lowered car with dropzones pics
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From: Red Deer AB Canada
Car: 86 z28
Engine: 305 carbed with 3" Y pipe back
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lowered car with dropzones pics
well dropped car with dropzones and its actually pretty nice altho really low and they haven't settled yet . it was kinda a bitch installing them with my car just on jack stands damn control arms.
here are some pics
Front
rear
air dam
here are some pics
Front
rear
air dam
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From: Harpersfield, OH
Car: 91 RS
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Can you measure it from the ground to the bottom of front bumper?
I lowered mine with intrax springs and it measures 6" yours looks about the same.
I lowered mine with intrax springs and it measures 6" yours looks about the same.
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Car: 1985 Iroc-Z
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Mines got the WS6 package the front stiffened up but the rear feels a little bit light. But it rides pretty good and is responsive to turns. Mine cost me right at about $100 brand new shipped to my door. Did everything myself so no labor costs.
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Car: 89 RS
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Originally posted by 18inchboyds
the drop looks good . Just lose the blue rims
the drop looks good . Just lose the blue rims
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Car: 91 Camaro Vert
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looks good...
whats sad about my car is... its the same height, same stance... and thats because the stock springs sagged alot.... lol
whats sad about my car is... its the same height, same stance... and thats because the stock springs sagged alot.... lol
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nice cant wait to get my dropzone springs in that are sittin in my room. gotta finish the exuast first before the springs though. looks nice
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Car: 1985 Iroc-Z
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My exhaust sits about 2 inches off the ground and the only time my exhaust ever touches the ground is over a speed bump and then i just drag it the length of the car untill i get past the speed bump. Ive thought about redoing my exhaust and maybe going with true duals down the tranny tunnel and tucking them the best i could.
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From: Red Deer AB Canada
Car: 86 z28
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well first off my car definately is not an RS had to get that cleared up and good to hear possitive things about the drop but after getting the lowering done i have actually grown kinda partial to those wheels the biggest thing i hated about them was that they were to small and there was a gap in the well but now there isnt next on the list is the true dual side exit with bullets then th350
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I love how that iroc/z28 hood looks in teal....im assuming that its new paint because i dont think you could get teal in 86..or could you??
Sorry for getting off topic.
Sorry for getting off topic.
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From: Red Deer AB Canada
Car: 86 z28
Engine: 305 carbed with 3" Y pipe back
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actually no you couldnt at least on camaro it is actually a ford color but it was painted 9 years ago by previous owner altho the job was not done right so its chipping everwhere the car used to be red with silver graffix i am repainting it tangelo orange with silver graffix next year
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From: Richmond Hill, GA
Car: They all sit.
Engine: LS1, LB9, LB9, L98, LT1, LT4, LT4
Transmission: A4, T5, T5, A4, A4, T56, TR6060
I have dropzones also
I bought mine from ebay i think it was like 99 shipped for them, best 99 bucks i ever spent. and i even had the nerve to put them on a convertible 
I'm kinda on the crazy side, i wanted it as low as possible for the least amount of money. they go great with my 20" rims i rub my back tires when i pull out of my drive way, dam convertible wheel wells are flattened out. i guess thats why their not for convertibles. and my front wheels tuck into the wheel well, looks awsome to me
here are some pics of my 91
please tell me what you think. after i get everything the way it should be, the front will be lifted a tad more. it's a work in progress, my side ground effects only sit about 4" from the ground with the 15" stock rims from my 88
I'm kinda on the crazy side, i wanted it as low as possible for the least amount of money. they go great with my 20" rims i rub my back tires when i pull out of my drive way, dam convertible wheel wells are flattened out. i guess thats why their not for convertibles. and my front wheels tuck into the wheel well, looks awsome to mehere are some pics of my 91
please tell me what you think. after i get everything the way it should be, the front will be lifted a tad more. it's a work in progress, my side ground effects only sit about 4" from the ground with the 15" stock rims from my 88
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Car: 1987 Camaro SC, 1999 Z28
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton 7.625, 3.42 Zexel Torsen
sharp stances guys, 100 bucks
what a steal, beats paying 250 for the pro kit.
Brandon
what a steal, beats paying 250 for the pro kit.
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From: Barstow, CA
Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: WC T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
I currently have sagging stock springs. I've got some Dropzones sitting on the shelf that I'll probably be installing next month. How much of a difference do you think it will make compared to the sagging springs? Will it be even lower?
My car as it sits right now:
My car as it sits right now:
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From: Richmond Hill, GA
Car: They all sit.
