Apex 1.25inch springs installed

[SStodo8]

I had been looking for a suspension mod for sometime, that would get me through the Chicago roads, as a daily driver. I spoke with Chase at Apex a couple of times explaining my needs and he was more than patient in giving me suggestions and references to review. I went with his recommendation and purchased on Monday with delivery on Wednesday!

After seeing some before and after pics of a 1 inch drop I thought a 1.25 inch would take me where I may not want to go as a daily driver, but surprisingly the feel of the car did not change. After install I was being very careful going over railroad tracks and bumps on the road but the ride did not feel any different to my stock suspension. I was also worried about my TSP headers scrapping but have more than enough clearance wherever I go. I have been driving, since install, the way I was driving with the stock springs and the car feels and looks great!

I am very happy with my decision and I appreciate Chase at Apex for assisting me and taking the time to answer my questions.

I enjoy the new stance and gazing at my car as I walk away!

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After:



TSP 2inch header clearance:


Apex/PFADT Springs:

[Goran]

What kind of Springs are those and what's the price if you don't mind me asking?

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[zfuzz]

It appears one of your front springs is missing one of the two isolators. Any noises coming from the springs? New stance looks perfect !

[Denis]

very nice! i know i love mine.

[SStodo8]

Originally Posted by Goran

What kind of Springs are those and what's the price if you don't mind me asking?

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They are the Pfadt springs now made through Apex. Apex has a great deal on them in the marketplace section: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353482

Originally Posted by zfuzz

It appears one of your front springs is missing one of the two isolators. Any noises coming from the springs? New stance looks perfect !

I did read that but have not had that issue. No squeaks for me. Driving 400 miles roundtrip this weekend will update if anything like that shows up. Thanks!

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by SStodo8

I had been looking for a suspension mod for sometime, that would get me through the Chicago roads, as a daily driver. I spoke with Chase at Apex a couple of times explaining my needs and he was more than patient in giving me suggestions and references to review. I went with his recommendation and purchased on Monday with delivery on Wednesday!

After seeing some before and after pics of a 1 inch drop I thought a 1.25 inch would take me where I may not want to go as a daily driver, but surprisingly the feel of the car did not change. After install I was being very careful going over railroad tracks and bumps on the road but the ride did not feel any different to my stock suspension. I was also worried about my TSP headers scrapping but have more than enough clearance wherever I go. I have been driving, since install, the way I was driving with the stock springs and the car feels and looks great!

I am very happy with my decision and I appreciate Chase at Apex for assisting me and taking the time to answer my questions.

I enjoy the new stance and gazing at my car as I walk away!

Before:


After:



TSP 2inch header clearance:


Apex/PFADT Springs:

Looks great! Thank you for your order.

[Black Knight]

Stance looks great .

[c5Legend]

Like the stance and wheels, getting ready to put mine down too.. 1.25" looks good

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Black Knight

Stance looks great .

Originally Posted by c5Legend

Like the stance and wheels, getting ready to put mine down too.. 1.25" looks good

[Str8_W8]

Ride quality vs stock?

[Pro Stock John]

1.25 looks great! If you get a chance can you PM me what you payed for labor and alignment? I'd probably go to Deerfield for that work too.

[SStodo8]

Originally Posted by Str8_W8

Ride quality vs stock?

Good Question. I drove the last leg of the Power Tour, with 3 passengers in the car, and they explained that it was a comfortable ride. The ride still feels the same to stock, which is why I enjoy these springs. I did hit a construction area, bumps and holes felt like stock nothing that I had to change my way of highway driving. The parking for the Power Tour, in Wisconsin Dells, was on a golf course and the curbs and hills I cleared very well with no divots. I drove a little over 1000 miles, since install, and the ride still feels great with all the worries I had on a 1.25 inch drop, gone.

My alignment guy, at Deerfield Tire in IL, did a great job on setting the car up perfectly as well. Which I believe also helps having the alignment done by someone who has worked on 5th gens and owns one. Not that others can not do it, but my comfort level was increased when I spoke with Garret from Deerfield Tires and their recent 5th gen customers.

I enjoy the "stock like" ride as a daily driver and I believe you will to.

[Str8_W8]

Originally Posted by SStodo8

Good Question. I drove the last leg of the Power Tour, with 3 passengers in the car, and they explained that it was a comfortable ride. The ride still feels the same to stock, which is why I enjoy these springs. I did hit a construction area, bumps and holes felt like stock nothing that I had to change my way of highway driving. The parking for the Power Tour, in Wisconsin Dells, was on a golf course and the curbs and hills I cleared very well with no divots. I drove a little over 1000 miles, since install, and the ride still feels great with all the worries I had on a 1.25 inch drop, gone.

My alignment guy, at Deerfield Tire in IL, did a great job on setting the car up perfectly as well. Which I believe also helps having the alignment done by someone who has worked on 5th gens and owns one. Not that others can not do it, but my comfort level was increased when I spoke with Garret from Deerfield Tires and their recent 5th gen customers.

I enjoy the "stock like" ride as a daily driver and I believe you will to.

Just so I'm not double posting, I replied on a different thread in regards to the springs. Post #41
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=1#post7750963

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Str8_W8

Just so I'm not double posting, I replied on a different thread in regards to the springs. Post #41
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=1#post7750963

Like SStodo8 said in his post, nothing else is needed to achieve a proper alignment. There is one photo of a 1LE that does look like the nose is a lot lower than the rear but that is not the norm. That picture almost looks like only the front springs were installed. The drop is even all around.

The BMR springs you are referring to are actually 1.4" in the front and 1" in the rear. They are designed to create the racked look with the rear a little higher than the front. It does not require Konis but it never hurts to upgrade your dampers with the springs.