2022 ZL1 BMR Springs

1sickzl1 · 11-17-2022, 10:15 PM

Hello everyone,

I searched around the forums for some pictures of 2018+ ZL1's with the BMR springs for MRC cars and the photos are hard to tell if it's much of a drop. I think it's around 0.4" all around with MRC.

For anyone that's done it to a 2018+ year model-

1) Was it worth it? Did it improve the wheel gap enough to notice?
2) Ride would be harsher but by how much?
3) MRC re-calibration required? I read some conflicting opinions on this.

Also, I'm going to be getting some 19" Apex Arc-8's, swapping out the stock ZL1 wheels, not sure if that is relevant or not.

PowerDemon · 11-18-2022, 03:09 AM

I’d love to hear some responses and see some pics as well. I’m very surprised more people don’t lower this car. With a half inch drop or so I imagine it would look perfect!

XXX ZL1 · 11-19-2022, 09:59 PM

Here is my 19 with BMR springs. It lowered it just enough to close the gap. I didn’t recalibrate the mag ride on it since it was such a mild drop.

1sickzl1 · 11-21-2022, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by XXX ZL1

Here is my 19 with BMR springs. It lowered it just enough to close the gap. I didn’t recalibrate the mag ride on it since it was such a mild drop.

This looks really good. Are your aftermarket wheels 20"?
How did the ride quality feel like compared to OEM?

XXX ZL1 · 11-22-2022, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sickzl1

This looks really good. Are your aftermarket wheels 20"?
How did the ride quality feel like compared to OEM?

They are 19 inch 1LE spec. It rides a little firmer but it’s still a nice ride.

clg82 · 11-22-2022, 10:10 AM

I went with the Eibach Pro for lowering mine, didn't recalibrate MagRide either and I love the new look, new ride feel is negligible. Did it myself with a few hand tools in my garage in a few hours.

1sickzl1 · 11-23-2022, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by XXX ZL1

They are 19 inch 1LE spec. It rides a little firmer but it’s still a nice ride.

I bet the lower COG just adds to the experience that much more. My previous ride was on coilovers, front bumper was at most 1/2" off the ground and was a PITA around town but the body roll was non-existent, loved it

1sickzl1 · 11-23-2022, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by clg82

I went with the Eibach Pro for lowering mine, didn't recalibrate MagRide either and I love the new look, new ride feel is negligible. Did it myself with a few hand tools in my garage in a few hours.

I wonder which spring gets you lower, BMR or Eibach

And maybe this is a dumb question but say I went with a 19" rim, 30 profile would it ride lower with the new springs vs. the OEM 20"s?

clg82 · 11-23-2022, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sickzl1

I wonder which spring gets you lower, BMR or Eibach

And maybe this is a dumb question but say I went with a 19" rim, 30 profile would it ride lower with the new springs vs. the OEM 20"s?

I'm not sure the difference between the BMR and Eibach, I saw the Eibach in person on 3 ZL1s and it was the perfect balance between looking how it should have come from the factory "stock" and slammed. I can't answer the question of the rim size...

1sickzl1 · 11-25-2022, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by clg82

I'm not sure the difference between the BMR and Eibach, I saw the Eibach in person on 3 ZL1s and it was the perfect balance between looking how it should have come from the factory "stock" and slammed. I can't answer the question of the rim size...

Can you post a picture of your car so I can compare with the BMR springs on the blue ZL1, please?

clg82 · 11-28-2022, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sickzl1

Can you post a picture of your car so I can compare with the BMR springs on the blue ZL1, please?

I sure can, this afternoon after work.

WhiteMale · 11-28-2022, 10:20 AM

subscribed...been considering BMR for the spring time...I've never done lowering springs on any other car.

20Bluezl1 · 11-28-2022, 02:20 PM

I was looking into some lowering springs also I was between Eibach, BMR or Powell YYZ. The only reason I have decided is because I track a decent amount and not sure if it will effect the handling. I do run Apex wheels ZLE size. I just ordered DSC controller so hoping that will be a big change.

infinitereality · 11-30-2022, 12:00 PM

I'm on Eibachs, they state 0.4" drop. No drama installing them, easy to do in an afternoon.

No calibration done, like someone else said, such a minimal drop don't really see a need. No issues in over a year.

Ride quality is great, bumps are little sharper feeling but outside that it rides mostly like OEM.

Most all sport cars look better alot better with a slight drop, in my opinion. I think all ZL1s should get some.