Engine: LS1, LB9, LB9, L98, LT1, LT4, LT4
Transmission: A4, T5, T5, A4, A4, T56, TR6060
It will lower your car a good bit, my car had the F41 package, i dont know if that makes a difference but it sat low in the first place, really sits low now.
the rims are Konig Opal Appeals, 20x8.5 255/35/zr20's all 4
the rims are Konig Opal Appeals, 20x8.5 255/35/zr20's all 4
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Car: 91 Z28
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Originally posted by johnjm22
I currently have sagging stock springs. I've got some Dropzones sitting on the shelf that I'll probably be installing next month. How much of a difference do you think it will make compared to the sagging springs? Will it be even lower?
My car as it sits right now:
I currently have sagging stock springs. I've got some Dropzones sitting on the shelf that I'll probably be installing next month. How much of a difference do you think it will make compared to the sagging springs? Will it be even lower?
My car as it sits right now:
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From: Richmond Hill, GA
Car: They all sit.
Engine: LS1, LB9, LB9, L98, LT1, LT4, LT4
Transmission: A4, T5, T5, A4, A4, T56, TR6060
as you can see from my pic i o have them on my convertible, and i do know why they say their not for convertibles. has nothing to do with the front of the car, when they turned your hardtop/t-top into a convertible, they hacked into your rear wheel wells and flattened the tops off so that the convertible top will sit on a flat surface when it's down, if they did modify the wheel well your top wouldnt fit in the down position. i have the dropzone springs and had 20"s on my car and really didnt have that big of as problem. as long as you dont have a big angle to your driveway you'll be fine, here and there i'd hit my tire on the top of the wheel well where thay flattened it, i just burnt through the undercoating, no biggie. Buy them and don't worry about it. just post some pic's when your done.
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Re: lowered car with dropzones pics
Originally posted by AlbertaFbody
well dropped car with dropzones and its actually pretty nice altho really low and they haven't settled yet . it was kinda a bitch installing them with my car just on jack stands damn control arms.
here are some pics
Front
rear
air dam
well dropped car with dropzones and its actually pretty nice altho really low and they haven't settled yet . it was kinda a bitch installing them with my car just on jack stands damn control arms.
here are some pics
Front
rear
air dam
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Car: 91' Z28
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as you can see from my pic i o have them on my convertible, and i do know why they say their not for convertibles. has nothing to do with the front of the car, when they turned your hardtop/t-top into a convertible, they hacked into your rear wheel wells and flattened the tops off so that the convertible top will sit on a flat surface when it's down, if they did modify the wheel well your top wouldnt fit in the down position. i have the dropzone springs and had 20"s on my car and really didnt have that big of as problem. as long as you dont have a big angle to your driveway you'll be fine, here and there i'd hit my tire on the top of the wheel well where thay flattened it, i just burnt through the undercoating, no biggie. Buy them and don't worry about it. just post some pic's when your done.
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dropzones are just for looks right? their not made to improve handling and ride right? i ask this because i know there are performance springs, and there are just lowering springs, performance springs are more expensive but are way better quality.
These are just lowering springs. I had a set on my RS and they are NOT performance springs. I can guarantee you that 99% of the people in this post went from dead stock springs to the dropzones. Of course it feels 10x better than 20 year old stock springs. But they don't ride better or as good as a Prokit or other performace springs.
That said, I am still not sure the prokit is worth twice the price unless you are replacing all your bushings and suspention pieces.
That said, I am still not sure the prokit is worth twice the price unless you are replacing all your bushings and suspention pieces.
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Car: 1988 Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI (L98)
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt 3.45
Originally posted by 83 Crossfire TA
anybody know the spring rate of the dropzones?
anybody know the spring rate of the dropzones?
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DROPZONE springs are true performance lowering springs, not just a shorter stock spring. They are designed the way performance springs should be, with the correct spring rate and ride height for each specific application.
Lowering vehicles from 2.0" - 2.5", according to vehicle specifications, providing race car looks with handling to match. All our kits are made with the same quality material and design standards used with our lowering sport springs kits. Also designed to be used with Our sport shock absorbers. Minor modifications or camber kits may be required. All our springs carry an ISO 9001 standardization and are TUV approved.
Lowering vehicles from 2.0" - 2.5", according to vehicle specifications, providing race car looks with handling to match. All our kits are made with the same quality material and design standards used with our lowering sport springs kits. Also designed to be used with Our sport shock absorbers. Minor modifications or camber kits may be required. All our springs carry an ISO 9001 standardization and are TUV approved.
