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Frostbite13 · 08-15-2017, 12:23 PM

looking for coilers around the $1000 mark and i also want to be able to slam the car to the ground,(lower it more than 2.5 inches),what would my options be?

Avenging Orange · 08-15-2017, 12:54 PM

Air

SSEssence · 08-15-2017, 05:10 PM

Look at BC Racing coilovers

sspade · 08-15-2017, 08:57 PM

Also thinking about further suspension modifications. What would be the point in choosing coilovers vs. something like JPSS offers with the Bilstein B6. Trying to figure out what route to go. Looking to lower car 1'' max.

GLEE · 08-19-2017, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Frostbite13

looking for coilers around the $1000 mark and i also want to be able to slam the car to the ground,(lower it more than 2.5 inches),what would my options be?

Talk to JPSS. DSSV unless youre going to spend over 5k on coilovers

KillboyPowerhead · 08-19-2017, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Also thinking about further suspension modifications. What would be the point in choosing coilovers vs. something like JPSS offers with the Bilstein B6. Trying to figure out what route to go. Looking to lower car 1'' max.

Main advantage of coil-overs is that you can adjust - depending on how expensive they are - both spring rate and damping rate to almost perfectly balance your car for your particular driving habits, roads, etc. With that said, to gain full adjustability (height, spring rate, compression, rebound) you're looking at 4 - 5 g's typically for a good set of coil-overs - this is where separate springs/shocks come into play because they will be much cheaper while still providing an improved ride over stock.

JusticePete seems to like to the Bilstein B6's with BMR or DSE springs combo; I gotta think the Bilsteins would go well with most lowering springs available for the Camaro as they tend to be somewhat similar in spring rate (I think?); according to Bilstein the B6's are built specifically for a particular car (with stock springs); so, unless you can to spend 4 - 5k as mentioned above or have a dedicated race car you'll probably be well enough off with the B6's + lowering springs.

You can also get less sophisticated coil-overs with less adjustability for cheaper, however, JP recently said that unless you spend the $ to get the full adjustability then the B6's + BMR/DSE springs will be very comparable, and I tend to listen to what he says

sspade · 08-19-2017, 09:17 AM

Thanks for clarifying that!

B6's it is... will look into springs now. Only looking to lower car 1' - any suggestions on springs to match the Bilsteins?

Black_SS10 · 08-20-2017, 01:07 PM

It's hard to beat Ridetech coilover for the features and price. Mr. Pete has said similar.

sspade · 08-20-2017, 04:51 PM

Ridetech's are sweet but for well under half the cost you can get Bilstein B6 and BMR springs. That's the route I'm leaning towards.

Zombie killer · 08-21-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Ridetech's are sweet but for well under half the cost you can get Bilstein B6 and BMR springs. That's the route I'm leaning towards.

Bilsteins and lowering springs are not a bad choice and are a good value for better handling unless you can utilize the full adjustability that a good set of coil overs could offer. I am running the B6s and 1" lowering springs with a heavy rear bar and they perform very well for the money spent. Body roll is minimal (see photo) and the front grip is very good.

BMR Sales · 08-21-2017, 01:09 PM

I should have some Coilovers from Viking Performance soon

Camee6 · 09-12-2017, 10:29 PM

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According to Bilstein the B6's are built specifically for a particular car (with stock springs); so, unless you can to spend 4 - 5k as mentioned above or have a dedicated race car you'll probably be well enough off with the B6's + lowering springs

Glad to know this info about Bilstein. Has anyone here tried the H&R lowering springs?

Ghost52 · 09-14-2017, 11:06 AM

LG Motorsports has a set for under $1395.95, but that is really all I know about them..

Sales@Phastek · 09-14-2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Frostbite13

looking for coilers around the $1000 mark and i also want to be able to slam the car to the ground,(lower it more than 2.5 inches),what would my options be?

What is your purpose for them, for looks and daily driving? Or are you going to be on the track with them? There are some less expensive ones out there. Just be careful and strongly consider the purpose of them. Check these out.

gabe

08-15-2017, 12:23 PM	#1
Frostbite13 Drives: '13 2ls Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: MN Posts: 16 View My Garage	Coilovers help looking for coilers around the $1000 mark and i also want to be able to slam the car to the ground,(lower it more than 2.5 inches),what would my options be?

08-15-2017, 12:54 PM	#2
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08-15-2017, 08:57 PM	#4
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	Also thinking about further suspension modifications. What would be the point in choosing coilovers vs. something like JPSS offers with the Bilstein B6. Trying to figure out what route to go. Looking to lower car 1'' max. __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

08-19-2017, 09:17 AM	#7
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	Thanks for clarifying that! B6's it is... will look into springs now. Only looking to lower car 1' - any suggestions on springs to match the Bilsteins? __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

08-20-2017, 01:07 PM	#8
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	It's hard to beat Ridetech coilover for the features and price. Mr. Pete has said similar. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

08-15-2017, 05:10 PM	#3
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836 View My Garage	Look at BC Racing coilovers

08-20-2017, 04:51 PM	#9
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	Ridetech's are sweet but for well under half the cost you can get Bilstein B6 and BMR springs. That's the route I'm leaning towards. __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

08-21-2017, 01:09 PM	#11
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I should have some Coilovers from Viking Performance soon Last edited by BMR Sales; 08-21-2017 at 01:27 PM.

09-14-2017, 11:06 AM	#13
Ghost52 Drives: SW 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DFW North Posts: 76	LG Motorsports has a set for under $1395.95, but that is really all I know about them..