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Apex Motorsports · 11-30-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PurpleHaze

I'm going to installing a new set of wheels soon 20x10 fronts and 20x11 rears, I'll be running a 275/315 setup, I'd like to lower 1 inch all the way around, do you have suggestions or recommendations? Thanks

BMR 1" or Apex springs will work nicely.

Tim417 · 12-03-2014, 10:07 AM

Ordered Apex springs thanks to awesome Black Friday deal. Also ordered a slee of BMR parts like seays, trailing arms and bushings. Thanks for the great pricing and free shipping. Can't wait to get everything.

One question: I shouldnt need any additional adjustable parts for the modest 1.25" drop, correct?

Tim

Apex Motorsports · 12-04-2014, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim417

Ordered Apex springs thanks to awesome Black Friday deal. Also ordered a slee of BMR parts like seays, trailing arms and bushings. Thanks for the great pricing and free shipping. Can't wait to get everything.

One question: I shouldnt need any additional adjustable parts for the modest 1.25" drop, correct?

Tim

Thank you for your order. No, you will be good to go.

FanDamNCSU · 12-04-2014, 11:19 AM

Speaking of bounce. I lowered my 2010 SS about 6 months ago and noticed the rear does bounce a bit on certain roads - instead of absorbing the bump the rear just feels like it jumps up for a second whereas the front seems to handle it fine. Springs are hotchkis 1" and bushings were timed after install. Any ideas and thanks for the great info.

SIM2LS13 · 12-06-2014, 01:57 PM

I ordered the Apex springs and got them delivered yesterday (super fast shipping!!

) when I opened the box there were no instructions or anything inside. My question is, do I have to do anything special when installing them? Back in the day when I had my Honda, we had to cut the bump stops in the strut, do I have to do this with the Camaro? Also is there anything special with getting an alignment (specs)? I keep hearing about bushing timing...I don't know what that is. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

Apex Motorsports · 12-14-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SIM2LS13

I ordered the Apex springs and got them delivered yesterday (super fast shipping!!

) when I opened the box there were no instructions or anything inside. My question is, do I have to do anything special when installing them? Back in the day when I had my Honda, we had to cut the bump stops in the strut, do I have to do this with the Camaro? Also is there anything special with getting an alignment (specs)? I keep hearing about bushing timing...I don't know what that is. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

Thank you for your order. You can cut the bump stops but it is not requires. I do recommend it though. Below are links to our recommended alignment specs and to more info on timing bushings.

2010-2014 Camaro Alignment Specifications

Timing Bushings when lowering

wally mayfield · 12-14-2014, 02:37 PM

Im ordering springs monday, I have ZL1 tires and repo rims, dude that sold me the wheels said they were designed for a car that was going to be lowered…whats that mean?

Apex Motorsports · 12-15-2014, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wally mayfield

Im ordering springs monday, I have ZL1 tires and repo rims, dude that sold me the wheels said they were designed for a car that was going to be lowered…whats that mean?

I have no idea what he would be referring to.

LIM3 · 12-15-2014, 12:01 PM

Quick question. I installed my BMR drop on my v6 about a year ago. Withing the first year my right side started making a nice whenever I go over the slightest bump(s). Any idea what that could be ?

wally mayfield · 12-15-2014, 05:19 PM

Ok the wheels I have are: 20x10 +35 offset front and 20x11 +43 offset rear.

what alignment do I need to put in when I lower the car 1" ?

Apex Motorsports · 12-15-2014, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LIM3

Quick question. I installed my BMR drop on my v6 about a year ago. Withing the first year my right side started making a nice whenever I go over the slightest bump(s). Any idea what that could be ?

Could be a few things. Take a look at the spring and see if you see anywhere that the spring coils are contacting and the finish is rubbing off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wally mayfield

Ok the wheels I have are: 20x10 +35 offset front and 20x11 +43 offset rear.

what alignment do I need to put in when I lower the car 1" ?

To get specific would take a lot more information but below is a link with a few general recommendations.

2010-2014 Camaro Alignment Specifications

wally mayfield · 12-15-2014, 07:34 PM

Thanks, Ill go with "performance street"..

