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Brazensol · 04-07-2014, 05:24 AM

Dropped the SS this weekend with BMR springs. Used the 1.4" drop on the rear and 1" for the front. Before springs the car sat 1/2" higher in the back and the plan was to get it close to even all the way around. Now it sits 3/8" or so higher in the front! My question is will the front settle down some over time or will I need to get another set of springs (1.4"/1.2" drop) for the front also? I will provide pics later on today.

alanhurst · 04-07-2014, 07:23 AM

give the springs maybe a month to settle in,it'll probably be ok then.

oldfriend · 04-07-2014, 07:28 AM

Where did you take those measurements from ?

Deke736 · 04-07-2014, 09:03 AM

If you didn't time the bushings as Comrando suggests, the car will not drop as much as it should. Mine dropped another 1/2 inch (at least) after clocking the bushings. Make sure to get an alignment done as well.

Destructo09 · 04-07-2014, 09:39 AM

I haven't measure but mine is pretty even all around with 1" springs. I don't think it would look right if I used 1.4" in the back.

Brazensol · 04-07-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

Did you time the bushings?

Have you had a new alignment?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Deke736

If you didn't time the bushings as Comrando suggests, the car will not drop as much as it should. Mine dropped another 1/2 inch (at least) after clocking the bushings. Make sure to get an alignment done as well.

Have not timed the bushing yet. Hopefully tomorrow and then an alignment. I hope your right about the 1/2'' because that would be just about right.

Brazensol · 04-07-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Destructo09

I haven't measure but mine is pretty even all around with 1" springs. I don't think it would look right if I used 1.4" in the back.

Should be fine as I am going for a level look vs higher in the back.

Btrbimmer · 04-07-2014, 07:32 PM

I'm interested to see how this turns out. I considered the same combination of BMR springs.

I've been trying to determine the best springs for my 2014 1LE which will level out the car, and not be too low as to make it a PITA driving on the street. Also, I don't want to sacrifice ride quality if I don't have to..

I've narrowed it down to Eibach, BMR 1" drop or Hotchkis. I'm not really in a hurry.

Lets us know how it is after timing the bushing and the alignment, and post some pictures please.

Thanks,
Brett

Brazensol · 04-08-2014, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Btrbimmer

I'm interested to see how this turns out. I considered the same combination of BMR springs.

I've been trying to determine the best springs for my 2014 1LE which will level out the car, and not be too low as to make it a PITA driving on the street. Also, I don't want to sacrifice ride quality if I don't have to..

I've narrowed it down to Eibach, BMR 1" drop or Hotchkis. I'm not really in a hurry.

Lets us know how it is after timing the bushing and the alignment, and post some pictures please.

Thanks,
Brett

Will do! I hope to get it timed today and aligned tomorrow. Depends on whether or not I can break away from work or not.

Rufnek · 04-08-2014, 01:58 PM

I just finished installing my BMR 1" drop springs this past weekend and swapped to BMR bushings. After installation I followed the recommendations for timing the bushings and it has been sitting for three days. I have noticed anywhere from 1/16" upto a 1/4" drop each day. I plan to let it sit until Saturday before doing the alignment as others have previously suggested.

Brazensol · 04-08-2014, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rufnek

I just finished installing my BMR 1" drop springs this past weekend and swapped to BMR bushings. After installation I followed the recommendations for timing the bushings and it has been sitting for three days. I have noticed anywhere from 1/16" upto a 1/4" drop each day. I plan to let it sit until Saturday before doing the alignment as others have previously suggested.

Getting aligned tomorrow. Guying doing the work is experienced in both lowering and lifting so I feel like I am in good hands. He was recommended by another local auto repair business which does outstanding work but unfortunately they don't do alignments.

I am hopefull the front will drop another ~1/2" or so after timing and alignment. I just didn't have room beneath the car to time it myself (Bum shoulder didn't help any either). If not I may have to get another set of front springs with a 1.2" or 1.4" drop. Although she does not look bad as she sits...

Deke736 · 04-08-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazensol

Getting aligned tomorrow. Guying doing the work is experienced in both lowering and lifting so I feel like I am in good hands. He was recommended by another local auto repair business which does outstanding work but unfortunately they don't do alignments.

I am hopefull the front will drop another ~1/2" or so after timing and alignment. I just didn't have room beneath the car to time it myself (Bum shoulder didn't help any either). If not I may have to get another set of front springs with a 1.2" or 1.4" drop. Although she does not look bad as she sits...

It'll come down more, I'm pretty sure of it. I was really shocked by the amount it dropped after they were clocked. The ride was much better as well.

Jeff_SS · 04-08-2014, 11:04 PM

I'd love it if you could post a few pics of it now OP.
I'm wondering if I should do the 1" front with 1.4" rear, or just do a 1" all around...

CamaroLS · 04-09-2014, 12:16 AM

Timing the bushings? How and why?

04-07-2014, 05:24 AM	#1
Brazensol Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 263	Lowered with Questions Dropped the SS this weekend with BMR springs. Used the 1.4" drop on the rear and 1" for the front. Before springs the car sat 1/2" higher in the back and the plan was to get it close to even all the way around. Now it sits 3/8" or so higher in the front! My question is will the front settle down some over time or will I need to get another set of springs (1.4"/1.2" drop) for the front also? I will provide pics later on today.

04-07-2014, 07:23 AM	#2
alanhurst Master Chief Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Shippensburg, PA Posts: 414 View My Garage	give the springs maybe a month to settle in,it'll probably be ok then. __________________

04-07-2014, 09:03 AM	#4
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	Lowered with Questions If you didn't time the bushings as Comrando suggests, the car will not drop as much as it should. Mine dropped another 1/2 inch (at least) after clocking the bushings. Make sure to get an alignment done as well. __________________

04-07-2014, 09:39 AM	#5
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	I haven't measure but mine is pretty even all around with 1" springs. I don't think it would look right if I used 1.4" in the back. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

04-07-2014, 07:32 PM	#8
Btrbimmer Drives: 2SS 1LE Silver w/Recaro NPP Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chester county, PA Posts: 139	I'm interested to see how this turns out. I considered the same combination of BMR springs. I've been trying to determine the best springs for my 2014 1LE which will level out the car, and not be too low as to make it a PITA driving on the street. Also, I don't want to sacrifice ride quality if I don't have to.. I've narrowed it down to Eibach, BMR 1" drop or Hotchkis. I'm not really in a hurry. Lets us know how it is after timing the bushing and the alignment, and post some pictures please. Thanks, Brett __________________ -BtrBimmer '14 2SS 1LE NPP Recaros

04-07-2014, 07:28 AM	#3
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Where did you take those measurements from ?

04-08-2014, 01:58 PM	#10
Rufnek U.S. Army Drives: All Chevy's Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 195 View My Garage	I just finished installing my BMR 1" drop springs this past weekend and swapped to BMR bushings. After installation I followed the recommendations for timing the bushings and it has been sitting for three days. I have noticed anywhere from 1/16" upto a 1/4" drop each day. I plan to let it sit until Saturday before doing the alignment as others have previously suggested. __________________ "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.” - George Orwell

04-08-2014, 11:04 PM	#13
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	I'd love it if you could post a few pics of it now OP. I'm wondering if I should do the 1" front with 1.4" rear, or just do a 1" all around... __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

04-09-2014, 12:16 AM	#14
CamaroLS Drives: 2014 Blue Ray Met. Camaro 1SS Vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,519	Timing the bushings? How and why?