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ClawSS · 07-08-2014, 10:23 AM

thanks a bunch, Krajkerjac.

So you installed almost 2 weeks ago. Mine have been in about 1 yr and 6000mi. The Pfadt were labeled as 1.25" drop all around, but I am lower now than even your fresh 1.4" all around drop. If that is due to settling, and will potentially happen to you, then you are gonna be slammed in the front.

BMR guys...does everyone agree that there is some settling involved with all springs?

Don't get me wrong...I LOVE the look of a lowered Camaro..L-O-V-E...but I can't go lower...the ride, the roads, my lift arms, the front splitter...I am totally at the limit.

richard200593 · 07-08-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ClawSS

thanks a bunch, Krajkerjac.

So you installed almost 2 weeks ago. Mine have been in about 1 yr and 6000mi. The Pfadt were labeled as 1.25" drop all around, but I am lower now than even your fresh 1.4" all around drop. If that is due to settling, and will potentially happen to you, then you are gonna be slammed in the front.

So does everyone agree that there is some settling involved with all springs?

I think there is defintely settling with the springs but in my opinion some settle more than others. I had bmr 1.4/1.2 springs installed and my first reaction was I did not go low enough, after a month or two the fronts dropped pretty drastically and the rears seemed to drop slightly which honestly gave me the exact look I was going for.

Pro Stock John · 07-08-2014, 10:29 AM

I'm gonna hold off on lowering my car until I have a better feel for the aftermarket springs might adversely affect weight transfer in my car. I like to drag race on a frequent basis.

Krajkerjac · 07-08-2014, 10:30 AM

I'll have to see what happens. As you stated, only a few weeks old...

ClawSS · 07-08-2014, 10:33 AM

richard200593, if you are still running stock wheels and tires, would you mind putting a yard stick to the fenders like I did and see what you have settled down to over time?

BMR Sales · 07-08-2014, 11:37 AM

Yes, in many cases, there is some "settling" involved after installing lowering springs. Especially, if the bushings are not re-timed after the spring installation. Not to worry, the end result should be right around the stated drop of the springs.

ClawSS · 07-10-2014, 08:36 AM

Thanks, Keith. I was just wanting to get into the OP's thread the overall drop others have experienced AFTER the settling occurs. I retimed all my bushings to the best of mine and again with the alignment shop's ability. I still think I'm getting lower, just luckily it's happening evenly...dead-nuts even side to side with the Pfadt (now Apex) spring set.

07-08-2014, 10:23 AM	#71
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	thanks a bunch, Krajkerjac. So you installed almost 2 weeks ago. Mine have been in about 1 yr and 6000mi. The Pfadt were labeled as 1.25" drop all around, but I am lower now than even your fresh 1.4" all around drop. If that is due to settling, and will potentially happen to you, then you are gonna be slammed in the front. BMR guys...does everyone agree that there is some settling involved with all springs? Don't get me wrong...I LOVE the look of a lowered Camaro..L-O-V-E...but I can't go lower...the ride, the roads, my lift arms, the front splitter...I am totally at the limit. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

07-08-2014, 10:29 AM	#73
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I'm gonna hold off on lowering my car until I have a better feel for the aftermarket springs might adversely affect weight transfer in my car. I like to drag race on a frequent basis. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-08-2014, 10:30 AM	#74
Krajkerjac Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 317	I'll have to see what happens. As you stated, only a few weeks old... __________________ 2011 SS L99 - CAI, Ported TB, Air Scoop, LT and HF Cats, Borla Exhaust, Quad Tips, 3.91 gears, 1.4 lowering springs, plus some misc.

07-08-2014, 10:33 AM	#75
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	richard200593, if you are still running stock wheels and tires, would you mind putting a yard stick to the fenders like I did and see what you have settled down to over time? __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

07-10-2014, 08:36 AM	#77
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	Thanks, Keith. I was just wanting to get into the OP's thread the overall drop others have experienced AFTER the settling occurs. I retimed all my bushings to the best of mine and again with the alignment shop's ability. I still think I'm getting lower, just luckily it's happening evenly...dead-nuts even side to side with the Pfadt (now Apex) spring set. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

07-08-2014, 11:37 AM	#76
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Yes, in many cases, there is some "settling" involved after installing lowering springs. Especially, if the bushings are not re-timed after the spring installation. Not to worry, the end result should be right around the stated drop of the springs.