BMR Goodies... FEEDBACK

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 05-18-2022, 05:53 PM

Well, I finally got the last of my BMR suspension stuff installed and wanted to share a few photos and feedback.

1. Motor Mounts... WOW these were a bit of a PITA to install on your back, but they made the headers so easy to install. I was afraid of KR but was pleased to see ZERO on several 20 min on road data logs with crappy roads. I love the positive feeling. Really feels like the power converts more efficiently to the drive-train. I wish I had better photos of this for everyone...

2. (6) rear end pieces all at once... front cradle brace, upper and lower control arms, both trailing arms and tie rods. I was not sure what to expect, as thought the read end felt fine, but after the swap, the rear feels more rigid, and predictable. again... the power train feels so efficient now, from front to back.

No issues to mention... Hope this was helpful.

Damn I love these cars...

kropscamaro16 · 05-18-2022, 05:56 PM

looks good but you should have gone with spl parts if you are going to track it !!

Joshinator99 · 05-18-2022, 07:01 PM

Nice pics and great mods. Agree the feel of the car is so much better with the BMR stuff.

AZIROC · 05-18-2022, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

looks good but you should have gone with spl parts if you are going to track it !!

Between bmr and spl, depending on the part, you are really splitting hairs. I will say, the option for the lock-out on the spl rear toe rods is a huge plus. But for the other parts, bmr is just as good.

Mark R · 05-18-2022, 10:16 PM

I love my BMR pieces too. I like the side by side pics of the trailing arms

sr71bb · 05-18-2022, 10:52 PM

Duplicate Post (MY BAD) see below

sr71bb · 05-18-2022, 11:08 PM

The BMR Parts and I use alot of them are VERY GOOD but make no mistake here, the SPLPARTS are the BEST. The aformentioned SPLPARTS TOE ROD for the REAR is especially a MUST HAVE item. Now running -2.7 camber on REAR because of that use of specific part.

Unfortunately SPLPARTS occasionally have out of stock situations on some of their items. On a 1-10 scale, I would say BMR is an 8+ and SPLPARTS are 9.5+. (no one is perfect, lol)

The BMR adjustible sway bars are very good and I use them both FRONT and REAR BUT you have to purchase a set of BILLETT bearing holders to support the delrin bearings on the FRONT bar if you plan on tracking the car in order to NOT split those bearings under extreme pressure. These bearing holders are 300.00 per SET and have to be ordered separately as a special order item from BMR. BMR came up this BILLET bearing holder when racing teams were complaining about SPLITTING the bearings using the stock bearing holders that come with the bar. Notes on this are below:

BMR Billet Steel Bearing Holders for FRONT Sway bar (SBB010 is a SPECIAL Order part from BMR NOT in catalog, cost is around 300.00)

A BETTER choice if they are available would both the HOTCHKIS adjustible Sway Bars front and rear. HOTCHKIS has had supply issues as well.

*radz28* · 05-19-2022, 07:54 AM

Congrats' on the install. I really like what I used.

At least you didn't have to do cradle bushings, like I did on my non-1LE. That was fun, lol.

Crushed 1LE · 05-19-2022, 09:28 AM

I'm in the middle of doing this using SPL. Did you manage to do all this on jack stands? I'm debating doing it myself in my garage (on stands) or getting a shop to do it.

FWIW, I dont believe SPL make All the bits for the rear (upper and lower arms).

20Bluezl1 · 05-19-2022, 10:10 AM

I went SPL all the way and love the quality and adjustability I did go with BMR mounts.

JSH · 05-19-2022, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

Well, I finally got the last of my BMR suspension stuff installed and wanted to share a few photos and feedback.

What was your goal with this work? Is it a DD or road race or drag car or what?

WhiteMale · 05-19-2022, 12:21 PM

Which was the best bang for the buck, isn't it the cradle lock out? correct me if that's not the right name for it.

Mark R · 05-19-2022, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteMale

Which was the best bang for the buck, isn't it the cradle lock out? correct me if that's not the right name for it.

Yes it is, but the OP has a 1LE, so he does not need the cradle lockout.

Fast4wd · 05-19-2022, 01:04 PM

Sorry to hijack, but are these SPL/BMR parts "necessary" for track days?

If so, what are the benefits?

Lastly, what does it do to NVH during street driving?

