Lowering spring or BCs for extreme dips and whoops at highway speeds. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dfwRobert · 08-14-2022, 05:05 PM

Got a new job. It requires a much longer commute down the George Bush turnpike in DFW which has terrible whoops and dips. A few spots I hit my head on the roof and brace in anticipation. It’s terrible. Not bumpy. It’s smooth whoops and dips. Set the cruise at 83 daily for about 22 miles of this.

Currently running Bilstien B6s, BMR linear rate 1.25 drop springs, 1le bars all bushing poly and a spare 275 40 20 set up.

Considering either eibach progressive and softer springs or BCs or will need to book my back surgery soon. This car drives so good now. Understeering when pushed hard hard at speed and over steering when you left off the gas and the weight shifts forward. Zero body roll. My only wish would be better steering feel but eh. Anyway need to soften up a bit.

Anyone running BCs on bouncy roads?

bottletalk · 08-14-2022, 10:27 PM

my vote would go to a tunable coilover, unsure if bc is good enough to dial in what your after.
progressive springs are great but don't work well with all shocks. you should contact bilstien or eibach before pulling the trigger on springs.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 08-15-2022, 03:31 PM

Personally i had the Eibachs on my car, and I only had them installed for about 2 weeks because imo, the ride quality was terrible. In South Florida, the roads are not exactly great. Lots of dips, potholes, etc... I have since switched to BC Coliovers and I wouldn't look at springs ever again. The adjustability is great. I think I have my set around 12 clicks front and rear and for daily commuting, it is a pleasure to drive. It's not so comfortable that I can't get down either. My vote is coilovers, but they do cost a bit... I went with the set that Phastek carries and I have been overall happy, I installed them straight out of the box with no adjustments.

08-14-2022, 05:05 PM	#1
dfwRobert Drives: 11 2SS 6spd, 77 Trans Am, 13Audi Q7 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Frisco, Tx Posts: 38	Lowering spring or BCs for extreme dips and whoops at highway speeds. Got a new job. It requires a much longer commute down the George Bush turnpike in DFW which has terrible whoops and dips. A few spots I hit my head on the roof and brace in anticipation. It’s terrible. Not bumpy. It’s smooth whoops and dips. Set the cruise at 83 daily for about 22 miles of this. Currently running Bilstien B6s, BMR linear rate 1.25 drop springs, 1le bars all bushing poly and a spare 275 40 20 set up. Considering either eibach progressive and softer springs or BCs or will need to book my back surgery soon. This car drives so good now. Understeering when pushed hard hard at speed and over steering when you left off the gas and the weight shifts forward. Zero body roll. My only wish would be better steering feel but eh. Anyway need to soften up a bit. Anyone running BCs on bouncy roads? __________________ 2011 Black 2SS, 6 speed, AR long tubes, Borla S type full exhaust, Roto fab, prothane full bushing kit, Fe4 swap and 1le bars, 3.91s and a ton of other little stuff you can't see! No bling, wings, stickers, cool lights or junk without a purpose.

08-15-2022, 03:31 PM	#3
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 886	Personally i had the Eibachs on my car, and I only had them installed for about 2 weeks because imo, the ride quality was terrible. In South Florida, the roads are not exactly great. Lots of dips, potholes, etc... I have since switched to BC Coliovers and I wouldn't look at springs ever again. The adjustability is great. I think I have my set around 12 clicks front and rear and for daily commuting, it is a pleasure to drive. It's not so comfortable that I can't get down either. My vote is coilovers, but they do cost a bit... I went with the set that Phastek carries and I have been overall happy, I installed them straight out of the box with no adjustments. __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 Mods: Texas Speed 2 inch headers, high flow cats, and X-pipe. Custom mid-pipe, Borla Xr1 mufflers. Torqstorm Supercharger, 3.1" pulley, ZL1 fuel pump. MGW Shifter, Mcleod RST clutch, Tick master cylinder and Tick Billet bushing reinforced slave cylinder. DSS One-piece 3.5" Driveshaft, Metco Driveshaft safety loop, BCRacing Coilovers. BMR Poly Diff bushings, Poly Rear cradle bushings, Sub-frame connectors, Lower control arms, camber arms, and toe links.

08-14-2022, 10:27 PM	#2
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	my vote would go to a tunable coilover, unsure if bc is good enough to dial in what your after. progressive springs are great but don't work well with all shocks. you should contact bilstien or eibach before pulling the trigger on springs.