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Avenging Orange · 08-23-2019, 10:28 AM

Kinda changes my plans on using the B6 when I lower the car. I think a lot of us were under the impression these are great options for lowered cars.

gtstorey · 08-23-2019, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Kinda changes my plans on using the B6 when I lower the car. I think a lot of us were under the impression these are great options for lowered cars.

I love my B6's on my lowered car. Maybe I would like them better with less spring pre-load or maybe my springs were a bit soft and needed a little more preload but they feel great.

dfwRobert · 08-23-2019, 10:56 AM

I don’t know what happened to JPSS or Pete. But remember the Z28 light kit. Part of the deal with putting Z28 springs on 1le struts was the rear z28 springs were too short supposedly. Pete said they had to modify the struts. I wonder how z28 springs would match up both length or height wise with the B6s and also dampening wise. The B6 are supposed to be a little firmer than the 1le dampers. So it seems like a better match for the z28 springs.

I don’t care about how much drop drop or ride quality. If it’s lower great if not fine. Just want a fairly stiff linear rate.

olblue75 · 03-06-2020, 07:58 AM

Bump for lowered guys wanting B6’s.

2015_1LE_soon · 01-26-2021, 08:57 PM

Can someone please help lol? I'm planning on buying the B6 for my 1le... off of EBay. About $868 US or about $1,100 CDN. What if thw shop that I take it to doesn't follow the instructions at the beginning of this thread? Any damage? I have a little OCD, so I won't be able to sleep for nights if I think that they screwed the car up. Any help is appreciated

larry_g · 01-27-2021, 06:13 AM

I didn't modify mine and I don't have any issues. If you check out Zach's car, everything is taken to the next level.

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2015_1LE_soon · 01-27-2021, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

I didn't modify mine and I don't have any issues. If you check out Zach's car, everything is taken to the next level.

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Really?? Okay, that makes me feel a bit better lol.

Original springs??

2015_1LE_soon · 01-27-2021, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 2015_1LE_soon

Really?? Okay, that makes me feel a bit better lol.

Original springs??

Oh nevermind, I see that you have lowering springs...

Thanks!

larry_g · 01-27-2021, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 2015_1LE_soon

Really?? Okay, that makes me feel a bit better lol.

Original springs??

I'm on BMR 1.25" drop springs.

2015_1LE_soon · 01-27-2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

I'm on BMR 1.25" drop springs.

Very nice... I have Pfadt springs that I'm thinking of installing... might be dropped by roughly that amount... do you have any pics of it?

larry_g · 01-27-2021, 05:17 PM

Between the lowering springs, 19" wheels, and weight of the Whipple, the front is pretty low.

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Zombie killer · 03-02-2021, 10:45 PM

I have been running the Bilsteins b6 setup on the 1.25” BMR drop springs for many years. I also cut one inch off the bump stops on the rears ; but I took half inch of each end like Pete recommended. Also dropped tires to 19” with -2.5 camber front and -1.1 camber rear. It still handles pretty good for an 8 year old Camaro with no real complaints.

olblue75 · 03-03-2021, 03:35 AM

I also cut one inch off the bump stops on the rears ; but I took half inch of each end like Pete recommended.

Zombikiller I’m don't understanding your statement
You cut one inch or a half inch??

Zombie killer · 03-03-2021, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

I also cut one inch off the bump stops on the rears ; but I took half inch of each end like Pete recommended.

Zombikiller I’m don't understanding your statement
You cut one inch or a half inch??

I took off 1” of material from the bump stop in total but I removed material from each end. . I did this because the density of the bump stop appeared linear , So I took off 1/2” on each end to remove 1” total.

08-23-2019, 10:28 AM	#15
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Kinda changes my plans on using the B6 when I lower the car. I think a lot of us were under the impression these are great options for lowered cars. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

08-23-2019, 10:56 AM	#17
dfwRobert Drives: 11 2SS 6spd, 77 Trans Am, 13Audi Q7 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Frisco, Tx Posts: 38	I don’t know what happened to JPSS or Pete. But remember the Z28 light kit. Part of the deal with putting Z28 springs on 1le struts was the rear z28 springs were too short supposedly. Pete said they had to modify the struts. I wonder how z28 springs would match up both length or height wise with the B6s and also dampening wise. The B6 are supposed to be a little firmer than the 1le dampers. So it seems like a better match for the z28 springs. I don’t care about how much drop drop or ride quality. If it’s lower great if not fine. Just want a fairly stiff linear rate. __________________ 2011 Black 2SS, 6 speed, AR long tubes, Borla S type full exhaust, Roto fab, prothane full bushing kit, Fe4 swap and 1le bars, 3.91s and a ton of other little stuff you can't see! No bling, wings, stickers, cool lights or junk without a purpose.

03-06-2020, 07:58 AM	#18
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,061	Bump for lowered guys wanting B6’s. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-27-2021, 06:13 AM	#20
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	I didn't modify mine and I don't have any issues. If you check out Zach's car, everything is taken to the next level. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

01-27-2021, 05:17 PM	#25
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	Between the lowering springs, 19" wheels, and weight of the Whipple, the front is pretty low. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

01-26-2021, 08:57 PM	#19
2015_1LE_soon Drives: 2015_1le Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 102	Can someone please help lol? I'm planning on buying the B6 for my 1le... off of EBay. About $868 US or about $1,100 CDN. What if thw shop that I take it to doesn't follow the instructions at the beginning of this thread? Any damage? I have a little OCD, so I won't be able to sleep for nights if I think that they screwed the car up. Any help is appreciated

03-02-2021, 10:45 PM	#26
Zombie killer Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pensacola Fla. ~Mike & Kym~ Posts: 656 View My Garage	I have been running the Bilsteins b6 setup on the 1.25” BMR drop springs for many years. I also cut one inch off the bump stops on the rears ; but I took half inch of each end like Pete recommended. Also dropped tires to 19” with -2.5 camber front and -1.1 camber rear. It still handles pretty good for an 8 year old Camaro with no real complaints. Attached Images __________________

03-03-2021, 03:35 AM	#27
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,061	I also cut one inch off the bump stops on the rears ; but I took half inch of each end like Pete recommended. Zombikiller I’m don't understanding your statement You cut one inch or a half inch?? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components. Last edited by olblue75; 03-03-2021 at 06:47 AM.