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Low Saturn · 10-31-2018, 11:35 AM

I'm about to bite the bullet and purchase some springs. But having trouble deciding on how low to go.

After some reading, I've decided on either a 1" drop all the way around or 1.4" up front and 1.25 in the rear. I'm leaning more towards the second choice.

Right now I have the factory SS/RS wheels. But plan on upgrading to Z/28 replicas. 20x10 in the front and 20x11 in the rear. And don't want to run into rubbing issues later.

Would be interested in seeing side shots of either setup on an SS with factory wheels.

There really should be a "sticky" here where people can post side shots of their cars along with brand of springs or coilovers and the amount lowered.

Thank you....

CreeperRS · 10-31-2018, 01:12 PM

I’m on the same boat, however, I already decided I won’t go lower than 1”. The lower you go, the more careful you have to be during city driving. Plus I’m getting the Mishimoto oil cooler, so I have to be extra careful already!

SSEssence · 10-31-2018, 01:16 PM

My sig shows my car with BMR 1.25" all around. I sorta want to go to BMR 1.4" up front but I'm already scraping my high flow cats on my long tubes on speed bumps.

VR Baron · 10-31-2018, 05:21 PM

No more then 1-1-1/4”. You can get axel issues any lower then that possibly. And any speedbumps will scrape on

LETHAL2SS · 11-01-2018, 11:25 AM

I had the 1.4 FR and 1.25 RR set up from BMR and had the same wheels on my 2010. I raced on the strip street and road course and NEVER had rubbing issues.parking lots and speed bumps were a little harder to get into but that'll happen with any lower you go. Just keep in mind, the lower you go, the more the axle angle is changed, which can weaken them quicker

Low Saturn · 11-01-2018, 12:12 PM

Thank you everyone for your input. I just placed an order for BMR 1.4" Front and 1.25" Rear springs along with some Koni shocks/struts.

I have 95,000 miles on my Camaro, would you guys recommend new upper strut mounts or should my current ones be fine?

LETHAL2SS · 11-01-2018, 05:06 PM

Wouldn't hurt to do it if you are already there

LETHAL2SS · 11-02-2018, 02:03 PM

This thread prompted me to order a set, I ordered the 1.4" FR and 1.25" rear again.

Low Saturn · 11-02-2018, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LETHAL2SS

This thread prompted me to order a set, I ordered the 1.4" FR and 1.25" rear again.

Awesome. I can't wait for mine to arrive. Looking forward to son father/son time doing the install with my son. Will be doing a BMR strut tower bar at the same time. I have an early 2011, so no predrilled holes.

LETHAL2SS · 11-03-2018, 07:46 AM

I own a 9,000 lbs. lift and a a small shop so I'm hoping it goes pretty quick.

Also my new vehicle has a lot more power than my last car (about 150hp at the wheels) so I'm praying for no axle issues

a.scully · 01-03-2019, 10:26 AM

let's see some pics??

Low Saturn · 01-03-2019, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by a.scully

let's see some pics??

Clarkstar · 01-03-2019, 11:40 AM

H&R 1.4/ 1.3...

a.scully · 01-03-2019, 12:07 PM

Nice I think im going with the BMR 1.25"

10-31-2018, 11:35 AM	#1
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	Ready to buy lowering springs. Not sure how low to go. I'm about to bite the bullet and purchase some springs. But having trouble deciding on how low to go. After some reading, I've decided on either a 1" drop all the way around or 1.4" up front and 1.25 in the rear. I'm leaning more towards the second choice. Right now I have the factory SS/RS wheels. But plan on upgrading to Z/28 replicas. 20x10 in the front and 20x11 in the rear. And don't want to run into rubbing issues later. Would be interested in seeing side shots of either setup on an SS with factory wheels. There really should be a "sticky" here where people can post side shots of their cars along with brand of springs or coilovers and the amount lowered. Thank you.... __________________

10-31-2018, 01:12 PM	#2
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	I’m on the same boat, however, I already decided I won’t go lower than 1”. The lower you go, the more careful you have to be during city driving. Plus I’m getting the Mishimoto oil cooler, so I have to be extra careful already! __________________

