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Jamaro · 03-21-2016, 11:54 AM

I am in the process of looking at suspensions systems for my 2015 Camaro SS. was mainly looking at Eibach, but does anyone have any other recommendations. Looking for a 1" to 1.25" drop.

In addition to the springs, I also wanted to get new shocks (naturally) and was considering just bundling the Eibach Dampers with the springs.

Also am looking for tire recommendations. I haven't picked rims out yet, looking for a more specific cost reference though.

Looking for any recommendations or insight?

derek1387 · 03-21-2016, 11:58 AM

If you look at this sub forum...its all about recommendations-I would take a few minutes to scroll through it. Everything you want to know, and more, is answered.

Dexman1349 · 03-21-2016, 12:35 PM

The biggest question you will have to ask yourself is "what do you want your car to be able to do?" Because that will tell us what we need to know to make suggestions.

Recommendations for a year-round daily driver are obviously significantly different than a drag-strip only build or a SEMA show-only car.

If you're looking at just some minor/simple upgrades to a semi-daily driver that can see some periodic "spirited driving", you would only really need to look at springs and sway bars. For overall ride quality with a 1" drop, I've heard the Hotchkiss are the top choices. From personal experience, my SS shocks with some ZL1 springs work really well paired up with some Pfadt sport sway bars.

For tires, the question is really important because the tires I recommend for my use (year round daily driver + some snow = Continental Extreme Contact DWS) I would not take to the track. I really don't have any experience with other tires besides the stock Pirellis which I think suck for my situation.

You can only go up from there depending on your goals, dreams, and expectations...

Jamaro · 03-21-2016, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the recommendations. Yes, this is my daily driver and do not care for the track. As you said, looking for improvement on handling for "spirited driving." I will check into Hotchkiss, I haven only been looking at Eibach as the prices seemed reasonable.

Avenging Orange · 03-21-2016, 05:14 PM

Agreed. Do some more research. Sways will give the biggest handling improvement. Your shock/struts are pretty good factory products.....I wouldn't mess with them. Lowering springs will really harsh your ride....so be prepared. Good luck.

blakjak55 · 03-22-2016, 05:37 PM

I added Eibach sways first and the BMR 1" springs. I was worried about the springs and the ride.

I love it so much more now. Ride is much, MUCH better.

BMR Sales · 03-24-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamaro

I am in the process of looking at suspensions systems for my 2015 Camaro SS. was mainly looking at Eibach, but does anyone have any other recommendations. Looking for a 1" to 1.25" drop.

In addition to the springs, I also wanted to get new shocks (naturally) and was considering just bundling the Eibach Dampers with the springs.

Also am looking for tire recommendations. I haven't picked rims out yet, looking for a more specific cost reference though.

Looking for any recommendations or insight?

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Jamaro · 03-24-2016, 06:43 PM

Any reason to go with BMR over Eibach? or just price? I guess they are just springs, not sure how the quality would differ?

BMR Sales · 03-25-2016, 11:50 AM

I do not like to bash Competitors products, so I will just say ours will Not Sag! and they are priced better!

blakjak55 · 03-25-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaro

Any reason to go with BMR over Eibach? or just price? I guess they are just springs, not sure how the quality would differ?

Not sure why Eibach would be any better. BMR has been around a while, products stand up under use, great support if you need anything.

FWIW - their 1" drop springs are perfect; exactly 1".

justjoshin · 03-25-2016, 09:52 PM

Zl1 rear sway bar #22786260 and leave your stock front sway. I installed 1" hotchkis springs and I'm happy with them, wouldn't want it any lower. 20x10 front and 20x11 rear wheels are popular on these cars. 285 35 20 pss are very popular tires also.

Bretts · 03-26-2016, 05:05 PM

Have you looked at coil overs as an option?

BMR Sales · 03-28-2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bretts

Have you looked at coil overs as an option?

Coilovers are great but are a different Price Point completely!

arkentect · 03-28-2016, 11:26 AM

I have the BMR 1.2" drop springs and they are the perfect amount of drop without sacrificing clearance. No sagging either and an equal drop on all four corners.

