Apex ZL1 lowering springs: Before and After - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Apex Motorsports · 04-21-2014, 09:51 AM

You guys have probably already heard about Apex reviving some of Pfadt's former products under our brand so I wanted to share these photos from one of our local guys, 2011Black2SS. As aggressive as these cars look right off the showroom floor it is amazing how the right stance makes them look straight up mean.

BEFORE Apex Motorsports ZL1 lowering springs

AFTER Apex Motorsports ZL1 lowering springs

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Originally Posted by 2011Black2SS

Yes, I had less than 3000 miles on my car before switching to them. Ride quality feels like stock with the mag ride, but the look is much better. I never really did hard cornering in the car before hand, but these springs did great at Putnam Race Park (1:22.13 was my fastest lap which isn't bad for the first time being there) and at the Tail of the Dragon.

Deke736 · 04-21-2014, 11:39 AM

Looks awesome! These cars really look great on drop springs.

ZL1Reaper · 04-21-2014, 01:56 PM

It would be nice if you had the "after" picture from the same angle as the "before". I can't really see the difference as it is. Thanks for posting though.

jessrayo · 04-21-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

You guys have probably already heard about Apex reviving some of Pfadt's former products under our brand so I wanted to share these photos from one of our local guys, 2011Black2SS. As aggressive as these cars look right off the showroom floor it is amazing how the right stance makes them look straight up mean.

I did not hear about this. Are these the exact same parts that Pfadt engineers designed and spec'd? These are 1 inch lowering springs front and rear? What other parts of theirs are you guys having manufactured?

cybercoaster · 04-21-2014, 02:53 PM

I been wanting to add these to my ZL1, added on my SS and made an awesome stance. Guess more money coming your way...Now about those TRIY headers...

YUHATIN · 04-21-2014, 03:11 PM

LOOKS THE SAME.....

BumblebeeQ8 · 04-21-2014, 03:12 PM

How is it over speed bumps, does it scrape the front splitter

Apex Motorsports · 04-24-2014, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Reaper

It would be nice if you had the "after" picture from the same angle as the "before". I can't really see the difference as it is. Thanks for posting though.

Wish we had some identical photos but we kind of had to work with what we were given. I'll try to do that in the future.

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Originally Posted by jessrayo

I did not hear about this. Are these the exact same parts that Pfadt engineers designed and spec'd? These are 1 inch lowering springs front and rear? What other parts of theirs are you guys having manufactured?

Yes, we took over exactly where Pfadt left off. It is right at 1 inch on the ZL1. The next item up will be the ZL Spec sway bars.

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Originally Posted by cybercoaster

I been wanting to add these to my ZL1, added on my SS and made an awesome stance. Guess more money coming your way...Now about those TRIY headers...

Just let is know when you are ready. IF the Tri-Ys return it will not be soon.

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Originally Posted by BumblebeeQ8

How is it over speed bumps, does it scrape the front splitter

He doesn't seem to have any clearance problems that I have seen. I know he has more clearance than I do in my car. He will probably weigh in shortly.

2011Black2SS · 04-24-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BumblebeeQ8

How is it over speed bumps, does it scrape the front splitter

I usually hit most speed bumps at an angle, but there have been very few things that I have rubbed the front splitter on. Speed bumps haven't been one of them. It's usually steep quick inclines on driveways that I have issues with so I just avoid those.

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Originally Posted by ZL1Reaper

It would be nice if you had the "after" picture from the same angle as the "before". I can't really see the difference as it is. Thanks for posting though.

These are as close as I could get that I have on my computer with the angle.

The car isn't as low as my SS was on the coil-overs, but I think this is a good balance between the two ride heights and still keeps the close to stock ride feel.

2011Black2SS · 04-24-2014, 08:35 PM

Here are a few more. Top two are before, bottom two are after.

Apex Motorsports · 05-16-2014, 06:39 AM

Thanks for posting the extra pictures. Those are great.

mmarx82 · 05-16-2014, 07:23 AM

Any time frame on the sway bars?

Apex Motorsports · 05-16-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mmarx82

Any time frame on the sway bars?

Not firm enough that I can release it right now.

BattleScarredSoldier · 09-12-2014, 05:54 AM

Saw these on your website last week, already saved in my favs, will definitely be ordering a set after I finish the engine work. Already a beautiful stance...these just make it look even meaner! Thanks for bringing these back!

04-21-2014, 11:39 AM	#2
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	Looks awesome! These cars really look great on drop springs. __________________

04-24-2014, 08:35 PM	#10
2011Black2SS Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 211	Here are a few more. Top two are before, bottom two are after. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic ZL1 M6 2014 Black GMC Serria Z71 1996 Red Z28

05-16-2014, 07:23 AM	#12
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	Any time frame on the sway bars? __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

04-21-2014, 01:56 PM	#3
ZL1Reaper Drives: '13 Silver Ice Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 325	It would be nice if you had the "after" picture from the same angle as the "before". I can't really see the difference as it is. Thanks for posting though.

04-21-2014, 02:53 PM	#5
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	I been wanting to add these to my ZL1, added on my SS and made an awesome stance. Guess more money coming your way...Now about those TRIY headers...

04-21-2014, 03:11 PM	#6
YUHATIN Account Suspended Drives: 2013 BLACK 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: HOUSTON,TX Posts: 75	LOOKS THE SAME.....

04-21-2014, 03:12 PM	#7
BumblebeeQ8 Drives: '14 ZL1 Ashen Gray Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kuwait Posts: 191	How is it over speed bumps, does it scrape the front splitter

05-16-2014, 06:39 AM	#11
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Thanks for posting the extra pictures. Those are great.

09-12-2014, 05:54 AM	#14
BattleScarredSoldier Drives: 14 Camaro ZL1, 87 Grand National Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 131	Saw these on your website last week, already saved in my favs, will definitely be ordering a set after I finish the engine work. Already a beautiful stance...these just make it look even meaner! Thanks for bringing these back!