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Abomb1223 · 03-04-2014, 08:14 AM

Why does bmr only offer a 1.2 inch drop for the v6 and no 1 inch drop. I wasn't really comfortable going lower than an inch and was just wondering why this is.. looking to order springs like right now haha

IneedAZ · 03-04-2014, 08:17 AM

Hope you dont let the .2 inches stop you...you will like the springs and highly suggest getting the sways too. Mine handles sooooo good! Looks good too!!

Abomb1223 · 03-04-2014, 09:05 AM

You don't think I will feel the difference? I lowered my trans am too much and the ride really suffered. Just didn't want to do that with this car.

BMR Sales · 03-04-2014, 09:33 AM

Any lowering spring is going to change the "ride" and comfort of your car. Yes, you will feel the difference. Typically, the shorter the spring, the higher the spring rate has to be to compensate for the shorter travel length. Higher spring rate = stiffer ride. That being said, our springs for the V6 were designed and engineered to give the better handling characteristics that a sports car should have, and provide a nice lowered stance that we felt was appropriate. Now's the time to get 'em!!!

Colt · 03-04-2014, 11:08 AM

1.2" rear with 1" front on my v6 and it's perfect! Just enough drop her down and balance out the raked look for autocross.

Joe@CPR.com · 03-04-2014, 11:41 AM

The drop is absolutely perfect, it won't look slammed and still very daily driver friendly. If you need a set let us know!

JDP Sales · 03-04-2014, 11:43 AM

The 1.2" don't really drop it too low IMO. If you are wanting something a touch higher, check out the Hotchkis 1" springs Part # 19110. They drop the V8 about 3/4-7/8" in the rear and 1" up front. On the V6, they will drop the car fairly evenly front to back due to the weight difference.

Let me know if I can answer any questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Abomb1223 · 03-04-2014, 12:05 PM

Thank you for the info.. I was just kind of wondering why a 1 inch wasn't offered and why they chose 1.2? Anyone know that answer??

BMR Sales · 03-04-2014, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Abomb1223

Thank you for the info.. I was just kind of wondering why a 1 inch wasn't offered and why they chose 1.2? Anyone know that answer??

Because some people want a 1.0" drop and some people want a 1.4" drop. We picked a happy medium that would make both people happy without having to make two separate product lines.

Abomb1223 · 03-04-2014, 12:33 PM

Well that makes sense!

03-04-2014, 08:14 AM	#1
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	Why does BMR only offer.. Why does bmr only offer a 1.2 inch drop for the v6 and no 1 inch drop. I wasn't really comfortable going lower than an inch and was just wondering why this is.. looking to order springs like right now haha

03-04-2014, 08:17 AM	#2
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	Hope you dont let the .2 inches stop you...you will like the springs and highly suggest getting the sways too. Mine handles sooooo good! Looks good too!! __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

03-04-2014, 11:08 AM	#5
Colt Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 277 View My Garage	1.2" rear with 1" front on my v6 and it's perfect! Just enough drop her down and balance out the raked look for autocross. __________________ Check out my Build Thread

03-04-2014, 09:05 AM	#3
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	You don't think I will feel the difference? I lowered my trans am too much and the ride really suffered. Just didn't want to do that with this car.

03-04-2014, 09:33 AM	#4
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Any lowering spring is going to change the "ride" and comfort of your car. Yes, you will feel the difference. Typically, the shorter the spring, the higher the spring rate has to be to compensate for the shorter travel length. Higher spring rate = stiffer ride. That being said, our springs for the V6 were designed and engineered to give the better handling characteristics that a sports car should have, and provide a nice lowered stance that we felt was appropriate. Now's the time to get 'em!!!

03-04-2014, 11:41 AM	#6
Joe@CPR.com Account Suspended Drives: 03 vette, 94 trans am, 04 gto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 995	The drop is absolutely perfect, it won't look slammed and still very daily driver friendly. If you need a set let us know!

03-04-2014, 11:43 AM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	The 1.2" don't really drop it too low IMO. If you are wanting something a touch higher, check out the Hotchkis 1" springs Part # 19110. They drop the V8 about 3/4-7/8" in the rear and 1" up front. On the V6, they will drop the car fairly evenly front to back due to the weight difference. Let me know if I can answer any questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

03-04-2014, 12:05 PM	#8
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	Thank you for the info.. I was just kind of wondering why a 1 inch wasn't offered and why they chose 1.2? Anyone know that answer??

03-04-2014, 12:33 PM	#10
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	Well that makes sense!