11-17-2022, 10:15 PM	#1
1sickzl1 Drives: 2022 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 181	2022 ZL1 BMR Springs Hello everyone, I searched around the forums for some pictures of 2018+ ZL1's with the BMR springs for MRC cars and the photos are hard to tell if it's much of a drop. I think it's around 0.4" all around with MRC. For anyone that's done it to a 2018+ year model- 1) Was it worth it? Did it improve the wheel gap enough to notice? 2) Ride would be harsher but by how much? 3) MRC re-calibration required? I read some conflicting opinions on this. Also, I'm going to be getting some 19" Apex Arc-8's, swapping out the stock ZL1 wheels, not sure if that is relevant or not. __________________ 2022 Black ZL1 M6 RF intake, Soler TB & TC, ADM v2 reservoir, AWE Touring non-resonated catback exhaust. 535 whp, 537 tq. SAE Smoothing: 5. DynoJet. No tune. 91 octane.

11-18-2022, 03:09 AM	#2
PowerDemon Drives: Camaro ZL1, Golf GTI Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 170	I’d love to hear some responses and see some pics as well. I’m very surprised more people don’t lower this car. With a half inch drop or so I imagine it would look perfect! __________________ ’22 ZL1 Riverside Blue 6MT ’15 GTI Carbon Steel 6MT

11-19-2022, 09:59 PM	#3
XXX ZL1 Drives: 2024 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Pace FL Posts: 419	Here is my 19 with BMR springs. It lowered it just enough to close the gap. I didn’t recalibrate the mag ride on it since it was such a mild drop. Attached Images __________________ 2024 Riverside Blue ZL1 M6 Magnuson 2650R, NW 103, Roto Fab Big Gulp, Jet Hot Coated ARH 2 inch LT's, Stainless Works NPP, Too High PSI Billet Valve Covers, Mighty Mouse Wild CC Signature Forged 20x10.5/20x11.5, 295/30-315/30, BMR springs, BMR Cradle lockout, AAD Billet Control/Trailing arms 2023 Vivid Orange ZL1 M6 - sold 2019 Riverside Blue ZL1 A10 - sold

11-22-2022, 10:10 AM	#6
clg82 Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,174	I went with the Eibach Pro for lowering mine, didn't recalibrate MagRide either and I love the new look, new ride feel is negligible. Did it myself with a few hand tools in my garage in a few hours. __________________ 2020 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R\| Mamo Throttle Body V2\| RotoFab Intake\| AWE Touring Catback Exhaust\| TCM Tune\| Tune\| Eibach Pro\| BMR Rear Cradle Lockout\| PPF\| Ceramic\| BCForged HCS21

11-30-2022, 12:00 PM	#14
infinitereality Limitless Imagination Drives: 2018 ZL1 & 2022 Hayabusa Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 473	I'm on Eibachs, they state 0.4" drop. No drama installing them, easy to do in an afternoon. No calibration done, like someone else said, such a minimal drop don't really see a need. No issues in over a year. Ride quality is great, bumps are little sharper feeling but outside that it rides mostly like OEM. Most all sport cars look better alot better with a slight drop, in my opinion. I think all ZL1s should get some. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 - Black - OEM Options: A10, Exposed Carbon, PVR, Nav, No Sunroof - Lightly Tinted GM Dark Tails, DD Side Markers, Morimoto 5000k, 100% LED - RotoFab Dry, Forgestar CF5V (ZLE Spec), Eibach Pro, AeroForce Interceptor, GT4 Tow Hook - Carbon Fiber (Satin): Radio, Shifter, Steering Wheel Controls, Shifter Top, AC Vents, Side Mirrors & Shark Fin 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa - Brilliant White Pearl & Shocker Yellow Wheels - +4 Arm, 240 OEM Wheel, Brock's CT (Ti) Exhaust, 1.25" drop, etc...

11-28-2022, 10:20 AM	#12
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,009	subscribed...been considering BMR for the spring time...I've never done lowering springs on any other car.

11-28-2022, 02:20 PM	#13
20Bluezl1 Drives: 2020 Zl1 A10 Riverside Blue Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 1,236	I was looking into some lowering springs also I was between Eibach, BMR or Powell YYZ. The only reason I have decided is because I track a decent amount and not sure if it will effect the handling. I do run Apex wheels ZLE size. I just ordered DSC controller so hoping that will be a big change.

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