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rmcbee · 10-19-2018, 05:26 AM

Putting aside *why would you do that?* has anyone replaced their suspension with coilovers? Do they fit right in or do I need to buy something more than just the coilovers? I have the gizmo that overrides the computer already. Thanks.

GONMAD510 · 10-19-2018, 09:31 AM

I was thinking about doing the same on mine. Curious if anything else i needed too.

rmcbee · 10-19-2018, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GONMAD510

I was thinking about doing the same on mine. Curious if anything else i needed too.

Funny how sometimes you just can't get *any love* on this forum. Guess the thing is to ask the guy who you decide to order your coil overs from

apr_gen5 · 10-19-2018, 05:19 PM

I put the Ohlin's Road and Track system with Moreno Brothers camber plates on a 2013 ZL1 with 575 lb/in springs front and rear. Everything fit perfectly. The is mostly a "track only" car.

When the magnetic shocks are disconnected, a warning is triggered and the car's speed is limited to 85mph. The simulators failed quickly. I had a tuner raise the speed limiter, but he could not clear the warning. I clear the warning manually every time I start the car and the warning no longer affects the performance of the car.

cdb95z28 · 10-19-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by apr_gen5

I put the Ohlin's Road and Track system with Moreno Brothers camber plates on a 2013 ZL1 with 575 lb/in springs front and rear. Everything fit perfectly. The is mostly a "track only" car.

When the magnetic shocks are disconnected, a warning is triggered and the car's speed is limited to 85mph. The simulators failed quickly. I had a tuner raise the speed limiter, but he could not clear the warning. I clear the warning manually every time I start the car and the warning no longer affects the performance of the car.

575lb/in on the front????
How much drop did you get over stock?

RobZL1 · 10-20-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rmcbee

Funny how sometimes you just can't get *any love* on this forum. Guess the thing is to ask the guy who you decide to order your coil overs from

Maybe because not many people have done it, and therefore not many people have the knowledge to answer your question.

Crash76 · 10-20-2018, 10:58 AM

I didnt know you could raise the speed limit in hptuners , thats awesome, saved me like 500$ if I do coil overs

apr_gen5 · 10-20-2018, 11:25 AM

I am not sure how much the Ohlin's lowered the car since the car was already on Pfadt lowering springs (maybe 20 - 30 mm from stock). Ohlin's is not ride adjustable for the gen 5 Camaro. The Ohlin's coil-over kit comes with 400lb/in front and 600lb/in rear springs. I opted for higher rate springs in front for track use. 575lb/in is a compromise so that the car is still street-able (roads are decent in the Northwest). For track only, 750lbs/in would be better.

Rico · 10-20-2018, 01:22 PM

I have ridetech coilovers and it’s a fairly simple swap. You shouldn’t have to change anything except maybe your front endlinks but that came with my setup.

rmcbee · 10-20-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RobZL1

Maybe because not many people have done it, and therefore not many people have the knowledge to answer your question.

Fairpoint.

rmcbee · 10-20-2018, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash76

I didnt know you could raise the speed limit in hptuners , thats awesome, saved me like 500$ if I do coil overs

I bought the override gizmo from pfadt (afe now) for $250 sometime ago, but have not yet decided to switch to the coilovers. I asked my tuner once about overriding the computer and he knew nothing about it. And this guy is a serious tuner, uses hp.

Crash76 · 10-20-2018, 09:15 PM

Ive played around with HPTuners a lot, there are some speed limiter things in there, didn't think it was related to the MagRide ... ill have to look again. Maybe he had it tuned out at the dealer using something other than HPTuners or EFILive

Crash76 · 10-20-2018, 09:26 PM

so I pulled up my file, there is a section for speed limiters in the speedometer section. You could probably set all of those to 318 and raise enable the RPM. That might do it.

Maybe ill unplug a shock and see...

10-19-2018, 05:26 AM	#1
rmcbee Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 250	Coilovers Putting aside why would you do that? has anyone replaced their suspension with coilovers? Do they fit right in or do I need to buy something more than just the coilovers? I have the gizmo that overrides the computer already. Thanks.

10-19-2018, 09:31 AM	#2
GONMAD510 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 248	I was thinking about doing the same on mine. Curious if anything else i needed too. __________________ Fast 850cc Injectors, ATI Balancer, 8.66 Lower Pulley, 2.55 Upper Pulley, Lingenfelter CAI, Kooks LT with cat delete pipes, Noweeds Exhaust Cutouts (extremely loud under full throttle), BTR Stage 3 Cam, BTR Platinum 660 Valve Spring Kit, TR7ix Iridium Spark Plugs, Lingenfelter Solid Isolator, 160 Degree Thermostat, Larger SC Coolant Reservoir with Hose Relocation Kit, BMR 1.25" Lowering Springs, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Racing Brake 2 piece rotors front and rear, Starkweather Performance Custom Dyno Tune on 91 Octane. 691.38 RWHP 630.35 RWTQ

10-19-2018, 05:19 PM	#4
apr_gen5 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Yeh! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 29	I put the Ohlin's Road and Track system with Moreno Brothers camber plates on a 2013 ZL1 with 575 lb/in springs front and rear. Everything fit perfectly. The is mostly a "track only" car. When the magnetic shocks are disconnected, a warning is triggered and the car's speed is limited to 85mph. The simulators failed quickly. I had a tuner raise the speed limiter, but he could not clear the warning. I clear the warning manually every time I start the car and the warning no longer affects the performance of the car.

10-20-2018, 10:58 AM	#7
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	I didnt know you could raise the speed limit in hptuners , thats awesome, saved me like 500$ if I do coil overs

10-20-2018, 11:25 AM	#8
apr_gen5 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Yeh! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 29	I am not sure how much the Ohlin's lowered the car since the car was already on Pfadt lowering springs (maybe 20 - 30 mm from stock). Ohlin's is not ride adjustable for the gen 5 Camaro. The Ohlin's coil-over kit comes with 400lb/in front and 600lb/in rear springs. I opted for higher rate springs in front for track use. 575lb/in is a compromise so that the car is still street-able (roads are decent in the Northwest). For track only, 750lbs/in would be better.

10-20-2018, 01:22 PM	#9
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HI Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	I have ridetech coilovers and it’s a fairly simple swap. You shouldn’t have to change anything except maybe your front endlinks but that came with my setup.

10-20-2018, 09:15 PM	#12
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	Ive played around with HPTuners a lot, there are some speed limiter things in there, didn't think it was related to the MagRide ... ill have to look again. Maybe he had it tuned out at the dealer using something other than HPTuners or EFILive

10-20-2018, 09:26 PM	#13
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	so I pulled up my file, there is a section for speed limiters in the speedometer section. You could probably set all of those to 318 and raise enable the RPM. That might do it. Maybe ill unplug a shock and see...