02-08-2018, 10:15 PM | #1 |
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Which BMR Lowering Springs?
I have a 2011 Camaro SS with 20"x10" front wheels and 20"x11" rear wheels. I'm looking to lower the car and was wondering which springs to purchase. I was thinking about the 1.25" springs but not really sure which ones. Anyone have any suggestions?
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02-09-2018, 10:07 AM | #2 |
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I'm pretty happy with the stance the 1.25" drop gives me, I have been debating going 1.4" drop in the front to get a little lower. The ride is pretty harsh though but thats to be expected with the better handling.
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02-09-2018, 12:08 PM | #3 |
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You should try swapping out the shocks Sang, would likely improve the ride and handling.
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02-09-2018, 12:11 PM | #4 |
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yeah, ive been debating going koni yellows or just say screw it and get some coilovers
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02-09-2018, 01:04 PM | #5 |
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Dont go springs get air lift performance bags it will out perform any coils and definitely springs.
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02-09-2018, 01:41 PM | #6 |
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Bilstein Inverted Monotube B6 with internal bumpstops and BMR or DSE coils ;-)
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How would this setup compare to say some Level 2 Ridetechs?
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02-11-2018, 12:57 PM | #8 |
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I found that with my 1" springs, my car scraps a lot. My trans cross-member and exhaust have met a few speedbumps, for that reason I won't lower the car anymore.
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1” Hotchkis springs with the 2012 stock shocks work well and ride pretty good for being drop springs. But can be harsh on bad roads and a little floaty in back at times at freeway.speeds. Can’t answer for the b6s, but ridetechs are great and fantastic ride. But a lot more money
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02-13-2018, 07:20 PM | #12 |
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Self-clearancing only counts with valves. Too much lift? Don't worry, the piston will take care of that for you.. (thought process of 80% of speed shops nowadays)
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02-21-2018, 09:06 AM | #13 |
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On Pete's advice I went with the BMR -1.25" and the B6's. Huge improvement over stock, should have came from the factory with the Bilsteins.
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02-21-2018, 09:43 AM | #14 |
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^nice choice, where are the pics!
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