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Old 08-17-2014, 11:00 AM   #1
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Im curious did most of you guys leave you car stock ride height or lower it?

if so 1" and no issues?

thanks
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Old 08-17-2014, 12:22 PM   #2
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Im curious did most of you guys leave you car stock ride height or lower it?

if so 1" and no issues?

thanks
There are quite a few posts about this. I'm lowered 1" on BMR springs and I love it. A little bit firmer and looks way better. As long as you keep it 1.5" or less your mag ride will be okay.
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Old 08-17-2014, 12:25 PM   #3
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Here's some pics of mine. 1" drop BMR springs.


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GTR ZL1 Shoot (10 of 26) by Jim Boomer Photography, on Flickr

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GTR ZL1 Shoot (25 of 26) by Jim Boomer Photography, on Flickr
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Old 08-17-2014, 02:46 PM   #4
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I'm planning on keeping my ZL1 at stock height. I have enough clearance issues as it is.
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Old 08-18-2014, 09:30 PM   #5
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There are quite a few posts about this. I'm lowered 1" on BMR springs and I love it. A little bit firmer and looks way better. As long as you keep it 1.5" or less your mag ride will be okay.

Thinking about lowering with BMR springs also, wondering what else needs to be done when car is lowered..
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Old 08-18-2014, 10:11 PM   #6
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Thinking about lowering with BMR springs also, wondering what else needs to be done when car is lowered..
Just get an alignment to the BMR specs. That's it.
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Old 08-18-2014, 10:36 PM   #7
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Just get an alignment to the BMR specs. That's it.
Sounds pretty simple..
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Old 08-20-2014, 02:38 PM   #8
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Here's a couple pictures of a 14 ZL1 lowered on Detroit speed springs; took it down about an inch.



















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

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Old 08-20-2014, 04:55 PM   #9
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Lowered on BMR 1" springs. Love the look. Ride is harsher but I'm coming from a lowered Caddy V so I've become a little soft LOL. Handling has definitely improved.
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Old 08-20-2014, 05:27 PM   #10
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Here's a couple pictures of a 14 ZL1 lowered on Detroit speed springs; took it down about an inch.



















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Do you sell these lowering springs and can you give me a price on them. Also thanks again for hooking me up on my exhaust and headers.
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Old 08-20-2014, 05:32 PM   #11
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Do you sell these lowering springs and can you give me a price on them. Also thanks again for hooking me up on my exhaust and headers.
Yes we do! I'll send you a PM shortly as Vendors are not allowed to discuss pricing in technical threads.

Glad we could help you out with the headers and exhaust! I'd like to hear your impressions once you have it all installed.

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Old 08-20-2014, 11:41 PM   #12
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2014 lowered 1 inch with Hotchkis
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Old 08-21-2014, 08:37 AM   #13
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We have installed the BMR 1 inch and Apex 1.25 inch on ZL1s and both turned out great with no clearance issues.
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Old 08-21-2014, 09:50 AM   #14
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2014 lowered 1 inch with Hotchkis
Would love to see pictures.
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