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45th_Camaro_SS · 11-08-2012, 01:31 AM

I'm planning on lowering my 2012 Camaro SS 1 1/2" to 2" and was wondering if you guys had any recommendations on lowering-kit/springs,

Thanks

sangerbanger58 · 11-08-2012, 01:33 AM

I know a lot of ppl are using BMR springs.

45th_Camaro_SS · 11-08-2012, 01:39 AM

ok thanks ill check it out.

BMR Sales · 11-08-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 45th_Camaro_SS

I'm planning on lowering my 2012 Camaro SS 1 1/2" to 2" and was wondering if you guys had any recommendations on lowering-kit/springs,

Thanks

We have our BMR 1.4" lowering springs (SP022) which sound like they could definitely be a very viable option for you. We have found that a 1.4" lowering spring is about as much as you want to lower a car with lowering springs. If you go much lower than that you will run into issues getting the desired alignment specs and you will put quite a bit more additional wear and tear on the factory struts/shocks which will shorten their lifespan. If you do decide on going lower than 1.4" I would really look into coil-overs which will work better in that situation.

If there is anything else I can help you out with let me know and if you decide you want some BMR lowering springs I will see what I can do on pricing for you.

Kyle

Obzen · 11-08-2012, 01:46 PM

Highly recommend BMR. They have a great product and warranty. I love mine. Go 1"

VR Baron · 11-08-2012, 02:18 PM

Going that low you need coil overs

reason · 11-08-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

Going that low you need coil overs

What he said.

I have the BMR 1.4" lowering springs on all 4 corners. Definitely as low as you'd want to go. Impressed with the ride quality actually considering the size of the drop.

z28racer · 11-08-2012, 03:42 PM

Eibach. Million mile warranty.

Kronix · 11-09-2012, 01:12 AM

Springs are a cheap way to do it....Do it right and get Pedders Coil Overs...None better! You want Walmart or Gucci?

BMR Sales · 11-09-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Obzen

Highly recommend BMR. They have a great product and warranty. I love mine. Go 1"

Quote:

Originally Posted by reason

What he said.

I have the BMR 1.4" lowering springs on all 4 corners. Definitely as low as you'd want to go. Impressed with the ride quality actually considering the size of the drop.

We appreciate the feedback guys!

urr2slo · 11-20-2012, 10:25 AM

Coilovers to go that low, more than an 1" and you will have struts that blow out and leak. I work for the largest Chevy dealer on the west coast and I rarely see a leaking shock or strut with a 1" spring but I get them all the time on the 1.25 or greater springs.
I will only install up to a 1" spring here, clients that want lower I recomend coilovers or to another shop since I will not be able to warranty the struts if they go lower.

z28racer · 11-20-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by urr2slo

Coilovers to go that low, more than an 1" and you will have struts that blow out and leak. I work for the largest Chevy dealer on the west coast and I rarely see a leaking shock or strut with a 1" spring but I get them all the time on the 1.25 or greater springs.
I will only install up to a 1" spring here, clients that want lower I recomend coilovers or to another shop since I will not be able to warranty the struts if they go lower.

I did not know Arizona is on the west coast

????? Did California fall in the Pacific yestreday?????

VR Baron · 11-20-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by z28racer

I did not know Arizona is on the west coast

????? Did California fall in the Pacific yestreday?????

Threw me off also. He does live over there.

And we fell off from the rest of the country along time ago..lol

bajamoon · 11-20-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronix

Springs are a cheap way to do it....Do it right and get Pedders Coil Overs...None better! You want Walmart or Gucci?

agreed

Quote:

Originally Posted by urr2slo

Coilovers to go that low, more than an 1" and you will have struts that blow out and leak. I work for the largest Chevy dealer on the west coast and I rarely see a leaking shock or strut with a 1" spring but I get them all the time on the 1.25 or greater springs.
I will only install up to a 1" spring here, clients that want lower I recomend coilovers or to another shop since I will not be able to warranty the struts if they go lower.

Now you tell me lol. My struts are done after 20,000 miles with springs

11-08-2012, 01:31 AM	#1
45th_Camaro_SS Drives: Chevy Camaro SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim Posts: 2 View My Garage	Lowering Kit I'm planning on lowering my 2012 Camaro SS 1 1/2" to 2" and was wondering if you guys had any recommendations on lowering-kit/springs, Thanks

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Kronix NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12 Drives: 2015 Z06/14 C7/08 Z06/07 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Jersey & SoCal Posts: 1,961 View My Garage	Springs are a cheap way to do it....Do it right and get Pedders Coil Overs...None better! You want Walmart or Gucci? __________________ Built by Late Model Racecraft Fastest C7 in Tri-State 10.13 @ 134mph 7/26/14 Corvette Challenge Raceway Park, E-Town, NJ

11-20-2012, 10:25 AM	#11
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	Coilovers to go that low, more than an 1" and you will have struts that blow out and leak. I work for the largest Chevy dealer on the west coast and I rarely see a leaking shock or strut with a 1" spring but I get them all the time on the 1.25 or greater springs. I will only install up to a 1" spring here, clients that want lower I recomend coilovers or to another shop since I will not be able to warranty the struts if they go lower. __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......

11-08-2012, 01:39 AM	#3
45th_Camaro_SS Drives: Chevy Camaro SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim Posts: 2 View My Garage	ok thanks ill check it out.

11-08-2012, 01:46 PM	#5
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	Highly recommend BMR. They have a great product and warranty. I love mine. Go 1"

11-08-2012, 02:18 PM	#6
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Going that low you need coil overs

11-08-2012, 03:42 PM	#8
z28racer Drives: 12 SIM 2SS/ RS Sinergy M6,GMC2500HD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	Eibach. Million mile warranty.