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1LECameron · 01-03-2017, 10:27 PM

Hey everyone, I am new to the forums here. I need a bit of help from you all.

So After hours and hours of reading threads on lowering springs I haven't been able to find anyone who agrees or offers the information Im looking for. Im looking to drop my recently purchased 2015 1LE. I have owned lowered vehicles and the ride has always suffered and it has been annoying to daily drive.

-I daily drive the car so comfort is a big concern
-I want to drop it 1" because that seems to be best daily driver option for clearing driveways and comfort
- and I do not track the car currently

hope that info helps

Coilovers are not in my budget so what what you all recommend as the best lowering springs as far as a daily driven 1LE (I've hear apex is good but haven't been able to find their springs anywhere)

ozzy1le · 01-03-2017, 10:53 PM

Dse are the best but most expensive. Lots have the bmr springs still good tho.

ThisGuyDrives · 01-04-2017, 06:53 AM

In all honesty, don't bother. Regardless of what springs you possibly decide to get, it will be a stiffer ride and from the sounds of it, you won't like the ride quality.
I have BMR 1.4 and I am more than happy with the ride quality. I personally don't think it's that much different than stock. The 1LE is already a bit of a stiff ride. But, that's me and my opinion.
The only way you're gonna really know if it's worth it, is to buy the springs and put them on and drive it for a week. Which would also include paying for an alignment. Definitely a waste of time and some money if you end up not liking it.

Olddudesrule · 01-04-2017, 08:51 AM

The quandry that gets batted around here more often than "what oil should I use".... Man, I have to echo that your list of desires/requirements seems a little counter-intuitive (did I really need to hyphenate that?). Seems you either need to trial and error two or three sets of lowering springs and then make a call. I would argue that, if you're only gonna test them for a short period of time, for feel and not necessarily handling, you could forgo the alignment. You could also opt to cut a turn off your OEM springs, but I wouldn't suggest that. For most drivers, the ride really is very subjective. I love stiff and firm (haha, I hear the giggles), planted feel of my 1LE, and though I want it lowered a bit, I am worried about hurting the overall handling of the car. Doesn't seem to be your issue though...

BMR Sales · 01-04-2017, 04:22 PM

When we (& other companies) make lowering Springs, we also up the Spring rate for Performance. So the ride quality suffers slightly!

SSEssence · 01-04-2017, 04:57 PM

Yup I love my BMR 1.25's for the handling aspect but the ride is a tad rough

1LESSCamaro · 01-04-2017, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

Yup I love my BMR 1.25's for the handling aspect but the ride is a tad rough

I have a new set of these that I was going to put on my 2015 1LE. I have sold the car and looking to sell the springs if you are interested.

SSEssence · 01-04-2017, 05:53 PM

I have those installed already..

1LESSCamaro · 01-04-2017, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

I have those installed already..

Was talking to OP, just quoted you for the reference to the BMR 1.25" springs.

Jayjellyfish212 · 01-04-2017, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ThisGuyDrives

In all honesty, don't bother. Regardless of what springs you possibly decide to get, it will be a stiffer ride and from the sounds of it, you won't like the ride quality.
I have BMR 1.4 and I am more than happy with the ride quality. I personally don't think it's that much different than stock. The 1LE is already a bit of a stiff ride. But, that's me and my opinion.
The only way you're gonna really know if it's worth it, is to buy the springs and put them on and drive it for a week. Which would also include paying for an alignment. Definitely a waste of time and some money if you end up not liking it.

Agreed! Most aftermarket springs tend to make it even more stiff.. cars already stiff on factory set up.. I'm going coilovers on mine as it's not my daily car and to get more weight reduction. OP your best keeping stock and put the money into something you'll enjoy rather than become frustrated.. just my .02€

1LECameron · 01-10-2017, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayjellyfish212

Agreed! Most aftermarket springs tend to make it even more stiff.. cars already stiff on factory set up.. I'm going coilovers on mine as it's not my daily car and to get more weight reduction. OP your best keeping stock and put the money into something you'll enjoy rather than become frustrated.. just my .02€

