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Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:25 PM

I hope I just get used to it, and eventually not notice it. As long as everyone says that what Im experienceing is normal.

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

smaller sidewalls means stiffer ride. The stiff suspension is normal and makes the car handle better. If you think The camaro has a bumpy ride try riding in a 3500 truck.

Hi as I said I just recently picked it up from the dealer. I just checked the tire pressure and it was 31 on both front tires. And 32 for both rear tires. I believe there supposed to be 36. Could this be the reason it feels bumpy

upflying · 01-01-2011, 01:42 PM

36psi would increase the ride harshness. Leave it at 31/32
I might add, skepticism about the sincerity of your post is starting to emerge.

binlow84 · 01-01-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro5010

Hi as I said I just recently picked it up from the dealer. I just checked the tire pressure and it was 31 on both front tires. And 32 for both rear tires. I believe there supposed to be 36. Could this be the reason it feels bumpy

It is highly unlikely that you will feel a difference because of a small difference in the tire pressure, especially since less pressure should make the ride softer. Bottom line: This is a sporty car. By design they will transfer more of the road feel to the driver. There's nothing wrong with your car in particular from the sounds of it, it's just the nature of the beast. If it bothers you too much then maybe this kind of car isn't suited for you.

outlaw2 · 01-01-2011, 02:01 PM

Mine feels the same way until I drive it 7+ miles and the tires warm up.Took "Her" out for a 150+ mile run yesterday and "She" was as smooth as glass..BTW 20" and it was 19 degrees F here..Nature of the beast

Elykson · 01-01-2011, 02:05 PM

I drive both a Ford Focus and a 2LT. Believe me, the camaro is way smoother. The Focus makes the Camaro feel like a Cadillac.

SGOS252382 · 01-01-2011, 02:17 PM

Then you're lucky you didn't buy an SS. The SS has a stiffer suspension than the V6.

The Camaro isn't the smoothest ride (considerably stiffer than my 05 and 06 GTO). But the Camaro is a reasonably heavy car, and it needs a pretty stiff suspension to give it decent handling characteristics.

One of my good friends bought a new C6 Corvette. About 3 months later, he got rid of it because he couldn't stand the harsh ride. Now he drives a 4 door Lexus (gave up peformance for comfort).

Performance suspensions combined with tall wheels and low profile tires can make for a pretty bumpy ride (if the roads aren't very smooth).

DarkneSS · 01-01-2011, 02:18 PM

Make sure the cold tire pressure is at 36 psi for RS wheels. That is BEFORE you start driving it measure the PSi and fill.

I'm on my LT rims now but I remember when my RS wheels fell to 31 PSi the ride got much more rough.

Revo1 · 01-01-2011, 02:23 PM

Bumpy....

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1BADLS3 · 01-01-2011, 02:28 PM

I owned a Focus for a while. I think it could be confused that they ride hard (mine was a ZX3)--but really, it's just unrefined. They have a soft suspension, but because of their unrefined small-car nature, bumps are felt and heard all day long. But if you throw one into a corner, they pitch and roll, understeer, lose all composure. They're not performance-tuned.

The Camaro rides heavy like a vault, but the suspension is buttoned up. You can observe this going over a simple speedbump at about 5mph. You'll feel the bump and the car will follow the bump's contour. Not much spring at all. In a Focus you'll feel the car lift up, hit flat ground, and then spring back up.

If you've ever ridden in a stock-spec 3rd gen IROC Camaro, anything else feels like a Grand Marquis... The 5th gen has a great feel to it. Enjoy the ride!!!

oldfriend · 01-01-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

36psi would increase the ride harshness. Leave it at 31/32
I might add, skepticism about the sincerity of your post is starting to emerge.

KNOW YOU BLOW IT , GOD DANNG

Captain Awesome · 01-01-2011, 03:18 PM

I see a lot of good responses here and some doubt or trepidation expressed by the original poster about the answers. Is it possible that the question is not being interpreted by everyone the same way?

