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Apex Motorsports · 07-21-2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mint

I'm interested in buying this set of lowering springs but I had a quick question... So the springs (APX1410126) fit all 5th generation camaros? (v6, ss, zl1)? Just making sure I don't buy the wrong thing, that's all

Correct, we have 1 part number for all of them.

Sparkyz13Bee · 07-21-2014, 10:54 PM

So with the Apex springs. Am I going to clear 315/35/20 rear tires?? I'm planning on getting factory reproduction style 41 wheels with factory offset. Just wanna make sure there isn't going to be any rubbing.

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Sparkyz13Bee · 07-21-2014, 10:55 PM

And what about having to replace the rear lower control arms?? And are these springs progressive rate or linear?

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mwendorf3 · 07-29-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparkyz13Bee

So with the Apex springs. Am I going to clear 315/35/20 rear tires?? I'm planning on getting factory reproduction style 41 wheels with factory offset. Just wanna make sure there isn't going to be any rubbing.

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I have th Style 41 wheels on my 2013 Vert. While I haven't lowered it, they did ask if I was going to and if so how far because the standard offset for the front wheels will support up to a 1" drop and anything beyond that you needed to go with an offset that just tucks the wheels back in slightly. They didn't mention anything for the rears though and I as well have the 315/35/20 rears.

Outlaw77 · 07-30-2014, 11:32 AM

BMR 1" lowering springs. Wheels sizes are 20x10 front and 20x11 rears with 275 front tires and 315 rear tires.

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Apex Motorsports · 07-30-2014, 08:34 PM

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BMR 1" lowering springs. Wheels sizes are 20x10 front and 20x11 rears with 275 front tires and 315 rear tires.

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Thanks for the post but this thread is specific to members running the Apex lowering springs.

Sparkyz13Bee · 07-30-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw77

BMR 1" lowering springs. Wheels sizes are 20x10 front and 20x11 rears with 275 front tires and 315 rear tires.

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Apex Motorsports · 08-03-2014, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparkyz13Bee

So with the Apex springs. Am I going to clear 315/35/20 rear tires?? I'm planning on getting factory reproduction style 41 wheels with factory offset. Just wanna make sure there isn't going to be any rubbing.

Shouldn't be a problem.

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Originally Posted by Sparkyz13Bee

And what about having to replace the rear lower control arms?? And are these springs progressive rate or linear?

No need to replace them for the springs. There is enough adjustment in the stock hardware to compensate. They are progressive rate springs.

ST1LE · 08-04-2014, 06:42 AM

So the progressive rate springs offer a better balance between performance and ride comfort correct?

From what I understand the stock dampers are tuned for linear springs, which are what come on the SS 1LE from the factory, would switching for progressive rate springs not compromise the tuning for the current set up and affect performance?

Apex Motorsports · 08-04-2014, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

So the progressive rate springs offer a better balance between performance and ride comfort correct?

From what I understand the stock dampers are tuned for linear springs, which are what come on the SS 1LE from the factory, would switching for progressive rate springs not compromise the tuning for the current set up and affect performance?

Correct. On the 1LE the ride and performance actually feel very close to stock, only with a lower ride height.

ST1LE · 08-04-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Correct. On the 1LE the ride and performance actually feel very close to stock, only with a lower ride height.

Thanks for your reply Chase. I wont be tracking seriously at the moment, and when I do I suppose I would go with Coilovers if it was a problem at that point.

I think my concern stems from some of the early 1LE owners installing rear ZL1 shocks giving them liner in front and progressive in rear.

Thanks again for clearing up my concerns. Is there a C5 discount on these?

Any other recommended upgrades while I am at it? Bushings etc?

Apex Motorsports · 08-04-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

Thanks for your reply Chase. I wont be tracking seriously at the moment, and when I do I suppose I would go with Coilovers if it was a problem at that point.

I think my concern stems from some of the early 1LE owners installing rear ZL1 shocks giving them liner in front and progressive in rear.

Thanks again for clearing up my concerns. Is there a C5 discount on these?

Any other recommended upgrades while I am at it? Bushings etc?

Rear cradle and radius rod bushings are big bangs for your buck. You might consider doing those as well.

ccobb575 · 08-05-2014, 10:57 PM

got any pictures of lowering cars with 19in wheels? Thinking of doing it just trying to see how it would look. Everybody seems to have 20in wheels.

Apex Motorsports · 08-15-2014, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ccobb575

got any pictures of lowering cars with 19in wheels? Thinking of doing it just trying to see how it would look. Everybody seems to have 20in wheels.

I could not find anything that was definitely 19s.

07-30-2014, 11:32 AM	#61
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	BMR 1" lowering springs. Wheels sizes are 20x10 front and 20x11 rears with 275 front tires and 315 rear tires. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

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ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	So the progressive rate springs offer a better balance between performance and ride comfort correct? From what I understand the stock dampers are tuned for linear springs, which are what come on the SS 1LE from the factory, would switching for progressive rate springs not compromise the tuning for the current set up and affect performance? __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

07-21-2014, 10:54 PM	#58
Sparkyz13Bee Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 108	So with the Apex springs. Am I going to clear 315/35/20 rear tires?? I'm planning on getting factory reproduction style 41 wheels with factory offset. Just wanna make sure there isn't going to be any rubbing. Sent from my Sparkyz iPhone using Tapatalk

07-21-2014, 10:55 PM	#59
Sparkyz13Bee Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 108	And what about having to replace the rear lower control arms?? And are these springs progressive rate or linear? Sent from my Sparkyz iPhone using Tapatalk

08-05-2014, 10:57 PM	#69
ccobb575 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Lt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: United States Posts: 48	got any pictures of lowering cars with 19in wheels? Thinking of doing it just trying to see how it would look. Everybody seems to have 20in wheels.