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VASTREETRACER · 03-21-2016, 10:03 AM

First I don't know much about suspension stuff so I have some questions before I decide weather or not to buy the Koni orange shocks (425.00 from BMR) or the Megan coilovers (670.00 from ohio speed). My car is lowered 1.4 in the front and 1.5 in the rear using phastek springs. Its time for me to change shocks as my stock shocks are worn out and the ride is really harsh. I don't auto cross my car but do like to "drive" my car on some pretty curvy roads. I do drag race but for the most part its only about 2-3 times a year and the rest of the time I just cruise around in it. Im looking for a setup that will give me the best possible ride but also handle well on curvy roads. Oh and I have a budget around 700.00

What are your thoughts

Thanks
Mark

azrickster · 03-21-2016, 03:30 PM

I have the Hotchkis Sport Suspension with their competition sways (much larger rear) and strut tower brace. I also have OEM size Nitto's on all four corners. My ride quality was harsh and bouncy at just shy of 55K miles. I thought about going with coil overs, but already invested funds in the springs.

I wanted shocks and struts that were made for the lower ride height. Was waiting for the KONI yellow's, but wasn't confident they would come out anytime soon. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a set of KONI STR.T (orange) and installed them over the weekend. Got the set from Race Consulting Agency (best price I could find). I also replaced the strut mounts since my Camaro was built in August 2009 and had the older style mounts. I didn't have any clunking noises, but didn't want to take any chances.

My Camaro's ride quality is now restored and it handles great! I've also heard good things about installing the 1LE shocks and struts too.

Hope your install goes equally well.
Rick

dantemcc · 03-21-2016, 03:49 PM

I got a complete suspension upgrade from BMR and glad I did. My car is night and day diferent now. I got the Koni orange. Got everything installed and took it to a track the very next day and WOW. The handling is completely different, but the ride hasnt changed a bit. It feels almost the exact way it did before all the upgrades. Don't know about the coil overs since I dont have them, but the Koni orange i am happy with. My car is lowered 1.4 all around, ao you're good. Unless you start riding bigger tires that is. T.C. at BMR helpd me through the entire process and I plan on getting some more goodies here real soon. As soon as I figure out which brakes I want.

VASTREETRACER · 03-21-2016, 06:32 PM

Sweet thanks. Rick im assuming your rear shock mounts? I do have a clunky noise in mine was hoping it was just the worn shocks. Sounds like Koni Orange it will be.

Thanks again
Mark

azrickster · 03-22-2016, 06:19 PM

I only replaced the front mounts and rubber insulators. The rear mounts and insulators were in great shape, so they were reused.
Have fun!

RupertPupkin · 05-24-2020, 10:05 AM

I know this is quite old, buuuuut. Any other user can chime in on the Koni Yellows or Megan EZ? Was originally going with the Megan’s, but I like my BMR 1.4 drop on my 1LE suspension.

03-21-2016, 10:03 AM	#1
VASTREETRACER Drives: 2023 Camaro SS 1LE on order Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bowling green Va Posts: 293	Koni shocks vs Megan Coil overs First I don't know much about suspension stuff so I have some questions before I decide weather or not to buy the Koni orange shocks (425.00 from BMR) or the Megan coilovers (670.00 from ohio speed). My car is lowered 1.4 in the front and 1.5 in the rear using phastek springs. Its time for me to change shocks as my stock shocks are worn out and the ride is really harsh. I don't auto cross my car but do like to "drive" my car on some pretty curvy roads. I do drag race but for the most part its only about 2-3 times a year and the rest of the time I just cruise around in it. Im looking for a setup that will give me the best possible ride but also handle well on curvy roads. Oh and I have a budget around 700.00 What are your thoughts Thanks Mark __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 50th anniversary, I sold it but 2010 Camaro SS, whipple, cam, full bolt ons and full exhaust made 739/656 RWHP/TQ on 93 pump gas

03-21-2016, 06:32 PM	#4
VASTREETRACER Drives: 2023 Camaro SS 1LE on order Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bowling green Va Posts: 293	Sweet thanks. Rick im assuming your rear shock mounts? I do have a clunky noise in mine was hoping it was just the worn shocks. Sounds like Koni Orange it will be. Thanks again Mark __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 50th anniversary, I sold it but 2010 Camaro SS, whipple, cam, full bolt ons and full exhaust made 739/656 RWHP/TQ on 93 pump gas

05-24-2020, 10:05 AM	#6
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,603	I know this is quite old, buuuuut. Any other user can chime in on the Koni Yellows or Megan EZ? Was originally going with the Megan’s, but I like my BMR 1.4 drop on my 1LE suspension. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

03-21-2016, 03:30 PM	#2
azrickster Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM 6M #38916 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tualatin, Oregon Posts: 116 View My Garage	I have the Hotchkis Sport Suspension with their competition sways (much larger rear) and strut tower brace. I also have OEM size Nitto's on all four corners. My ride quality was harsh and bouncy at just shy of 55K miles. I thought about going with coil overs, but already invested funds in the springs. I wanted shocks and struts that were made for the lower ride height. Was waiting for the KONI yellow's, but wasn't confident they would come out anytime soon. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a set of KONI STR.T (orange) and installed them over the weekend. Got the set from Race Consulting Agency (best price I could find). I also replaced the strut mounts since my Camaro was built in August 2009 and had the older style mounts. I didn't have any clunking noises, but didn't want to take any chances. My Camaro's ride quality is now restored and it handles great! I've also heard good things about installing the 1LE shocks and struts too. Hope your install goes equally well. Rick

03-21-2016, 03:49 PM	#3
dantemcc Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: atlanta Posts: 1,069	I got a complete suspension upgrade from BMR and glad I did. My car is night and day diferent now. I got the Koni orange. Got everything installed and took it to a track the very next day and WOW. The handling is completely different, but the ride hasnt changed a bit. It feels almost the exact way it did before all the upgrades. Don't know about the coil overs since I dont have them, but the Koni orange i am happy with. My car is lowered 1.4 all around, ao you're good. Unless you start riding bigger tires that is. T.C. at BMR helpd me through the entire process and I plan on getting some more goodies here real soon. As soon as I figure out which brakes I want.

03-22-2016, 06:19 PM	#5
azrickster Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM 6M #38916 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tualatin, Oregon Posts: 116 View My Garage	I only replaced the front mounts and rubber insulators. The rear mounts and insulators were in great shape, so they were reused. Have fun!