[Shawnqa800720]

Hi All,

I am new to this forum and very new to my 6th gen 1SS, non-MRC. I went a little bananas and bought a bunch of suspension upgrades - see below, and feel free to comment (I'd love your experienced input).

Biggest Ask:
I am curious if any of you know a shop I could trust in the Boston area with my SS suspension install? I have a very good general mechanic locally, and I plan to talk with him, but I'd prefer to go to someone who knows these cars well.

What I got:
I built my own version of the ZL1 1LE handling kit (84352119), but replaced the stamped steel bits with non-adjustable BMR rear upper and lower trailing arms and upper control arms. (Huge thanks to someone on this forum who posted the parts list numbers for that kit - I was having trouble with the nuts and bolts replacement). I got to add the upper control arms and still came in about $100 cheaper building it this way.

I also got a Hotchkis swaybar kit with BMR sway bar end links to tie them on.


Would love some expert opinion here:
I was considering lowering it a bit too, but don't want to drop the full inch most kits start at. I will not track the car, but may do some autocross. Otherwise, it is my daily driver so I don't need it to be track perfect, and going to low could cause clearance issues. I just want it to be super responsive and maintain a good ride quality, so not sure if lowering it makes sense. Thoughts?
That said, it would seem logical that if I am going to do it, to get the GM lowering kit and have it installed at the same time as the rest of the build - any thoughts if this would make enough of a difference to do it, or would the main changes I already have planned be sufficient?

Happy New Year, and thanks for any and all input!!
Shawn

[JaxChris]

Do you care about fender gap or center of gravity more? Have you considered going to a 19" wheel and tire to drop the car 1/2" without impacting suspension travel and stiffness? If you're asking about the GM spring kit, I'm guessing you don't have MRC.

Your swaybars are already going to make you perceive the ride as stiffer/rougher since there will be less independent travel side to side.

[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by Shawnqa800720

Hi All,

I am new to this forum and very new to my 6th gen 1SS, non-MRC. I went a little bananas and bought a bunch of suspension upgrades - see below, and feel free to comment (I'd love your experienced input).

Biggest Ask:
I am curious if any of you know a shop I could trust in the Boston area with my SS suspension install? I have a very good general mechanic locally, and I plan to talk with him, but I'd prefer to go to someone who knows these cars well.

What I got:
I built my own version of the ZL1 1LE handling kit (84352119), but replaced the stamped steel bits with non-adjustable BMR rear upper and lower trailing arms and upper control arms. (Huge thanks to someone on this forum who posted the parts list numbers for that kit - I was having trouble with the nuts and bolts replacement). I got to add the upper control arms and still came in about $100 cheaper building it this way.

I also got a Hotchkis swaybar kit with BMR sway bar end links to tie them on.


Would love some expert opinion here:
I was considering lowering it a bit too, but don't want to drop the full inch most kits start at. I will not track the car, but may do some autocross. Otherwise, it is my daily driver so I don't need it to be track perfect, and going to low could cause clearance issues. I just want it to be super responsive and maintain a good ride quality, so not sure if lowering it makes sense. Thoughts?
That said, it would seem logical that if I am going to do it, to get the GM lowering kit and have it installed at the same time as the rest of the build - any thoughts if this would make enough of a difference to do it, or would the main changes I already have planned be sufficient?

Happy New Year, and thanks for any and all input!!
Shawn

Do you have the ZL1 1LE kit or the SS Lowering/Handling kits?

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=35

[Shawnqa800720]

Thanks for the replies. I had a switcheroo happen. The 17 1SS I got from a dealer was sent back for too many issues. I have since purchased a new 2018 1SS, and am having all GM parts installed before I take delivery to maintain warranty.

I got a ridiculous deal (A8, dual mode exh, 32K including tax, and all fees) from Elkland Chevy in PA and am repurposing some of that $$ to upgrading. I got the lowering kit, the 1LE sway bar kit, and the GM CAI with the factory tune. I wanted to do the full ZL1 1LE kit, but because it is stated as "track only" in the Chevy performance catalogue the dealership would not cover it under the factory warranty, so I'll need to wait a few years before I mess with that side of things.

I did get a Pray ported TB, and plan a ported IM in the future, so figured the GM tune would help there - not as much as an aftermarket, but it'll maintain warranty and I can remove the ported bits for any major services or warranty claims.

To answer your question, much more interested in performance than appearance (fender gap). It will be my daily driver, but I drive aggressive. I do plan on getting it to some friendly autocross events this summer as well.

I also plan to upgrade to the 1LE wheel set with Pilot sport 4S's all around after I remove the winter tires that are going on next week.

I'll report on how it feels with all the new bits on a fresh stock unit once I get it. Have to wait until next Wednesday for delivery.

[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by Shawnqa800720

Thanks for the replies. I had a switcheroo happen. The 17 1SS I got from a dealer was sent back for too many issues. I have since purchased a new 2018 1SS, and am having all GM parts installed before I take delivery to maintain warranty.

I got a ridiculous deal (A8, dual mode exh, 32K including tax, and all fees) from Elkland Chevy in PA and am repurposing some of that $$ to upgrading. I got the lowering kit, the 1LE sway bar kit, and the GM CAI with the factory tune. I wanted to do the full ZL1 1LE kit, but because it is stated as "track only" in the Chevy performance catalogue the dealership would not cover it under the factory warranty, so I'll need to wait a few years before I mess with that side of things.

I did get a Pray ported TB, and plan a ported IM in the future, so figured the GM tune would help there - not as much as an aftermarket, but it'll maintain warranty and I can remove the ported bits for any major services or warranty claims.

To answer your question, much more interested in performance than appearance (fender gap). It will be my daily driver, but I drive aggressive. I do plan on getting it to some friendly autocross events this summer as well.

I also plan to upgrade to the 1LE wheel set with Pilot sport 4S's all around after I remove the winter tires that are going on next week.

I'll report on how it feels with all the new bits on a fresh stock unit once I get it. Have to wait until next Wednesday for delivery.

Nice! Congrats! Please take lots of pictures with the stock wheels.