To lower or not to lower 14 1le? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Scotty D · 07-04-2014, 04:01 PM

I need some advice .. I am on the fence on lowing my 2014 1le ?? In the past I have lowered my 01 z06, 03 escalade & 05 SSR ! All on eibach springs . I want to know if it's wearth lowering my 1le ? So I need your guys help on the pro's and con's ??? Thanks again

Scotty D · 07-05-2014, 12:23 PM

Nobody has any advice for me ?

Apex Motorsports · 07-05-2014, 12:31 PM

Pros: You will lower the car's center of gravity and increase roll resistance in the corners.

Cons: You will lose a little bit of clearance.

Lowering these cars is pretty straight forward. All you need is the springs. We have many happy customers that have lowered their cars on Apex or BMR lowering springs.

Scotty D · 07-05-2014, 02:49 PM

Thank you

EarlyApex · 07-08-2014, 10:10 PM

I installed BMR 1" springs and thought the looks are great but the ride was a bit sharp over bigger bumps such as road patches. After using the install instructions from the old Phadt web site, I trimmed the bump stops as shown in the instructions and the ride is much better now. The Phadt 1.25" springs would also be a good choice.

JDP Sales · 07-09-2014, 10:24 AM

Lowering the 1LE is not a bad idea, just don't go too low and go with a quality set of springs or coilovers. The Eibach springs ride very rough on the Camaro, so I would advise against those. Hotchkis or the BMR 1" springs would be my suggestion.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Rob@WretchedMS · 07-09-2014, 10:25 AM

+1, or go to a set of coilovers.

BMR Sales · 07-09-2014, 10:27 AM

Agreed!!! The BMR !.0" springs (SP019) would be the way to go....unless coilovers are within your budget!!!

Scotty D · 07-11-2014, 01:11 PM

Ok ,so you think doing a 1.4 front & 1.0 rear is to much ??

JDP Sales · 07-11-2014, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty D

Ok ,so you think doing a 1.4 front & 1.0 rear is to much ??

Personally, I would stick with 1", but 1.4" up front will be fine if you prefer the "raked" look.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

2012LS3VERT · 07-11-2014, 01:51 PM

I have the 1.25" Apex springs in mine, but I have shorter tires, I lost too much clearance around my 3" exhaust, it scrapes a little bit after a speed bump. Going back to 2.5" exhaust. My car is a vert, so the rear is lower than most, it lowered the rear of mine 1-5/8". I'm going to make shims for the rear. The spring rates on the Apex springs are slightly softer than the BMR 1" springs, that's why I went with the Apex. I didn't want to go too stiff on my spring rate.

Scotty D · 07-11-2014, 02:04 PM

Ok cool

rockrau · 07-11-2014, 03:44 PM

Know this;Lowering springs are stiffer springs. The car WILL ride stiffer. Even aftermarket coilovers are stiffer springs. Lower and stiffer, but boy will she handle better!

Scotty D · 07-11-2014, 06:32 PM

What's just it . I love the way she handles now . Think I just may have to spend the money else where .

07-04-2014, 04:01 PM	#1
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	To lower or not to lower 14 1le? I need some advice .. I am on the fence on lowing my 2014 1le ?? In the past I have lowered my 01 z06, 03 escalade & 05 SSR ! All on eibach springs . I want to know if it's wearth lowering my 1le ? So I need your guys help on the pro's and con's ??? Thanks again

07-08-2014, 10:10 PM	#5
EarlyApex Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Damascus Or Posts: 403	I installed BMR 1" springs and thought the looks are great but the ride was a bit sharp over bigger bumps such as road patches. After using the install instructions from the old Phadt web site, I trimmed the bump stops as shown in the instructions and the ride is much better now. The Phadt 1.25" springs would also be a good choice. __________________

07-11-2014, 03:44 PM	#13
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	Know this;Lowering springs are stiffer springs. The car WILL ride stiffer. Even aftermarket coilovers are stiffer springs. Lower and stiffer, but boy will she handle better! __________________ Pedders Pace Car Kit with ZL1 sway bar conversion & camber bolt kit.Lowered 1.5". 1LE tires & wheels. CAI air intake. Anvil CF rear spoiler.MGW shifter. 1 7/8" Kooks LT headers & HF cats.V-Max ported TB. Tuned.

07-05-2014, 12:23 PM	#2
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Nobody has any advice for me ?

07-05-2014, 12:31 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Pros: You will lower the car's center of gravity and increase roll resistance in the corners. Cons: You will lose a little bit of clearance. Lowering these cars is pretty straight forward. All you need is the springs. We have many happy customers that have lowered their cars on Apex or BMR lowering springs.

07-05-2014, 02:49 PM	#4
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Thank you

07-09-2014, 10:24 AM	#6
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Lowering the 1LE is not a bad idea, just don't go too low and go with a quality set of springs or coilovers. The Eibach springs ride very rough on the Camaro, so I would advise against those. Hotchkis or the BMR 1" springs would be my suggestion. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

07-09-2014, 10:25 AM	#7
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	+1, or go to a set of coilovers.

07-09-2014, 10:27 AM	#8
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Agreed!!! The BMR !.0" springs (SP019) would be the way to go....unless coilovers are within your budget!!!

07-11-2014, 01:11 PM	#9
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Ok ,so you think doing a 1.4 front & 1.0 rear is to much ??

07-11-2014, 01:51 PM	#11
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	I have the 1.25" Apex springs in mine, but I have shorter tires, I lost too much clearance around my 3" exhaust, it scrapes a little bit after a speed bump. Going back to 2.5" exhaust. My car is a vert, so the rear is lower than most, it lowered the rear of mine 1-5/8". I'm going to make shims for the rear. The spring rates on the Apex springs are slightly softer than the BMR 1" springs, that's why I went with the Apex. I didn't want to go too stiff on my spring rate.

07-11-2014, 02:04 PM	#12
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Ok cool

07-11-2014, 06:32 PM	#14
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	What's just it . I love the way she handles now . Think I just may have to spend the money else where .