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Firefighter · 10-24-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by supersnake05

Front looks good back is a tad high. Love that hood!!

I like a slight rake. If you want the car level you need 1" front and 1 1/4" rear. I'm running 285/35F and 295/35R getting ready to go 295/305 which should close up the rear a touch.

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supersnake05 · 10-24-2020, 10:49 AM

I was thinking about that. I think BMR is the only ones that you can buy fronts and rears separately right? In some pics online the rear almost looks lower than the front.

Firefighter · 10-24-2020, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by supersnake05

I was thinking about that. I think BMR is the only ones that you can buy fronts and rears separately right? In some pics online the rear almost looks lower than the front.

I think you're right. BMR might sell the isolators separately though.

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Avenging Orange · 10-24-2020, 02:45 PM

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FWIW, 1" BMR, 20x9 +30 square and 275/35/20

cdb95z28 · 10-25-2020, 05:49 AM

If you are looking for a set of springs that have matching anti-roll bars (ARB), Detroit Speed Engineering (DSE), has a matching kit called the Speed Kit 1. If you are tracking, this would be the kit for you. I run it on my '14 1LE. but I use the Z/28 DSSV shocks with it. Both the front and rear are adjustable. It is an excellent balanced set up.

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Firefighter · 10-25-2020, 09:41 AM

DSE is absolutely premium. He could also consider AFe Power/Pfadt for the same convenience.

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supersnake05 · 10-25-2020, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cdb95z28

If you are looking for a set of springs that have matching anti-roll bars (ARB), Detroit Speed Engineering (DSE), has a matching kit called the Speed Kit 1. If you are tracking, this would be the kit for you. I run it on my '14 1LE. but I use the Z/28 DSSV shocks with it. Both the front and rear are adjustable. It is an excellent balanced set up.

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No track time, just my daily. Your front and rear gap looks good.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-26-2020, 10:25 AM

Pfadt 1.25 all 4 corners, 275/35/20 front, 315/35/20 rears.

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StingrayblueSS · 10-26-2020, 07:17 PM

I have 1" BMR's I'm glad I didn't go lower because of the potholes we have in Indiana.

BMR Sales · 10-27-2020, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

I think you're right. BMR might sell the isolators separately though.

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We don't sell Isolators.

We do sell our Springs in Pairs or Sets of Four, so you can definitely mix & match.

For a Squared Set-Up ( mostly ZL1's) I would stay with 1" or 1.25"

flht99b · 10-27-2020, 03:59 PM

Had BMR's when they first came out many years ago. I believe they were progressively wound 1" to 1 1/4" drop. They were great. Only reason I removed them is I got some what serious about track days so I went to fully adjustable coil overs. Be careful with going too low, especially in the rear as the outer CV joints become a problem. With coilovers I am 24mm at all 4 corners lower than stock and still run Hendrix offset differential bushings with GForce axles.

supersnake05 · 10-27-2020, 05:59 PM

I think my issue is I want the fenders right over the tires. I keep reading that 1-1.25 is the sweet spot though.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-28-2020, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by supersnake05

I think my issue is I want the fenders right over the tires. I keep reading that 1-1.25 is the sweet spot though.

This is why I went with 1.25's all the way around. I was told and read on here that anything 1.4 and lower you would run into issues with the stock suspension, and I didn't want that. If my Camaro was any lower, the tires would be rubbing the fenders, and so far after all these, she doesn't.

Firefighter · 10-30-2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by supersnake05

I think my issue is I want the fenders right over the tires. I keep reading that 1-1.25 is the sweet spot though.

You're going to have to dial in some camber. If you go wide up front probably 285 or wider you need camber plates up front.

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10-24-2020, 02:45 PM	#18
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Attachment 1048186 FWIW, 1" BMR, 20x9 +30 square and 275/35/20 __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!! Last edited by Avenging Orange; 02-22-2021 at 03:11 PM.

10-25-2020, 05:49 AM	#19
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,204	If you are looking for a set of springs that have matching anti-roll bars (ARB), Detroit Speed Engineering (DSE), has a matching kit called the Speed Kit 1. If you are tracking, this would be the kit for you. I run it on my '14 1LE. but I use the Z/28 DSSV shocks with it. Both the front and rear are adjustable. It is an excellent balanced set up. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD

10-25-2020, 09:41 AM	#20
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	DSE is absolutely premium. He could also consider AFe Power/Pfadt for the same convenience. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

10-26-2020, 10:25 AM	#22
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	Pfadt 1.25 all 4 corners, 275/35/20 front, 315/35/20 rears. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

10-26-2020, 07:17 PM	#23
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	I have 1" BMR's I'm glad I didn't go lower because of the potholes we have in Indiana. Attached Images __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Kooks Headers Vararam DRX 1le Differential 3.91 Bo White throttle body Magnaflow Competition Exhaust 12.391 112 MPH 10/05/19

10-24-2020, 10:49 AM	#16
supersnake05 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 97	I was thinking about that. I think BMR is the only ones that you can buy fronts and rears separately right? In some pics online the rear almost looks lower than the front.

10-27-2020, 03:59 PM	#25
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,574 View My Garage	Had BMR's when they first came out many years ago. I believe they were progressively wound 1" to 1 1/4" drop. They were great. Only reason I removed them is I got some what serious about track days so I went to fully adjustable coil overs. Be careful with going too low, especially in the rear as the outer CV joints become a problem. With coilovers I am 24mm at all 4 corners lower than stock and still run Hendrix offset differential bushings with GForce axles. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter & SS brake lines, ZLI calipers, rotors & pads, BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle & diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers w/HF cats, GMPP touring axle back, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Forgeline 20x9.5 & 20x11 DS3 whls, 275/40/20 & 315/35/20 tires, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console & Grant steering wheel.

10-27-2020, 05:59 PM	#26
supersnake05 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 97	I think my issue is I want the fenders right over the tires. I keep reading that 1-1.25 is the sweet spot though.