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PsshPlzz · 06-01-2010, 10:09 PM

For anyone who has lowered their camaro with springs or a full coil setup (without changing any of the out of the box dampening, stance settings etc etc). Big difference in ride quality? Or does it stay closely the same.

hrpiii · 06-02-2010, 06:37 AM

I think it's closely the same. Now if you do slam it into a big, giant pothole, then you can feel it a litte more. but for everyday driving, I don't notice it. I'm running Pfadt springs & sways.

If you do the springs.. do the sways too.. wow, what a handling difference the sways make on this car.

Mike's LazruSS · 06-02-2010, 07:01 AM

Eibach Pro Kit Plus (springs and sway bars): on a smooth road, you can't tell it's there. But there are some rough roads where it's pretty stiff... but not unpleasant for me. But it looks great, and tracks like a rocket on rails.

BozFour · 06-02-2010, 10:06 AM

I honestly cant tell the difference in ride which is fine.

VADER SS L99 · 06-08-2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BozFour

I honestly cant tell the difference in ride which is fine.

Me too. Really could not tell that much of a difference. The look was perfect IMO though.

Rob@WretchedMS · 06-08-2010, 06:59 AM

With springs you will not notice a huge difference in the ride quality for most conditions, but as you push the car you will notice it a bit more.

With coilovers, you need to verify the heights and settings to properly install them, so this part isn't really the best question to ask. It's like asking how the super charger is out of the box with no tune. Our Normal Xa coilovers are very easy to setup and it doesn't take a lot of guess work.

Doc · 06-08-2010, 09:01 AM

I have the Pedders Xa Coilovers which ride extremely well but that will also depend on how firm a setting you use; there's 30 levels of adjustment so you can set it to a level you like.

*mlee* · 06-08-2010, 09:05 AM

My wife noticed a little rougher over bumps w/ the BMR springs I just put on, but until she said something I hadn't noticed much.

Rides like a muscle car should..

PsshPlzz · 06-08-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

With springs you will not notice a huge difference in the ride quality for most conditions, but as you push the car you will notice it a bit more.

With coilovers, you need to verify the heights and settings to properly install them, so this part isn't really the best question to ask. It's like asking how the super charger is out of the box with no tune. Our Normal Xa coilovers are very easy to setup and it doesn't take a lot of guess work.

agreed, there is a lot to consider. Wont b making a suspension purchase for a bit. But i will probably end up with coils.

2010 2-Tone · 06-08-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

My wife noticed a little rougher over bumps w/ the BMR springs I just put on, but until she said something I hadn't noticed much.

Rides like a muscle car should..

Hey MLEE, What was the drop with the BMR springs? I am thinking about these just havn't pulled the trigger yet.

*mlee* · 06-09-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

Hey MLEE, What was the drop with the BMR springs? I am thinking about these just havn't pulled the trigger yet.

1"... I think they have a 1.5" also... but this was just right.

LittleRockCGM · 06-09-2010, 03:15 PM

Pfadt on mine - ride is still fine - I notice more slightly more road noise than before but thats really it.

PsshPlzz · 06-10-2010, 12:22 PM

anyone have any experience with the megan racing coils?

Darth_Emma · 06-14-2010, 02:28 PM

I have the Pfadt drop springs and I didn't notice any difference in ride quality when I put them on. However, the car corners MUCH better. (I put in the springs and sway bars.)

06-01-2010, 10:09 PM	#1
PsshPlzz I'm so JDM I have SARS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: North NJ Posts: 151	Lowered Ride Quality For anyone who has lowered their camaro with springs or a full coil setup (without changing any of the out of the box dampening, stance settings etc etc). Big difference in ride quality? Or does it stay closely the same. __________________ RotoFab Intake, ARH Long Tube Headers, SLP Loudmouth I Axle Back, Custom 273 Cam from Cartek, Valve springs+seats etc etc....Dyno Tune from Cartek Performance: 480whp 426tq Last edited by PsshPlzz; 06-01-2010 at 10:25 PM.

06-02-2010, 07:01 AM	#3
Mike's LazruSS Drives: 2SS/RS, Black, CGM, Black int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 52	Eibach Pro Kit Plus (springs and sway bars): on a smooth road, you can't tell it's there. But there are some rough roads where it's pretty stiff... but not unpleasant for me. But it looks great, and tracks like a rocket on rails. __________________

06-08-2010, 09:01 AM	#7
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	I have the Pedders Xa Coilovers which ride extremely well but that will also depend on how firm a setting you use; there's 30 levels of adjustment so you can set it to a level you like. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

06-08-2010, 09:05 AM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	My wife noticed a little rougher over bumps w/ the BMR springs I just put on, but until she said something I hadn't noticed much. Rides like a muscle car should.. __________________

06-09-2010, 03:15 PM	#12
LittleRockCGM Drives: 2010 Camaro CGM/IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 727 View My Garage	Pfadt on mine - ride is still fine - I notice more slightly more road noise than before but thats really it. __________________ 2SS/RS CGM/IOM stripes/IOM interior Manual 1100 11/3/09 - Order Submitted (NQTRTW) 2500 11/4/09 - Order Preferenced 3300 11/11/09 - Order Scheduled for Production (TPW 11/23/09) 3400 11/17/09 - Order Broadcast 3800 11/23/09 - Build Complete (VIN: 2G1FT1EWXA9170886) 4000 11/26/09 - Ready to Ship 4200 11/30/09 - Shipped (ETTX854262) 5000 12/11/09 - Delivered to Dealer 6000 12/12/09 - Delivered to Customer (It's Mine!)

06-02-2010, 06:37 AM	#2
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	I think it's closely the same. Now if you do slam it into a big, giant pothole, then you can feel it a litte more. but for everyday driving, I don't notice it. I'm running Pfadt springs & sways. If you do the springs.. do the sways too.. wow, what a handling difference the sways make on this car.

06-02-2010, 10:06 AM	#4
BozFour Commander Drives: 2010 2SS Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Destin,FL Posts: 240	I honestly cant tell the difference in ride which is fine.

06-08-2010, 06:59 AM	#6
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	With springs you will not notice a huge difference in the ride quality for most conditions, but as you push the car you will notice it a bit more. With coilovers, you need to verify the heights and settings to properly install them, so this part isn't really the best question to ask. It's like asking how the super charger is out of the box with no tune. Our Normal Xa coilovers are very easy to setup and it doesn't take a lot of guess work.

06-10-2010, 12:22 PM	#13
PsshPlzz I'm so JDM I have SARS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: North NJ Posts: 151	anyone have any experience with the megan racing coils? __________________ RotoFab Intake, ARH Long Tube Headers, SLP Loudmouth I Axle Back, Custom 273 Cam from Cartek, Valve springs+seats etc etc....Dyno Tune from Cartek Performance: 480whp 426tq

06-14-2010, 02:28 PM	#14
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I have the Pfadt drop springs and I didn't notice any difference in ride quality when I put them on. However, the car corners MUCH better. (I put in the springs and sway bars.)

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