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RedskinD · 02-25-2015, 08:04 PM

I been thinking of lowering my 1LE and want to know what everyone went with? how low should I go for a daily driver.

Jeff_SS · 02-25-2015, 08:38 PM

Pfadt/Apex 1.25" drop springs.

RedskinD · 02-25-2015, 09:08 PM

That's clean!!!! I need mine to look like that. So how's that setup with pfadt/apex springs? Not familiar with pfadt?

YellowL99 · 02-25-2015, 09:09 PM

becareful with how low you go, that front splitter doesnt really help lol

Jeff_SS · 02-25-2015, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedskinD

That's clean!!!! I need mine to look like that. So how's that setup with pfadt/apex springs? Not familiar with pfadt?

Pfadt made some of the best suspension parts for our cars. They closed down. And Apex Motorsports was able to work with the owner of Pfadt and get the ability to bring their springs back under the Apex name.

http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...g-springs.html

revived · 02-25-2015, 10:09 PM

BMR also has a new 1.25 Spring.

I think 1" to 1.25" is as far as I would go.

I have coilovers and I set my about 2.0 lower and man you gotta be careful especially with a splitter.

t&t moyer · 02-26-2015, 04:57 AM

I bought a set of BMR 1" springs 2 years ago, I'm thinking of finally getting around to installing them in the spring lol. For most it's their preference, you like it lowered a little or you like it slammed.......

ST1LE · 02-26-2015, 06:37 AM

I also went with the Apex 1.25" springs. I chose these because they are progressive and for at least another year or so this car will just be my DD. The progressive springs give a better ride, but they are not what the suspension was tuned for so I dont think they will be optimal for tracking.

Soon I will get another car and start tracking the 1LE, at which point I will add coilovers or put the stock linear springs back on.

If you plan to track with the drop springs, then I would use a linear spring like the BMR 1" or 1.25" drop springs.

ST1LE · 02-26-2015, 06:38 AM

I also went with the Apex 1.25" springs. I chose these because they are progressive and for at least another year or so this car will just be my DD. The progressive springs give a better ride, but they are not what the suspension was tuned for so I dont think they will be optimal for tracking.

Soon I will get another car and start tracking the 1LE, at which point I will add coilovers or put the stock linear springs back on.

If you plan to track with the drop springs, then I would use a linear spring like the BMR 1" or 1.25" drop springs.

davidcroft · 02-26-2015, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

Pfadt made some of the best suspension parts for our cars. They closed down.

I heard a rumor that Pfadt was back up and running. Their website sure looks like it too! http://www.pfadtracing.com/

HOJO · 02-26-2015, 07:29 AM

Look at these from Justice Pete.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...wering+knuckle

If link don't work just search "lowering knuckle" in the suspension thread. It's a 1" drop without affecting the suspensions geometry. It's all done with the knuckle.

HOJO · 02-26-2015, 07:29 AM

Look at these from Justice Pete.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...wering+knuckle

If link don't work just search "lowering knuckle" in the suspension thread. It's a 1" drop without affecting the suspensions geometry. It's all done with the knuckle.

Spartan01 · 02-26-2015, 10:14 AM

I just bought the BMR 1.25 springs.
Hopefully this will do the trick and cure me of my modding disease...

ilir14 · 02-26-2015, 11:13 AM

I went with Bmr 1.4" all around and 3 months later i took them off because of the ride quality was just to harsh and as far as the stance it looks really good if its what you're looking for

02-25-2015, 08:04 PM	#1
RedskinD Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lawndale - Harbor Area Posts: 80	Lowering Springs I been thinking of lowering my 1LE and want to know what everyone went with? how low should I go for a daily driver.

02-25-2015, 08:38 PM	#2
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,714 View My Garage	Pfadt/Apex 1.25" drop springs. Attached Images __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

02-25-2015, 10:09 PM	#6
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	BMR also has a new 1.25 Spring. I think 1" to 1.25" is as far as I would go. I have coilovers and I set my about 2.0 lower and man you gotta be careful especially with a splitter. __________________

02-26-2015, 04:57 AM	#7
t&t moyer It's all hers. Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Djibouti - Horn of Africa / Wellsville NY Posts: 719	I bought a set of BMR 1" springs 2 years ago, I'm thinking of finally getting around to installing them in the spring lol. For most it's their preference, you like it lowered a little or you like it slammed....... __________________ #846

02-26-2015, 06:37 AM	#8
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	I also went with the Apex 1.25" springs. I chose these because they are progressive and for at least another year or so this car will just be my DD. The progressive springs give a better ride, but they are not what the suspension was tuned for so I dont think they will be optimal for tracking. Soon I will get another car and start tracking the 1LE, at which point I will add coilovers or put the stock linear springs back on. If you plan to track with the drop springs, then I would use a linear spring like the BMR 1" or 1.25" drop springs. __________________ 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

02-25-2015, 09:08 PM	#3
RedskinD Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lawndale - Harbor Area Posts: 80	That's clean!!!! I need mine to look like that. So how's that setup with pfadt/apex springs? Not familiar with pfadt?

02-25-2015, 09:09 PM	#4
YellowL99 Drives: 2014 Yellow L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: nowhere Posts: 545	becareful with how low you go, that front splitter doesnt really help lol

02-26-2015, 06:38 AM	#9
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	I also went with the Apex 1.25" springs. I chose these because they are progressive and for at least another year or so this car will just be my DD. The progressive springs give a better ride, but they are not what the suspension was tuned for so I dont think they will be optimal for tracking. Soon I will get another car and start tracking the 1LE, at which point I will add coilovers or put the stock linear springs back on. If you plan to track with the drop springs, then I would use a linear spring like the BMR 1" or 1.25" drop springs. __________________ 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

02-26-2015, 07:29 AM	#11
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 873	Look at these from Justice Pete. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...wering+knuckle If link don't work just search "lowering knuckle" in the suspension thread. It's a 1" drop without affecting the suspensions geometry. It's all done with the knuckle.

02-26-2015, 10:14 AM	#13
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	I just bought the BMR 1.25 springs. Hopefully this will do the trick and cure me of my modding disease... __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

02-26-2015, 11:13 AM	#14
ilir14 Drives: Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 470	I went with Bmr 1.4" all around and 3 months later i took them off because of the ride quality was just to harsh and as far as the stance it looks really good if its what you're looking for