Originally posted by 91rs5.0
DROPZONE springs are true performance lowering springs, not just a shorter stock spring. They are designed the way performance springs should be, with the correct spring rate and ride height for each specific application.
Lowering vehicles from 2.0" - 2.5", according to vehicle specifications, providing race car looks with handling to match. All our kits are made with the same quality material and design standards used with our lowering sport springs kits. Also designed to be used with Our sport shock absorbers. Minor modifications or camber kits may be required. All our springs carry an ISO 9001 standardization and are TUV approved.
DROPZONE springs are true performance lowering springs, not just a shorter stock spring. They are designed the way performance springs should be, with the correct spring rate and ride height for each specific application.
Lowering vehicles from 2.0" - 2.5", according to vehicle specifications, providing race car looks with handling to match. All our kits are made with the same quality material and design standards used with our lowering sport springs kits. Also designed to be used with Our sport shock absorbers. Minor modifications or camber kits may be required. All our springs carry an ISO 9001 standardization and are TUV approved.
"They are designed the way performance springs should be, with the correct spring rate and ride height for each specific application." Thats funny, because they only sell 1 spring set for all 82-92 Fbody cars, There are over 15 diffrent factory springs with diffrent ratings depending on what options your car has. They claim to be able to use the same exact spring with a 2.8L and a 350?
Call em up and find out what the spring rate is...there is a reason it isn't on the box or the website. 
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very nice stance guys, im diggin em all.
i want to lower my car too, is it hard to do by yourself? if i do do them at home then ill be doing them on just jackstands. but i dont really know how to go about replacing the springs.
i want to lower my car too, is it hard to do by yourself? if i do do them at home then ill be doing them on just jackstands. but i dont really know how to go about replacing the springs.
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Originally posted by stiers
Just because they say something doesn't mean it is true...that ISO standard is a workflow certification, has nothing to do with the quality of the design. Ditto with Tuv, these parts could be worse than OEM and still get those designations.
"They are designed the way performance springs should be, with the correct spring rate and ride height for each specific application." Thats funny, because they only sell 1 spring set for all 82-92 Fbody cars, There are over 15 diffrent factory springs with diffrent ratings depending on what options your car has. They claim to be able to use the same exact spring with a 2.8L and a 350? Call em up and find out what the spring rate is...there is a reason it isn't on the box or the website.
Just because they say something doesn't mean it is true...that ISO standard is a workflow certification, has nothing to do with the quality of the design. Ditto with Tuv, these parts could be worse than OEM and still get those designations.
"They are designed the way performance springs should be, with the correct spring rate and ride height for each specific application." Thats funny, because they only sell 1 spring set for all 82-92 Fbody cars, There are over 15 diffrent factory springs with diffrent ratings depending on what options your car has. They claim to be able to use the same exact spring with a 2.8L and a 350?
Call em up and find out what the spring rate is...there is a reason it isn't on the box or the website. 
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Car: 84 Camaro. 90 integra
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Transmission: 700r4, JDM ITR w/ kaaz LSD
Front ones i had professional do it. you gotta do alot of crap, and to do it safe you have to get a spring compressor. but the backs i did in like 45min. or less.you just rasie the body and unbolt the shocks and the rear just drops so but a jackstands under the body and use the jack under the diff. and slowly lower it. and off crouse the take the tires off.
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From: Freeland, MI
Car: 1988 Formula
Engine: 305tbi 15.50 1/4 stock
Transmission: 700R4
Is there anything you have to change, like shocks, panhard, etc..... when putting these springs on? Or is it good to go with just the springs?
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Car: 2002 SS
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Axle/Gears: 3:42 posi
(in the dropzone spring club also) : ) new shocks/springs I have a v6 and their v8 springs so the front isnt as it should be. Just here to show dropzone lowering pics to add a + to the thread.
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From: Clearfield,Utah
Car: 1987 IROC, 1989 IROC
Engine: built 305, stock 305 tpi
Transmission: Corvette 700r4, t-5
Axle/Gears: 4.10 posi, 3.08 posi
You can do the fronts yourself just be careful. just jack it up and put it on jack stands and put the jack under the a arm. then unbolt the shock and the the mounting bolt for the brake line and i think the sway bar, next slowly lower the a arm down and pull out the spring once the a arm is full down. then to put them in just reverse the order. not that hard just be careful and you'll be fine. And no struts or anything is required.
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yeah when i totally lowered the A-Arm. I went on the opposite side of the car with a big pole. Stuck it in a slot where the spring was then banged it out of the cup on the a-arm. Btw a spring compressor was on so it wasnt at full tension. it was a bitc getting the spring compressor in there