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Mishaman68 · 04-29-2015, 09:57 AM

Looking at lowering my ZL1 and wanted to know if adjustable coil overs is the way to go?

KaBoom1701 · 04-29-2015, 09:58 AM

Why mess with perfection?

The OEM MRC is awesome.

Mishaman68 · 04-29-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Why mess with perfection?

The OEM MRC is awesome.

I like the look to quite honest.
Something lower and more aggressive and that's truly the only reason.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 04-29-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mishaman68

I like the look to quite honest.
Something lower and more aggressive and that's truly the only reason.

My advice is the knuckle drop when it is released.

Oddvious · 04-29-2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nor Cal ZL1

knuckle drop when it is released.

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ZL1TIME · 04-29-2015, 03:17 PM

I was told if you have MRC you can not lower your ride, It can break your shocks. I also have a 12 rs that is lowered and I love the look!!

KaBoom1701 · 04-29-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nor Cal ZL1

My advice is the knuckle drop when it is released.

JDP Sales · 04-29-2015, 03:27 PM

On the ZL1, keep the MRC and just get a set of drop springs. The BMR 1" and 1.25" springs are popular. Detroit speed also makes a great set, but fairly pricy. If you go that route, get their speed 1 kit with their sway bars for the best deal.

This ZL1 is on DSE springs.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Gibroni · 04-29-2015, 10:33 PM

Get really fat like me and your car will drop an inch when you sit in it.:lol

Nor Cal ZL1 · 04-29-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Oddvious

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Here you go. In my opinion the best way to go.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394993

DrkPhx · 04-29-2015, 10:55 PM

LG Motorsports sells knuckle drops for the C7 and they cost $3K. I think these (if they ever come out) will be more. Regardless of method, that's a lot of money to lower a car.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 04-30-2015, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DrkPhx

LG Motorsports sells knuckle drops for the C7 and they cost $3K. I think these (if they ever come out) will be more. Regardless of method, that's a lot of money to lower a car.

Perhaps, but they have to be strength tested, and are low volume pieces wirth R&D costs. These also retain geometry and roll centers, which not many care about. For the track rat it is money well spent. Not sure yet what the cost for the Camaro will be yet, but Vette parts usually carry a premium.

hognutz · 04-30-2015, 10:35 AM

not IMO.

just do springs if you can live with 1"

if you want more add the nuckle drop and then some other spring related drop.

you will proabably lose a little performance if you drop too far but it will not be near as bad and don't it all with lost suspenssion travel.

if all you truly care about is looks then coilovers are the way to go as you can ajust the ride height to your exact taste but the car will ride worse and possibly even handle worse than stock depending on level of coilover and amount you drop it.

Mishaman68 · 04-30-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hognutz

not IMO.

just do springs if you can live with 1"

if you want more add the nuckle drop and then some other spring related drop.

you will proabably lose a little performance if you drop too far but it will not be near as bad and don't it all with lost suspenssion travel.

if all you truly care about is looks then coilovers are the way to go as you can ajust the ride height to your exact taste but the car will ride worse and possibly even handle worse than stock depending on level of coilover and amount you drop it.

Great advice. Thank you.

04-29-2015, 09:57 AM	#1
Mishaman68 Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas Posts: 203	Advice and thoughts appreciated Coil Overs Looking at lowering my ZL1 and wanted to know if adjustable coil overs is the way to go?

04-29-2015, 09:58 AM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Why mess with perfection? The OEM MRC is awesome. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

04-30-2015, 10:35 AM	#13
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	not IMO. just do springs if you can live with 1" if you want more add the nuckle drop and then some other spring related drop. you will proabably lose a little performance if you drop too far but it will not be near as bad and don't it all with lost suspenssion travel. if all you truly care about is looks then coilovers are the way to go as you can ajust the ride height to your exact taste but the car will ride worse and possibly even handle worse than stock depending on level of coilover and amount you drop it. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

04-29-2015, 03:17 PM	#6
ZL1TIME Drives: 2015 zl1 12 camaro rs 1969 el camin Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lincoln CA. Posts: 16	I was told if you have MRC you can not lower your ride, It can break your shocks. I also have a 12 rs that is lowered and I love the look!!

04-29-2015, 03:27 PM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	On the ZL1, keep the MRC and just get a set of drop springs. The BMR 1" and 1.25" springs are popular. Detroit speed also makes a great set, but fairly pricy. If you go that route, get their speed 1 kit with their sway bars for the best deal. This ZL1 is on DSE springs. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

04-29-2015, 10:33 PM	#9
Gibroni Drives: '12 IOM LT 'vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NEPA Posts: 646	Get really fat like me and your car will drop an inch when you sit in it.:lol

04-29-2015, 10:55 PM	#11
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	LG Motorsports sells knuckle drops for the C7 and they cost $3K. I think these (if they ever come out) will be more. Regardless of method, that's a lot of money to lower a car.