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KaBoom1701 · 06-12-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCobra

That's exactly what I did. I bought another trunk lid, painted it matte black and soldered in electrical quick disconnects so I could easily take it off and on.

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Nice.

Sorry...didn't me to high jack thread....

incon3037r · 09-19-2017, 12:27 AM

Got some BMR 1.4" installed today. I'm not sure if it will settle anymore.

1Willy1 · 03-19-2018, 10:44 PM

Hey guys

has there been any negative reports when lowering these cars around the 1 - 1.5 inch mark ?

Thanks

Harley01 · 03-20-2018, 07:45 PM

I went with BMR 1.4 in the front. I liked how it set so much I didn't install the rear ones. No problems here.

RobZL1 · 03-20-2018, 10:46 PM

I'd never find the cajones to get it done, but those side vents are sweet.

alssiri · 03-21-2018, 06:13 AM

Car in this pic is lowered with BMR 1.4" front & 1" rear , I had to go back to stock cause it already looks lowered with the Z28 flares .

Ahmad

sspddmn · 03-22-2018, 01:11 AM

So lowering doesnt affect the magnetic ride suspension? I had read somewhere that the performance of the car's mag ride is calibrated to the shocks in terms of shock travel, shock fluid etc etc etc and that altering that calibration adversely affects performance of the suspension. Is this not true? I really want to lower my Z also but been too afraid to do so. I mean GM invests millions into r&d of the mag ride and slapping on a $300 set of springs is supposed to improve performance or is the lowering just for appearances? Please school me if what i read is wrong. Thanks in advance.

BlackMambaZL1 · 03-22-2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sspddmn

So lowering doesnt affect the magnetic ride suspension? I had read somewhere that the performance of the car's mag ride is calibrated to the shocks in terms of shock travel, shock fluid etc etc etc and that altering that calibration adversely affects performance of the suspension. Is this not true? I really want to lower my Z also but been too afraid to do so. I mean GM invests millions into r&d of the mag ride and slapping on a $300 set of springs is supposed to improve performance or is the lowering just for appearances? Please school me if what i read is wrong. Thanks in advance.

IMHO I think it is about appearance more than performance. I don't see enough of a difference when lowering these cars. I love cars with the right stance. When it comes to looks I feel that is the biggest thing that can make your car look mean. I had a lowered 13 SS before I got my ZL1. I could barely tell I lowered it after I did it. It may have been me coming from a lowered SRT8 300C, which was a huge diff, to a Camaro. With all the work it takes to lower a mag suspension I just don't see it making a huge difference. The AirRide's, on the other hand, are nasty looking!

They look damn good on the ground. I don't know who it is but there is a car on ZL1 Exclusive that has a crazy paint job (iridescent with a paint splatter hood), I never thought I would like that but I am starting to love it, with air and that thing is gorgeous. But, the way the wheels fit in the arches at stock ride height is perfect and that is enough for me.

MTCobra · 04-13-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sspddmn

So lowering doesnt affect the magnetic ride suspension? I had read somewhere that the performance of the car's mag ride is calibrated to the shocks in terms of shock travel, shock fluid etc etc etc and that altering that calibration adversely affects performance of the suspension. Is this not true? I really want to lower my Z also but been too afraid to do so. I mean GM invests millions into r&d of the mag ride and slapping on a $300 set of springs is supposed to improve performance or is the lowering just for appearances? Please school me if what i read is wrong. Thanks in advance.

I’ve not been on the same tracks before and after lowering so I can’t really compare performance.

I lowered it to lower the center of gravity. I certainly don’t believe it hurt handling any.

I thought the rear electrical unpinning was a pain in the ass. I would probably not have messed with it had I known this prior to tearing it apart.

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Hellfighter · 04-13-2018, 10:34 PM

What about coilovers? I got coilovers for both front and rear and have not installed, will i get mag sensor issues or codes popping up?

MTCobra · 04-15-2018, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellfighter

What about coilovers? I got coilovers for both front and rear and have not installed, will i get mag sensor issues or codes popping up?

Someone else did this and I want to say they did get ECU codes and limp mode until they sorted it out. Do some searching on this forum - it may have been in the track subgroup.

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Hellfighter · 04-15-2018, 07:52 PM

What do you mean limp mode? i know KW sells some overpriced 500$ Resistors pretty much that you plug and play once you go coilovers, but im wondering can you just tune this out or what?

Also what post is it under, i cant find anything related to issues with coilovers and magenetic ride, and the dash codes and how to fix it.

