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Old 03-21-2010, 07:56 PM
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Hey i wanna drop my camaro but idk wat exactly i have to do anyone know???
 
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Old 03-21-2010, 09:01 PM
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pick it up first? might not be that great of an idea though, you could pop your tires or shocks
 
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Old 03-21-2010, 10:09 PM
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lol ya i have air suspention in the rear but i hear i can get more handleing if i drop it
 
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Old 03-22-2010, 07:22 PM
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lowering the ride height can only improve handling so much. the suspension gyometry needs to stay in its working zone. too low, and it will handle like a truck. the componants used is where you will get the handling from. performance springs, bigger sway bars, tubular control arms, ploy bushings. those will help. however, the biggest handling improvement is tires. a good set of 16" wheels and a performance tire will do loads more than spending $2k on suspension upgrades and still runinng crappy tires
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 10:45 AM
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'89 Camaro owner here.

When I bought my ride 4 years ago, I wasn't aware of it then, but I came to find that it had been lowered a little over 2 inches. Doesn't sound like much, but man it gives it a great stance, especially when I see a Camaro that is stock. I can really see the differences then.

OP, you shouldn't just lower it. Like microkid said, there's a lot to it, and tires are one of the most fundamental items. I suggest research into lowering kits, seeing what works best- but before that, get some tires that are a little bigger than stock. IIRC, I have 250/55R16 on mine. And I can say without a doubt that how my car hugs the 90 degree corners at 40 is its best attribute.
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 11:28 AM
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check out what sam has on the site and give him a call. great guy and can set u up with a great suspension.
http://www.stranoparts.com/searchbymodel.php?ModelID=9
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 05:22 PM
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Hey thanks for everything guys i really needed the info
 




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