Afe vs BMR vs Eibach vs Phastek Springs vs oem 2018

Bill_76 · 03-09-2018, 08:17 AM

Hi all,

I have a 2018 ZL1A10, it has the lower springa from factory, but I want to lower it a little more, I saw a few pictures and seems that the aftermarket springs do not reduce the height more than the oem 2018. Anyone made a comparation or have photos, I do not want to buy them and then do not see any change.

Thank you!!!

Sakudog · 03-09-2018, 08:25 AM

Eibach springs, very noticeable drop on my ZL1. Pics really don't do it justice...in person it is obviously less gap.

Car drives generally the same, slightly firmer.

Zero issues, install took about 3 hours.

c6vette · 03-09-2018, 10:34 AM

My 2017 looks exactly the same height as your car sakudog and the springs are factory. This is why I have help off on buying any brand of springs because the lowering claims seem to vary wildly.

neenja_jenkins · 03-09-2018, 11:06 AM

I dunno, his car looks lower than a standard ZL1 to me, quite a bit lower than even the updated springs.

I've held off as well though for the same reasons. IMO a less than 1 inch drop isn't worth it, and I'm a bit disappointed that's really our only option.

I'm considering just going with a set of coilovers, but I'm not sure it's worth losing MRC.

Bill_76 · 03-09-2018, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sakudog

Eibach springs, very noticeable drop on my ZL1. Pics really don't do it justice...in person it is obviously less gap.

Car drives generally the same, slightly firmer.

Zero issues, install took about 3 hours.

thanks for the photos, can you measure from the floor to fender? I have 27.5 inches nowadays, just to compare. Thks!!!!

c6vette · 03-09-2018, 12:28 PM

mine is 27.5 front and 27 7/8 rear on stock springs

MOSAIC BLACK 1LE · 03-09-2018, 01:25 PM

I’m in the same boat. Wished they offered more lowering specially the fronts.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 03-09-2018, 01:56 PM

Interesting topic. I have an '18 on the way and I'm thinking BMR springs right off the bat, but they probably will only get .5" in of drop. I know that Phastek's package supposedly drops it pretty good but still probably under 1" on MRC cars.

Bill_76 · 03-09-2018, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Interesting topic. I have an '18 on the way and I'm thinking BMR springs right off the bat, but they probably will only get .5" in of drop. I know that Phastek's package supposedly drops it pretty good but still probably under 1" on MRC cars.

I think the problem is that the development was made pbased on 2017 model spring, so then with 2018 oem springs there is no difference, I sent an email to eibach and h&r saying please revise them, but nobody answer...

mdmoore23 · 03-09-2018, 04:18 PM

From what ive seen none of the common spring options go much lower, if any, than a ZL1 with the updated springs.

Sakudog · 03-10-2018, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c6vette

My 2017 looks exactly the same height as your car sakudog and the springs are factory. This is why I have help off on buying any brand of springs because the lowering claims seem to vary wildly.

"Looks" lower, in the picture on the Internet, but it isn't and in person, there isn't a question the car looks much better on Eibsch Springs.

Let's do this, take a picture of a tape measurer at the top of your fender, up through the center of the wheel. FR, RR, FR, RL and let's see what you have in ride height. Maybe your car is as low as mine stock, but I doubt it.

Sakudog · 03-10-2018, 07:41 AM

I put the car on the lift yesterday to adjust the Borla Exhaust, so the suspension is still compressing, I'll update the measurements next week after a few hundred miles.

c6vette · 03-10-2018, 12:58 PM

First pic is front, second is rear. Looks like almost an inch lower in the rear but barely 1/2" in the front. I'm going to continue to hold off until there is a better option.

Edit: no idea why they are sideways...

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-10-2018, 01:55 PM

Mine is a '17 and definitely lower on Eibach springs. Looks perfect to me and I wouldn't want it any lower.

03-09-2018, 08:17 AM	#1
Bill_76 Drives: Camaro ZL1 2018 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hollywood Posts: 135	Afe vs BMR vs Eibach vs Phastek Springs vs oem 2018 Hi all, I have a 2018 ZL1A10, it has the lower springa from factory, but I want to lower it a little more, I saw a few pictures and seems that the aftermarket springs do not reduce the height more than the oem 2018. Anyone made a comparation or have photos, I do not want to buy them and then do not see any change. Thank you!!!

03-09-2018, 08:25 AM	#2
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	Eibach springs, very noticeable drop on my ZL1. Pics really don't do it justice...in person it is obviously less gap. Car drives generally the same, slightly firmer. Zero issues, install took about 3 hours. Attached Images __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

03-10-2018, 07:41 AM	#12
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	Afe vs BMR vs Eibach vs Phastek Springs vs oem 2018 I put the car on the lift yesterday to adjust the Borla Exhaust, so the suspension is still compressing, I'll update the measurements next week after a few hundred miles. __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

03-10-2018, 12:58 PM	#13
c6vette Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Orlando Posts: 30	First pic is front, second is rear. Looks like almost an inch lower in the rear but barely 1/2" in the front. I'm going to continue to hold off until there is a better option. Edit: no idea why they are sideways... Attached Images

03-10-2018, 01:55 PM	#14
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	Mine is a '17 and definitely lower on Eibach springs. Looks perfect to me and I wouldn't want it any lower. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

03-09-2018, 10:34 AM	#3
c6vette Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Orlando Posts: 30	My 2017 looks exactly the same height as your car sakudog and the springs are factory. This is why I have help off on buying any brand of springs because the lowering claims seem to vary wildly.

03-09-2018, 11:06 AM	#4
neenja_jenkins Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Dallas Posts: 145	I dunno, his car looks lower than a standard ZL1 to me, quite a bit lower than even the updated springs. I've held off as well though for the same reasons. IMO a less than 1 inch drop isn't worth it, and I'm a bit disappointed that's really our only option. I'm considering just going with a set of coilovers, but I'm not sure it's worth losing MRC.

03-09-2018, 12:28 PM	#6
c6vette Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Orlando Posts: 30	mine is 27.5 front and 27 7/8 rear on stock springs

03-09-2018, 01:25 PM	#7
MOSAIC BLACK 1LE Drives: Mosaic Black ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 118	I’m in the same boat. Wished they offered more lowering specially the fronts.

03-09-2018, 01:56 PM	#8
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Interesting topic. I have an '18 on the way and I'm thinking BMR springs right off the bat, but they probably will only get .5" in of drop. I know that Phastek's package supposedly drops it pretty good but still probably under 1" on MRC cars.

03-09-2018, 04:18 PM	#10
mdmoore23 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Graniteville,SC Posts: 645	From what ive seen none of the common spring options go much lower, if any, than a ZL1 with the updated springs.

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