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myreddevil · 12-28-2012, 03:57 PM

Ok, so I want to continue the work on my car. I have put plenty of power into it already but now i want to be able to control that power with better handling. So far I have Hotchkis Strut bar, Front and rear sway bars and an underbody chassis brace. I drive my car pretty hard and I want to get her track ready (since I live in Germany right now im looking forward to takin her to the Nurburgring and the Hockenheimring

). What is the best recommendation for moving forward from here?

Apex Motorsports · 12-28-2012, 03:59 PM

How much power are you making?

myreddevil · 12-28-2012, 04:02 PM

I still have to get my camshaft installed and get it all tuned but it should be (rough estimate) 600hp give or take.

Apex Motorsports · 12-28-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by myreddevil

I still have to get my camshaft installed and get it all tuned but it should be (rough estimate) 600hp give or take.

Trailing arms, toe rods, and a complete bushing package will transform the way your car performs.

The Stig · 12-28-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Trailing arms, toe rods, and a complete bushing package will transform the way your car performs.

+1

and by complete bushings he means subframe, differential, and raidus rods. Well to start anyway

myreddevil · 12-28-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

+1

and by complete bushings he means subframe, differential, and raidus rods. Well to start anyway

Should coilovers or springs be added to that list or are they less effective? This is my weak point when it comes to vehicle upgrades. Im all about the power but I still understand the need for better handling.

Apex Motorsports · 12-28-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by myreddevil

Should coilovers or springs be added to that list or are they less effective? This is my weak point when it comes to vehicle upgrades. Im all about the power but I still understand the need for better handling.

If you are just looking for a lower ride height then springs are a good option, but coil overs are definitely the ultimate option. They will give you the ability to custom tailor your ride and handling characteristics. If you would like to get into a more detailed discussion about specific products and pricing feel free to shoot me a PM and we can put a package together.

stratman2SSRS · 12-28-2012, 04:44 PM

Pedders bushing kit, and lowering springs will make a world of difference.
The Porsche's won't have anything on you in the corners.

Rhyder · 12-28-2012, 04:51 PM

just get one of the bushings and coilover kits offered, Pedders and PFADT are two of the more common named ones.

If you have the money get them before the 31st and get that 10-15% off and free shipping (not sure if free shipping applies to Germany) deal going for you

Rob@WretchedMS · 12-28-2012, 06:42 PM

What swaybars do you have, and what do you want to improve with the suspension.

myreddevil · 12-28-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

What swaybars do you have, and what do you want to improve with the suspension.

Hotchkis Adjustable Competition Sway Bars. I just want to improve the overall ride and the ability to to take a good turn. I want to take it to the Nurburgring and not crap myself on every turn.

Rob@WretchedMS · 12-28-2012, 07:32 PM

I would invenst in Good Coilovers, and i'd consider upgrading some of the bushings and the swaybars to the FE4 type like the ZL1/1LE has.

The Comp bars that you have are not bad, but the FE4 Style bars from Pedders are an upgrade, and currently the best of the best for the Camaro.

For the Coilovers Pedders offers 2 types of coilovers, the Xa Coilovers, and the Xa Supercar Coilovers. The Xa Coilovers are a light weight allow and not only allow for height adjustment, but also bound and rebound are adjusted using a single knob.
The Xa Supercar Coilovers are the best of the best on the market for the Camaro, period. Remote reservoirs, larger tube/piston size, separate adjustments for bound and rebound, and the fastest Camaro's in the US are all running Pedders.

For the bushings, there are a lot of various options that are available, and i'd be happy to talk to you more about that when you are ready.

12-28-2012, 03:57 PM	#1
myreddevil Drives: Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fort Campbell Posts: 15	On to handling...help! Ok, so I want to continue the work on my car. I have put plenty of power into it already but now i want to be able to control that power with better handling. So far I have Hotchkis Strut bar, Front and rear sway bars and an underbody chassis brace. I drive my car pretty hard and I want to get her track ready (since I live in Germany right now im looking forward to takin her to the Nurburgring and the Hockenheimring ). What is the best recommendation for moving forward from here?

12-28-2012, 04:44 PM	#8
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,160 View My Garage	Pedders bushing kit, and lowering springs will make a world of difference. The Porsche's won't have anything on you in the corners. __________________

12-28-2012, 03:59 PM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	How much power are you making?

12-28-2012, 04:02 PM	#3
myreddevil Drives: Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fort Campbell Posts: 15	I still have to get my camshaft installed and get it all tuned but it should be (rough estimate) 600hp give or take.

12-28-2012, 04:51 PM	#9
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	just get one of the bushings and coilover kits offered, Pedders and PFADT are two of the more common named ones. If you have the money get them before the 31st and get that 10-15% off and free shipping (not sure if free shipping applies to Germany) deal going for you

12-28-2012, 06:42 PM	#10
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	What swaybars do you have, and what do you want to improve with the suspension.

12-28-2012, 07:32 PM	#12
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	I would invenst in Good Coilovers, and i'd consider upgrading some of the bushings and the swaybars to the FE4 type like the ZL1/1LE has. The Comp bars that you have are not bad, but the FE4 Style bars from Pedders are an upgrade, and currently the best of the best for the Camaro. For the Coilovers Pedders offers 2 types of coilovers, the Xa Coilovers, and the Xa Supercar Coilovers. The Xa Coilovers are a light weight allow and not only allow for height adjustment, but also bound and rebound are adjusted using a single knob. The Xa Supercar Coilovers are the best of the best on the market for the Camaro, period. Remote reservoirs, larger tube/piston size, separate adjustments for bound and rebound, and the fastest Camaro's in the US are all running Pedders. For the bushings, there are a lot of various options that are available, and i'd be happy to talk to you more about that when you are ready.