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oachalon · 08-14-2020, 09:06 AM

I am looking for peoples opinions on springs with the Bilstein B6 Shocks and struts.

Who here is running stock springs, BMR springs (which lowering height), DSE, PFADT, Hotchkis, etc.

Seeing what your thoughts are for ride quality, handling, noises, etc.

Right now i am still considering keeping stock springs when i do the install as this is just a weekend cruiser. I live in northeast ohio so roads are not smooth here.

olblue75 · 08-14-2020, 09:18 AM

Look what Zach has to say about modding the Bilsteins

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...=554344&page=3

oachalon · 08-14-2020, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

Look what Zach has to say about modding the Bilsteins

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...=554344&page=3

I did see that, but someone else who had a 2010 like me said they didnt see that issue when they swapped out the shocks and struts.

gtstorey · 08-14-2020, 03:41 PM

I'm running PFADT lowering springs with B6 but I don't know how much they lower.

POWERFREAK · 08-14-2020, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

I'm running PFADT lowering springs with B6 but I don't know how much they lower.

Pfadt springs are 1.25" lower.

I was considering going with Billstein B6's but ended up with Pedders. I'm happy with them, and they're cheaper. I have BMR 1" drop springs. The roads in NY suck ass, but the car isn't too harsh.

oachalon · 08-14-2020, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

I'm running PFADT lowering springs with B6 but I don't know how much they lower.

How does it ride?

Avenging Orange · 08-14-2020, 07:44 PM

I am the opposite. 1" BMR springs with GM fe4 shocks/struts. Ride is very close to stock comfort until you really get into it.
I have heard many stories of harsh rides with aftermarket sprigs mated with aftermarket shocks/struts.
It really depends on what you do/want from your car.

oachalon · 08-16-2020, 03:40 PM

How much different did it ride vs factory springs? Some people say the b6 rides better than than the stock struts

Avenging Orange · 08-16-2020, 07:50 PM

The rear suspension on early models was pretty weak.
I think the B6 would complement the stock springs.
Funny thing, seems no matter how we try to do "only just a little bit," we always seem to want more.
It took me 5 painstaking years laboring over what suspension parts would suite my needs and the tires/wheels that would best compliment my modifications.
I wouldn't expect you to wait as long as I did...but, I would suggest taking your time in deciding what would work best for you.

gtstorey · 08-17-2020, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by oachalon

How does it ride?

Firm but better than stock, although that might be because stock was 80k miles. But I also don't spend much time on rough roads.

oachalon · 08-17-2020, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

Firm but better than stock, although that might be because stock was 80k miles. But I also don't spend much time on rough roads.

Our roads are not smooth here, so thats what im trying to determine if worth doing or not.

larry_g · 08-17-2020, 03:59 PM

I have the B6 with BMR 1.25" drop. It's fine for the roads here but gets pretty rough once I'm north of Indy.

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oachalon · 08-17-2020, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

I have the B6 with BMR 1.25" drop. It's fine for the roads here but gets pretty rough once I'm north of Indy.

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Kind of what i was expecting to hear. Thats why wondering if the PFADT or BMR 1" does a better job? I like the concept of around 1" drop. but if its a rough ride i am not going to want to drive the car.

larry_g · 08-18-2020, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by oachalon

Kind of what i was expecting to hear. Thats why wondering if the PFADT or BMR 1" does a better job? I like the concept of around 1" drop. but if its a rough ride i am not going to want to drive the car.

My experience was that these springs with the stock struts weren't a good match, very jarring ride. However, with the B6 they are much smoother overall but rough pavement can still shake you up. That said, I drive it daily and many of my mods add NVH, so I tolerate it well.

I don't have experience with any other springs.

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08-14-2020, 09:06 AM	#1
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	Bilstein B6 and Springs I am looking for peoples opinions on springs with the Bilstein B6 Shocks and struts. Who here is running stock springs, BMR springs (which lowering height), DSE, PFADT, Hotchkis, etc. Seeing what your thoughts are for ride quality, handling, noises, etc. Right now i am still considering keeping stock springs when i do the install as this is just a weekend cruiser. I live in northeast ohio so roads are not smooth here. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS LS3 M6 Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger, 3.00" Pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Power LT Headers, LPE Dual Fuel Pump, ID850's, Custom Grind Cam, Katzkin Leather/Suede Interior 630RWHP mustang dyno.

08-14-2020, 09:18 AM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Look what Zach has to say about modding the Bilsteins https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...=554344&page=3 __________________ 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.

08-14-2020, 07:44 PM	#7
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I am the opposite. 1" BMR springs with GM fe4 shocks/struts. Ride is very close to stock comfort until you really get into it. I have heard many stories of harsh rides with aftermarket sprigs mated with aftermarket shocks/struts. It really depends on what you do/want from your car. __________________ 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!!

08-16-2020, 03:40 PM	#8
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	How much different did it ride vs factory springs? Some people say the b6 rides better than than the stock struts __________________ 2010 1SS/RS LS3 M6 Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger, 3.00" Pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Power LT Headers, LPE Dual Fuel Pump, ID850's, Custom Grind Cam, Katzkin Leather/Suede Interior 630RWHP mustang dyno.

08-16-2020, 07:50 PM	#9
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	The rear suspension on early models was pretty weak. I think the B6 would complement the stock springs. Funny thing, seems no matter how we try to do "only just a little bit," we always seem to want more. It took me 5 painstaking years laboring over what suspension parts would suite my needs and the tires/wheels that would best compliment my modifications. I wouldn't expect you to wait as long as I did...but, I would suggest taking your time in deciding what would work best for you. __________________ 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!!

08-14-2020, 03:41 PM	#4
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	I'm running PFADT lowering springs with B6 but I don't know how much they lower.

08-17-2020, 03:59 PM	#12
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	I have the B6 with BMR 1.25" drop. It's fine for the roads here but gets pretty rough once I'm north of Indy. 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.