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Dennis SS · 10-07-2011, 04:24 AM

Looking to lower my SS, what is the smoothest riding springs?

garcmol · 10-07-2011, 06:06 AM

Hmmm, well I can only speak about Pfadt as that's what I have. It's a great smooth highway ride. It's stiff though. Bumps in the road are sharper now, if that makes sense. But it made the car handle so much better!

Whiteside Customs · 10-07-2011, 08:05 AM

The smoothest ride isn't going to come from any type of lowering spring. They all have higher spring rates which in turn make the ride stiffer.

The Stig · 10-07-2011, 08:11 AM

If you want a smooth ride while still being lowered I'd say coil overs are what you want.

caverman · 10-07-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

If you want a smooth ride while still being lowered I'd say coil overs are what you want.

More expensive but ulitmately a better deal. BC Coilovers are pretty affordable. Do a search on those and at least look at them as an option.

If you don't want to spend the money on coilovers and just do springs for looks, just realize most people are going to recommend whatever they have. Not many people have switched different brands of springs in order to feel the difference.

2010SSRSM6 · 10-07-2011, 11:22 AM

I have Eibach springs and sways........................Get Coilovers.

I am changing them out after I get other mods taken care of. I love the lower look, not a fan of the harsh ride that goes with it. I'll be swapping all my bushings out shortly to see if it helps.

Good luck.

Dennis SS · 10-07-2011, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the info! I will check out some coilovers!

Dennis SS · 10-07-2011, 12:32 PM

Now that you have BC's on, is the ride just as nice as stock? Have you hit bottom at all?

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Originally Posted by caverman

More expensive but ulitmately a better deal. BC Coilovers are pretty affordable. Do a search on those and at least look at them as an option.

If you don't want to spend the money on coilovers and just do springs for looks, just realize most people are going to recommend whatever they have. Not many people have switched different brands of springs in order to feel the difference.

ipimpthisc · 10-07-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SSRSM6

I have Eibach springs and sways........................Get Coilovers.

I am changing them out after I get other mods taken care of. I love the lower look, not a fan of the harsh ride that goes with it. I'll be swapping all my bushings out shortly to see if it helps.

Good luck.

wise words indeed..now when u say ur swapping bushings ...if u want a soft ride stick with stock...goin poly or even worst delrin or spherical will kill u for sure

ipimpthisc · 10-07-2011, 12:45 PM

coil overs is the only way to get a smooth ride and better handling if that even happens...trust me ..if u lower the springs....u mite hate the car...i know i will...i just bought coil overs last week, not installed yet

PfadtRacing · 10-07-2011, 01:35 PM

For the ultimate in ride quality it's really hard to beat a good set of coilovers. Our drop springs were designed with rates that work well with the stock shocks, but best performance and ride quality are achieved with both damper and spring rate changes. The coilovers we sell feature spring and damper rates specifically selected for the Camaro and are equally at home on both the street and the track.

If you've got any questions please let us know!

caverman · 10-07-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis SS

Now that you have BC's on, is the ride just as nice as stock? Have you hit bottom at all?

With my current settings I would say it's as soft as stock if not a little softer. You'll still follow some dips in the road....it's not going to make it a smooth as a Lexus or anything but without a doubt my ride has been greatly improved over the drop springs I had.

I haven't bottomed out on anything yet.

caverman · 10-07-2011, 01:55 PM

Oh...you can also drop your car a little more with that better ride on coilovers.

Here are some pics. First one is with 1" drop springs. Second is lowered to around the 1.25" - 1.4" range (I never measured my stock height and haven't measured the new hieght).

Whiteside Customs · 10-07-2011, 02:02 PM

I fyou want the smoothest ride without braking the bank then the most affordable option is going to be the BC Racing Coilovers that Caverman has. They give you that lowered look, perform on the track, and let you ride home with feeling like you're in a full blow race car.

10-07-2011, 04:24 AM	#1
Dennis SS Always Lookin Drives: 10 SS/RS 6M Blk/Blk Silver Stripes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampton Virginia Posts: 150 View My Garage	Best springs for smooth ride. Looking to lower my SS, what is the *smoothest* riding springs? __________________ -Custom grind Crane Cam with 3 bolt conversion, Lunati springs, harden push rods, SLP oil pump, LS2 tensioner - Kooks Custom Headers. X-pipe, mufflers, high flow cats, -Tuned by National Speed in Wilmington N. Carolina, HP Tuner 490rwhp and 483rwtq -Skip shift eliminator -RX Catch Can -CAI intake -Hurst Shifter, with custom Speed Dawg

10-07-2011, 06:06 AM	#2
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	Hmmm, well I can only speak about Pfadt as that's what I have. It's a great smooth highway ride. It's stiff though. Bumps in the road are sharper now, if that makes sense. But it made the car handle so much better! __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

10-07-2011, 08:11 AM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	If you want a smooth ride while still being lowered I'd say coil overs are what you want. __________________

10-07-2011, 11:22 AM	#6
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	I have Eibach springs and sways........................Get Coilovers. I am changing them out after I get other mods taken care of. I love the lower look, not a fan of the harsh ride that goes with it. I'll be swapping all my bushings out shortly to see if it helps. Good luck. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

10-07-2011, 12:08 PM	#7
Dennis SS Always Lookin Drives: 10 SS/RS 6M Blk/Blk Silver Stripes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampton Virginia Posts: 150 View My Garage	Thanks for the info! I will check out some coilovers! __________________ -Custom grind Crane Cam with 3 bolt conversion, Lunati springs, harden push rods, SLP oil pump, LS2 tensioner - Kooks Custom Headers. X-pipe, mufflers, high flow cats, -Tuned by National Speed in Wilmington N. Carolina, HP Tuner 490rwhp and 483rwtq -Skip shift eliminator -RX Catch Can -CAI intake -Hurst Shifter, with custom Speed Dawg

10-07-2011, 08:05 AM	#3
Whiteside Customs Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1lt/rs, 2010 2ss/rs, 2004 GTO Join Date: May 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 562	The smoothest ride isn't going to come from any type of lowering spring. They all have higher spring rates which in turn make the ride stiffer.

10-07-2011, 12:45 PM	#10
ipimpthisc Banned Drives: @twinturbo, cammed, intrcooled@ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nyc, EAST COAST HEAVY HITTERS Posts: 739	coil overs is the only way to get a smooth ride and better handling if that even happens...trust me ..if u lower the springs....u mite hate the car...i know i will...i just bought coil overs last week, not installed yet

10-07-2011, 01:35 PM	#11
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	For the ultimate in ride quality it's really hard to beat a good set of coilovers. Our drop springs were designed with rates that work well with the stock shocks, but best performance and ride quality are achieved with both damper and spring rate changes. The coilovers we sell feature spring and damper rates specifically selected for the Camaro and are equally at home on both the street and the track. If you've got any questions please let us know!

10-07-2011, 01:55 PM	#13
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Oh...you can also drop your car a little more with that better ride on coilovers. Here are some pics. First one is with 1" drop springs. Second is lowered to around the 1.25" - 1.4" range (I never measured my stock height and haven't measured the new hieght). Attached Images __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

10-07-2011, 02:02 PM	#14
Whiteside Customs Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1lt/rs, 2010 2ss/rs, 2004 GTO Join Date: May 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 562	I fyou want the smoothest ride without braking the bank then the most affordable option is going to be the BC Racing Coilovers that Caverman has. They give you that lowered look, perform on the track, and let you ride home with feeling like you're in a full blow race car.

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