01-16-2020, 12:00 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS Vert Join Date: Jan 2020
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Suspension for verts
Been wanting to do some suspension on my 2017 ss vert... what options do I have for sway bars and what not? TIA
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01-16-2020, 04:57 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Las Vegas
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I went with GM's Lowering Suspension Upgrade for convertibles (Part #: 84203551).
But, this kit does not include upgraded sway bars. I still have my stock sway bars in place. The kit lowers the car about 3/4".
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01-17-2020, 11:51 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016
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I was looking into that kit as well. Where did you buy it?
Did the ride height come out as advertised? |
01-17-2020, 12:38 PM | #4 | |
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Yes, ride height was pretty close. Advertised to lower about 20mm.
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01-18-2020, 01:05 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS Vert Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Beaverton, OR
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I am not really wanting to lower mine at all just wanting better handling for it is all... do they make a higher weight of spring in stock size?
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01-18-2020, 12:07 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017
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OEM ZL1 (FE4) Vert Swaybars. The FE4 ZL1 Convertible swaybars fit and are "beefier" than stock SS vert bars. Not sure rates or any measurements. I also have BMR lowering springs. I'm sure they (BMR) can direct you to what you're trying to accomplish. I don't remember but the ZL1 stock springs most likely are also a different rate/weight than the SS without lowering. Call BMR or Phastek, or maybe even WildHammer and discuss what you're looking for...
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01-24-2020, 12:10 AM | #7 | |
Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS Vert Join Date: Jan 2020
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02-09-2020, 06:53 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Convertible, M6 Join Date: Feb 2018
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I've done all of these to my '18 ZL1 Vert. Pretty much the only thing you can't upgrade is the rear sway bar because it's a different shape than the coupes due to our lack of eLSD.
Frank at BMR is knowledgeable and happy to help. BMR came out with performance springs that don't lower the car after I bought my springs. BMR Performance Springs - lowered car approximately 0.75" front and 1" rear BMR Front Sway Bar BMR Upper Control Arms BMR Lower Control Arms BMR Trailing Arms BMR Toe Rods BMR Front Cradle Braces BMR Cradle Bushing Lockout Kit BMR Differential Bushing Lockout Kit Vorshlag Camber Adjustment Plates |
02-19-2020, 08:59 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS Vert Join Date: Jan 2020
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Thank you all for the great info! It is greatly appreciated!🤘🤘🤘
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07-14-2020, 11:38 AM | #10 |
Drives: Chevy Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Seattle
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lowering kit from GM
Hi KLG & XLII,
What ride difference did you feel with 84203551 lowering kit? Anyone else lower theirs with the GM lowering suspension? I'm considering because it looks great - but not wanting to sacrifice the ride. |
07-21-2020, 11:18 AM | #11 | |
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Granted it is a convertible so not a track car, but the handling is better too, even without upgrading the anti-sway bars. To me, the car now feels more secure/planted on the twisty roads in the local mountains, (and it was already pretty good with the stock suspension). And it lowered the car just the right amount with making it too difficult to navigate speed-bumps and inclines.
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07-22-2020, 04:33 PM | #12 |
Drives: Chevy Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jul 2020
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Thanks KLG!
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01-19-2021, 09:41 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2020
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Then you want to change shocks/struts to achieve a different dampening rate. Stiffer springs will just make it ride like crap without balancing the package. Of course this is just my experience from how motorcycle suspension works. Springs are what you use to achieve a certain ride height for a certain weight, after that dampening will work in conjunction with the sway bars to control body roll and bumps.
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01-20-2021, 09:46 AM | #14 | |
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You could try just using a shorter spring with the same rate, but then you are going to have issues with wheel travel (going to constantly bottom out your suspension). There just isn't a lot of wheel travel on a Camaro to start with, so as you lower it, you have to increase the spring rate to keep it from sitting on the jounce bumpers all the time. So the better handling is just a side benefit! -Geoff
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