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10' Camaro SC · 05-07-2016, 03:53 PM

Looking to get another set of coilovers.

The car is a daily driver and probably won't ever see the track or drag strip. If so maybe a couple times. Is the V3 overkill?

I hear great things about the V1's even without the adjustable dampening.

I want something sporty feeling, stays flat and hugs the corners (no bounce to the ride).

Thanks

VR Baron · 05-08-2016, 10:48 AM

A friend had, not sure v1 or v3, but for the street and have progressive rear springs, said ride was good and he is one of our top group autocross drivers. Also handles great. He now has club sports for his new z28, kicks ass on the track, but ride is no better then the stiff z28 stock setup, though he is still playing with it

10' Camaro SC · 05-16-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

A friend had, not sure v1 or v3, but for the street and have progressive rear springs, said ride was good and he is one of our top group autocross drivers. Also handles great. He now has club sports for his new z28, kicks ass on the track, but ride is no better then the stiff z28 stock setup, though he is still playing with it

Thanks for the feedback. Keep changing my mind. The latest I'm between the KW V1s and H&R street coilover? Both are within $1,500 budget. I really don't need adjustable dampening since it's strictly a DD. As long as the preset dampening is good. I hear lots of great things on the V1s. I was talking to 1 member about the H&R who also said they are good. Wish could find more reviews on the H&Rs.

10' Camaro SC · 05-16-2016, 10:17 PM

Any experience on the H&Rs? Leaning towards the V1s only because more info and reviews.

10aSSee D · 05-21-2016, 09:39 AM

I have the V1's and have a good ride and handling. They are a good coilover.

10' Camaro SC · 05-22-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 10aSSee D

I have the V1's and have a good ride and handling. They are a good coilover.

Thanks for your response. I haven't heard any negative feedback on these coilovers on this site. I'll be going with the V1s. The V3s don't seem worth the extra $1k for a street application. Like to get some HPS pads, SS lines and slotted rotors. Feel like the braking power could be improved on this car. I'll be doing both in next month or so.

MarioSS · 01-22-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 10' Camaro SC

Thanks for your response. I haven't heard any negative feedback on these coilovers on this site. I'll be going with the V1s. The V3s don't seem worth the extra $1k for a street application. Like to get some HPS pads, SS lines and slotted rotors. Feel like the braking power could be improved on this car. I'll be doing both in next month or so.

What did you end up going with.

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10' Camaro SC · 06-26-2017, 11:39 PM

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What did you end up going with.

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Ended up getting KW V1s. Installing them this weekend

Will be selling my BC racing coilovers on here.

Full Lock · 06-27-2017, 09:13 PM

what was wrong with your BC's?
I may be interested in them. PM me with details

10' Camaro SC · 07-07-2017, 12:52 PM

Sent PM

JusticePete · 07-09-2017, 05:34 PM

I have a strong preference for the inverted monotube Bilstein B6 struts with either DSE or BMR coils or the RideTech coilovers. The RT coilovers deliver by far and away the best ride quality.

acr3 · 07-19-2017, 08:50 PM

What Justice Pete said...Ride Tech. If $$ is an issue you can buy front or rear, install them. Then buy the other end when you have the $$.

05-07-2016, 03:53 PM	#1
10' Camaro SC Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 5th Gen 6spd SC Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 614	KW V1 or H&R street coilovers? Looking to get another set of coilovers. The car is a daily driver and probably won't ever see the track or drag strip. If so maybe a couple times. Is the V3 overkill? I hear great things about the V1's even without the adjustable dampening. I want something sporty feeling, stays flat and hugs the corners (no bounce to the ride). Thanks __________________ 10' LS3 Camaro 2SS (blacked out) - Edelbrock Supercharger, ZL1 rims, 275/315 tires, XS Power LT headers, 3" exhaust, twin tips, Edelbrock CAI, ZL1 fuel pump/ADM FPCM, VMax ported TB, JRE fuel mod, TR6ix plugs, ZL1 spoiler/splitter/grille, KW V1 coilovers, BMR sway bars, strut tower brace, trailing arms, toe links, Prothane radius arm & subframe bushings, Slotted rotors, Hawk pads, SS brake lines, HURST short throw shifter, Scosche dash kit, Pioneer 7" radio, backup camera, Dyno - 520 rwhp/tq Last edited by 10' Camaro SC; 05-16-2016 at 10:13 PM.

05-16-2016, 10:17 PM	#4
10' Camaro SC Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 5th Gen 6spd SC Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 614	Any experience on the H&Rs? Leaning towards the V1s only because more info and reviews. __________________ 10' LS3 Camaro 2SS (blacked out) - Edelbrock Supercharger, ZL1 rims, 275/315 tires, XS Power LT headers, 3" exhaust, twin tips, Edelbrock CAI, ZL1 fuel pump/ADM FPCM, VMax ported TB, JRE fuel mod, TR6ix plugs, ZL1 spoiler/splitter/grille, KW V1 coilovers, BMR sway bars, strut tower brace, trailing arms, toe links, Prothane radius arm & subframe bushings, Slotted rotors, Hawk pads, SS brake lines, HURST short throw shifter, Scosche dash kit, Pioneer 7" radio, backup camera, Dyno - 520 rwhp/tq

05-21-2016, 09:39 AM	#5
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	I have the V1's and have a good ride and handling. They are a good coilover. __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

06-27-2017, 09:13 PM	#9
Full Lock Evasive Maneuvers Drives: SIM '15 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: PA Posts: 234	what was wrong with your BC's? I may be interested in them. PM me with details __________________ '15 Camaro 1LE 500whp/444wtq '04 Avalanche Z71 DD on 33's '90 K5 Blazer '13 Camaro 1LE AGM *SOLD*

07-07-2017, 12:52 PM	#10
10' Camaro SC Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 5th Gen 6spd SC Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 614	Sent PM __________________ 10' LS3 Camaro 2SS (blacked out) - Edelbrock Supercharger, ZL1 rims, 275/315 tires, XS Power LT headers, 3" exhaust, twin tips, Edelbrock CAI, ZL1 fuel pump/ADM FPCM, VMax ported TB, JRE fuel mod, TR6ix plugs, ZL1 spoiler/splitter/grille, KW V1 coilovers, BMR sway bars, strut tower brace, trailing arms, toe links, Prothane radius arm & subframe bushings, Slotted rotors, Hawk pads, SS brake lines, HURST short throw shifter, Scosche dash kit, Pioneer 7" radio, backup camera, Dyno - 520 rwhp/tq

05-08-2016, 10:48 AM	#2
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	A friend had, not sure v1 or v3, but for the street and have progressive rear springs, said ride was good and he is one of our top group autocross drivers. Also handles great. He now has club sports for his new z28, kicks ass on the track, but ride is no better then the stiff z28 stock setup, though he is still playing with it

07-09-2017, 05:34 PM	#11
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	I have a strong preference for the inverted monotube Bilstein B6 struts with either DSE or BMR coils or the RideTech coilovers. The RT coilovers deliver by far and away the best ride quality.

07-19-2017, 08:50 PM	#12
acr3 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 103	What Justice Pete said...Ride Tech. If $$ is an issue you can buy front or rear, install them. Then buy the other end when you have the $$.