BMR springs - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

KillboyPowerhead · 01-02-2017, 08:24 PM

Camber bolts are not advised (or required) for the front wheels as there is a good amount of adjustability from the factory using the factory hardware (top bolt hole of the strut is elongated to allow camber adjustment). If only lowering 1" you'll have enough adjustability up front to maintain appropriate camber for tire wear needs.

You may want to consider camber bolts for the rear (replace lower control arm bolts), however, depending on how much camber you want.

SlimeV8 · 01-03-2017, 01:40 AM

I ordered the 1.4 fronts and /1 inch rear from BMR and I'm really interested in seeing what it looks like. I want that raked look. I can't wait to put them on

RandyT · 01-14-2017, 11:33 AM

Had it re-alighned at the same time of install (thanks to the crew at WYO Speed)
Now Im thinking about adding Sway bars and possibly rear trailing arms but bars for sure
Suggestions?

Ribanicj · 01-15-2017, 03:16 PM

I'm doing the same setup, but I wanna put 275's on the front. Do you think that will give me a problem?

rich2342 · 01-18-2017, 06:12 PM

The drop looks great! How inset are the wheels from the fender? It is hard to get a decent perspective.

the_transporter · 01-18-2017, 07:26 PM

I plan to order 1 inch BMR springs for my car. My only real worry is tire rub. I run M228 wheels 20x10-23 front and 20x11-43 rears with 275 front and 315 Invo tires. I also autocross my car on occasion. Anyone think I'll have problems with tires rubbing ?

SLY5ACE · 01-21-2017, 10:42 AM

i have a 1le camaro and really close to puchasing 1" lowering springs, but what im concerned about, i race with oem z28 rims and tires which already lowers the car, so my question is would that even work for me?

Scotty D2014 · 01-21-2017, 01:19 PM

I just got BMR 1.25" lowering springs! I don't have to cut my bump stops do I ??

Josh C · 01-21-2017, 01:32 PM

I've got the 1.25's all the way around and love the look and cornering abilities now. However.. I hate how harsh they are when you hit a bump. Feels like the front end is taking a hit from Mike Tyson. I'm sure it's hitting the bump stops! I mean it's bad with bumps that were no big deal at stock ride height. Does anyone have a solution to this? I already put the stock springs back on once because I had enough beating my car up but I just put the BMR springs back on.

MarioSS · 01-21-2017, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh C

I've got the 1.25's all the way around and love the look and cornering abilities now. However.. I hate how harsh they are when you hit a bump. Feels like the front end is taking a hit from Mike Tyson. I'm sure it's hitting the bump stops! I mean it's bad with bumps that were no big deal at stock ride height. Does anyone have a solution to this? I already put the stock springs back on once because I had enough beating my car up but I just put the BMR springs back on.

Just finished installing mine. Went with 1.25 front, and 1.00 rear.

I totally agree with you it's very stiff. I noticed that the rear is much stiffer than front.

I really hope replacing the struts/shocks with something like Bilstein B6 or Koni will help improve the ride 😥

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

MarioSS · 01-21-2017, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty D2014

I just got BMR 1.25" lowering springs! I don't have to cut my bump stops do I ??

Install instructions didn't mention cutting them. I personally didnt

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

rich2342 · 01-21-2017, 06:34 PM

Do you guys have pics of the 1.25 drop? Is it manageable? I.e. parking lot bumps etc?

MarioSS · 01-22-2017, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich2342

Do you guys have pics of the 1.25 drop? Is it manageable? I.e. parking lot bumps etc?

I fitted 1.25" front and 1.00" rear. I think you'll be better off with 1" all around to be safe.
I'll try take a photo for you today

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

KGoddard · 01-22-2017, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich2342

Do you guys have pics of the 1.25 drop? Is it manageable? I.e. parking lot bumps etc?

I'm 1.25" all around. It's very manageable. As someone mentioned earlier, it feels like you got hit by Mike Tyson if you hit an unexpected pothole or if you take the speed bump too fast. You just have to be smart with the speed humps, I'm now that guy that goes 2mph over all speed bumps haha. I've had no problems with rubbing at all

Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

01-18-2017, 07:26 PM	#20
the_transporter Newb Drives: 2014 Spring Edition 2SS/RS LS3 6M Join Date: May 2016 Location: Idaho Posts: 14	I plan to order 1 inch BMR springs for my car. My only real worry is tire rub. I run M228 wheels 20x10-23 front and 20x11-43 rears with 275 front and 315 Invo tires. I also autocross my car on occasion. Anyone think I'll have problems with tires rubbing ? __________________ 2014 Spring Edition 2SS/RS LS3 6M

01-02-2017, 08:24 PM	#15
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 934	Camber bolts are not advised (or required) for the front wheels as there is a good amount of adjustability from the factory using the factory hardware (top bolt hole of the strut is elongated to allow camber adjustment). If only lowering 1" you'll have enough adjustability up front to maintain appropriate camber for tire wear needs. You may want to consider camber bolts for the rear (replace lower control arm bolts), however, depending on how much camber you want.

01-03-2017, 01:40 AM	#16
SlimeV8 The ? And the answer Drives: 2010 2SS SIM M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cali Posts: 148	I ordered the 1.4 fronts and /1 inch rear from BMR and I'm really interested in seeing what it looks like. I want that raked look. I can't wait to put them on

01-14-2017, 11:33 AM	#17
RandyT Drives: 2014 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boulder,Co Posts: 312	Had it re-alighned at the same time of install (thanks to the crew at WYO Speed) Now Im thinking about adding Sway bars and possibly rear trailing arms but bars for sure Suggestions?

01-15-2017, 03:16 PM	#18
Ribanicj Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 25	I'm doing the same setup, but I wanna put 275's on the front. Do you think that will give me a problem?

01-18-2017, 06:12 PM	#19
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 516	The drop looks great! How inset are the wheels from the fender? It is hard to get a decent perspective.

01-21-2017, 10:42 AM	#21
SLY5ACE Drives: 2013 camaro ss 1le supercharged Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: bettendorf, ia Posts: 122 View My Garage	i have a 1le camaro and really close to puchasing 1" lowering springs, but what im concerned about, i race with oem z28 rims and tires which already lowers the car, so my question is would that even work for me?

01-21-2017, 01:19 PM	#22
Scotty D2014 Drives: 2014 SS1-1le Crystal red metallic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boston, mass Posts: 378	I just got BMR 1.25" lowering springs! I don't have to cut my bump stops do I ??

01-21-2017, 01:32 PM	#23
Josh C Drives: 5th gen Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: DFW Posts: 29	I've got the 1.25's all the way around and love the look and cornering abilities now. However.. I hate how harsh they are when you hit a bump. Feels like the front end is taking a hit from Mike Tyson. I'm sure it's hitting the bump stops! I mean it's bad with bumps that were no big deal at stock ride height. Does anyone have a solution to this? I already put the stock springs back on once because I had enough beating my car up but I just put the BMR springs back on.

01-21-2017, 06:34 PM	#26
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 516	Do you guys have pics of the 1.25 drop? Is it manageable? I.e. parking lot bumps etc?