03-21-2016, 11:54 AM	#1
Jamaro Drives: 2015 Camaro SS - White Summit Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6	Suspension and Tire Recommendations? I am in the process of looking at suspensions systems for my 2015 Camaro SS. was mainly looking at Eibach, but does anyone have any other recommendations. Looking for a 1" to 1.25" drop. In addition to the springs, I also wanted to get new shocks (naturally) and was considering just bundling the Eibach Dampers with the springs. Also am looking for tire recommendations. I haven't picked rims out yet, looking for a more specific cost reference though. Looking for any recommendations or insight?

03-21-2016, 12:35 PM	#3
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	The biggest question you will have to ask yourself is "what do you want your car to be able to do?" Because that will tell us what we need to know to make suggestions. Recommendations for a year-round daily driver are obviously significantly different than a drag-strip only build or a SEMA show-only car. If you're looking at just some minor/simple upgrades to a semi-daily driver that can see some periodic "spirited driving", you would only really need to look at springs and sway bars. For overall ride quality with a 1" drop, I've heard the Hotchkiss are the top choices. From personal experience, my SS shocks with some ZL1 springs work really well paired up with some Pfadt sport sway bars. For tires, the question is really important because the tires I recommend for my use (year round daily driver + some snow = Continental Extreme Contact DWS) I would not take to the track. I really don't have any experience with other tires besides the stock Pirellis which I think suck for my situation. You can only go up from there depending on your goals, dreams, and expectations... __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

03-21-2016, 05:14 PM	#5
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Agreed. Do some more research. Sways will give the biggest handling improvement. Your shock/struts are pretty good factory products.....I wouldn't mess with them. Lowering springs will really harsh your ride....so be prepared. Good luck. __________________ 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!!

03-22-2016, 05:37 PM	#6
blakjak55 drinks virgil's Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 448	I added Eibach sways first and the BMR 1" springs. I was worried about the springs and the ride. I love it so much more now. Ride is much, MUCH better. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 - CAI Intake - Borla Stinger - VTC - 3.91's Eibach Sways - LG ZR28's - BMR Springs - 285/35 Squared

03-25-2016, 09:52 PM	#11
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	Zl1 rear sway bar #22786260 and leave your stock front sway. I installed 1" hotchkis springs and I'm happy with them, wouldn't want it any lower. 20x10 front and 20x11 rear wheels are popular on these cars. 285 35 20 pss are very popular tires also. __________________

03-21-2016, 11:58 AM	#2
derek1387 Drives: 2015 1LS Red V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St Joseph, MO Posts: 1,849	If you look at this sub forum...its all about recommendations-I would take a few minutes to scroll through it. Everything you want to know, and more, is answered. __________________ Sponsors: Overkill Motorsport BCS Auto JacFab Machining APDEG Dream Gear Mobile Audio Thanks to Will @ Overkill Motorsports, Jason @ JacFab, Jim @ Ohio Speed, Brandon at Dream Gear, and the boys at Randy Curnow Chevrolet 5th Gen V6 Performance Facebook Group

03-21-2016, 01:48 PM	#4
Jamaro Drives: 2015 Camaro SS - White Summit Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6	Thanks for the recommendations. Yes, this is my daily driver and do not care for the track. As you said, looking for improvement on handling for "spirited driving." I will check into Hotchkiss, I haven only been looking at Eibach as the prices seemed reasonable.

03-24-2016, 06:43 PM	#8
Jamaro Drives: 2015 Camaro SS - White Summit Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6	Any reason to go with BMR over Eibach? or just price? I guess they are just springs, not sure how the quality would differ?

03-25-2016, 11:50 AM	#9
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I do not like to bash Competitors products, so I will just say ours will Not Sag! and they are priced better!

03-26-2016, 05:05 PM	#12
Bretts SS Drives: 2015 2ss rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 911 View My Garage	Have you looked at coil overs as an option? __________________ CCW sp16a track set, BTR stage 3 cam and kooks longtubes with high flow catsLocks@7.5 degrees castor and radius arm inserts, Ride Tech 2coilovers JDP upper control arm bushings BMR lower knuckle bushing Bo White throttle body3.91 gears Spohn del-sphere toe link and trailing arms Prothane subframe bushings

03-28-2016, 11:26 AM	#14
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	I have the BMR 1.2" drop springs and they are the perfect amount of drop without sacrificing clearance. No sagging either and an equal drop on all four corners. __________________ Arkentect's Build Thread!! - UPSTATE C5 MEMBER 2010 SGM M6 1LT - SOLD Current - 2009 C6 Corvette Z51