I just installed the new CA #1 springs this weekend. I must say I am very impressed by the overall look and feel of the car with them installed. The car rides just a bit rougher than stock and the drop is a nice even drop all around. I am very happy with my decision to go with these. Here are some before and after pics. Just for reference the before pics were taken with my nice camera and after with a cell phone. Also the rims are 17" with low pro tires

DRIVERSIDE BEFORE:


DRIVERSIDE AFTER:


PASSENGER BEFORE:


PASSENGER AFTER

 

looks good, what was the drop front and rear

 

they look good on there, i may have to pick up a set when i put mine back down.

 

the drop they claim to be 1.75" front and 2.25" in the rear. I didnt measure it to see how close to this it is, all i care about it that it evened everything out and looks great

 

Drastically better!! looks gook

 

Looks awesome man, I'm thinking about a drop soon... was it plug and play or did you have to redo alignment?

 

You have to get an alignment. With a significant drop you should always get an alignment afterwards even if it doesnt look like you need it. When I dropped mine it was noticeable that the tires were leaning inward.

 

Yeah but if you change the springs and get an alignment, once they settle in, won't you have to get an alignment again?

 

Are these springs easier on the car then the eibach's? I'm holding off on the eibachs because i dont wanna break my struts. At least that's what im told will happen.

 

looks good

 

how much??? and can you take a close up of the tire gap??

 

I don't see why eibach's would break your struts, I mean they are designed for OEM replacement, aren't they? Didn't see anywhere where they required high-performance struts to run the springs.

 

Well. It could be that here in NB the roads are pretty much like driving on swiss cheese. Potholes and bumps everywhere.

 

The springs cost $170 shipped from Cobalt-addictions. I will try and get some close-up later and post them up

They are OEM replacement to the point that they are formed like the OEM springs but they are easier to compress which allows the car to sit lower. It is not required to buy performance struts and springs to install these but you will eventually need to upgrade when the stock parts wear out. The case is with any aftermarket lowering spring you are going to be putting more stress on the stock struts and shocks. With the added stress they are going to wear out faster and need to be replaced eventually. The only option for that is replacing the stock stuff with koni parts.

 

awesome. Thanks. THese look really good and the price is nice...i just want a good idea of the gap on the 17s...cause i have the same...i run a 205/40/17....and my ls is sitting on ss/sc springs and they are just not low enough!

 

much better!

 

Wow 100x better. I've got the CA#1's on my ss...once they settled in...daddy like! 18's would fill the gap just perfect

 

Do you have to get an alignment once you put the springs on or once they settle in?

 

I wouldnt wait more than a few days to get the alignment. You shouldn't have to get another one after they settle...its just a slight amount of settling...

 

When i had the alignment on my car it was off only a little. Total toe was off by .38 of a degree and steering was off by like .22 of a degree. Also when your calling around its a good idea to tell them that you lowered it and if you have an underglow kit like i do. Some placed can not accompany for such things with the type of lifts they use.

 

I'm running 225/45 17" There a little taller you think I'd have enough of a gap?

 

Nice car OP. I really like the look of black wheels on orange Cobalts/G5s.

 

You should be fine there is a good inch or more of clearance still. The extra height shouldn't be a problem. You could probably fit some 18" wheels and tires in there to fill the gap up completely.

 

It's not really recommended going a lot different than stock overall diameter.......You can get 15's, 16's, 17's, 18's, etc. all with the same overall diameter.....the sidewall height just changes.

 

True, however you only have to keep stock diameters if you dont want to have your speedometer reprogrammed. With out reprogramming it your speedometer will not display your actual speed. I think you can take it to the dealership and they can reprogram it if needed.