Looking for shock/strut recommendations with BMR 1" lowering springs - 2012 SS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

shibbs · 05-11-2017, 05:23 PM

As the title says. I've done full poly in the rear and subframe with their BMR trailing arms and toe bars, some poly in the front, and 1.0" BMR drop springs. To me, it feels like my stock shocks/struts aren't quite up to the task of dealing with the increased spring rate.
What replacements should I go with?

Thanks!

Matty Ice · 05-12-2017, 09:27 AM

All depends how much you want to spend and what kind of performance you are looking for? How many miles are on your stock ones? Straight line acceleration or cornering? Softer or stiffer ride?

BMR Sales · 05-12-2017, 11:36 AM

Koni! I have Oranges & Yellows. Factory Rebate til the end of the month

JusticePete · 05-12-2017, 11:45 AM

Get the good stuff. DSSV Z/28 struts and coils (Only Z Coils Fit the DSSV) or Bilstein B6 which will work very well with yur BMR coils..

KillboyPowerhead · 05-12-2017, 01:10 PM

Pete (or anyone), do you know offhand what the Z/28 springs + shocks cost? I have yet to buy shocks (probably wait till the factory ones are done) but am thinking B6's, 1LE or Z/28 for when the time comes.

JusticePete · 05-12-2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KillboyPowerhead

Pete (or anyone), do you know offhand what the Z/28 springs + shocks cost? I have yet to buy shocks (probably wait till the factory ones are done) but am thinking B6's, 1LE or Z/28 for when the time comes.

Deeply discounted online pricing for the Z/28 struts and springs about $2,500. B6/DSE in my online store about half that. B6/BMR about $200 less. I would say you get at worst 85% of the performance for less than half the cost.

KillboyPowerhead · 05-12-2017, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Deeply discounted online pricing for the Z/28 struts and springs about $2,500. B6/DSE in my online store about half that. B6/BMR about $200 less. I would say you get at worst 85% of the performance for less than half the cost.

That's what I wanted to hear

I was thinking the 1LE's as replacements 'cause I like to keep things factory/factory-ish when possible, but I've heard many a good thing about Bilstein and now you're recommending them so I guess I know what to do.

tadams72 · 06-07-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Deeply discounted online pricing for the Z/28 struts and springs about $2,500. B6/DSE in my online store about half that. B6/BMR about $200 less. I would say you get at worst 85% of the performance for less than half the cost.

Pete,

How do you feel they would perform with old Pfadt stage 3 lowering springs and suspension system running the 2017 1LE wheels and tires? This setup is on a heavily modified 2011 SS weekend fun and HPDE car.

Travis

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JusticePete · 06-07-2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tadams72

Pete,

How do you feel they would perform with old Pfadt stage 3 lowering springs and suspension system running the 2017 1LE wheels and tires? This setup is on a heavily modified 2011 SS weekend fun and HPDE car.

Travis

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Those spring rates are rather light in comparison. Not bad, but not as good as the DSE / BMR with B6 struts.

tadams72 · 06-07-2017, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Those spring rates are rather light in comparison. Not bad, but not as good as the DSE / BMR with B6 struts.

Well I'm pretty happy with them so I would not change them yet. So what kind of improvement could I expect over the stock SS shocks/struts and the 1LE versions I was considering? Thanks and sorry for thread jacking.

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JusticePete · 06-07-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tadams72

Well I'm pretty happy with them so I would not change them yet. So what kind of improvement could I expect over the stock SS shocks/struts and the 1LE versions I was considering? Thanks and sorry for thread jacking.

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Far more control due to style of damper monotube vs twin tube and damper map, more aggressive, more performance oriented. Tighter ride. more control, more settled, especially with aggressive maneuvers.

Inspiro · 06-08-2017, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Deeply discounted online pricing for the Z/28 struts and springs about $2,500. B6/DSE in my online store about half that. B6/BMR about $200 less. I would say you get at worst 85% of the performance for less than half the cost.

What is the difference between the DSE springs and the BMR springs?
Is it worth paying almost twice as much?

Thanks in advance

JusticePete · 06-08-2017, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Inspiro

What is the difference between the DSE springs and the BMR springs?
Is it worth paying almost twice as much?

Thanks in advance

BMR cold wound
DSE hot wound

OEM coils are hot wound.

Inspiro · 06-11-2017, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

BMR cold wound
DSE hot wound

OEM coils are hot wound.

Thanks for this info Pete

I did a quick search and from what I understand hot or cold wounding is used depending on the diameter, but couldn't find much info regarding performance difference and is it worth the price difference

Thanks in advance

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KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 930	Pete (or anyone), do you know offhand what the Z/28 springs + shocks cost? I have yet to buy shocks (probably wait till the factory ones are done) but am thinking B6's, 1LE or Z/28 for when the time comes. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

05-12-2017, 09:27 AM	#2
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	All depends how much you want to spend and what kind of performance you are looking for? How many miles are on your stock ones? Straight line acceleration or cornering? Softer or stiffer ride?

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BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Koni! I have Oranges & Yellows. Factory Rebate til the end of the month

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JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Get the good stuff. DSSV Z/28 struts and coils (Only Z Coils Fit the DSSV) or Bilstein B6 which will work very well with yur BMR coils..