability.

SnakeEyeSS · 09-27-2023, 03:46 PM

Just going off of my recent experience,, did the dealer leave in the spring spacers? I don't see them in the picture, but thought I'd mention it.

LeonardS · 09-27-2023, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SnakeEyeSS

Just going off of my recent experience,, did the dealer leave in the spring spacers? I don't see them in the picture, but thought I'd mention it.

This is where I’d start!

dpevans · 09-27-2023, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SnakeEyeSS

Just going off of my recent experience,, did the dealer leave in the spring spacers? I don't see them in the picture, but thought I'd mention it.

I think they only use those spacers with mag ride.

Gen6cyl · 09-27-2023, 07:36 PM

Your front camber is at .5 degrees neg. or less. I went 1.2 neg. camber on front . Definitely increases front grip. Probably will help fender gap a little.

Mid_Life_Crisis · 09-27-2023, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

Your front camber is at .5 degrees neg. or less. I went 1.2 neg. camber on front . Definitely increases front grip. Probably will help fender gap a little.

Interesting. So regardless I should go get an alignment to seriously improve handling dynamics. I’ll look into this.

S.Macias · 09-27-2023, 11:36 PM

Eibach pro kit. Was about a 3/4 inch drop all around. Fills in the fender gap nicely. With a 275 or 285 tire with around a +20/23 offset it'll be just right.

And yes, a -1.2 alignment makes a significant difference. Tried a -2 but the tire was rubbing the strut so I had to dial it back a bit. There's a 1le track alignment you can find by searching.

Mid_Life_Crisis · 09-28-2023, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by S.Macias

Eibach pro kit. Was about a 3/4 inch drop all around. Fills in the fender gap nicely. With a 275 or 285 tire with around a +20/23 offset it'll be just right.

And yes, a -1.2 alignment makes a significant difference. Tried a -2 but the tire was rubbing the strut so I had to dial it back a bit. There's a 1le track alignment you can find by searching.

Thank you! Great info.

Gen6cyl · 09-28-2023, 06:10 AM

You can effect the handling balance with camber like you can with sway bars. I did -.7 to -.8 camber on rear.

WhiteMale · 09-28-2023, 06:56 AM

Some one maybe BMR used to have what they called a minimal drop front spring, it was like 3/4" or there about. Short of not having MRC I woulda said that yes the spacer blocks were still in there.

grampa_ss · 09-28-2023, 06:57 PM

Add a Procharger.

09-27-2023, 02:16 PM	#1
Mid_Life_Crisis Drives: 2023 Chevy Camaro 2LT V6 6MT Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 88	V6 front end sits a bit high? Solutions for a slight drop? I can't not notice my fender gap in the front. The back is less so I don't think that's a problem....especially when I get new wider wheels and tires next year. Any ideas on how to lower the front? Do I have to get front and back springs? If so, I don't want the rear sitting lower than the front. I tried search but can't really find what I'm asking. I do not a ultra low look BTW. Thanks for any suggestions and examples of solutions. Attached Images __________________ 2023 Camaro 2LT V6 6MT Vivid Orange Metallic

09-27-2023, 03:46 PM	#5
SnakeEyeSS Drives: Camaro 2SS & ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 857	Just going off of my recent experience,, did the dealer leave in the spring spacers? I don't see them in the picture, but thought I'd mention it. __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Bright Yellow NPP MRC 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Radiant Red

09-27-2023, 07:36 PM	#8
Gen6cyl Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 868	Your front camber is at .5 degrees neg. or less. I went 1.2 neg. camber on front . Definitely increases front grip. Probably will help fender gap a little. __________________ B6 dampers, x pipe, mbrp axel back

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S.Macias Monterey County Camaros Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: California Posts: 389 View My Garage	Eibach pro kit. Was about a 3/4 inch drop all around. Fills in the fender gap nicely. With a 275 or 285 tire with around a +20/23 offset it'll be just right. And yes, a -1.2 alignment makes a significant difference. Tried a -2 but the tire was rubbing the strut so I had to dial it back a bit. There's a 1le track alignment you can find by searching. Attached Images __________________ Follow us on Instagram @montereycountycamaros

09-28-2023, 06:10 AM	#12
Gen6cyl Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 868	You can effect the handling balance with camber like you can with sway bars. I did -.7 to -.8 camber on rear. __________________ B6 dampers, x pipe, mbrp axel back

09-27-2023, 02:22 PM	#2
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,837	Ground Effects / Splitter :P

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dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,211	If you plan on keeping the car and want some flexibility you can go with coil overs. Then you can adjust as needed. I was looking for a decent set for my V6RS until I decided to upgrade to a SS1LE with mag ride. You can find a decent set for less than a grand. You could go the spring route but then you lose all adjustability.

09-28-2023, 06:56 AM	#13
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,998	Some one maybe BMR used to have what they called a minimal drop front spring, it was like 3/4" or there about. Short of not having MRC I woulda said that yes the spacer blocks were still in there.

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