What spring rates should I use on my V6 coilovers - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

cliffdog89 · 04-15-2016, 11:52 AM

I currently have some stock BC racing coilovers on my V6 with the standard 12/8kg (rear front) setup. The rear is extremely bouncy and the front seems to slam a lot. I understand that these are going to be harder then stock but I am thinking I need to get the spring rates adjusted. Would a 10/6 be more appropriate for the lightness of the V6 front end over a v8?

I am very new to the suspension world so any help is appreciated.

Dexman1349 · 04-15-2016, 05:02 PM

If it's bouncy, your dampers are set too soft. The BC coilovers have dampening adjustment, so just tighten those up. No need to mess with the springs.

cliffdog89 · 04-18-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dexman1349

If it's bouncy, your dampers are set too soft. The BC coilovers have dampening adjustment, so just tighten those up. No need to mess with the springs.

Hardening the dampeners makes the car bounce even more. The dampeners adjust how how quickly the spring rebounds but don't change how much (or little) the spring compresses. The spring is not compressing enough right now, thereby, absorbing very little of the hits and the rear is bouncing due to the lightness of the rear.

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cliffdog89 Drives: 2LT/RS M6 '12 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 412 View My Garage	What spring rates should I use on my V6 coilovers I currently have some stock BC racing coilovers on my V6 with the standard 12/8kg (rear front) setup. The rear is extremely bouncy and the front seems to slam a lot. I understand that these are going to be harder then stock but I am thinking I need to get the spring rates adjusted. Would a 10/6 be more appropriate for the lightness of the V6 front end over a v8? I am very new to the suspension world so any help is appreciated. __________________

04-15-2016, 05:02 PM	#2
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	If it's bouncy, your dampers are set too soft. The BC coilovers have dampening adjustment, so just tighten those up. No need to mess with the springs. __________________ 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