Understanding Lowering Springs

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by timshifty

Thanks for that info

If I went from that back to a 1" drop would that be much of a difference ride wise?

Ride quality is impacted by numerous factors.

Are you on stock tires?
Stock sway bars?

[timshifty]

Aftermarket rims and tires but everything else is stock but it has been lowered

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by timshifty

Aftermarket rims and tires but everything else is stock but it has been lowered

Tire sidewalls make a huge difference in ride quality. What tire sizes?

[Apex Motorsports]

I think you are barking up the wrong tree with the springs. Pfadt springs ride extremely well. Before you start spending money on parts I would go get your suspension looked at and find out what is wrong.

[billk]

I agree with apex!

I installed 1.25" lowering springs from them and did not see any major difference in ride quality. I would have your suspension looked at if you are experiencing issues.

[timshifty]

i have standard tire sizes, 245 and 275
I am going to be installing koni struts in the front and see if the issues are still there

[Apex Motorsports]

Let us know how it goes.

[CapoSS]

Any suggestions on springs for a DD? Im running 245/275 stock set up, but I maybe going to 275/315 end of the year. I dont want it slammed, I just want a more aggressive stance.

Thanks

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by CapoSS

Any suggestions on springs for a DD? Im running 245/275 stock set up, but I maybe going to 275/315 end of the year. I dont want it slammed, I just want a more aggressive stance.

Thanks

For the V6 cars BMR makes a 1.2" spring that is really good.

[timshifty]

Koni struts work great
Funny thing is all it ended up being was a lose lower control arm bolt..LOL

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by timshifty

Koni struts work great
Funny thing is all it ended up being was a lose lower control arm bolt..LOL

This is why I am so adamant about sorting out issues before adding more variables (more parts). In your case, you had no choice as another part was damaged, but most of the time adding more parts makes trouble shooting more difficult and the repair more expensive.

I had another C5 member stop by our shop yesterday. He and his wife drove down from Maryland to find the cause of a noise after a suspension upgrade.. They had been to several shops and could not get it sorted. We had the Camaro on the lift for minutes and isolated the noise. It is a design issue with an aftermarket part. Not a flaw or bad part. Just the nature of the design which for a more race oriented consumer, would never have been an issue. Now that the owner understands it, they are very happy with their purchase and have stopped worrying about a problem or pending failure. They are back to enjoying their Camaro. Repair or additional parts cost? $0.00

Knowledge is power. Thanks for posting. You have helped many many other C5 members. Drive the wheels off your Camaro

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by timshifty

Koni struts work great
Funny thing is all it ended up being was a lose lower control arm bolt..LOL

That will do it. Glad you got it figured out.

[15cammedSS]

Sup fellas.........newbie here to the forum as well as the domestic world. My last car was a 500whp turbo lexus IS300 and have owned and built about 10 boosted Honda platforms. Just bought a 2015 2SS and am loving it. I ordered some BMR springs from summit and the description was 1.4 front and 1 inch in rear. I'm seeing people saying 1.4 rear and 1 front. I really hope mine are not lower in the rear than the front. Is that even possible for them to be sold like that? Why would u want to be lower in the rear? Also, is there a special tool I need for the struts? I appreciate the help.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by 15cammedSS

Sup fellas.........newbie here to the forum as well as the domestic world. My last car was a 500whp turbo lexus IS300 and have owned and built about 10 boosted Honda platforms. Just bought a 2015 2SS and am loving it. I ordered some BMR springs from summit and the description was 1.4 front and 1 inch in rear. I'm seeing people saying 1.4 rear and 1 front. I really hope mine are not lower in the rear than the front. Is that even possible for them to be sold like that? Why would u want to be lower in the rear? Also, is there a special tool I need for the struts? I appreciate the help.

They are mistaken. The BMR split is 1.4" in the front and 1" in the rear. Nothing special is needed. They are pretty straightforward to install.