BMR or Hotchkis 1" Drop Springs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ronniels3 · 07-20-2014, 04:32 PM

Like the title says looking to drop my car 1". What do you guys have or recommend? Not interested in going lower than an inch.

Thanks

Ronnie

urr2slo · 07-20-2014, 05:08 PM

Both are good quality springs and will improve the look and handling of your Camaro, but my opinion is the Hotchkis has much better ride quality.
You cant go wrong with either on.

parkerss · 07-20-2014, 05:13 PM

Are you after looks or performance also? If it's just looks you can go with almost anyones and be happy. But if its performance stick with a big name so she sits level. I'd do sway bars also. They make a big difference with body roll. I think APEX is having a sale on everything your referring too

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hammdo · 07-20-2014, 05:41 PM

Humm... I'm also looking to lower my 2011 2SS 1 in. Doing the FE4 update with swaybars, trailing arms/bushings. Like to keep some ride quality as I DD this. Was considering the BMRs.

Thanks!

ronniels3 · 07-20-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by urr2slo

Both are good quality springs and will improve the look and handling of your Camaro, but my opinion is the Hotchkis has much better ride quality.
You cant go wrong with either on.

I figured as much.

dklowrider · 07-26-2014, 08:32 PM

My car rides on a Hotchkis stage 2 package. I'm not only impressed with the handling but with the ride quality. Very nice setup IMO.

hammdo · 07-27-2014, 09:22 AM

1" BMRs on mine -- really lke the look/profile of the SS now.

I'll add a pic after the cruise today...

Has anyone else notice a bit more gap under the Strut tower covers after lowering 1"?

07-SRT · 07-27-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hammdo

1" BMRs on mine -- really lke the look/profile of the SS now.

I'll add a pic after the cruise today...

Has anyone else notice a bit more gap under the Strut tower covers after lowering 1"?

Mine are sitting in the garage right now, however ,I am installing them this week. I'll take a measurement and report back.....

hammdo · 07-27-2014, 07:08 PM

BMR 1" lowered -- love the profile change and wow does it handle great...

hammdo · 07-27-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 07-SRT

Mine are sitting in the garage right now, however ,I am installing them this week. I'll take a measurement and report back.....

@ the cruise today, there were others who lowered and they had the gap also. I would assume that is to be expected.

VR Baron · 07-27-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hammdo

@ the cruise today, there were others who lowered and they had the gap also. I would assume that is to be expected.

Yep. Hotchkis have a nice ride but the drop in back was only 3/4" vs 1" in front so there was a small rake to the look

JDP Sales · 07-28-2014, 06:22 PM

Hotchkis and BMR springs 1" springs are both great options. Go with BMR for a more level stance and Hotchkis if you like a slight rake.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

WiredAVS · 07-28-2014, 09:16 PM

Hotchkis 1" coils on my 1LE. The front and rear only dropped 5/8" initially. This seems to be common with the 1LE's and the ZL1's. I did re-measure about 2 months after the install but it remained at the 5/8" f/r.

After the addition of subs and 4 gallons of meth in the trunk, the rear now sits at exactly 1" lower than stock.
After the addition of the whipple, the front sits at 1 1/16" lower than stock in the front.

The Hotchkis kit worked for me. The picture was taken at the 5/8" lowered height.

Rides as good as stock.

hammdo · 07-28-2014, 11:16 PM

Just finshed the BMR adjustable trailing arms/bushing -- very sporty ride now. Did have to get a hydro spreader to spread the opening up as they were 3/16 of an inch too narrow. Once that was done -- dropped right in.

The BUSHING take a bit more work as you really need to drop the lower control arm and cut the rubber outer edge of the OEM bushing. Simple 3/8 allthread and a pvc end cap with a sleeve and she popped right out.

Thanks to JDP Tyler for all the help!

Next, FE4 update (LCA, Sway Bar Links, and BMR Rear Sway bar!)

Drooling now

07-20-2014, 04:32 PM	#1
ronniels3 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 205	BMR or Hotchkis 1" Drop Springs Like the title says looking to drop my car 1". What do you guys have or recommend? Not interested in going lower than an inch. Thanks Ronnie

07-20-2014, 05:08 PM	#2
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	Both are good quality springs and will improve the look and handling of your Camaro, but my opinion is the Hotchkis has much better ride quality. You cant go wrong with either on. __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......

07-20-2014, 05:13 PM	#3
parkerss Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Somewhere very warm :) Posts: 320 View My Garage	Are you after looks or performance also? If it's just looks you can go with almost anyones and be happy. But if its performance stick with a big name so she sits level. I'd do sway bars also. They make a big difference with body roll. I think APEX is having a sale on everything your referring too ) __________________ Speeding is fun, Speeding with friends...PRICELESS!

07-28-2014, 09:16 PM	#13
WiredAVS Drives: '21 TRx '22 ZLe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 133	Hotchkis 1" coils on my 1LE. The front and rear only dropped 5/8" initially. This seems to be common with the 1LE's and the ZL1's. I did re-measure about 2 months after the install but it remained at the 5/8" f/r. After the addition of subs and 4 gallons of meth in the trunk, the rear now sits at exactly 1" lower than stock. After the addition of the whipple, the front sits at 1 1/16" lower than stock in the front. The Hotchkis kit worked for me. The picture was taken at the 5/8" lowered height. Rides as good as stock. Attached Images __________________ 2014 Camaro 2SS/1LE AGM/768rwhp Recaro's, Custom Autometer Gauges, Hotchkis 1" Lowering Coils, CAi Intake, Elite Catch Can's, 1 7/8" StainlessWorks LT's w/Hi Flo Cat's mated to factory NPP Exhaust, 160* Thermo, NightFury Cam, 2.9l Whipple on Meth @ 11lbs, JoeGibbs LS30 in the CrankCase, Built by Nick, Steven, and Tuned By Shawn at Lethal Racing....

07-20-2014, 05:41 PM	#4
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Humm... I'm also looking to lower my 2011 2SS 1 in. Doing the FE4 update with swaybars, trailing arms/bushings. Like to keep some ride quality as I DD this. Was considering the BMRs. Thanks!

07-26-2014, 08:32 PM	#6
dklowrider Drives: 2012 1SS, 6spd. many mods 478 rwhp Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Harrisburg Pa. Posts: 283	My car rides on a Hotchkis stage 2 package. I'm not only impressed with the handling but with the ride quality. Very nice setup IMO.

07-27-2014, 09:22 AM	#7
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	1" BMRs on mine -- really lke the look/profile of the SS now. I'll add a pic after the cruise today... Has anyone else notice a bit more gap under the Strut tower covers after lowering 1"?

07-27-2014, 07:08 PM	#9
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	BMR 1" lowered -- love the profile change and wow does it handle great...

07-28-2014, 06:22 PM	#12
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Hotchkis and BMR springs 1" springs are both great options. Go with BMR for a more level stance and Hotchkis if you like a slight rake. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

07-28-2014, 11:16 PM	#14
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Just finshed the BMR adjustable trailing arms/bushing -- very sporty ride now. Did have to get a hydro spreader to spread the opening up as they were 3/16 of an inch too narrow. Once that was done -- dropped right in. The BUSHING take a bit more work as you really need to drop the lower control arm and cut the rubber outer edge of the OEM bushing. Simple 3/8 allthread and a pvc end cap with a sleeve and she popped right out. Thanks to JDP Tyler for all the help! Next, FE4 update (LCA, Sway Bar Links, and BMR Rear Sway bar!) Drooling now