Davidd_SS · 01-10-2017, 06:37 PM

Go Hotchkis or go with coilovers. FTW

SLY5ACE · 01-14-2017, 07:50 AM

i just put a post about this. here is my questions for you all. which do you feel is one of the best brands for lowering springs, i feel bmr might be the best way to go 1". my main concern is i here that when you put lowering springs on the car feels bouncy, i do not want
bouncy since i race a lot. help please

01-03-2017, 10:27 PM	#1
1LECameron Drives: Red Hot 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 32	Can't seem to find the right lowering springs Hey everyone, I am new to the forums here. I need a bit of help from you all. So After hours and hours of reading threads on lowering springs I haven't been able to find anyone who agrees or offers the information Im looking for. Im looking to drop my recently purchased 2015 1LE. I have owned lowered vehicles and the ride has always suffered and it has been annoying to daily drive. -I daily drive the car so comfort is a big concern -I want to drop it 1" because that seems to be best daily driver option for clearing driveways and comfort - and I do not track the car currently hope that info helps Coilovers are not in my budget so what what you all recommend as the best lowering springs as far as a daily driven 1LE (I've hear apex is good but haven't been able to find their springs anywhere) __________________ Red Hot 2015 1LE 2SS Last edited by 1LECameron; 01-03-2017 at 10:29 PM. Reason: .

01-04-2017, 06:53 AM	#3
ThisGuyDrives Drives: 2014 Ashen Grey Metallic 1LE/1SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Tucson Posts: 116	In all honesty, don't bother. Regardless of what springs you possibly decide to get, it will be a stiffer ride and from the sounds of it, you won't like the ride quality. I have BMR 1.4 and I am more than happy with the ride quality. I personally don't think it's that much different than stock. The 1LE is already a bit of a stiff ride. But, that's me and my opinion. The only way you're gonna really know if it's worth it, is to buy the springs and put them on and drive it for a week. Which would also include paying for an alignment. Definitely a waste of time and some money if you end up not liking it. __________________ Cold Air Inductions Intake SPEC Stage 1 Clutch BMR 1.4" Springs Borla ATAK Catback Exhaust Kooks 1 7/8" LT Headers w/ HF Cats Last dyno tune was with just intake and catback exhaust did a 401/379.

01-04-2017, 08:51 AM	#4
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	The quandry that gets batted around here more often than "what oil should I use".... Man, I have to echo that your list of desires/requirements seems a little counter-intuitive (did I really need to hyphenate that?). Seems you either need to trial and error two or three sets of lowering springs and then make a call. I would argue that, if you're only gonna test them for a short period of time, for feel and not necessarily handling, you could forgo the alignment. You could also opt to cut a turn off your OEM springs, but I wouldn't suggest that. For most drivers, the ride really is very subjective. I love stiff and firm (haha, I hear the giggles), planted feel of my 1LE, and though I want it lowered a bit, I am worried about hurting the overall handling of the car. Doesn't seem to be your issue though... __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

01-04-2017, 04:57 PM	#6
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	Yup I love my BMR 1.25's for the handling aspect but the ride is a tad rough __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

01-04-2017, 05:53 PM	#8
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	I have those installed already.. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

01-03-2017, 10:53 PM	#2
ozzy1le Drives: 2015 camaro 1le Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: pasco wa Posts: 233	Dse are the best but most expensive. Lots have the bmr springs still good tho.

01-04-2017, 04:22 PM	#5
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	When we (& other companies) make lowering Springs, we also up the Spring rate for Performance. So the ride quality suffers slightly!

01-10-2017, 06:37 PM	#12
Davidd_SS Drives: LSX FTW Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 526	Go Hotchkis or go with coilovers. FTW __________________ #Gapped

01-14-2017, 07:50 AM	#13
SLY5ACE Drives: 2013 camaro ss 1le supercharged Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: bettendorf, ia Posts: 122 View My Garage	i just put a post about this. here is my questions for you all. which do you feel is one of the best brands for lowering springs, i feel bmr might be the best way to go 1". my main concern is i here that when you put lowering springs on the car feels bouncy, i do not want bouncy since i race a lot. help please