Coilover vs Springs?

[Jiver11]

Check on phastek's website. Fairly certain they have a set that fits all camaro models for the 2014-2015.

I think Camaro5 has a couple threads with 14-15's that run the BC racing coilovers.

[Yippee38]

Originally Posted by BMR Sales

We sell more Springs for 5th Gens than any other Company. And Guarantee them for Life!

When I put lowering springs on my 2011, there's one reason I won't go with BMR. In fact, I put BMR springs on my 2002 Firehawk. My problem with BMR springs is that my car is Synergy Green. I absolutely do no want red suspension components. They are apparently not available in black. :(

[BRN2SPD]

Anyone know if I can go with springs rather than coils even though I'm a convertible? I don't want to sacrifice a significant amount of ride quality but I don't want to fork out all the money for coils. Any help is appreciated!

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by BRN2SPD

Anyone know if I can go with springs rather than coils even though I'm a convertible? I don't want to sacrifice a significant amount of ride quality but I don't want to fork out all the money for coils. Any help is appreciated!

You'll need to select your coils based on rear spring rate to compensate for the increased rear weight in your Vert. BMR and DSE have the highest rear rates.

[Mike_G]

Originally Posted by Jiver11

DSE coilovers are $2500 lol take a look at BC racing coilovers.

That's $2500 just for the fronts, still need to dish out another 2k for the rear. That said, I have used both DSE and Ridetech and there was no comparison, but also very different pricepoint. I have also used LG motorsports which were horrible, BC racing on a different platform which were ok.

LG motorsports valving seemed way off for the camaro and they rode and handled very poor.

Ridetech had a really nice ride and I would have thought they were the best coilover I had ever used until I put the detroit speed set on. The DSE not only rode very well being able to get them fairly soft to fairly firm without sacrificing ride quality bat actually handled very well even when they were set a bi to the softer side.

The last set up I tried was BMR lowering springs with Koni yellows and I would say that was similar to my experiences with BC racing (I am comparing accross two different platforms there though, BC was on a Dodge Charger)

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by Yippee38

When I put lowering springs on my 2011, there's one reason I won't go with BMR. In fact, I put BMR springs on my 2002 Firehawk. My problem with BMR springs is that my car is Synergy Green. I absolutely do no want red suspension components. They are apparently not available in black. :(

We only make Springs in Red

However Powder Coat makes a great base coat for Rattle Can or Plasti-Dip

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by Mike_G

That's $2500 just for the fronts, still need to dish out another 2k for the rear. That said, I have used both DSE and Ridetech and there was no comparison, but also very different pricepoint. I have also used LG motorsports which were horrible, BC racing on a different platform which were ok.

LG motorsports valving seemed way off for the camaro and they rode and handled very poor.

Ridetech had a really nice ride and I would have thought they were the best coilover I had ever used until I put the detroit speed set on. The DSE not only rode very well being able to get them fairly soft to fairly firm without sacrificing ride quality bat actually handled very well even when they were set a bi to the softer side.

The last set up I tried was BMR lowering springs with Koni yellows and I would say that was similar to my experiences with BC racing (I am comparing accross two different platforms there though, BC was on a Dodge Charger)

Mike_G, did you know that the RideTech coilovers can be re-tuned or tuned before the sale to Ron Sutton TrackStar specs?