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Kelly@PCMofNC · 02-21-2018, 10:25 AM

I really like the BMR 1.25", that's what we install the most of here. Noticeable handling and aeshetic difference over stock, but not too rough or unusable on bad roads. Got 'em on my own car too.

rviper24 · 02-21-2018, 12:30 PM

Anyone have decent luck with 1.4'' BMR drop springs?

JusticePete · 02-21-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Matty Ice

On Pete's advice I went with the BMR -1.25" and the B6's. Huge improvement over stock, should have came from the factory with the Bilsteins.

1FAST SS · 03-01-2018, 08:00 AM

Thanks for all the input guys. Probably going to go with BMR 1.25" and Bilstein B6's.

Matty Ice · 03-01-2018, 01:47 PM

Noticed you are in a regular SS, that combo is stiffer than what you have now. Not sure if you have driven/rode in a 1le but that combo is a tad stiffer than a stock 1le set up. Just an FYI. It's a great combo but you will feel the bumps.

Matty Ice · 03-01-2018, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

^nice choice, where are the pics!

Here you go...

rviper24 · 03-01-2018, 02:08 PM

^Is that the 1.25 drop?
I'm thinking about going 1.4 in the front and 1.25 in the rear.

Tenring · 03-01-2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelly@PCMofNC

I really like the BMR 1.25", that's what we install the most of here. Noticeable handling and aeshetic difference over stock, but not too rough or unusable on bad roads. Got 'em on my own car too.

This is what I installed on my SS and really like them.

Matty Ice · 03-01-2018, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rviper24

^Is that the 1.25 drop?
I'm thinking about going 1.4 in the front and 1.25 in the rear.

Yes -1.25 all around. The 1le has a stretched tire(285) in the rear so the wheel gap is more pronounced than on the regular SS. The ZL1 comes with a 305 so it feels the wheel well better. Also, I only had maybe a few hundred miles on the new springs/struts when the picture was taken, hoping it settles a little more. I didn't measure before and after but I think the rear drop was only about an inch. Be careful, depending on how the back and front drop your "rake" might be more than the .15"? Also, depending on your front and rear tire sizes that could could influence the "rake".

DagoCountyGee · 03-02-2018, 09:07 PM

Matty ice. Your car stance looks awesome. What are your wheel and tire specs?

Matty Ice · 03-03-2018, 12:07 AM

Thanks! They are the stock ZL1/1le wheels and tires;

Front: 20x10 285/35/20 Goodyear G2's
Rear: 20x11 285/35/20 Goodyear G2's

who-dat · 03-12-2018, 09:09 AM

I just finished my 1" drop all around yesterday. Looks really good. I'd do 1.25 if I were you

rich2342 · 05-04-2018, 12:51 PM

Let's see pics of the 1 inch drop, please. ZL1 reps get a bonus!

*KILLER74Z28* · 05-11-2018, 08:00 PM

02-21-2018, 12:30 PM	#16
rviper24 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 6-Speed Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lansdale,PA Posts: 406	Anyone have decent luck with 1.4'' BMR drop springs? __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-Speed LS3 All stock.. For now...

03-01-2018, 08:00 AM	#18
1FAST SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 769	Thanks for all the input guys. Probably going to go with BMR 1.25" and Bilstein B6's. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS Synergy Green CAI Cold Air Induction, ADM Race Scoop, Apex Washer Bottle Kit, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, DOD/VVT delete and LS3 conversion, American Racing LT Headers, American Racing Headers Off Road pipes, Borla S-Type Catback, FTI Billet Triple Disk 3600 rpm Torque Converter, DSS Aluminium Drive Shaft, AAC Plasma DRL's, Showstopper LED Sidemarkers,Carbon FIber Bow Ties, 35% Window Tint, Llyod's Floor Mats, JBL MS-8 Sound Processor, 2 Alpine PDX-1.600, Alpine PDX-4.100, JL Audio C5-650, JL Audio C5-650x, Alpine T10 Type R Shallow Mount, Stinger Dry Cell Battery

03-01-2018, 02:08 PM	#21
rviper24 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 6-Speed Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lansdale,PA Posts: 406	^Is that the 1.25 drop? I'm thinking about going 1.4 in the front and 1.25 in the rear. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-Speed LS3 All stock.. For now...

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05-11-2018, 08:00 PM	#28
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02-21-2018, 10:25 AM	#15
Kelly@PCMofNC Drives: 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 959	I really like the BMR 1.25", that's what we install the most of here. Noticeable handling and aeshetic difference over stock, but not too rough or unusable on bad roads. Got 'em on my own car too.

03-01-2018, 01:47 PM	#19
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	Noticed you are in a regular SS, that combo is stiffer than what you have now. Not sure if you have driven/rode in a 1le but that combo is a tad stiffer than a stock 1le set up. Just an FYI. It's a great combo but you will feel the bumps.

03-03-2018, 12:07 AM	#25
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	Thanks! They are the stock ZL1/1le wheels and tires; Front: 20x10 285/35/20 Goodyear G2's Rear: 20x11 285/35/20 Goodyear G2's

03-12-2018, 09:09 AM	#26
who-dat Drives: 2011 1ss Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 181	I just finished my 1" drop all around yesterday. Looks really good. I'd do 1.25 if I were you

05-04-2018, 12:51 PM	#27
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	Let's see pics of the 1 inch drop, please. ZL1 reps get a bonus!