BMR Suspensions, Yes or No?

NightfallG17 · 12-02-2019, 09:26 AM

What's up Cam Fam,

I have been watching a lot of Doris' (Women Driven) video's on YouTube lately and getting some insight on different mods she has been doing on her ZL11LE.

Intrigued with the BMR suspension swap out that she has done and curious if anyone else here has done the same or have any feedback on their products?

Thanks in advance

Mark R · 12-02-2019, 09:34 AM

Yes. I have done it and I am very pleased. The bushings are for sure the most important, but I also did the control arms. It gets rid of the side to side tail wag when changing directions.

You can see the difference between the stock arms and the BMR arms in the pics I attached.

Also, every bolt that you have to take out to do the upgrade needs to be replaced with new ones, as they are one-time use.

ProjectZL1 · 12-02-2019, 09:40 AM

BMR makes great products and they test them rigorously. I have used their products and several mustangs I have had and they perform great!
I just ordered the front subframe supports for my ZL1 and plan to do control arms a bit latter.

juice3 · 12-02-2019, 10:15 AM

I ordered a complete set after I saw that video as well. Then I found my two front stocks we’re leaking on the DSSV’s and did not install so that I didn’t get any flack from the warranty dept.

Mark R · 12-02-2019, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by juice3

I ordered a complete set after I saw that video as well. Then I found my two front stocks we’re leaking on the DSSV’s and did not install so that I didn’t get any flack from the warranty dept.

You should just ask the dealer if they will install the components for you. My dealer installed my exhaust system for me, and I should have had them install the BMR stuff also.

IneedAZ · 12-02-2019, 10:26 AM

Go for it....I did the rear stuff...Control arms, Trailing arms, and the rear lockout kit...Definitely tamed the rear down under WOT.

Are you planning to install yourself? If not, reach out to Kyle at BMR and he can hook you up on the parts and do the install.

TRZ06 · 12-02-2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark R

Yes. I have done it and I am very pleased. The bushings are for sure the most important, but I also did the control arms. It gets rid of the side to side tail wag when changing directions.

You can see the difference between the stock arms and the BMR arms in the pics I attached.

Also, every bolt that you have to take out to do the upgrade needs to be replaced with new ones, as they are one-time use.

Hey Mark,

I want to add to your comments.

I see you have the ZL1, and I have the SS 1LE (basically the same suspension wise).

The OP and the Youtube Video car is the ZL1 1LE and has the solid rear cradle bushings standard, while our cars have rubber cradle bushings.

I swapped my rear cradle bushings with the ZL1 1LE solid pucks and I also noticed a huge improvement in the side to side rear sway that our cars have in quick cornering.

I always wondered if adding the arms would have much effect and be worth upgrading, since IMO the solid rear cradle bushing took away ALL of the side to side sway issues I was feeling.

While it would be cool to try all the other arm upgrades, that one change for me was enough and got me the results I was looking for.

Mark R · 12-02-2019, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TRZ06

Hey Mark,

I want to add to your comments.

I see you have the ZL1, and I have the SS 1LE (basically the same suspension wise).

The OP and the Youtube Video car is the ZL1 1LE and has the solid rear cradle bushings standard, while our cars have rubber cradle bushings.

I swapped my rear cradle bushings with the ZL1 1LE solid pucks and I also noticed a huge improvement in the side to side rear sway that our cars have in quick cornering.

I always wondered if adding the arms would have much effect and be worth upgrading, since IMO the solid rear cradle bushing took away ALL of the side to side sway issues I was feeling.

While it would be cool to try all the other arm upgrades, that one change for me was enough and got me the results I was looking for.

OP has regular ZL-1. See signature. Bushing upgrade will definitely help him out.

NightfallG17 · 12-02-2019, 11:43 AM

Hey all,

Thanks for the responses, Since this beast isn't a daily driver I may just do the full package and do it all at once and kill two birds with one stone. Im not tracking the car, YET, but Im all about getting the best performance possible.

