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southview · 03-11-2014, 10:15 AM

how does it ride? I will definitely be lowering my convertible when I get it. Been reading on the forum to not waste money on springs and get coil overs. I have Hotchkiss on my 08 Tahoe (3/5)drop and you wouldn't know it was lowered except for the way it looks.

ZOSICK · 03-11-2014, 02:08 PM

Absolut,
Looks good!!! Now is it just me or does the car have a stink bug look? Does your car sit flush/level all the way around?

Thanks,
Tony

ZL1-V · 03-11-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOSICK

Absolut,
Looks good!!! Now is it just me or does the car have a stink bug look? Does your car sit flush/level all the way around?

Thanks,

Tony

Most of the aftermarket kits set the Gen5 chassis up the same way. Slightly raised in the rear. I know some companies have the option of ordering a different rear spring to give the car a "level' look when not being driven. I was going to when I ordered my Pedders kit, but ended up not "leveling" my car. It's not noticeable when you are moving anyway.

Bigdog@Reno,NV · 03-12-2014, 12:44 PM

There is never any mention of the ride height bar for the mag ride system.

Deke736 · 03-12-2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdog@Reno,NV

There is never any mention of the ride height bar for the mag ride system.

There is no issue with the ride height bar for the mag ride with any of the lowering spring kits. The bar is self-adjusting to the new ride height due to its design.

And just for the heck of it, here's a pic of mine dropped on Pedders springs.

JDP Sales · 03-12-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

These are the 1" Hotchkis springs #19110

Beautiful man! Looks great!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Mean Green Z28 · 03-12-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

These are the 1" Hotchkis springs #19110

Were you on RT.32 near ft.Mead heading east on Sunday around noon? Saw a clean Red ZL1 and was in awe!!!

AbsolutHank · 03-12-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

Were you on RT.32 near ft.Mead heading east on Sunday around noon? Saw a clean Red ZL1 and was in awe!!!

Small world! That was me, and thanks

southview · 03-12-2014, 05:58 PM

And just for the heck of it, here's a pic of mine dropped on Pedders springs.

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what is the drop on these springs and how does it ride. Have a wife and 2 little girls to worry about complaining!

Deke736 · 03-12-2014, 11:29 PM

Drop was 1-3/8" in the rear and 3/4" in front. Mine no longer has any rake back to front. All of my fender lips are at 28".

As far as ride, you definitely feel more of the road, but it's not bad. My wife only complained right after I had it lowered but before I had the bushings clocked and aligned. It was really bouncy on some roads at that point. Once I had the adjustments done it went back to riding pretty much like stock and it dropped another 1/2" all the way around.

PWRHSEZL1 · 03-24-2014, 02:32 PM

Well I got my new BMR 1" Drop springs put on this weekend & I couldn't be more happy with the results! Overall the drop was quite minimal, maybe 3/4" actual but in my opinion the ride quality is better than stock! For those of you that are on the edge about getting these installed I would definitely go for a set of these. Here is a pic, I plan to put about 200 miles on the car then take it to Texas track works for alignment later this week! Will have some more pics soon!

CHMuscleCamaro · 04-17-2014, 02:36 AM

hello

can you please measure the distance from ground to the middle of the fender, or from an other point?
so i'm really intressed to know how is the dirrefence to mine with H&R Springs. If i know that, maybe i can order better springs.

Thank You.

JusticePete · 05-18-2014, 03:16 PM

ZL1 owners in the Virginia area interested in running a set of my pre-production coils should send me a pm

Nor Cal ZL1 · 05-18-2014, 07:37 PM

Justice Pete can you verify the amount of drop the ZL1 can take before the geometry is screwed up? Looked under my car and it does not look like much drop is available before the geometry will be compromised.

03-12-2014, 11:29 PM	#38
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	Lowering springs, which ones??? Drop was 1-3/8" in the rear and 3/4" in front. Mine no longer has any rake back to front. All of my fender lips are at 28". As far as ride, you definitely feel more of the road, but it's not bad. My wife only complained right after I had it lowered but before I had the bushings clocked and aligned. It was really bouncy on some roads at that point. Once I had the adjustments done it went back to riding pretty much like stock and it dropped another 1/2" all the way around. __________________

03-24-2014, 02:32 PM	#39
PWRHSEZL1 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 #2419 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Weatherford, Tx Posts: 289 View My Garage	Well I got my new BMR 1" Drop springs put on this weekend & I couldn't be more happy with the results! Overall the drop was quite minimal, maybe 3/4" actual but in my opinion the ride quality is better than stock! For those of you that are on the edge about getting these installed I would definitely go for a set of these. Here is a pic, I plan to put about 200 miles on the car then take it to Texas track works for alignment later this week! Will have some more pics soon! Attached Images __________________ Forged LSA 672 RWHP 712 FT/LBS TQ! The never ending story of I want more power!!

03-11-2014, 10:15 AM	#29
southview Drives: 08 tahoe, 50 merc Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Viera, FL Posts: 74	how does it ride? I will definitely be lowering my convertible when I get it. Been reading on the forum to not waste money on springs and get coil overs. I have Hotchkiss on my 08 Tahoe (3/5)drop and you wouldn't know it was lowered except for the way it looks.

03-11-2014, 02:08 PM	#30
ZOSICK Drives: 2014 RR CAMARO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 19	Absolut, Looks good!!! Now is it just me or does the car have a stink bug look? Does your car sit flush/level all the way around? Thanks, Tony

03-12-2014, 12:44 PM	#32
Bigdog@Reno,NV Drives: 2014 ZL1 SIM Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno,NV Posts: 49	There is never any mention of the ride height bar for the mag ride system.

03-12-2014, 05:58 PM	#37
southview Drives: 08 tahoe, 50 merc Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Viera, FL Posts: 74	And just for the heck of it, here's a pic of mine dropped on Pedders springs. [/QUOTE] what is the drop on these springs and how does it ride. Have a wife and 2 little girls to worry about complaining!

04-17-2014, 02:36 AM	#40
CHMuscleCamaro Drives: Camaro ZL1 Jg. 2012, M6, black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Switzerland, Rheintal (SG) Posts: 78	hello can you please measure the distance from ground to the middle of the fender, or from an other point? so i'm really intressed to know how is the dirrefence to mine with H&R Springs. If i know that, maybe i can order better springs. Thank You.

05-18-2014, 03:16 PM	#41
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	ZL1 owners in the Virginia area interested in running a set of my pre-production coils should send me a pm

05-18-2014, 07:37 PM	#42
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Justice Pete can you verify the amount of drop the ZL1 can take before the geometry is screwed up? Looked under my car and it does not look like much drop is available before the geometry will be compromised.