Anyone lower there 1LE? - Page 3

ST1LE · 02-01-2018, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Lowering car =stiffer spring rate to achieve same bottom out resistance, a progressive spring may be the same initially, but then it'll wildly overpower the dampers on harsh impacts and an overall spring rate will overpower the dampers everywhere. Both are not good for the dampers or suspension parts.

They don't care, car bought for appearance only.

Boost Creep · 02-01-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

They don't care, car bought for appearance only.

That's why I brought up air bags, but it was met with crickets.

RedDragonSS2.0 · 02-02-2018, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

They don't care, car bought for appearance only.

Lol your sig says you lowered the last 1LE you had...

I simply asked a question if anyone had done it and if so how...

Bluecyclone · 02-02-2018, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RedDragonSS2.0

Lol your sig says you lowered the last 1LE you had...

I simply asked a question if anyone had done it and if so how...

This is not topic specific, germane to, the Germans got nothing to do with it! "Jackie Gleason in: Smokey & the Bandit
I just lowered my GT base, because it wasn't up to my capabilities and floated at high speeds. Look's better as well.

ST1LE · 02-02-2018, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RedDragonSS2.0

Lol your sig says you lowered the last 1LE you had...

I simply asked a question if anyone had done it and if so how...

I know....I couldn't resists being a bit of a jerk back.....sorry about that man. Can't fault us for assuming handling is the #1 concern for a 1LE buyer though. It is a pretty pricey handling package after all.

Anyway. Yes sir, I lowered mine on BMR progressive springs, which were good enough for street use only(IMO) and the best option at the time as far as best match for 1LE shocks/struts. For that reason, BMR would be the direction I would look if I ever chose to lower on just springs again.

I could tell the dynamic wasn't the same after swapping the springs out, but it still handled great....obviously with the stiffer suspension and huge sticky tires. The progressive springs helped keep the car civil, but it did bounce a little as is probably unavoidable when going this route. I didn't like that part, but it wasn't awful.

If I had to do it all over again though, I would have saved money and gotten coilovers. That is my plan now as well, but I am fortunate enough to have some after market coilover systems that use my cars version of 'magride'.

It is REAL hard to resist such an amazing visual improvement that can be had for SO cheap, I know. But experience has shown me, that lowering a car with springs alone and messing with the relationship between spring rates/length and damper tuning and travel is not a good idea.

If your 1LE is street driven, and/or you just want to lower with some springs then contact our forum BMR rep. Great company, great service, great products!

Again, sorry for being a jerk. Good luck in your decision man!

mggeyer · 02-02-2018, 08:29 AM

Red Dragon, my intent was not to start an argument , different strokes for different folks, Dont want to see someone experience what I did and end up with a smashed up car. Believe me it can happen. As I had mentioned I have another car with coilovers that is lowered. Just be careful and do your due dilligence and DO NOT take for granted these parts have been tested by the manufacturer like a Gm part would have to be.

HYPER1LE · 02-02-2018, 08:40 PM

I have not lowered mine and I don't intend to. This is because, like others have said, I am satisfied and appreciate all of the time, money, engineering, and extensive testing Al and his team have put into the SS 1LE package, and as the consumer, I am paying already for this upgrade. I have lowered 2 of my cars in the past (2002 Camaro SS SLP and 1996 Impala SS). On these prior cars, the lowering improved the look since both had larger wheel to gender gaps and improved handling. Of course, there was some sacrifice in ride quality. And on the '02 SS (Eibach) too much so in the rear that I had the performance shop I went to that did the install put 1/2" spacers in the rear only to keep from hitting the bump stops. The spacers also gave the car the best look with subtle front to rear rake. But again, I have no intention of modifying the suspension on this awesome car.

Side note: Only bought a 2nd set of wheels and tires (MRR M716 19" on Michelin all-seasons) to get me through the sub-40 degree months.

Boost Creep · 02-02-2018, 10:25 PM

While I would never lower the car as the engineers did a lot of work tuning the handling, I sure as heck would swap out to long tube headers.

Chris C 1SS 1LE · 02-03-2018, 02:54 AM

Lowered my 97 with Elbach. Did not lower 02 Firehawk (#0140). Would not lower this. Have maybe an inch clearance to get in driveway. Neighbor built ramps for his ZL1 1LE. Not worth it to me. Personal choice, you own it.

kropscamaro16 · 03-30-2018, 05:42 PM

got my yyz v2 springs the other day and will be getting them on shortly...will post up pics anybody with a 1le want to try some hit me up!

Chris V · 03-30-2018, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

got my yyz v2 springs the other day and will be getting them on shortly...will post up pics anybody with a 1le want to try some hit me up!

What are the spring rates?

mjk3888 · 04-02-2018, 11:17 AM

Stock is low enough if you drive it right.

kropscamaro16 · 04-02-2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris V

What are the spring rates?

he will be posting up before and after photos and also more data including spring rates soon but let me just say he has sought every lowering spring out there and tested them as well as the gm lowering kit and also the dssv kit

SK GT · 04-03-2018, 10:32 PM

Riley's old video of BMR springs on his 1LE.

Take it as you will.

02-02-2018, 08:40 PM	#35
HYPER1LE Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE HBM Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 316	I have not lowered mine and I don't intend to. This is because, like others have said, I am satisfied and appreciate all of the time, money, engineering, and extensive testing Al and his team have put into the SS 1LE package, and as the consumer, I am paying already for this upgrade. I have lowered 2 of my cars in the past (2002 Camaro SS SLP and 1996 Impala SS). On these prior cars, the lowering improved the look since both had larger wheel to gender gaps and improved handling. Of course, there was some sacrifice in ride quality. And on the '02 SS (Eibach) too much so in the rear that I had the performance shop I went to that did the install put 1/2" spacers in the rear only to keep from hitting the bump stops. The spacers also gave the car the best look with subtle front to rear rake. But again, I have no intention of modifying the suspension on this awesome car. Side note: Only bought a 2nd set of wheels and tires (MRR M716 19" on Michelin all-seasons) to get me through the sub-40 degree months. Attached Images

02-03-2018, 02:54 AM	#37
Chris C 1SS 1LE Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Brooks, GA Posts: 697	Lowered my 97 with Elbach. Did not lower 02 Firehawk (#0140). Would not lower this. Have maybe an inch clearance to get in driveway. Neighbor built ramps for his ZL1 1LE. Not worth it to me. Personal choice, you own it. __________________ '17 Bright Yellow 1LE. PDR, STB, !CAGS Borla 60606, 11925. Tony Mamo ported TB, ROTOFAB, !Sound Tube

03-30-2018, 05:42 PM	#38
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,834	got my yyz v2 springs the other day and will be getting them on shortly...will post up pics anybody with a 1le want to try some hit me up! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

04-02-2018, 11:17 AM	#40
mjk3888 "M1SS1LE" Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,906	Stock is low enough if you drive it right. Attached Images __________________ MJK3888 Instagram Link

02-02-2018, 08:29 AM	#34
mggeyer Drives: 2017 hyper blue ss 1le Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: virginia Posts: 60	Red Dragon, my intent was not to start an argument , different strokes for different folks, Dont want to see someone experience what I did and end up with a smashed up car. Believe me it can happen. As I had mentioned I have another car with coilovers that is lowered. Just be careful and do your due dilligence and DO NOT take for granted these parts have been tested by the manufacturer like a Gm part would have to be.

02-02-2018, 10:25 PM	#36
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,574	While I would never lower the car as the engineers did a lot of work tuning the handling, I sure as heck would swap out to long tube headers.

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