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RaiderSS · 11-30-2013, 02:19 PM

Thanks to BMR and Pedders I have replaced all the factory suspension and rubber with polyurethane and racing parts. Even the motor mounts have been upgraded.... Only things left are the trans mount which does not have an after market solution and the exhaust isolator hangers but I just ordered those in poly (red of course). I want a strut tower brace but won't install until I pick whipple or pro-charger due to the possible clearance issues.

After the suspension overhaul the brakes were upgraded to CTS-Vs with SS lines and the drive train got gears, DSS drive shaft and 10.75" rear wheels to hold 315 Invos. Also basic weight reduction was done but not so much the wife would be uncomfortable on her Friday drive to work LOL

The car is built to handle and corner with porches unfortunately I can't accelerate like the Porches I race regularly until I get some boost. The handling has been dialed for consistency during aggressive maneuvering I pass faster cars REGULARLY because I know how to get the most from the power I have. These cars leave a lot on the table with weight, comforts, and tuning constraints. My goal was to eliminate those issues before adding power and the results are surprising.

The ride is much more firm but not at all teeth rattling and the cornering and braking are now night and day from stock but that took a few alignments and tire combos to get rite. Some noticeable road vibration but that's parts of the muscle car feel that takes me back to my 71chevelle. I wouldn't recommend half these mods to a daily driver or some one who doesn't push the car to the extent of their personal capability but if your a track enthusiast or the Camaro is your weekend street fighter then suspension, braking and drive train will net you just as much performance as a full bolt on car.... What good is 500-600HP if you can't get it to the pavement?

SPCBA · 11-30-2013, 03:37 PM

Looks amazing. Congrats good job

TBone · 11-30-2013, 03:48 PM

OH BEBE!!! That is so sweet!!! Welcome to the Club.

One suggestion, if you have not already bought them, go with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. As someone who has had both, the SS' are much better.

T.

camaro500 · 11-30-2013, 04:01 PM

impressive! pedders coil overs are the way I'm going to go. Must handle great! did you do the pfadt motor mounts?

JDP Sales · 11-30-2013, 04:06 PM

That's a lot of red! Any plans to upgrade to the FE4 style bars and BMR's new lower control arms?

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

driser · 11-30-2013, 04:23 PM

I see you are in Atlanta, where are you tracking you car?

I run up at Road Atlanta with Chin Motorsports.

We have a fairly active club (ACE5), so check out our forum in the Southeast Region under Atlanta Club Lounge.

LS3 SS · 11-30-2013, 04:28 PM

That's a beautiful sight right there!

Nutro · 11-30-2013, 11:20 PM

Damn you've raced a Porch? All I do on mine is drink beers

RaiderSS · 12-01-2013, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TBone

OH BEBE!!! That is so sweet!!! Welcome to the Club.

One suggestion, if you have not already bought them, go with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. As someone who has had both, the SS' are much better.

T.

I originally wanted those but found the 315 Invos new for $240 per tire and couldn't pass it up....

RaiderSS · 12-01-2013, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro500

impressive! pedders coil overs are the way I'm going to go. Must handle great! did you do the pfadt motor mounts?

Prothane motor mounts.... I was hoping that since they were shorter it would allow more clearance for a Hi-Ram intake under the ram hood but I don't think it will work without cutting the cowl and wipers. Once they settled in there was only a slight increase in engine vibration through the car tho far less than you would think and for this setup it's fine.

RaiderSS · 12-01-2013, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sales@JDP

That's a lot of red! Any plans to upgrade to the FE4 style bars and BMR's new lower control arms?

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

I have little to no body roll with the coils, cradle bushings and all the spherical joints.... I don't believe I would gain any performance value but if it's lighter in total weight to go FE4 that would be interesting. I'll call Kyle and see.

RaiderSS · 12-01-2013, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driser

I see you are in Atlanta, where are you tracking you car?

I run up at Road Atlanta with Chin Motorsports.

We have a fairly active club (ACE5), so check out our forum in the Southeast Region under Atlanta Club Lounge.