05-18-2022, 05:53 PM	#1
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,049	BMR Goodies... FEEDBACK Well, I finally got the last of my BMR suspension stuff installed and wanted to share a few photos and feedback. 1. Motor Mounts... WOW these were a bit of a PITA to install on your back, but they made the headers so easy to install. I was afraid of KR but was pleased to see ZERO on several 20 min on road data logs with crappy roads. I love the positive feeling. Really feels like the power converts more efficiently to the drive-train. I wish I had better photos of this for everyone... 2. (6) rear end pieces all at once... front cradle brace, upper and lower control arms, both trailing arms and tie rods. I was not sure what to expect, as thought the read end felt fine, but after the swap, the rear feels more rigid, and predictable. again... the power train feels so efficient now, from front to back. No issues to mention... Hope this was helpful. Damn I love these cars... Attached Images __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: Katech CNC Ported Blower + Ported Heads + 103mm TB + Oil Pump + C5R Chain + Valve Covers + Coil Relocation TSP VVT and DoD Delete Covers + LME Chain Guide + DSX Billet Lid + ATI Damper + 9.17" Lower + 2.4" Upper + MM Wild CC Coated ARH + AWE Touring + Magnaflow Center X + E85 + MSD Coils + Banks iDash + JMS Booster + Synergy Fender Tank ALL the RED Rear End BMR Goodies + JRE Terminator Cam Package + Remote Tuning and Moral Support from TED @ JRE BMR Motor Mounts + DMS Front HX + FIC 30's + APEX SM.10's + 305/345 R888R's = 770rwhp 785rwtq @E50 13.5psi

05-18-2022, 05:56 PM	#2
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,816	looks good but you should have gone with spl parts if you are going to track it !! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

05-18-2022, 07:01 PM	#3
Joshinator99 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Petersham MA Posts: 4,749	Nice pics and great mods. Agree the feel of the car is so much better with the BMR stuff. __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors, LPE BB HPFP, 15” conversion *1059 WHP/944 WTQ, 9.48@150*

05-18-2022, 10:52 PM	#6
sr71bb Drives: 2019 Camaro Z-28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,484	Duplicate Post (MY BAD) see below __________________ __________________________________________ 2019 SS 1LE BIG NA A10 Eagles Canyon Raceway 2.7 CCW Below https://youtu.be/c9M5UHDftcA 4-15-23 at SCCA TT U1 Class MEGA Thread on THIS car: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=602092 Retired Cars BELOW: 1973 Camaro, 1969 Camaro, 1969 Camaro SS RS 2010 Camaro SS with 1000HP F1R, 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Last edited by sr71bb; 05-18-2022 at 11:10 PM.

05-18-2022, 11:08 PM	#7
sr71bb Drives: 2019 Camaro Z-28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,484	SPLPARTS ARE the BEST The BMR Parts and I use alot of them are VERY GOOD but make no mistake here, the SPLPARTS are the BEST. The aformentioned SPLPARTS TOE ROD for the REAR is especially a MUST HAVE item. Now running -2.7 camber on REAR because of that use of specific part. Unfortunately SPLPARTS occasionally have out of stock situations on some of their items. On a 1-10 scale, I would say BMR is an 8+ and SPLPARTS are 9.5+. (no one is perfect, lol) The BMR adjustible sway bars are very good and I use them both FRONT and REAR BUT you have to purchase a set of BILLETT bearing holders to support the delrin bearings on the FRONT bar if you plan on tracking the car in order to NOT split those bearings under extreme pressure. These bearing holders are 300.00 per SET and have to be ordered separately as a special order item from BMR. BMR came up this BILLET bearing holder when racing teams were complaining about SPLITTING the bearings using the stock bearing holders that come with the bar. Notes on this are below: BMR Billet Steel Bearing Holders for FRONT Sway bar (SBB010 is a SPECIAL Order part from BMR NOT in catalog, cost is around 300.00) A BETTER choice if they are available would both the HOTCHKIS adjustible Sway Bars front and rear. HOTCHKIS has had supply issues as well. __________________ __________________________________________ 2019 SS 1LE BIG NA A10 Eagles Canyon Raceway 2.7 CCW Below https://youtu.be/c9M5UHDftcA 4-15-23 at SCCA TT U1 Class MEGA Thread on THIS car: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=602092 Retired Cars BELOW: 1973 Camaro, 1969 Camaro, 1969 Camaro SS RS 2010 Camaro SS with 1000HP F1R, 2019 ZL1 1LE A10

05-18-2022, 10:16 PM	#5
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 948	I love my BMR pieces too. I like the side by side pics of the trailing arms

05-19-2022, 07:54 AM	#8
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,197 View My Garage	Congrats' on the install. I really like what I used. At least you didn't have to do cradle bushings, like I did on my non-1LE. That was fun, lol. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

05-19-2022, 09:28 AM	#9
Crushed 1LE Drives: 2022 ZL1(FEA suspension) Rapid Blue Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chemainus BC, Canada Posts: 489	I'm in the middle of doing this using SPL. Did you manage to do all this on jack stands? I'm debating doing it myself in my garage (on stands) or getting a shop to do it. FWIW, I dont believe SPL make All the bits for the rear (upper and lower arms).

05-19-2022, 10:10 AM	#10
20Bluezl1 Drives: 2020 Zl1 A10 Riverside Blue Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 1,219	I went SPL all the way and love the quality and adjustability I did go with BMR mounts.

05-19-2022, 12:21 PM	#12
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,990	Which was the best bang for the buck, isn't it the cradle lock out? correct me if that's not the right name for it.

05-19-2022, 01:04 PM	#14
Fast4wd Drives: 2022 ZLE Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NY Posts: 29	Sorry to hijack, but are these SPL/BMR parts "necessary" for track days? If so, what are the benefits? Lastly, what does it do to NVH during street driving?

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