How will the suspension respond to lowering springs? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mustang Killa · 06-21-2011, 11:38 AM

Just curious with the upgraded suspension how easy or hard it will be to do a simple coil swap for a slight drop?

Shurenuff · 06-21-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang Killa

Just curious with the upgraded suspension how easy or hard it will be to do a simple coil swap for a slight drop?

I've asked the same question before. I received feedback that both Pfadt and Pedders will be developing lowering springs for the ZL1.

As far as actual user feedback, only nineball was able to provide information. He has lowered his CTS-V with mag ride with lowering springs. I believe he mentioned that the springs come with some type of rod that tricks the mag ride suspension into thinking it is operating at stock height. As far as ride quality is concerned, he mentioned that it was just as good as stock and maintained the full functionality of the system with it's touring and sport modes. If that remains true with the ZL1, the only true concern would be the reduced longevity of the mag shocks over time.

I know many will be very hesitant to mess wih the mag ride suspension of the ZL1. I was and still am a little hesitant, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to lower mine. Nineball's comments gave ms enough confidence to go through with it. You just can't beat that aggressive, lowered stance!

*radz28* · 06-21-2011, 01:16 PM

I believe NineBall has lowered his CTS-V2, and in addition to the springs, he had struts for the level sensors and I believe he stated it works like a charm!!! This will likely be something I'll be looking into, also.

EDIT: +1 to Shurenuff

Joebot8484 · 06-21-2011, 04:45 PM

I've lowered every camaro I've owned...why stop with the ZL1!

NinoSS · 06-21-2011, 04:51 PM

I will take the springs off of the first ZL1 owner that lowers their car and would like to get a little cash in return. I think the ride height of the ZL1 is perfect...

Nine Ball · 06-22-2011, 07:09 PM

You guys are correct. My D3 lowering springs came with tiny rods to replace the factory rods on each sensor at each wheel. Basically fools the computer into thinking the car is still at factory height. Ride quality is unchanged, but that will depend on the spring rates that ZL1 spring makers use too. Mag ride still works like a charm, I actually prefer driving the car with it on at all times. 21K miles so far, no issues.

J-Rod6410 · 06-22-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

You guys are correct. My D3 lowering springs came with tiny rods to replace the factory rods on each sensor at each wheel. Basically fools the computer into thinking the car is still at factory height. Ride quality is unchanged, but that will depend on the spring rates that ZL1 spring makers use too. Mag ride still works like a charm, I actually prefer driving the car with it on at all times. 21K miles so far, no issues.

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*radz28* · 06-22-2011, 09:32 PM

Perfect Nine'

Mark H · 06-22-2011, 11:35 PM

Nice car

GoldCartridgeGamer · 06-23-2011, 09:06 AM

One sexy looking Caddy! And as a previous poster said, awesome plate!

And I don't know if I do ever get a ZL1 if I'll want to lower her or not. Most mods for her that come to mind are minor things. The ZL1 is a car I may leave mostly stock, where as if I got an SS she'd be completely modded out.

06-21-2011, 11:38 AM	#1
Mustang Killa Drives: Black 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: az Posts: 853	How will the suspension respond to lowering springs? Just curious with the upgraded suspension how easy or hard it will be to do a simple coil swap for a slight drop?

06-21-2011, 01:16 PM	#3
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,788 View My Garage	I believe NineBall has lowered his CTS-V2, and in addition to the springs, he had struts for the level sensors and I believe he stated it works like a charm!!! This will likely be something I'll be looking into, also. EDIT: +1 to Shurenuff __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

06-21-2011, 04:45 PM	#4
Joebot8484 ZL1 # 1307 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2008 Hummzilla H3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,911 View My Garage	I've lowered every camaro I've owned...why stop with the ZL1! __________________ Click on my signature for my build thread

06-21-2011, 04:51 PM	#5
NinoSS Drives: 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,623	I will take the springs off of the first ZL1 owner that lowers their car and would like to get a little cash in return. I think the ride height of the ZL1 is perfect... __________________ Current - 2018 NGM 1LE (LT4 conversion coming soon) SOLD 2010 LS3 / Vengeance stage I cam / CAI intake w/ADM race scoop / Dynatech LT's / Eaton Posi LPE-JRE 3.91's / L99 Corsa / ZL1 wheels / NT05 275/315

06-22-2011, 07:09 PM	#6
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	You guys are correct. My D3 lowering springs came with tiny rods to replace the factory rods on each sensor at each wheel. Basically fools the computer into thinking the car is still at factory height. Ride quality is unchanged, but that will depend on the spring rates that ZL1 spring makers use too. Mag ride still works like a charm, I actually prefer driving the car with it on at all times. 21K miles so far, no issues. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

06-22-2011, 09:32 PM	#8
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,788 View My Garage	Perfect Nine' __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

06-22-2011, 11:35 PM	#9
Mark H Drives: 04 Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: stockton ca Posts: 390	Nice car __________________ But Officer, I swear its just a vacuum leak. Those red things? those are smog pumps! 2004 Sierra Denali ----- 2/4 drop LSX 438 TWIN TURBO LSX Block Video Block number 00370. Build Date 04/17/2007

06-23-2011, 09:06 AM	#10
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	One sexy looking Caddy! And as a previous poster said, awesome plate! And I don't know if I do ever get a ZL1 if I'll want to lower her or not. Most mods for her that come to mind are minor things. The ZL1 is a car I may leave mostly stock, where as if I got an SS she'd be completely modded out. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

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