11-06-2013, 07:55 PM | #1 |
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Improved Ride
I started to post this in the suspension threads but noticed most of the questions were slanted towards ride improvements for the track. My question is are their any mods or upgrades that can happen to really improve the ride for normal highway use? I realize the Camaro is not a Cadillac but if I could smooth out the ride for normal freeway use it would be nice. I also realize that a lot of you younger guys are wondering what the heck I'm talking about and might actually enjoy the ride characteristics of your stock Camaro. I myself would rather float down the highway. I know the rubber band wrapped around the wheels are not helping much either. Just curious if there was a solution to improve the ride, better shocks, air suspension etc.
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11-06-2013, 08:05 PM | #2 |
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Many people, including myself, think the stock suspension rides too soft. A quality set of drop springs stiffen it up just right. Like you said, this isn't a Caddy. It's not suppose to "float" down the road. If you want an even softer suspension, bagging it would probably help. I'm thinking someone is fixing to release adjustable shocks for our cars but not sure when. There's a thread about it in the suspension section but not sure it's title. You could go into that section and click on the "search this forum" button on the right. Then type in different variations of adjustable shocks.
A taller tire may help as well. Something with a little more sidewall would lessen the bumps.
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11-06-2013, 08:46 PM | #4 |
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coilovers might help
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11-06-2013, 08:48 PM | #5 |
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It's rides like a Cadillac now,don't think so? Go for a ride in a mustang.
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11-06-2013, 09:05 PM | #6 |
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i think the SS is harsher ride than the LT. i notice iit when i test drove both cars.
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11-06-2013, 09:10 PM | #7 |
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11-06-2013, 10:26 PM | #8 |
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Buy a ZL1 and put it in Tour mode. That's about the best you'll get.
Coilovers may help too, but that' about it. |
11-07-2013, 09:39 AM | #9 | |
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IOW, drop down to 19's or 18's with taller profile tires to make up the diameter. You will need to make sure that the smaller diameter wheels will clear your brakes - the calipers need to not hit the spokes or the inside diameter of the "barrels" of the wheels. 275/45-19's, 245/50-19's, and 245/55-18's will all ride better than 245/45-20's and 275/40-20's. The 19's have about half an inch more sidewall and the 18's about an inch more sidewall than the 20's. You may have difficulty finding 245/50-19's and 275/45-19's in the same tire model, so I think you should plan on getting all four tires in the same size and all four wheels in the same width. "Square" in current wheel & tire setup slang. If you rarely carry rear seat passengers or much stuff in the trunk, you can usually run your tire pressures a psi or two below what a fully loaded vehicle would require, or use the lightly loaded pressures if such information is available. I'd suggest Sensa Trak shocks & struts except I don't think they have a 2013 Camaro fitment yet (and even if they did exist, they may allow the body to move around on the suspension too much as they start to wear). I don't think I've ever ridden in a car that had too firm of a highway ride (and for Hunter's benefit my Mustang is not even close to the firmest car I've owned and driven daily). Full retirement age is less than a week away . . . Norm |
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11-07-2013, 10:31 AM | #10 |
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That is what I was going to say.
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11-07-2013, 10:55 AM | #11 |
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Magnetic Ride is AWESOME! That is all.
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11-07-2013, 11:13 AM | #12 |
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I'm quite happy with the ride of my '13 SS. Somewhere between Firm (but not stiff) and soft (but not squishy). Just right, IMO.
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11-07-2013, 11:25 AM | #13 |
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Soft springs and firm shocks used to be the Mercedes recipe, probably still is.
You could also try smaller sway bars from the V-6 or 2010-2011 SS. Almost hurt to write that.... |
11-07-2013, 07:59 PM | #14 |
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Thanks guys. My car is not so rough that I would go with more rubber on the wheel. I was hoping that I could improve (feel less of the road) with improved shocks or something.
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