FIRST EVER ZL1 WITH KW VARIANT 3

seddon · 06-16-2017, 03:28 PM

Whats up fellas, so i have owned my zl1 for 3 months now and love it. But that car needs a drop badly. I know there are spring kits out there but its just not enough. I know alot of guy swear by the mrc but I know there are better suspensions out there.I do like to track my cars and i also like my car my cars to look on point. I decided to call KW to see if they make a kit for the ZL1, but sadly they can not verfiy fitment at the moment. So i called up Richardo@Phastek and had a nice discussion about the zl1 and my suspension choices. Since they have done a few ss with mrc and drop springs on the zl1, he didnt see why it would not fit. Knowing that i will be the first to put coilovers on a ZL1, i decided to go for it and of course it fits. Install is pretty straight forward. I did break a sensor bracket, which i have to find out part number. Just finished install and drove for about 50 miles and everything seems legit. More pics to follow in the up coming days. Wait for springs to settle then corner balace with alignment.

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JusticePete · 06-16-2017, 03:54 PM

So you removed your MRC and replaced it with these?

Ryephile · 06-16-2017, 04:06 PM

Let's see some pictures of the car how it sits.

I don't suppose you did any analysis on the damper stroke regarding droop and compression? KW often emulates OEM spring rates and stroke lengths centered at a lower ride height. Any idea if that continues with this Camaro SS-intended part number?

Extreme Dimensions · 06-16-2017, 04:29 PM

hmm interesting...any lights on the dash now?

seddon · 06-16-2017, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

So you removed your MRC and replaced it with these?

Yes sir, i was not a fan of the mrc. Tracked my buddies cts-v for a while and didnt care for it. For its intened purpose ( street, highway, and track) it is great but i wanted a more track set up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryephile

Let's see some pictures of the car how it sits.

I don't suppose you did any analysis on the damper stroke regarding droop and compression? KW often emulates OEM spring rates and stroke lengths centered at a lower ride height. Any idea if that continues with this Camaro SS-intended part number?

This set up has rebound and dampening adjustments. And pics will follow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extreme Dimensions

hmm interesting...any lights on the dash now?

No lights kw has the mrc cancelors.

TLSTWIN · 06-17-2017, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

So you removed your MRC and replaced it with these?

That is a strange comment coming from you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by seddon

Yes sir, i was not a fan of the mrc. Tracked my buddies cts-v for a while and didnt care for it. For its intened purpose ( street, highway, and track) it is great but i wanted a more track set up.

This set up has rebound and dampening adjustments. And pics will follow.

No lights kw has the mrc cancelors.

This tells me they at least put some thought into this. I have been wondering why they didn't get into the camaro market in the 5th gen

apexit53 · 06-17-2017, 08:19 AM

where did you find these? Every time i find a KW coilover for the 6th gen its the same part number as the 5th gen kit... unless it really is the same part..

*mlee* · 06-17-2017, 08:22 AM

I'll probably end up with DSSV once the 1LE stuff is out there. I really like the adjustable camber and also ride height adjustment not to mention the wider tires that can go on it. How much extra room did you end up with these?

Time for some 325s out back??

seddon · 06-17-2017, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apexit53

where did you find these? Every time i find a KW coilover for the 6th gen its the same part number as the 5th gen kit... unless it really is the same part..

Contact richardo@phastek, kw website has it for the ss they have not confirmed fitment on the zl1 yet, lol. I confirmed fitment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I'll probably end up with DSSV once the 1LE stuff is out there. I really like the adjustable camber and also ride height adjustment not to mention the wider tires that can go on it. How much extra room did you end up with these?

Time for some 325s out back??

Mlee I was going to wait as well but just decided to pull the trigger. I like like the rebound and dampener adjustment. I am going to so some test fit for 325s in a few weeks. Theses are about 1 inch slimer that stock strut in the rear.

apexit53 · 06-17-2017, 09:38 PM

do you happen to know the spring rates that are on these?

glamcem · 06-19-2017, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I'll probably end up with DSSV once the 1LE stuff is out there. I really like the adjustable camber and also ride height adjustment not to mention the wider tires that can go on it. How much extra room did you end up with these?

Time for some 325s out back??