Perhaps the original poster could describe what a "Bumpy" ride feels like in other terms or more descriptive language. Compare that to something perhaps that would be considered a "normal" ride or a "non bumpy" ride, for some perspective.

After that, then the answers could be more specific to the issue.

Revo1 · 01-01-2011, 03:22 PM

Bumpier.

midnighter · 01-01-2011, 04:06 PM

It's a SPORTS CAR. That's how they're supposed to ride.

01-01-2011, 02:01 PM	#19
outlaw2 Drives: 12 SS/RS Conv, 66 Impala SS Conv Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fallon,Nevada US of A Posts: 363 View My Garage	Mine feels the same way until I drive it 7+ miles and the tires warm up.Took "Her" out for a 150+ mile run yesterday and "She" was as smooth as glass..BTW 20" and it was 19 degrees F here..Nature of the beast __________________

01-01-2011, 02:05 PM	#20
Elykson Custom One Off Drives: 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Edition #1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 1,190	I drive both a Ford Focus and a 2LT. Believe me, the camaro is way smoother. The Focus makes the Camaro feel like a Cadillac. __________________ Vararam Intake/SLP Loud Mouth II/BBK LT HFC/Magnaflow x-pipe/Pfadt Springs/Black Ice-olator/FE3 suspension/VMAX TB/RX catch can/Trifecta Tune http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129416

01-01-2011, 02:23 PM	#23
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Bumpy.... Bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-01-2011, 03:22 PM	#27
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Bumpier. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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01-01-2011, 01:25 PM	#15
Camaro5010 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 8	I hope I just get used to it, and eventually not notice it. As long as everyone says that what Im experienceing is normal.

01-01-2011, 01:42 PM	#17
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	36psi would increase the ride harshness. Leave it at 31/32 I might add, skepticism about the sincerity of your post is starting to emerge.

01-01-2011, 02:17 PM	#21
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Then you're lucky you didn't buy an SS. The SS has a stiffer suspension than the V6. The Camaro isn't the smoothest ride (considerably stiffer than my 05 and 06 GTO). But the Camaro is a reasonably heavy car, and it needs a pretty stiff suspension to give it decent handling characteristics. One of my good friends bought a new C6 Corvette. About 3 months later, he got rid of it because he couldn't stand the harsh ride. Now he drives a 4 door Lexus (gave up peformance for comfort). Performance suspensions combined with tall wheels and low profile tires can make for a pretty bumpy ride (if the roads aren't very smooth).

01-01-2011, 02:18 PM	#22
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Make sure the cold tire pressure is at 36 psi for RS wheels. That is BEFORE you start driving it measure the PSi and fill. I'm on my LT rims now but I remember when my RS wheels fell to 31 PSi the ride got much more rough.

01-01-2011, 02:28 PM	#24
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	I owned a Focus for a while. I think it could be confused that they ride hard (mine was a ZX3)--but really, it's just unrefined. They have a soft suspension, but because of their unrefined small-car nature, bumps are felt and heard all day long. But if you throw one into a corner, they pitch and roll, understeer, lose all composure. They're not performance-tuned. The Camaro rides heavy like a vault, but the suspension is buttoned up. You can observe this going over a simple speedbump at about 5mph. You'll feel the bump and the car will follow the bump's contour. Not much spring at all. In a Focus you'll feel the car lift up, hit flat ground, and then spring back up. If you've ever ridden in a stock-spec 3rd gen IROC Camaro, anything else feels like a Grand Marquis... The 5th gen has a great feel to it. Enjoy the ride!!!

01-01-2011, 03:18 PM	#26
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	I see a lot of good responses here and some doubt or trepidation expressed by the original poster about the answers. Is it possible that the question is not being interpreted by everyone the same way? Perhaps the original poster could describe what a "Bumpy" ride feels like in other terms or more descriptive language. Compare that to something perhaps that would be considered a "normal" ride or a "non bumpy" ride, for some perspective. After that, then the answers could be more specific to the issue.

01-01-2011, 04:06 PM	#28
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	It's a SPORTS CAR. That's how they're supposed to ride.