Smokin19 · 12-03-2019, 06:00 AM

Went on the BMR site and looked at the upper and lower control arms for the rear. Are they giving a price for both sides or just one side, doesn't really say? Also adjustable or non and why?

IneedAZ · 12-03-2019, 07:29 AM

They are sold as a pair. I went with non adj based on their suggestion.

ProjectZL1 · 12-03-2019, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin19

Went on the BMR site and looked at the upper and lower control arms for the rear. Are they giving a price for both sides or just one side, doesn't really say? Also adjustable or non and why?

When you look at their site at lets say the rear lower arms. That is the set of two. So on left lower arm and one right lower arm. I would go non adjustable unless you race the car regularly and/or need extra adjustment on alignment.

Checkmate1 · 12-03-2019, 10:21 AM

I have asked people who track. Their feedback - BMR adds weight and removes any flex (which is not what you want) in an already stiff car.

The stock setup is perfect for 99% of the customers.

Don't fix something that isn't broke. GM's engineers know what they are doing.

LT4Greg · 12-03-2019, 10:40 AM

If you want to do it Nightfall, I say go for it and let us know how the pieces improved the suspension!��

12-02-2019, 09:34 AM	#2
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 948	Yes. I have done it and I am very pleased. The bushings are for sure the most important, but I also did the control arms. It gets rid of the side to side tail wag when changing directions. You can see the difference between the stock arms and the BMR arms in the pics I attached. Also, every bolt that you have to take out to do the upgrade needs to be replaced with new ones, as they are one-time use. Attached Images

12-02-2019, 09:40 AM	#3
ProjectZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: al Posts: 93	BMR makes great products and they test them rigorously. I have used their products and several mustangs I have had and they perform great! I just ordered the front subframe supports for my ZL1 and plan to do control arms a bit latter. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Youtuber - https://www.youtube.com/c/projectzl1

12-02-2019, 10:26 AM	#6
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	Go for it....I did the rear stuff...Control arms, Trailing arms, and the rear lockout kit...Definitely tamed the rear down under WOT. Are you planning to install yourself? If not, reach out to Kyle at BMR and he can hook you up on the parts and do the install. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

12-02-2019, 11:43 AM	#9
NightfallG17 Drives: 2017 CAMARO ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: FORT MYERS - FLORIDA Posts: 26 View My Garage	Hey all, Thanks for the responses, Since this beast isn't a daily driver I may just do the full package and do it all at once and kill two birds with one stone. Im not tracking the car, YET, but Im all about getting the best performance possible. __________________ 17' Nightfall Metallic Gray ZL1 / Stock-So Far / M6 / Alcantara everything / CF Insert / PDR / NAV Most important part Britex multi-point car seat for little man & baby girl. Starting em young. "Go Fast Daddy"

12-03-2019, 06:00 AM	#10
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,551	Went on the BMR site and looked at the upper and lower control arms for the rear. Are they giving a price for both sides or just one side, doesn't really say? Also adjustable or non and why? __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump. Last edited by Smokin19; 12-03-2019 at 06:20 AM.

12-02-2019, 10:15 AM	#4
juice3 Drives: 19 ZLE A10,17 SS 1LE, 16 C7R,CT5V Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Berryville, VA Posts: 175	I ordered a complete set after I saw that video as well. Then I found my two front stocks we’re leaking on the DSSV’s and did not install so that I didn’t get any flack from the warranty dept.

12-03-2019, 07:29 AM	#11
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	They are sold as a pair. I went with non adj based on their suggestion. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

12-03-2019, 10:21 AM	#13
Checkmate1 Drives: Garnet Red / ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 492	I have asked people who track. Their feedback - BMR adds weight and removes any flex (which is not what you want) in an already stiff car. The stock setup is perfect for 99% of the customers. Don't fix something that isn't broke. GM's engineers know what they are doing. __________________ #SAVETHEMANUALS

12-03-2019, 10:40 AM	#14
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	If you want to do it Nightfall, I say go for it and let us know how the pieces improved the suspension!�� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

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