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MrRaspberryJam · 08-22-2015, 11:23 PM

Been going back and forth about which to go with, mostly brands. I know I only wanna drop the car about an inch just to get rid of the wheel gap. What do yall recommend as far as brands go and if 1 inch is a good idea or not (not trying to slam it I scrape enough as it is) and maybe for sway bars too? Those are definitely on my list

Thank You!!!!

Argarath · 08-23-2015, 12:09 AM

for 1" i would go BMR or Hotchkis. I was bouncing between the 2 when I was searching for my SS. I ended up buying the Hotchkis only due to a smoking deal i got for their Stage 1 kit (springs & sways). Hoping to get them installed in the next couple months. Having spoken with both BMR and Hotchkis' guys on the forums i don think you could honestly go wrong either way.

Apex Motorsports · 08-23-2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MrRaspberryJam

Been going back and forth about which to go with, mostly brands. I know I only wanna drop the car about an inch just to get rid of the wheel gap. What do yall recommend as far as brands go and if 1 inch is a good idea or not (not trying to slam it I scrape enough as it is) and maybe for sway bars too? Those are definitely on my list

Thank You!!!!

At 1" you are not going to have any problems except in the more extreme situations. My local Kroger has speed bumps that are about 4 inches tall and 4 foot wide. Makes our SUV feel like Bigfoot ramping over a row of cars. BMR 1" springs are a solid option that I have personal ran on 2 of my own cars. They have a lower spring rate than the Hotchkis springs mentioned above so they will ride better.

MrRaspberryJam · 08-23-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

At 1" you are not going to have any problems except in the more extreme situations. My local Kroger has speed bumps that are about 4 inches tall and 4 foot wide. Makes our SUV feel like Bigfoot ramping over a row of cars. BMR 1" springs are a solid option that I have personal ran on 2 of my own cars. They have a lower spring rate than the Hotchkis springs mentioned above so they will ride better.

So do you think maybe 1.25" would be too low?? Sounds like BMR is where I'll be going and I found a set of 4 1.25" drop springs for $199

Apex Motorsports · 08-23-2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRaspberryJam

So do you think maybe 1.25" would be too low?? Sounds like BMR is where I'll be going and I found a set of 4 1.25" drop springs for $199

Not at all, 1.25" is also just fine but you don't want to go much lower than that on lowering springs.

cdb95z28 · 08-23-2015, 06:05 PM

Are the Hotchkiss springs linear and do you know the rates?
Thank you

Apex Motorsports · 08-24-2015, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cdb95z28

Are the Hotchkiss springs linear and do you know the rates?
Thank you

They are progressive. Liner rate lowering springs are rare. They are usually only on coil overs anymore. The effective rate on Hotchkis are 210/440.

JDP Sales · 08-26-2015, 10:33 AM

MrRaspberryJam - BMR offers both 1" and 1.25" springs at a great value. Either choice will work well with the factory suspension.

Kind regards,

-Adrian
888.308.6007

aFe POWER · 08-26-2015, 11:58 AM

PFADT series aFe control drop springs and sway bars!

http://afepower.com/shop/application...ro&brandID=142

13FastBlkSS · 08-26-2015, 12:12 PM

I just lowered mine with BMR's split drop springs, 1.4" in the front and 1" in the back. I would second BMR.

Scotty D2014 · 08-26-2015, 12:20 PM

BMR I was told are linear is not progressive

BMR Sales · 08-26-2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D2014

BMR I was told are linear is not progressive

Our Springs are Linear, but Dual Rate

Apex Motorsports · 08-26-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D2014

BMR I was told are linear is not progressive

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Our Springs are Linear, but Dual Rate

This. They are somewhere between a progressive and linear spring. Kind of like two linear springs stacked on one another.

oldchevyfan · 09-13-2015, 10:34 AM

also want to lower my 2015 SS 1in, will I need to change shocks/struts to match the new spring rate, and any other recommendations on other suspension mods to go with the lower stance. driving this car to work 100 miles per day curvy mountain roads, no track or race. any advice on best springs that keep closest to factory ride, thanks

08-22-2015, 11:23 PM	#1
MrRaspberryJam Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 186	Drop springs recommendation? Been going back and forth about which to go with, mostly brands. I know I only wanna drop the car about an inch just to get rid of the wheel gap. What do yall recommend as far as brands go and if 1 inch is a good idea or not (not trying to slam it I scrape enough as it is) and maybe for sway bars too? Those are definitely on my list Thank You!!!!

08-23-2015, 12:09 AM	#2
Argarath Drives: 2013 Corvette Base Coupe 3LT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Spring Posts: 34	for 1" i would go BMR or Hotchkis. I was bouncing between the 2 when I was searching for my SS. I ended up buying the Hotchkis only due to a smoking deal i got for their Stage 1 kit (springs & sways). Hoping to get them installed in the next couple months. Having spoken with both BMR and Hotchkis' guys on the forums i don think you could honestly go wrong either way. __________________ 2013 Velocity Yellow Corvette Base Coupe 3LT 2011 Rally Yellow Camaro 2SS/RS Coupe - SOLD

08-23-2015, 06:05 PM	#6
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,250	Are the Hotchkiss springs linear and do you know the rates? Thank you __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD

08-26-2015, 12:12 PM	#10
13FastBlkSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,048	I just lowered mine with BMR's split drop springs, 1.4" in the front and 1" in the back. I would second BMR. __________________ 2013 Black / Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 w/Magnuson TVS2300, ZL1 Fuelpump / ADM FPCM, NPP Exhaust, Cold Air Inductions CAI w/ Scoop, Elite Engineering Catch Can, VMAX Ported TB, OEM 1LE Front Splitter, AAC Ghosted Side Markers, Dropped on BMR Split Drop Springs Build#24869

08-26-2015, 10:33 AM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	MrRaspberryJam - BMR offers both 1" and 1.25" springs at a great value. Either choice will work well with the factory suspension. Kind regards, -Adrian 888.308.6007

08-26-2015, 11:58 AM	#9
aFe POWER Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 81	PFADT series aFe control drop springs and sway bars! http://afepower.com/shop/application...ro&brandID=142

08-26-2015, 12:20 PM	#11
Scotty D2014 Drives: 2014 SS1-1le Crystal red metallic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boston, mass Posts: 378	BMR I was told are linear is not progressive

09-13-2015, 10:34 AM	#14
oldchevyfan Drives: 2015 Black SS RS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: redding, ca Posts: 35	also want to lower my 2015 SS 1in, will I need to change shocks/struts to match the new spring rate, and any other recommendations on other suspension mods to go with the lower stance. driving this car to work 100 miles per day curvy mountain roads, no track or race. any advice on best springs that keep closest to factory ride, thanks