What do I want? Coil overs or Springs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BUMBLEBEE_SS · 01-21-2016, 08:36 AM

Looking to lower my car this year.

It's a grocery getter, drive only in the summer on nice days. Take it to work
on Fridays type thing. Rims and tires are out of this years budget so next is ride height. I go to the track 1 a year and other than that it's a cruiser.

Springs are more budget friendly but 630 RWHP, what should I install.

I want to maintain factory or better ride quality. No 1 ton stiffness.

All in all, which system should I look into and what's recommended.

fif_gen_powa · 01-21-2016, 08:41 AM

Springs are going to ride worse than factory ride quality. Coilovers all the way if you have the budget

Apex Motorsports · 01-21-2016, 10:27 AM

Springs are going to be a bit more firm than stock but that doesn't mean they are hard or harsh. Coil overs can be set up to ride better than stock but are considerably more.

BMR Sales · 01-22-2016, 11:12 AM

With CoilOvers you have a lot of Adjustment - Compression, Rebound & Ride Height. It's all good if you use it.

For a Grocery getter, I don't see you getting Value out of a CoilOver

BrianN34 · 01-22-2016, 11:35 AM

I think for the amount of time you actually spend driving the vehicle I would suggest lowering springs. The benefits of easy installation, better handling, and lower cost sound perfect for you.

SPCBA · 01-22-2016, 01:40 PM

If it's the twin turbo car in your profile, you prob want QUALITY coil overs not to mention a few Dozen other parts (omg bushings)

BUMBLEBEE_SS · 01-22-2016, 02:12 PM

What would be a typical price range for the 2 set ups if be looking at?

Yes I'm aware of the bushings and what not (sway bars, trailing toe...)

FunkedOut · 01-22-2016, 03:31 PM

springs $200-$300
coilovers $2000-crazy

xk49 · 01-22-2016, 03:33 PM

BC racing coilovers are only $1000. Nothing but great reviews on these coilovers.

SkunkJunk420 · 01-22-2016, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xk49

BC racing coilovers are only $1000. Nothing but great reviews on these coilovers.

I use them and they work perfectly for what I paid. Less than $1000

Aequitas & Veritas · 01-22-2016, 05:36 PM

For your usage I would go springs.

I went from springs to coil overs to more coil overs. If you don't track the car you wont need all the adjustment that coil overs can give you.

BUMBLEBEE_SS · 01-23-2016, 07:05 PM

What's everyone recommend for springs?

Quality and comfort are more important than price.

fif_gen_powa · 01-23-2016, 07:33 PM

Just doing springs and comfort is not going to happen. They're cheap for a reason, your getting exactly what you pay for in this case. It's not going to ride as good as stock and be a little bouncy. It's just the way a stock strut and aftermarket spring is. You can get a solid set of coilovers around the 1k price point that you can adjust to your liking

Apex Motorsports · 01-24-2016, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUMBLEBEE_SS

What's everyone recommend for springs?

Quality and comfort are more important than price.

In my opinion Pfadt springs ride the best followed by BMR 1".

01-21-2016, 08:36 AM	#1
BUMBLEBEE_SS Drives: 2010 SS LS3 S200 56/61 AGP TT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sherwood Park Alberta Posts: 479	What do I want? Coil overs or Springs Looking to lower my car this year. It's a grocery getter, drive only in the summer on nice days. Take it to work on Fridays type thing. Rims and tires are out of this years budget so next is ride height. I go to the track 1 a year and other than that it's a cruiser. Springs are more budget friendly but 630 RWHP, what should I install. I want to maintain factory or better ride quality. No 1 ton stiffness. All in all, which system should I look into and what's recommended.

01-21-2016, 08:41 AM	#2
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	Springs are going to ride worse than factory ride quality. Coilovers all the way if you have the budget __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

01-22-2016, 11:35 AM	#5
BrianN34 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York Posts: 10	I think for the amount of time you actually spend driving the vehicle I would suggest lowering springs. The benefits of easy installation, better handling, and lower cost sound perfect for you. __________________ AutoAuctionMall - online vehicle auctions Last edited by BrianN34; 06-09-2016 at 08:35 AM.

01-22-2016, 01:40 PM	#6
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	If it's the twin turbo car in your profile, you prob want QUALITY coil overs not to mention a few Dozen other parts (omg bushings) __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

01-22-2016, 03:33 PM	#9
xk49 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NH Posts: 306	BC racing coilovers are only $1000. Nothing but great reviews on these coilovers. __________________ Flowmaster Force II Axle back, Kooks LT's and Highflow Cats, Oracle Side Makers, BC Coilovers, E-Force Supercharger, Rotofab Intake, HexVents, ACS T4 Splitter/Rockers/Wind Deflectors, Aeroforce dual pod, Autometer boost/WB analog gauges, MRR M228 20x10 20x11 Nitto Invo 275/315's, CDC Sport Bar, Tuned by Slowhawk Performance.

01-21-2016, 10:27 AM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Springs are going to be a bit more firm than stock but that doesn't mean they are hard or harsh. Coil overs can be set up to ride better than stock but are considerably more.

01-22-2016, 11:12 AM	#4
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	With CoilOvers you have a lot of Adjustment - Compression, Rebound & Ride Height. It's all good if you use it. For a Grocery getter, I don't see you getting Value out of a CoilOver

01-22-2016, 02:12 PM	#7
BUMBLEBEE_SS Drives: 2010 SS LS3 S200 56/61 AGP TT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sherwood Park Alberta Posts: 479	What would be a typical price range for the 2 set ups if be looking at? Yes I'm aware of the bushings and what not (sway bars, trailing toe...)

01-22-2016, 03:31 PM	#8
FunkedOut Drives: Black 2010 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 447 View My Garage	springs $200-$300 coilovers $2000-crazy

01-22-2016, 05:36 PM	#11
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	For your usage I would go springs. I went from springs to coil overs to more coil overs. If you don't track the car you wont need all the adjustment that coil overs can give you. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

01-23-2016, 07:05 PM	#12
BUMBLEBEE_SS Drives: 2010 SS LS3 S200 56/61 AGP TT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sherwood Park Alberta Posts: 479	What's everyone recommend for springs? Quality and comfort are more important than price.

01-23-2016, 07:33 PM	#13
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	Just doing springs and comfort is not going to happen. They're cheap for a reason, your getting exactly what you pay for in this case. It's not going to ride as good as stock and be a little bouncy. It's just the way a stock strut and aftermarket spring is. You can get a solid set of coilovers around the 1k price point that you can adjust to your liking __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/