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Hotchkis · 03-01-2011, 07:02 PM

Road & Track tested our 2010 Camaro with our Track Pack and said, “A painless one-step program for a tighter, firmer Camaro”.

Article:
As handling goes, the new Camaro SS is no slouch relative to its competitors. Yet it’s sprung on the soft side for truly hard-core drivers, and there’s no factory-available upgrade (à la Ford Mustang’s Track Pack) for those who want to probe the limits at a racetrack.

Like nature, the aftermarket abhors a vacuum and Hotchkis Sport Suspension has leapt into the void with its very own Camaro Track Pack. Retailing for $1298, the Pack consists of higher-rate coil springs that lower the car by 1 in., larger polyurethane-bushed tubular anti-roll bars (1.25-in. front and 1.0-in. rear that are 210 percent and up to 170 percent stiffer, respectively, than stock Camaro SS parts), and a beautiful 11.5-lb. aluminum brace that ties the front unit-body longitudinals together with the rear subframe. The pieces are all powdercoated, the rear bar is 3-way adjustable, and the brace is made of low-profile elliptical-section tubing.

In back-to-back drives of a Camaro SS (before and after the Hotchkis modifications), we recorded a slightly higher slalom speed (70.9 mph versus 70.2) and a significant 0.05g increase in skidpad grip (0.86g to 0.91g), both tests done with the factory-issued wheels and Pirelli P Zero tires, 245/45ZR-20 front and 275/40ZR-20 rear. Turn-in was snappier, quick transitions were more decisive and understeer reduced (rear bar was set to full stiff), yet the ride quality remained quite streetable, just a tad firmer than Ford's factory equivalent on the Mustang. Just the ticket for the occasional autocross/track enthusiast who still uses his car as a daily driver.

To read more: CAMARO ARTICLE

69Z/28Camaro · 03-01-2011, 08:18 PM

good read, i have that issue. congrats

dahulk · 03-01-2011, 08:25 PM

thanks!!!

comm54 · 03-06-2011, 01:07 PM

I Love That!!! It really let's you use the horse power that you have!!!

It's funny, the Hotchkis guys love to let these magazine guys test (I mean Punish) the parts that they Design and Build, it means they get to spend the day at the Track!

2010 SSRS · 03-06-2011, 01:14 PM

nice

DrVonkle · 03-06-2011, 10:33 PM

Hotchkis · 03-11-2011, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comm54

I Love That!!! It really let's you use the horse power that you have!!!

It's funny, the Hotchkis guys love to let these magazine guys test (I mean Punish) the parts that they Design and Build, it means they get to spend the day at the Track!

It's true that we never turn down a chance to be at the track. We enjoy seeing our cars pushed by other drivers in order to see how the Hotchkis products react to input by drivers with different skill levels. This helps us design real world products…something that many "race" companies forget is important.

GenetX · 03-15-2011, 10:01 AM

Just a thought, Will Hotchkis be giving a group discount on the track pack if enough people buy?

Black Friday · 03-15-2011, 10:08 AM

I definitely recommend it

linkwpc · 03-15-2011, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenetX

Just a thought, Will Hotchkis be giving a group discount on the track pack if enough people buy?

Yes please!! I need this before camaro fest!

neogenix · 03-15-2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenetX

Just a thought, Will Hotchkis be giving a group discount on the track pack if enough people buy?

+1!

klatterblast · 03-15-2011, 10:34 AM

What about the strut tower brace does that need to be in the track pack also ? or is it even necessary on a 5th gen ?
the reason i want to know is that i have one but not installed yet and I'm not sure i want the extra weight if not needed.

Maurdib · 03-15-2011, 11:02 AM

Can't anything for the V6's?

JTC/C5 · 03-15-2011, 11:45 AM

It truely makes a big differnece...have that entire package plus the strut tower brace in the engine bay...thats a must as well...

great product!!!