FYI, I have been tracking with 325s in the rear but on 19" wheels. I like the additional grip in the rear and believe it should be even more beneficial on a ZL1 with the additional weight and power

glamcem · 06-19-2017, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seddon

No lights kw has the mrc cancelors.

That's good to hear

I am also planning to get the DSSVs when they're out and was about to create a new thread to see if there's any simulators out there. I wonder if they sell the simulator only

What made you switch to coilovers? Just curious

seddon · 09-20-2017, 04:45 PM

Well its been about 4 months with the kw v3 and no lights on the dash at all. I have done 3 track days and these are way better than the mrc.

JRL1LE · 09-20-2017, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seddon

Well its been about 4 months with the kw v3 and no lights on the dash at all. I have done 3 track days and these are way better than the mrc.

Way better how? Faster lap times?

06-16-2017, 03:28 PM	#1
seddon Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,165	FIRST EVER ZL1 WITH KW VARIANT 3 Whats up fellas, so i have owned my zl1 for 3 months now and love it. But that car needs a drop badly. I know there are spring kits out there but its just not enough. I know alot of guy swear by the mrc but I know there are better suspensions out there.I do like to track my cars and i also like my car my cars to look on point. I decided to call KW to see if they make a kit for the ZL1, but sadly they can not verfiy fitment at the moment. So i called up Richardo@Phastek and had a nice discussion about the zl1 and my suspension choices. Since they have done a few ss with mrc and drop springs on the zl1, he didnt see why it would not fit. Knowing that i will be the first to put coilovers on a ZL1, i decided to go for it and of course it fits. Install is pretty straight forward. I did break a sensor bracket, which i have to find out part number. Just finished install and drove for about 50 miles and everything seems legit. More pics to follow in the up coming days. Wait for springs to settle then corner balace with alignment. __________________ Elite Design Concepts NY5THGEN2017 ZL1 Garnet Red/M6/// IG @Crazl1 Last edited by seddon; 06-16-2017 at 04:58 PM.

06-16-2017, 04:06 PM	#3
Ryephile Hot Dog Drives: '17 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,937	Let's see some pictures of the car how it sits. I don't suppose you did any analysis on the damper stroke regarding droop and compression? KW often emulates OEM spring rates and stroke lengths centered at a lower ride height. Any idea if that continues with this Camaro SS-intended part number? __________________ 2017 "M1SS1LE" in Hyper Blue w/PDR

06-16-2017, 04:29 PM	#4
Extreme Dimensions Drives: 2016 1ss Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 943	hmm interesting...any lights on the dash now? __________________ Andrew Bettridge Account Manager Extreme Dimensions 1-714-278-8000 EXT 17 andrew.bettridge@extremedimensions.com

06-17-2017, 08:19 AM	#7
apexit53 Drives: 22 1SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 1,144	where did you find these? Every time i find a KW coilover for the 6th gen its the same part number as the 5th gen kit... unless it really is the same part.. __________________ #53 F Street 2022 Sponsor autocrossdigits.com Autocrossing Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-...3tiMt0KOg_2Aag Instagram: apexit_53 2022 Rapid Blue 1SS 1LE 2019 D Street national champion (2019 civic Type R)

06-17-2017, 08:22 AM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	I'll probably end up with DSSV once the 1LE stuff is out there. I really like the adjustable camber and also ride height adjustment not to mention the wider tires that can go on it. How much extra room did you end up with these? Time for some 325s out back?? __________________

06-16-2017, 03:54 PM	#2
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	So you removed your MRC and replaced it with these?

06-17-2017, 09:38 PM	#10
apexit53 Drives: 22 1SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 1,144	do you happen to know the spring rates that are on these? __________________ #53 F Street 2022 Sponsor autocrossdigits.com Autocrossing Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-...3tiMt0KOg_2Aag Instagram: apexit_53 2022 Rapid Blue 1SS 1LE 2019 D Street national champion (2019 civic Type R)

09-20-2017, 04:45 PM	#13
seddon Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,165	Well its been about 4 months with the kw v3 and no lights on the dash at all. I have done 3 track days and these are way better than the mrc. __________________ Elite Design Concepts NY5THGEN2017 ZL1 Garnet Red/M6/// IG @Crazl1

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