Apex Motorsports · 12-19-2014, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wally mayfield

Thanks, Ill go with "performance street"..

thegreatwhite · 01-08-2015, 12:49 PM

im curious to know how the BMR 1.4" front and 1.0" rear lowering spring set does on the 2014 SS as far as suspension wear goes. im asking because i have had this setup in mind for some times and i want to add it to my stock SS but where i live i have to drive a stretch of I5 everyday that is not only under heavy construction but has horrible pot holes and road cracks for a few miles. basically the road is very bad and bumpy so im wondering how this setup does with stuff like that. is anything at a higher risk of breaking? do things wear faster under more bump/holes? thanks

12-04-2014, 11:19 AM	#46
FanDamNCSU Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS - L99 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Pines, NC Posts: 197	Speaking of bounce. I lowered my 2010 SS about 6 months ago and noticed the rear does bounce a bit on certain roads - instead of absorbing the bump the rear just feels like it jumps up for a second whereas the front seems to handle it fine. Springs are hotchkis 1" and bushings were timed after install. Any ideas and thanks for the great info. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS - L99 --------------------------------- Performance: Vararam CAI, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, GM Performance Dual Mode Exhaust (NPP), JRE Tune, Hotchkis TVS Stage 2 Track Pack, Vitesse Paddle Shifters, Vitesse Throttle Controller Functional: Hex Vents, Elite Catch Can, WeatherTech Digital Fit Mats, Escort Passport Max Cosmetic: Heritage Grill, GM Splash Guards, ZL1 Rockers

12-06-2014, 01:57 PM	#47
SIM2LS13 Drives: 2013 2LS SIM Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 145	I ordered the Apex springs and got them delivered yesterday (super fast shipping!! ) when I opened the box there were no instructions or anything inside. My question is, do I have to do anything special when installing them? Back in the day when I had my Honda, we had to cut the bump stops in the strut, do I have to do this with the Camaro? Also is there anything special with getting an alignment (specs)? I keep hearing about bushing timing...I don't know what that is. Thanks in advance for any and all help. __________________ *MRR M228 wheels* *20x10 Nitto Invo 275/40* *20x11 Nitto Invo 315/35* *Apex 1.25" Drop Springs* *Cold Air Inductions intake* *Elite Engineering catch can* *MRT v2 exhaust* *Four pack gauges* *OEM ZL1 front bumper* *OEM ZL1 side rockers* *OEM ZL1 rear diffuser* *OEM ZL1 grille*

12-14-2014, 02:37 PM	#49
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	Im ordering springs monday, I have ZL1 tires and repo rims, dude that sold me the wheels said they were designed for a car that was going to be lowered…whats that mean? __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

12-15-2014, 12:01 PM	#51
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,393	Quick question. I installed my BMR drop on my v6 about a year ago. Withing the first year my right side started making a nice whenever I go over the slightest bump(s). Any idea what that could be ? __________________

12-15-2014, 05:19 PM	#52
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	Ok the wheels I have are: 20x10 +35 offset front and 20x11 +43 offset rear. what alignment do I need to put in when I lower the car 1" ? __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

12-03-2014, 10:07 AM	#44
Tim417 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 228	Ordered Apex springs thanks to awesome Black Friday deal. Also ordered a slee of BMR parts like seays, trailing arms and bushings. Thanks for the great pricing and free shipping. Can't wait to get everything. One question: I shouldnt need any additional adjustable parts for the modest 1.25" drop, correct? Tim

12-15-2014, 07:34 PM	#54
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	Thanks, Ill go with "performance street".. __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

01-08-2015, 12:49 PM	#56
thegreatwhite Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal Posts: 315	im curious to know how the BMR 1.4" front and 1.0" rear lowering spring set does on the 2014 SS as far as suspension wear goes. im asking because i have had this setup in mind for some times and i want to add it to my stock SS but where i live i have to drive a stretch of I5 everyday that is not only under heavy construction but has horrible pot holes and road cracks for a few miles. basically the road is very bad and bumpy so im wondering how this setup does with stuff like that. is anything at a higher risk of breaking? do things wear faster under more bump/holes? thanks