10-31-2018, 01:16 PM	#3
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,801 View My Garage	My sig shows my car with BMR 1.25" all around. I sorta want to go to BMR 1.4" up front but I'm already scraping my high flow cats on my long tubes on speed bumps. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

11-01-2018, 11:25 AM	#5
LETHAL2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 413	I had the 1.4 FR and 1.25 RR set up from BMR and had the same wheels on my 2010. I raced on the strip street and road course and NEVER had rubbing issues.parking lots and speed bumps were a little harder to get into but that'll happen with any lower you go. Just keep in mind, the lower you go, the more the axle angle is changed, which can weaken them quicker __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS-Mods: Nightfury cam, CNC ported LS3 heads, CNC ported TB, Ported Intake, RX Catch Can, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mantic 9000 Clutch, TSP 1 7/8 headers, catless NPP, BMR trailing arms, MMR Z/28 Reps 20" gloss black. SOLD 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS-Mods: Edlebrock E Force S/C w/ 3" pulley swap,Texas Speed roller Boost Cam 227/235, 641"/649", 114 LSA, PRC Ported Heads, Ported TB,ARH 1 7/8 headers, McLeod RST twin disk 1000 hp clutch, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 620whp

11-01-2018, 12:12 PM	#6
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	Thank you everyone for your input. I just placed an order for BMR 1.4" Front and 1.25" Rear springs along with some Koni shocks/struts. I have 95,000 miles on my Camaro, would you guys recommend new upper strut mounts or should my current ones be fine? __________________

10-31-2018, 05:21 PM	#4
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,287	No more then 1-1-1/4”. You can get axel issues any lower then that possibly. And any speedbumps will scrape on

11-01-2018, 05:06 PM	#7
LETHAL2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 413	Wouldn't hurt to do it if you are already there __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS-Mods: Nightfury cam, CNC ported LS3 heads, CNC ported TB, Ported Intake, RX Catch Can, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mantic 9000 Clutch, TSP 1 7/8 headers, catless NPP, BMR trailing arms, MMR Z/28 Reps 20" gloss black. SOLD 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS-Mods: Edlebrock E Force S/C w/ 3" pulley swap,Texas Speed roller Boost Cam 227/235, 641"/649", 114 LSA, PRC Ported Heads, Ported TB,ARH 1 7/8 headers, McLeod RST twin disk 1000 hp clutch, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 620whp

11-02-2018, 02:03 PM	#8
LETHAL2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 413	This thread prompted me to order a set, I ordered the 1.4" FR and 1.25" rear again. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS-Mods: Nightfury cam, CNC ported LS3 heads, CNC ported TB, Ported Intake, RX Catch Can, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mantic 9000 Clutch, TSP 1 7/8 headers, catless NPP, BMR trailing arms, MMR Z/28 Reps 20" gloss black. SOLD 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS-Mods: Edlebrock E Force S/C w/ 3" pulley swap,Texas Speed roller Boost Cam 227/235, 641"/649", 114 LSA, PRC Ported Heads, Ported TB,ARH 1 7/8 headers, McLeod RST twin disk 1000 hp clutch, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 620whp

11-03-2018, 07:46 AM	#10
LETHAL2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 413	I own a 9,000 lbs. lift and a a small shop so I'm hoping it goes pretty quick. Also my new vehicle has a lot more power than my last car (about 150hp at the wheels) so I'm praying for no axle issues __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS-Mods: Nightfury cam, CNC ported LS3 heads, CNC ported TB, Ported Intake, RX Catch Can, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mantic 9000 Clutch, TSP 1 7/8 headers, catless NPP, BMR trailing arms, MMR Z/28 Reps 20" gloss black. SOLD 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS-Mods: Edlebrock E Force S/C w/ 3" pulley swap,Texas Speed roller Boost Cam 227/235, 641"/649", 114 LSA, PRC Ported Heads, Ported TB,ARH 1 7/8 headers, McLeod RST twin disk 1000 hp clutch, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 620whp

01-03-2019, 10:26 AM	#11
a.scully Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: morgan city , la Posts: 13	let's see some pics??

01-03-2019, 11:40 AM	#13
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	H&R 1.4/ 1.3... Attached Images __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

01-03-2019, 12:07 PM	#14
a.scully Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: morgan city , la Posts: 13	Nice I think im going with the BMR 1.25"