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Cleancoupe · 09-07-2014, 07:47 PM

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but has anyone just lowered the rear of their 1LE to close up some of that fender gap? If so, what springs did you go with & how does it compare to the stock setup. Thanks

td195f · 09-07-2014, 09:34 PM

Justice Pete's recommendation for the 1LE was to install 1" lowering springs in the rear only, along with the Pedders Permagrin kit. I did just that. Lowering the rear 1" in my opinion improves the cars appearance and handling. No issues at all with a 1" drop in the rear only. Some who have done more than an inch have run into issues with axle shaft grease leakage due to misalignment.
I used the Pedders 1" drop springs. I don't remember the part number. Other companies that are still selling parts in the US also make 1" drop springs.

jksynergy · 09-08-2014, 02:00 PM

The Pedders springs are the 220035's. I have them installed on my car and it sits level. Here's a pic.

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Cleancoupe · 09-08-2014, 02:58 PM

Thanks for the info guys.
Jksynergy...from what I have found, the 220035's are for the convertible & zl1. It looks like the ones I would want are the 220033? That's even if I can find anyone that still has a set laying around in stock.

shippingguy · 09-08-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cleancoupe

Thanks for the info guys.
Jksynergy...from what I have found, the 220035's are for the convertible & zl1. It looks like the ones I would want are the 220033? That's even if I can find anyone that still has a set laying around in stock.

BMR has 1" rear springs that they sell separately.

jksynergy · 09-08-2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cleancoupe

Thanks for the info guys.
Jksynergy...from what I have found, the 220035's are for the convertible & zl1. It looks like the ones I would want are the 220033? That's even if I can find anyone that still has a set laying around in stock.

You could use either one. I found a set of 35's earlier this year from a guy in Ohio. I know I have his last set. I chose those as they are not as low as the 33's and the ride is fantastic. In fact, just came home from LSFest where we autocrossed and did the Baer Brakes 3S challenge. With the car fully loaded for the trip and 2 passengers, no issues at all. The key thing with springs is that you want LINEAR ratings, not Progressive. Here's a link as to what is being used by at least one guy, Dropspeed, that tracks his heavily.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311205

jcamo · 09-08-2014, 07:44 PM

Hay Jason(jksynergy) it's Jeff whats up .. Your ride is looking really sharp...how you been doing with the racing thing?

Bens1le · 09-08-2014, 09:17 PM

Has anyone tried the ZL1 rear springs?

1leNPP · 09-08-2014, 09:36 PM

I have had ZL1 springs on the back on my car for about 25,000 miles now .

jksynergy · 09-08-2014, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jcamo

Hay Jason(jksynergy) it's Jeff whats up .. Your ride is looking really sharp...how you been doing with the racing thing?

The racing has been really good. Just got back from LSFest. We ran good when compared to pro built pro touring cars. Have a double event this weekend and hoping to move up from 4th overall in class to 3rd or higher. Both the car and I are getting better for sure.

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jcamo · 09-09-2014, 11:36 AM

Glad to hear that,, Best of luck moving up the ladder.

Cleancoupe · 09-09-2014, 11:39 AM

Does anyone know if the Pedders 220033 is a 1" drop or a 1.5" drop. I thought it was a 1" drop, but it looks like from their website that it is a 1.5" drop.
Debating between those or the BMR 1" rear springs.

Dropspeed · 09-09-2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cleancoupe

Does anyone know if the Pedders 220033 is a 1" drop or a 1.5" drop. I thought it was a 1" drop, but it looks like from their website that it is a 1.5" drop.
Debating between those or the BMR 1" rear springs.

The 220033 is a 30-35mm ride height difference.

Info from the link that was provided above:

Front Stock
LF: 672 RF: 668
Front Pedders
LF: 657 RF: 654
Front Diff:
LF: 15mm RF: 14mm

Rear Stock
LR: 690 RR:690
Rear Pedders:
LR: 660 RR:655
Rear Diff:
LR: 30mm RR:35mm

Dropspeed · 09-09-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jksynergy

Here's a link as to what is being used by at least one guy, Dropspeed, that tracks his heavily.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311205

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bens1le

Has anyone tried the ZL1 rear springs?

This horse is dead!

The ZL1 springs will work and lower the car, but they are progressive. If it is a street car go for it. I would avoid them if you track the car and get the BMR 1" rear springs which are linear. Please search if you want to read the pages of debate

09-07-2014, 07:47 PM	#1
Cleancoupe Drives: 18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 703	Just lowering the rear of the 1LE Sorry if this has been discussed before, but has anyone just lowered the rear of their 1LE to close up some of that fender gap? If so, what springs did you go with & how does it compare to the stock setup. Thanks

09-07-2014, 09:34 PM	#2
td195f Drives: 2015 Z/28 #786 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hastings, NY Posts: 475	Justice Pete's recommendation for the 1LE was to install 1" lowering springs in the rear only, along with the Pedders Permagrin kit. I did just that. Lowering the rear 1" in my opinion improves the cars appearance and handling. No issues at all with a 1" drop in the rear only. Some who have done more than an inch have run into issues with axle shaft grease leakage due to misalignment. I used the Pedders 1" drop springs. I don't remember the part number. Other companies that are still selling parts in the US also make 1" drop springs. __________________ 2015 Z/28 #786 - Black 2004 Silverado 3500 Dually - D'Max - Suncoast - Banks - Edge - Custom Tune by D'Max Tuner / Spitzer '32 Bantam Altered Drag Car - Blown Alcohol 380 CI Small Block Chevy Last edited by td195f; 09-07-2014 at 09:37 PM. Reason: Add spring info

09-08-2014, 02:00 PM	#3
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	The Pedders springs are the 220035's. I have them installed on my car and it sits level. Here's a pic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

09-08-2014, 09:36 PM	#9
1leNPP Drives: 1LE , 1SS , NPP Join Date: May 2013 Location: calif. Posts: 274	I have had ZL1 springs on the back on my car for about 25,000 miles now . Attached Images

09-08-2014, 02:58 PM	#4
Cleancoupe Drives: 18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 703	Thanks for the info guys. Jksynergy...from what I have found, the 220035's are for the convertible & zl1. It looks like the ones I would want are the 220033? That's even if I can find anyone that still has a set laying around in stock.

09-08-2014, 07:44 PM	#7
jcamo Drives: 2ss/rs/2013 camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: missouri Posts: 107	Hay Jason(jksynergy) it's Jeff whats up .. Your ride is looking really sharp...how you been doing with the racing thing?

09-08-2014, 09:17 PM	#8
Bens1le Bens1LE Drives: 2014 ss 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 90	Has anyone tried the ZL1 rear springs?

09-09-2014, 11:36 AM	#11
jcamo Drives: 2ss/rs/2013 camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: missouri Posts: 107	Glad to hear that,, Best of luck moving up the ladder.

09-09-2014, 11:39 AM	#12
Cleancoupe Drives: 18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 703	Does anyone know if the Pedders 220033 is a 1" drop or a 1.5" drop. I thought it was a 1" drop, but it looks like from their website that it is a 1.5" drop. Debating between those or the BMR 1" rear springs.