2.5 rear drop?
11-01-2007, 09:09 PM
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2.5 rear drop?
So I am getting an HHR in a about a month or so, and was wondering if anyone has tried these springs, or know if they will work on an 07? Im looking for the biggest static drop possible and found this 1.6/2.5 inch drop and judging from other pics of lesser drops, this one should have the rear tucking alil and the front down to the top of the tires on the factory LS steelies with hubcaps. Does anyone know of a larger drop than that, or is this the biggest that is out there (its the biggest drop ive been able to find)?
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/prg400435.html
"2005-2006 Chevrolet HHR
Sport Spring
1.6 / 2.5 Front and Rear Lowering"
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/prg400435.html
"2005-2006 Chevrolet HHR
Sport Spring
1.6 / 2.5 Front and Rear Lowering"
11-01-2007, 09:33 PM
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The price is good. I've got the Progress Tech sway bar, don't know of anyone who has used their springs.
The drop looks like what the 1st gen Gold Lines did. Looked great, just watch out for bumps and forget side pipes that hang down. Did I say it looked great!
The drop looks like what the 1st gen Gold Lines did. Looked great, just watch out for bumps and forget side pipes that hang down. Did I say it looked great!
11-01-2007, 09:40 PM
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I'm not sure of anyone that has those. I have Goldlines which give a perfectly level look, but lower it maybe a fraction of an inch less than those springs. If the measurements are right, those might actually make the front higher. The Goldlines drop 1.75" in the front and 2.125" in the rear. Alternatively, if your budget is a bit higher, there is also a coilover kit available, which is adjustable. Though it's geared more towards enthusiast/racing applications.
11-01-2007, 09:49 PM
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I'm not sure of anyone that has those. I have Goldlines which give a perfectly level look, but lower it maybe a fraction of an inch less than those springs. If the measurements are right, those might actually make the front higher. The Goldlines drop 1.75" in the front and 2.125" in the rear. Alternatively, if your budget is a bit higher, there is also a coilover kit available, which is adjustable. Though it's geared more towards enthusiast/racing applications.
11-01-2007, 09:56 PM
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Coilovers
I agree with GDZ, you're not going much lower (with a static drop) unless you stiffen the suspension, or do some modifications yourself. Which might void the warranty a little.
Just to clarify, when I said "make the front higher", I meant that it might lower the rear more than the front.
I agree with GDZ, you're not going much lower (with a static drop) unless you stiffen the suspension, or do some modifications yourself. Which might void the warranty a little.
Just to clarify, when I said "make the front higher", I meant that it might lower the rear more than the front.
... If need be, I will just save up and wait for coilovers (hopefully they can get me as low as this guy on bags, and bring down the back even more.)
11-18-2007, 03:36 AM
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see thats the car i have been eyeing. i wanted to bag it, but that bolt on kit does not offer the drop i want. i been thinking of tubbing the rear and building a 4 link for the rear run off of dual port 2500 bags. that way i can lay the rear on unibody and maybe raise the front strut towers and chip away at the wheelwell.
11-18-2007, 09:29 AM
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Yeah Quest51210, it seems wierd that the HHR wont really tuck much, even on a bag kit I would be more than happy to be as low as the one I posted, I just want the back to come down alittle bit more. Does anyone know the biggest drop that you can achieve on the coilovers they have out? I really would rather not tub the rear, but if need be, I guess I will look into it... I avoided tubbing and notching the rear end of my 2door jimmy with a 5/5 drop for about a year and a half 
I dont see a problem with wanting to go low?
I would be more than happy to be as low as the one I posted, I just want the back to come down alittle bit more. Does anyone know the biggest drop that you can achieve on the coilovers they have out? I really would rather not tub the rear, but if need be, I guess I will look into it... I avoided tubbing and notching the rear end of my 2door jimmy with a 5/5 drop for about a year and a half I dont see a problem with wanting to go low?