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Old 07-17-2008, 10:34 PM
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Thanks XXL. that gives me alittle to go by when shopping. Since no one has any products that are specifically for an SS (that I have seen) it will make the comparison easier knowing that the SS has been lowered. Would you say about an 1" to an 1.5" ?

I may have to suck it up and get a coil over to get it any lower. First is the programmer anyways.

Thanks for all the ideas and info from everyone!!
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Old 07-21-2008, 03:00 PM
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Thanks XXL. that gives me alittle to go by when shopping. Since no one has any products that are specifically for an SS (that I have seen) it will make the comparison easier knowing that the SS has been lowered. Would you say about an 1" to an 1.5" ?
According to the specs on Eibach's site, the HHR will get dropped 1" up front and 1.6" in the rear with their kit #3899.140. Not sure if there's ANY drop on the SS.
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Old 07-22-2008, 04:00 PM
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Here are the actual measurements from today...

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Old 07-22-2008, 07:24 PM
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Panel, Thanks for the measurments. I have not one to compare with here. What did you use to lower yours?
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Old 07-22-2008, 08:49 PM
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Mine is on coilovers. As soon as I find some different shocks I'm lowering it more.

I just went to a dealer to get the measurements. I don't think anyone saw me lol. Not as much of a drop as I thought. About 3/4 in the rear and 1/4 in the front according to my precise measurements. The SS could definitely be lower.
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Old 07-31-2008, 09:40 AM
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I think something is off on those measurements. I just went outside to measure my LS and im getting 27.25 and 28.25, just about what the SS is measuring in the above pics, 3/4 tank of gas.
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They were all done in a dealer parking lot on level ground with the tape at the center of the wheel. It's brand new, so it could settle a bit, but not that much. It did look abnormally high though...
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