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Top Off · 12-30-2012, 08:14 PM

I did search, and while I have learned some. I'm still a newb.
Plans for the car are:
1. This is a fun car, not a daily driver
2. I would like to be able to enjoy spirited driving either on the track or public roads. There are some in PA
3. Possible autocross
4. My wife will also drive this on occassion and also ride with me. (can't be bone jarring)
5. I have only driven the car about 500 miles so far, and it handles a ton better than my G8 did. I know it has a lot more potential in it though.
6. Power wise, I would like to eventually be at about 500HP at the wheels. No plans for anything major though for a 1 or 2 years. (cam,heads)
7. Not really sure I want to lower the car, thanks to both PA roads and driveways...
Basically I just want the car as it is now, but better.
I am currently thinking a tunnel brace, subframe connectors and a complete bushing kit to get started. Vendors have nice discounts right now!
Any and all help is appreciated, and thanks for the long read. I don't like to spend money more than once on mods if I can help it.

Apex Motorsports · 12-31-2012, 06:02 AM

I think you are on the right track with a bushing package but I would look into sway bars rather than sub frame connectors. You will get a lot more bang for your buck.

CarlC1 · 12-31-2012, 07:02 AM

I'm right down the road in Lessport. When your ready for some engine work there is a great place in Birdsboro called Rapid Motorsports. Headers and a cam really make these cars what they should be.

Don't worry about the wife complaining about the ride. Just remind her the stiffer the suspension is the safer it will be in the turns.

Carl

Fast6.3 · 01-06-2013, 02:15 AM

I have a vert also I dont have subframe connectors just bush inserts and it feels solid.

12-30-2012, 08:14 PM	#1
Top Off Drives: 2012 LS3 1SS/RS Vert Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hamburg Posts: 371	2012 LS3 Vert upgrades I did search, and while I have learned some. I'm still a newb. Plans for the car are: 1. This is a fun car, not a daily driver 2. I would like to be able to enjoy spirited driving either on the track or public roads. There are some in PA 3. Possible autocross 4. My wife will also drive this on occassion and also ride with me. (can't be bone jarring) 5. I have only driven the car about 500 miles so far, and it handles a ton better than my G8 did. I know it has a lot more potential in it though. 6. Power wise, I would like to eventually be at about 500HP at the wheels. No plans for anything major though for a 1 or 2 years. (cam,heads) 7. Not really sure I want to lower the car, thanks to both PA roads and driveways... Basically I just want the car as it is now, but better. I am currently thinking a tunnel brace, subframe connectors and a complete bushing kit to get started. Vendors have nice discounts right now! Any and all help is appreciated, and thanks for the long read. I don't like to spend money more than once on mods if I can help it.

12-31-2012, 07:02 AM	#3
CarlC1 Drives: 2012 Victory Red 1SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leesport, Pa Posts: 147	I'm right down the road in Lessport. When your ready for some engine work there is a great place in Birdsboro called Rapid Motorsports. Headers and a cam really make these cars what they should be. Don't worry about the wife complaining about the ride. Just remind her the stiffer the suspension is the safer it will be in the turns. Carl __________________ 2012 1SS 6spd Victory Red- Rapid Dominator 2X cam, kooks 1 7/8 x 3 headers, Kooks high flow cats, Airaid intake, AI 280cc heads, 72# injectors, Vmax tb. 507 rwhp/449 max torque SOLD

01-06-2013, 02:15 AM	#4
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	I have a vert also I dont have subframe connectors just bush inserts and it feels solid. __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

12-31-2012, 06:02 AM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	I think you are on the right track with a bushing package but I would look into sway bars rather than sub frame connectors. You will get a lot more bang for your buck.