lowering springs w/mrc or coil overs? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JeffM51 · 06-17-2014, 10:13 AM

Hello, Just got a ZL1 off ebay, still somewhere between Arkansas & PA. I lower every vehicle I get, and want to do the same w/ZL1. I dont know whether to keep the stock shocks and go with lowering coils or just replace mrc w/adjustable coil overs? I want max drop without rubbing, or without ruining something thats already good. I think being able to adj ride performance & height would be good, but I'm not sure the ZL1 can even be lowered more than an inch? Also wondering about the Pfadt track & street kits? If their is room for handling improvement without ruining the car, I'm all in. Just need some experienced input. Thanks!!

*TAG UR IT* · 06-17-2014, 11:26 AM

moved from exhaust to suspension forum

Chris14RS · 06-17-2014, 11:32 AM

Drive it first and then make a decision.

BMR Sales · 06-17-2014, 12:08 PM

You can definitely lower your ZL1. But as suggested above, drive it as-is for a while first, just to make sure this is something you actually want/need. You could use the BMR 1.4" springs without any issues. Personally, I would keep the magnetic ride shocks/struts since that is one of great features of the ZL1. With coilovers, you would have to completely disable the MRC system.

JDP Sales · 06-17-2014, 01:19 PM

You'll want to stick with springs on the ZL1 as there are no coilovers that work with the MRC. Personally, I suggest sticking with springs in the 1" variety for the best handling and ride. Also keep in mind, that the ZL1 sits lower than the SS naturally, so 1" springs will really only lower the car 1/2"-3/4"

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

06-17-2014, 10:13 AM	#1
JeffM51 Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1	lowering springs w/mrc or coil overs? Hello, Just got a ZL1 off ebay, still somewhere between Arkansas & PA. I lower every vehicle I get, and want to do the same w/ZL1. I dont know whether to keep the stock shocks and go with lowering coils or just replace mrc w/adjustable coil overs? I want max drop without rubbing, or without ruining something thats already good. I think being able to adj ride performance & height would be good, but I'm not sure the ZL1 can even be lowered more than an inch? Also wondering about the Pfadt track & street kits? If their is room for handling improvement without ruining the car, I'm all in. Just need some experienced input. Thanks!!

06-17-2014, 11:26 AM	#2
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	moved from exhaust to suspension forum

06-17-2014, 11:32 AM	#3
Chris14RS Drives: RRM RS v6 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States Posts: 204	Drive it first and then make a decision.

06-17-2014, 12:08 PM	#4
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	You can definitely lower your ZL1. But as suggested above, drive it as-is for a while first, just to make sure this is something you actually want/need. You could use the BMR 1.4" springs without any issues. Personally, I would keep the magnetic ride shocks/struts since that is one of great features of the ZL1. With coilovers, you would have to completely disable the MRC system.

06-17-2014, 01:19 PM	#5
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	You'll want to stick with springs on the ZL1 as there are no coilovers that work with the MRC. Personally, I suggest sticking with springs in the 1" variety for the best handling and ride. Also keep in mind, that the ZL1 sits lower than the SS naturally, so 1" springs will really only lower the car 1/2"-3/4" Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007