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Apex Motorsports · 04-22-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OzzySS

Apex took over Pfadt's springs and have them on their website under the Apex name now, if that appeals to you

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Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

Get pfadt springs. Under the Apex name like mentioned above.
They're 1.25" all around.
http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...g-springs.html

Thanks guys.

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Originally Posted by Dropspeed

What are the Apex provided spring rates front and rear?

We have made zero changes to the Pfadt specs. No need to mess with such a well engineered set up. 210 front and 395 rear.

elarson5757 · 04-22-2014, 11:01 PM

Being a noob to this does changing the springs to ones like Apex now offers require a realignment or any other work?

Dropspeed · 04-23-2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by elarson5757

Being a noob to this does changing the springs to ones like Apex now offers require a realignment or any other work?

Yes. You must have the car aligned after you change ride height.

RoaringV8 · 04-23-2014, 11:58 AM

Do you think I would experience rubbing issues if I'm running a Wheel/Tire combo of 275/40/20's all around on the Apex lowering springs?

I'm looking to get lowering springs in the somewhat near future.

Orange Crush 1LE · 04-23-2014, 12:11 PM

Guys, one comment about lowering springs: When I had the coilovers installed initially, we dropped the car 7/8" front and 1-1/2" rear. Pete got on the phone with the shop and suggested they raise it up for optimal suspension geometry and handling. So I ended up with 1/2" drop front, 1" drop rear. Pete knows his stuff, so that's what I went with. It's working very well at the track. I get the rest of my drop by running 18's, which are 2.6" diameter smaller than the stock tires. So with that extra 1.3" drop, my total drop at the track is 1.8" front and 2.3" rear.

1LeSS · 04-23-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

These are what I really want. Can these still be purchased from anywhere?

I'm not sure about peddersusa existence however, Rob @ Wretchedmotors https://www.wretched.co/ has excellent knowledge of the Peddlers goodies and would be the one to talk to. He helped me gather some of my peddler gear. He is also a sponsor here on c5.

ST1LE · 04-23-2014, 09:14 PM

Thanks 1LeSS!!!

StormZ/28 · 04-23-2014, 10:16 PM

You guys have any pictures of them 1LE dropped??

canecorso69 · 04-23-2014, 10:57 PM

StormZ/28 · 04-23-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by canecorso69

Damn it does looks nice

canecorso69 · 04-23-2014, 11:05 PM

The ride is firmer which one would expect but the overall look is insane. Ride quaility is not sacrificed IMHO

kayer32 · 04-23-2014, 11:14 PM

Hey so I'm looking to track my 1LE a good bit and I like the low look. Has anyone with the stock wheel and tire setup made this change and taken it to the track yet. I see Orange Crush 1LE tracked his but changed the wheel and tire setup. I want to do 1 inch all the way around. Any info is appreciated.

Badblu67 · 04-23-2014, 11:34 PM

I installed 1" BMR lowering springs two months after purchase. Six months later and no issues with ride or handling.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 04-24-2014, 03:59 AM

How much more pounds of compression do you want out of springs than stock? I just noticed that Detroit Speed rates their fronts to 220 lbs and rears to 425 lbs. Worth it or overkill compared to PFADT/Apex?

Also, give Orange Crush's comment and Kayer32's question, if you lower 1.25" all around on stock shocks, then what? Will the car's handling be compromised? I wonder why Chevy didn't lower the cars from the factory design? Any ideas?

04-23-2014, 09:14 PM	#21
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	Thanks 1LeSS!!! __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

04-23-2014, 10:57 PM	#23
canecorso69 run ur car not ur mouth Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Middletown, DE; Mayfield, NY Posts: 1,220	__________________ TSP headers, cat delete, x-pipe, atak, RPM custom cam and tune, Phfadt 1.25 springs, 15" Carlyle conversion, Nitrous Outlet, Procharger F1A-94, Meth inj

04-23-2014, 11:05 PM	#25
canecorso69 run ur car not ur mouth Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Middletown, DE; Mayfield, NY Posts: 1,220	The ride is firmer which one would expect but the overall look is insane. Ride quaility is not sacrificed IMHO __________________ TSP headers, cat delete, x-pipe, atak, RPM custom cam and tune, Phfadt 1.25 springs, 15" Carlyle conversion, Nitrous Outlet, Procharger F1A-94, Meth inj

04-22-2014, 11:01 PM	#16
elarson5757 Obsessed and Loving It... Drives: 2013 1LE-SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 524	Being a noob to this does changing the springs to ones like Apex now offers require a realignment or any other work?

04-23-2014, 11:58 AM	#18
RoaringV8 Drives: 2017 HBM Camaro SS 1LE Camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 116	Do you think I would experience rubbing issues if I'm running a Wheel/Tire combo of 275/40/20's all around on the Apex lowering springs? I'm looking to get lowering springs in the somewhat near future.

04-23-2014, 12:11 PM	#19
Orange Crush 1LE Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,086	Guys, one comment about lowering springs: When I had the coilovers installed initially, we dropped the car 7/8" front and 1-1/2" rear. Pete got on the phone with the shop and suggested they raise it up for optimal suspension geometry and handling. So I ended up with 1/2" drop front, 1" drop rear. Pete knows his stuff, so that's what I went with. It's working very well at the track. I get the rest of my drop by running 18's, which are 2.6" diameter smaller than the stock tires. So with that extra 1.3" drop, my total drop at the track is 1.8" front and 2.3" rear.

04-23-2014, 10:16 PM	#22
StormZ/28 Drives: Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: La Joya TX Posts: 196	You guys have any pictures of them 1LE dropped??

04-23-2014, 11:14 PM	#26
kayer32 Drives: White 2014 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Warner Robins Posts: 69	Hey so I'm looking to track my 1LE a good bit and I like the low look. Has anyone with the stock wheel and tire setup made this change and taken it to the track yet. I see Orange Crush 1LE tracked his but changed the wheel and tire setup. I want to do 1 inch all the way around. Any info is appreciated.

04-23-2014, 11:34 PM	#27
Badblu67 Drives: 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 12	I installed 1" BMR lowering springs two months after purchase. Six months later and no issues with ride or handling.

04-24-2014, 03:59 AM	#28
CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	How much more pounds of compression do you want out of springs than stock? I just noticed that Detroit Speed rates their fronts to 220 lbs and rears to 425 lbs. Worth it or overkill compared to PFADT/Apex? Also, give Orange Crush's comment and Kayer32's question, if you lower 1.25" all around on stock shocks, then what? Will the car's handling be compromised? I wonder why Chevy didn't lower the cars from the factory design? Any ideas?