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Someone else did this and I want to say they did get ECU codes and limp mode until they sorted it out. Do some searching on this forum - it may have been in the track subgroup.

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LazarUSAffects · 04-26-2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

I would not drop a ZL1 more than 1.25"

So, I've been going through this thread up and down thoroughly. I'm thinking yes, you can lower but only should go this low?

mgb · 01-10-2019, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RJ111

My car is lowered with BMR springs with aftermarket wheels.

Pictures are in my album.

Who installed your springs?

09-19-2017, 12:27 AM	#16
incon3037r GMHIC Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1/2008 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 137	Got some BMR 1.4" installed today. I'm not sure if it will settle anymore. Attached Images __________________ Pontiac G8 GT- ProCharger F-1D, Treadstone TR1235 FMIC, Kooks 1 7/8" LTH,Corsa catback, New Era (228/240) cam, Yella Terra 1.7 Rockers, GMPP LS3 CNC heads, Aeromotive A1000, FAST fuel rails, FIC 1000cc injectors - 762 RWHP/646 LBFT tuned @ 11psi on E85 using HP Tuners Camaro ZL1- Stainless Works 2" LTH, Corsa catback, RSC PDx cam, ID 1050x injectors, DSX fuel kit, New Era 4.5" intake, BTR springs/pushrods, AFCO heat exchanger, New Era expansion tank, Innovators West balancer, Metco 9.55" lower - 609 RWHP/591 LBFT tuned @ 8psi on 91 octane using HP Tuners Last edited by incon3037r; 04-17-2018 at 02:17 AM.

03-20-2018, 07:45 PM	#18
Harley01 Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 (red hot) Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Troy, Idaho Posts: 91	I went with BMR 1.4 in the front. I liked how it set so much I didn't install the rear ones. No problems here. Attached Images __________________ My Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 28% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, ID850 Injectors, 2" Kooks LT coated headers w/orp, BTR Stage 3 cam, Mild to Wild exhaust controller, TR71X Spark Plugs w/socks, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, LS3 Throttle Body, Alky Meth injection, Ron Davis HX, Roto Fab Reservoir, BMR 1.4" Lowering Springs, Side Vents, Rock guards, Custom painted splitter, rockers and rear fascia, MGW Short Throw Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, Aeroforce Scan gauges, Car Lock security system, Tuned by JDP Motor Sports, Dyno Tuned (702 RWHP).

03-20-2018, 10:46 PM	#19
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,281	I'd never find the cajones to get it done, but those side vents are sweet. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods

03-21-2018, 06:13 AM	#20
alssiri Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,250	Car in this pic is lowered with BMR 1.4" front & 1" rear , I had to go back to stock cause it already looks lowered with the Z28 flares . Ahmad __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 SW (SOLD) Whipple 2.9 with 3.2 Pulley, Weapon-X Stage 3 Cam, FIICHILLER ,LG Motorsports LT, Borla S type, ROTFAB Big Gulp, Big 3 Reservoir Glassskinz rear window valance . 2012 ZL1 A6 (SOLD) Forged 376 CI, LSA HeartBeat, Mast Medium Bore Heads & JDP ZLR Cam, ARH LT , MagnaFlow Resonated X + Borla Atak Catback, ADM 102mm Snout, CAI, NW102MM TB, ID850, Fore Triple Fuel Pump, MSD Wire's, Moroso CC. Alky Control, FIICHILLER.

03-22-2018, 01:11 AM	#21
sspddmn Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 1,078	So lowering doesnt affect the magnetic ride suspension? I had read somewhere that the performance of the car's mag ride is calibrated to the shocks in terms of shock travel, shock fluid etc etc etc and that altering that calibration adversely affects performance of the suspension. Is this not true? I really want to lower my Z also but been too afraid to do so. I mean GM invests millions into r&d of the mag ride and slapping on a $300 set of springs is supposed to improve performance or is the lowering just for appearances? Please school me if what i read is wrong. Thanks in advance. __________________ In the garage: 2018 HBM ZL1 1LE // 2013 ZL1 (sold) // 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L // 2016 Audi A6 Prestige Supercharged 3.0 V6 // 2002 Camaro SS (sold)

03-19-2018, 10:44 PM	#17
1Willy1 Drives: corvette z06 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: toronto Posts: 97	Hey guys has there been any negative reports when lowering these cars around the 1 - 1.5 inch mark ? Thanks

04-13-2018, 10:34 PM	#24
Hellfighter Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sugar Land/Texas Posts: 2,354 View My Garage	What about coilovers? I got coilovers for both front and rear and have not installed, will i get mag sensor issues or codes popping up? __________________