Yeah my big homey Hawk and I met a few of you guys at caff and octane earlier this year, cool group of diverse guys...
I normally ride with the power pack because they have such an assortment of very fast cars (Porche Turbos, Vipers, big block old schools and built stangs/LS's) and plenty of jokes for the slowest one leaving LOL. I was hoping to go today but I have a newborn son requiring all my time and money at the moment!

Mwalterhouse · 12-01-2013, 07:09 AM

Looks awesome, nice job.

47AJV8 · 12-01-2013, 05:25 PM

Wow that looks awesome!

11-30-2013, 02:19 PM	#1
RaiderSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 DeadBLK Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 481	L99 Full Suspension rebuild Thanks to BMR and Pedders I have replaced all the factory suspension and rubber with polyurethane and racing parts. Even the motor mounts have been upgraded.... Only things left are the trans mount which does not have an after market solution and the exhaust isolator hangers but I just ordered those in poly (red of course). I want a strut tower brace but won't install until I pick whipple or pro-charger due to the possible clearance issues. After the suspension overhaul the brakes were upgraded to CTS-Vs with SS lines and the drive train got gears, DSS drive shaft and 10.75" rear wheels to hold 315 Invos. Also basic weight reduction was done but not so much the wife would be uncomfortable on her Friday drive to work LOL The car is built to handle and corner with porches unfortunately I can't accelerate like the Porches I race regularly until I get some boost. The handling has been dialed for consistency during aggressive maneuvering I pass faster cars REGULARLY because I know how to get the most from the power I have. These cars leave a lot on the table with weight, comforts, and tuning constraints. My goal was to eliminate those issues before adding power and the results are surprising. The ride is much more firm but not at all teeth rattling and the cornering and braking are now night and day from stock but that took a few alignments and tire combos to get rite. Some noticeable road vibration but that's parts of the muscle car feel that takes me back to my 71chevelle. I wouldn't recommend half these mods to a daily driver or some one who doesn't push the car to the extent of their personal capability but if your a track enthusiast or the Camaro is your weekend street fighter then suspension, braking and drive train will net you just as much performance as a full bolt on car.... What good is 500-600HP if you can't get it to the pavement? Attached Images __________________ RaiderSS - COTW 6/6/11 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1312764428

11-30-2013, 03:37 PM	#2
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	Looks amazing. Congrats good job __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

11-30-2013, 03:48 PM	#3
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	OH BEBE!!! That is so sweet!!! Welcome to the Club. One suggestion, if you have not already bought them, go with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. As someone who has had both, the SS' are much better. T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

11-30-2013, 04:01 PM	#4
camaro500 Drives: 2017 Jaguar F Type R Tuned 498awhp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 871 View My Garage	impressive! pedders coil overs are the way I'm going to go. Must handle great! did you do the pfadt motor mounts? __________________ JRE cammed w.full bolt ons 444rwhp/422rwtq SOLD 2017 Jaguar F Type R ''Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.'' - F. Bueller

11-30-2013, 04:28 PM	#7
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	That's a beautiful sight right there! __________________ GPI SS3 Cam / PRC 255 heads / Forged 376ci bottom / Fore level 2 fuel system / D1SC ProCharger on 12lbs / Alky control dual nozzle / 770 whp / 649 wtq tuned by Ryan Stevens at GPI

11-30-2013, 04:06 PM	#5
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	That's a lot of red! Any plans to upgrade to the FE4 style bars and BMR's new lower control arms? Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

11-30-2013, 04:23 PM	#6
driser Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Monroe, Georgia Posts: 717	I see you are in Atlanta, where are you tracking you car? I run up at Road Atlanta with Chin Motorsports. We have a fairly active club (ACE5), so check out our forum in the Southeast Region under Atlanta Club Lounge.

11-30-2013, 11:20 PM	#8
Nutro Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,670	Damn you've raced a Porch? All I do on mine is drink beers

12-01-2013, 07:09 AM	#13
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	Looks awesome, nice job.

12-01-2013, 05:25 PM	#14
47AJV8 Drives: A White Car Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 342	Wow that looks awesome! __________________ "From ABS shudder that came on surprisingly early in the lousy brake pedal's travel to a looser rear end than Kim Kardashian"