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allshotout · 11-20-2014, 08:09 PM

Last weekend I installed BMR lowering springs on my 14 SS. I went with 1" rear and 1.4" front. My intentions where to eventually put adjustable coil overs on the car. I was torn whether I'd like the lowered stance to begin with, so I opted to go lower spring route just to see if I liked it. I can't say enough about the profile, but not having much luck with front springs. Factory springs seem cut to have a slight cant to them allowing them to sit center on the upper retainer. BMR no matter how you index them will not do this. After a week of driving the car I'm tired of the popping sound coming from the springs every-time I turn left or right. Has anyone else experienced this? I've re-index the springs twice, and after a couple days they go right back to off-center and popping away! I'm a little disappointed

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Camarodriver2 · 11-20-2014, 11:09 PM

I have the same set up as you, but have had no popping with 4000 miles on them.

TheGhosty · 11-20-2014, 11:27 PM

Try messaging BMR on this site. They are very helpful. I would think they could help you correct the problem with some pictures of your setup or swap the springs if that truly is the issue.

Apex Motorsports · 11-21-2014, 06:44 AM

BMR has great customer support. You can reach them at 813-986-9302.

BMR Sales · 11-21-2014, 08:15 AM

Send some pictures to my e-mail of your front springs, specifically where they are seated against the upper retainer, and the part number stamped on the spring itself.

TheGhosty · 11-21-2014, 11:52 AM

Post on here if you get it figured out. Next time maybe give BMR a chance to make it right before putting them on blast. Many members use this site to research venders and products. Not trying to sound like an a-hole. I hope you get it all sorted out shortly.

allshotout · 11-21-2014, 12:18 PM

Keith, I will do this evening when I get home.

BMR Sales · 11-21-2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by allshotout

Keith, I will do this evening when I get home.

Sounds good, I probably won't see them until Monday, but I'll definitely try to help you out the best I can.

EmeryZ28 · 11-21-2014, 12:50 PM

I have an 11, but zero issues with my BMR springs, It did take me a little to get them lined up just right on the strut, actually had one move out of it's "proper seated position" during the install and had to unbolt the strut again and re-adjust.

allshotout · 11-29-2014, 05:44 PM

Gave up and ordered Ride Tech Coil overs. Can't wait until they arrive!!!! ��

X25 · 11-29-2014, 08:19 PM

I think LG has a special right now; their G5 coilovers are only $599. That's an amazing price if you won't go to race track with the car.

allshotout · 11-30-2014, 06:37 AM

Yes I did see that. Be honest I'm not that familiar with them so went the Ride Tech route. Read lots of positive reviews about the RTs new (fairly) kit.

Taco Time · 12-11-2014, 03:03 PM

I had the same "seating" problem on my front springs (1.25" on a 14 SS.) After looking at it a lot and trying to get them seated as best I could I finally just slapped em back in place and went about my business. I haven't had any of the noise issues you were talking about. Hope the coilovers are working out.

11-20-2014, 08:09 PM	#1
allshotout Drives: 2014 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 169 View My Garage	BMR Springs on 2014 SS.. Last weekend I installed BMR lowering springs on my 14 SS. I went with 1" rear and 1.4" front. My intentions where to eventually put adjustable coil overs on the car. I was torn whether I'd like the lowered stance to begin with, so I opted to go lower spring route just to see if I liked it. I can't say enough about the profile, but not having much luck with front springs. Factory springs seem cut to have a slight cant to them allowing them to sit center on the upper retainer. BMR no matter how you index them will not do this. After a week of driving the car I'm tired of the popping sound coming from the springs every-time I turn left or right. Has anyone else experienced this? I've re-index the springs twice, and after a couple days they go right back to off-center and popping away! I'm a little disappointed. Attached Images Last edited by allshotout; 11-21-2014 at 04:26 PM.

11-20-2014, 11:09 PM	#2
Camarodriver2 Drives: FOR SALE! Bumblebee 1 of 1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Geneva IL Posts: 530 View My Garage	I have the same set up as you, but have had no popping with 4000 miles on them. __________________ My 1 of 1 Bumblebee: Paint=House of Kolor Sunrise. Shaved door handles and concept handles added. Shark fin removed, concept mirrors, Showstoppers concept LED side marker lights. Wiper blades removed, muffler delete, and Range AFM disable. BMR springs lowered 1" rear and 1.4" front and added Eibach wheel spacers - 20mm rear and 25mm front.

11-20-2014, 11:27 PM	#3
TheGhosty Drives: '11 SW 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Granite Bay, CA Posts: 717	Try messaging BMR on this site. They are very helpful. I would think they could help you correct the problem with some pictures of your setup or swap the springs if that truly is the issue. __________________

11-21-2014, 11:52 AM	#6
TheGhosty Drives: '11 SW 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Granite Bay, CA Posts: 717	Post on here if you get it figured out. Next time maybe give BMR a chance to make it right before putting them on blast. Many members use this site to research venders and products. Not trying to sound like an a-hole. I hope you get it all sorted out shortly. __________________

11-21-2014, 12:50 PM	#9
EmeryZ28 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 812	I have an 11, but zero issues with my BMR springs, It did take me a little to get them lined up just right on the strut, actually had one move out of it's "proper seated position" during the install and had to unbolt the strut again and re-adjust. __________________ 2015 Silverado Z71 6.2/2011 Camaro 2SSRS LS3/2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T

11-21-2014, 06:44 AM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	BMR has great customer support. You can reach them at 813-986-9302.

11-21-2014, 08:15 AM	#5
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Send some pictures to my e-mail of your front springs, specifically where they are seated against the upper retainer, and the part number stamped on the spring itself.

11-21-2014, 12:18 PM	#7
allshotout Drives: 2014 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 169 View My Garage	Keith, I will do this evening when I get home.

11-29-2014, 05:44 PM	#10
allshotout Drives: 2014 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 169 View My Garage	Gave up and ordered Ride Tech Coil overs. Can't wait until they arrive!!!! ��

11-29-2014, 08:19 PM	#11
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	I think LG has a special right now; their G5 coilovers are only $599. That's an amazing price if you won't go to race track with the car. __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

11-30-2014, 06:37 AM	#12
allshotout Drives: 2014 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 169 View My Garage	Yes I did see that. Be honest I'm not that familiar with them so went the Ride Tech route. Read lots of positive reviews about the RTs new (fairly) kit.

12-11-2014, 03:03 PM	#13
Taco Time Drives: 2014 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	I had the same "seating" problem on my front springs (1.25" on a 14 SS.) After looking at it a lot and trying to get them seated as best I could I finally just slapped em back in place and went about my business. I haven't had any of the noise issues you were talking about. Hope the coilovers are working out. __________________ Taco's 2014 SS Mods: 417 Stroker \| CAI \| Bo's PTB \| Kooks LTs \| Flowmaster Outlaw Catback \| Night Fury Cam \| Powerbond UDP \| Apex Catch Can \|PRC Ported Heads \|FAST 102 Intake \|Suspension Crap\| Built by J-Rod.