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DRKS1D3 · 02-15-2013, 06:49 AM

Guys that have them. Which brand do you have? I know many brands say in their description, "Will not work with convertible". Thank you.

VictorDelDuca · 02-15-2013, 07:06 AM

1" BMR springs. I believe the only difference between the coupe/convertible is that since our cars our heavier we net a slightly lower drop. I never did measure the before and after on mine to verify that. Anyway, ride is a bit stiffer and feels like it bounces off the bump stops on the harsh bumps, but I'm pretty sure thats par for the course. Anyone with them, will probably tell you coil-overs are the way to go. I'm considering that option now, probably a spring time project... slight pun intended..

Calikenn · 02-15-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Guys that have them. Which brand do you have? I know many brands say in their description, "Will not work with convertible". Thank you.

I am looking into hotchkiss. They are specific to convertibles, v6 and v8, and a few members have them and they look great. A vendor here (Ohio speed) has them on sale now for $223, free shipping. I'm very tempted. Do a search and you'll find so e nice pictures. Good luck with whatever you go with!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276992

http://ohio-speed.com/p-1901-2011-20...ngs-19116.aspx

DRKS1D3 · 02-15-2013, 09:55 AM

Thanks guys! I've been PMing Ohio Speed about the Hotchkis. I called a local shop about an install and I'm waiting to hear back how much they'll charge. I did my other mods myself, but I don't feel comfortable messing with the suspension.

csjcsj · 02-15-2013, 10:00 AM

Installing springs is easy! Done it a few times! Easier if you have a friend help! Just go slow and pay attention to how things come apart and go back!

willhe64 · 02-15-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Calikenn

A vendor here (Ohio speed) has them on sale now for $223, free shipping.[/url]

That is a great deal.

I bought Hotchkis for my vert, installed them myself, too easy. Haven't driven it yet though.

ddunerider · 02-15-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Calikenn

I am looking into hotchkiss. They are specific to convertibles, v6 and v8, and a few members have them and they look great. A vendor here (Ohio speed) has them on sale now for $223, free shipping. I'm very tempted. Do a search and you'll find so e nice pictures. Good luck with whatever you go with!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276992

http://ohio-speed.com/p-1901-2011-20...ngs-19116.aspx

DRKS1D3 · 02-15-2013, 12:05 PM

Bought the Hotchkis springs from Ohio Speed ($223 shipped). The performance shop is 5 miles from my house and they're charging me $200 for the install.

Thanks guys!

VictorDelDuca · 02-15-2013, 01:48 PM

If there isn't anything mentioned in the instructions, search on here about "bushing timing". Very important step after lowering. And you will need an alignment, which is when they would time the bushings.

Heres one thread, but I'm pretty sure there is one from Pedders as well. Very informative.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...bushing+timing

jtfire006 · 02-15-2013, 03:36 PM

when doing just the coils do you have to have it realigned? changing the coils changes your alignment??.

Calikenn · 02-15-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Bought the Hotchkis springs from Ohio Speed ($223 shipped). The performance shop is 5 miles from my house and they're charging me $200 for the install.

Thanks guys!

Color me jealous!!! Like victor said, get the bushings timed or indexed. And post pics when done! Good luck.

Blues45th · 02-15-2013, 05:37 PM

Bmr. 1 1/4 lowered. Looks and runs and handles awesome. Kyle at bmr. I love them

Calikenn · 02-15-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jtfire006

when doing just the coils do you have to have it realigned? changing the coils changes your alignment??.

Im no expert, but From what some vendors post, whenever there is a change in the height of the car, the bushings have to be timed and the alignment done.

VictorDelDuca · 02-15-2013, 07:35 PM

Definitely need the alignment. My car had 400 miles on it when I lowered it and it was out of spec when it went on the rack. Not horribly, but out of spec.

02-15-2013, 06:49 AM	#1
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	LOWERING SPRINGS Guys that have them. Which brand do you have? I know many brands say in their description, "Will not work with convertible". Thank you. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

02-15-2013, 07:06 AM	#2
VictorDelDuca Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 738 View My Garage	1" BMR springs. I believe the only difference between the coupe/convertible is that since our cars our heavier we net a slightly lower drop. I never did measure the before and after on mine to verify that. Anyway, ride is a bit stiffer and feels like it bounces off the bump stops on the harsh bumps, but I'm pretty sure thats par for the course. Anyone with them, will probably tell you coil-overs are the way to go. I'm considering that option now, probably a spring time project... slight pun intended.. __________________

02-15-2013, 09:55 AM	#4
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Thanks guys! I've been PMing Ohio Speed about the Hotchkis. I called a local shop about an install and I'm waiting to hear back how much they'll charge. I did my other mods myself, but I don't feel comfortable messing with the suspension. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

02-15-2013, 10:00 AM	#5
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	Installing springs is easy! Done it a few times! Easier if you have a friend help! Just go slow and pay attention to how things come apart and go back! __________________

02-15-2013, 12:05 PM	#8
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Bought the Hotchkis springs from Ohio Speed ($223 shipped). The performance shop is 5 miles from my house and they're charging me $200 for the install. Thanks guys! __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

02-15-2013, 01:48 PM	#9
VictorDelDuca Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 738 View My Garage	If there isn't anything mentioned in the instructions, search on here about "bushing timing". Very important step after lowering. And you will need an alignment, which is when they would time the bushings. Heres one thread, but I'm pretty sure there is one from Pedders as well. Very informative. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...bushing+timing __________________

02-15-2013, 03:36 PM	#10
jtfire006 Drives: 2011 v-6 vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: biloxi, ms Posts: 141	when doing just the coils do you have to have it realigned? changing the coils changes your alignment??.

02-15-2013, 05:37 PM	#12
Blues45th ......................... Drives: 45th anniversary edition v6 3.6L Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dunedin, Florida Posts: 920 View My Garage	Bmr. 1 1/4 lowered. Looks and runs and handles awesome. Kyle at bmr. I love them

02-15-2013, 07:35 PM	#14
VictorDelDuca Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 738 View My Garage	Definitely need the alignment. My car had 400 miles on it when I lowered it and it was out of spec when it went on the rack. Not horribly, but out of spec. __________________