03-01-2011, 07:02 PM	#1
Hotchkis Drives: 1st through 5th gen Camaros Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sante Fe Springs, CA Posts: 458	Road & Track Tests Hotchkis Track Pack Road & Track tested our 2010 Camaro with our Track Pack and said, “A painless one-step program for a tighter, firmer Camaro”. Article: As handling goes, the new Camaro SS is no slouch relative to its competitors. Yet it’s sprung on the soft side for truly hard-core drivers, and there’s no factory-available upgrade (à la Ford Mustang’s Track Pack) for those who want to probe the limits at a racetrack. Like nature, the aftermarket abhors a vacuum and Hotchkis Sport Suspension has leapt into the void with its very own Camaro Track Pack. Retailing for $1298, the Pack consists of higher-rate coil springs that lower the car by 1 in., larger polyurethane-bushed tubular anti-roll bars (1.25-in. front and 1.0-in. rear that are 210 percent and up to 170 percent stiffer, respectively, than stock Camaro SS parts), and a beautiful 11.5-lb. aluminum brace that ties the front unit-body longitudinals together with the rear subframe. The pieces are all powdercoated, the rear bar is 3-way adjustable, and the brace is made of low-profile elliptical-section tubing. In back-to-back drives of a Camaro SS (before and after the Hotchkis modifications), we recorded a slightly higher slalom speed (70.9 mph versus 70.2) and a significant 0.05g increase in skidpad grip (0.86g to 0.91g), both tests done with the factory-issued wheels and Pirelli P Zero tires, 245/45ZR-20 front and 275/40ZR-20 rear. Turn-in was snappier, quick transitions were more decisive and understeer reduced (rear bar was set to full stiff), yet the ride quality remained quite streetable, just a tad firmer than Ford's factory equivalent on the Mustang. Just the ticket for the occasional autocross/track enthusiast who still uses his car as a daily driver. To read more: CAMARO ARTICLE __________________ Toll Free: 877-466-7655 www.hotchkis.net Follow Hotchkis on Facebook or YouTube Join us June 21-22 for the Hotchkis Autocross at the NMCA West event in Fontana, CA

03-01-2011, 08:18 PM	#2
69Z/28Camaro Red Big Block Camaro Drives: 93 C1500, VR Big Block 70 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 966	good read, i have that issue. congrats __________________ my 1970 Camaro RS. Frame off restoration. 600 HP 454 Naturally Aspirated. GM Performance Heads, Comp Mechanical cam, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 750 Carb. Hooker and Flowmaster exhaust system. Victory Red paint, True Rally Sport.

03-01-2011, 08:25 PM	#3
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03-06-2011, 01:07 PM	#4
comm54 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2SS/RS IBM M6-when she lets me Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 854 View My Garage	I Love That!!! It really let's you use the horse power that you have!!! It's funny, the Hotchkis guys love to let these magazine guys test (I mean Punish) the parts that they Design and Build, it means they get to spend the day at the Track! __________________ Not all Show Cars are Race Cars... But ALL Race Cars are Show Cars Hurst Short-throw Shifter, CAI Intake, Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust, Hotchkis Race Pack Sport Suspension

03-06-2011, 01:14 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	nice __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-06-2011, 10:33 PM	#6
DrVonkle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 246

03-15-2011, 10:01 AM	#8
GenetX NUTRITION, INC Drives: 2SSRS REVOLUTIONSS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DULUTH, GA Posts: 152	Just a thought, Will Hotchkis be giving a group discount on the track pack if enough people buy? __________________

03-15-2011, 10:08 AM	#9
Black Friday Purchased on Black Friday Drives: 2010 Black SS Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 171	I definitely recommend it __________________ Lingenfelter 650 package 672 rwhp (91 octane), GT-9 Cam, ARH 1-7/8" LPE ZR-1 dual disc clutch and flywheel package LPE Twin Fuel Pump Asanti 22" wheels Borla Atak catback Heavy duty half shafts Hotchkis Track Pack Suspension Auto Meter Dual Gauge Pod w/ Air/Fuel, Fuel Press. ADM Boost Gauge DSV D-Style Custom Steering Wheel Painted stripes & clear by Piccione Paint NLP Spoiler GM GFX (front & sides) Stainless Steel Roto-Fab CAI ________________________________ Beware of the LPE Brotherhood

03-15-2011, 10:34 AM	#12
klatterblast Drives: 2010 camaro 2ssrs blk. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: walker la. Posts: 1,732 View My Garage	What about the strut tower brace does that need to be in the track pack also ? or is it even necessary on a 5th gen ? the reason i want to know is that i have one but not installed yet and I'm not sure i want the extra weight if not needed. __________________ 2010 Hennessey HPE650 2SSRS Blk/Blk Magnuson TVS2300,ported heads,cam,Hotchkis suspension. Weld 17”s, Mickey Thompson’s.

03-15-2011, 11:02 AM	#13
Maurdib Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2LT/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Fernando Valley Posts: 751 View My Garage	Can't anything for the V6's? __________________ BackInBlack Performance:Vararam cold air intake

03-15-2011, 11:45 AM	#14
JTC/C5 Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: nj Posts: 395	It truely makes a big differnece...have that entire package plus the strut tower brace in the engine bay...thats a must as well... great product!!! __________________ To Be Continued

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