Setup for autox.. Need suggestions

[Runs12s]

I have a 2011 RS/2SS LS3 6M. It still has stock tires, brakes and suspension.

I have added a cold air kit and cat back exhaust for a little more power.

I have recently added the GM convertible strut tower brace. I was lucky my coupe had the drilled and threaded holes and got the brace online for less than 140 with shipping. I have been playing with air pressure but the under steer really sucks.

I want to keep my warranty intact.. Please keep that in mind when suggesting upgrades or changes I can do to help me at Autox.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Sftshldr]

Upgrade your front and rear swaybars to some adjustables from BMR or Pedders. Then dial in your suspension and get an alignment front and back for the kind of sport you are driving in ... autox in this case.

Good Luck and have fun!

[TheGhosty]

yes, go to town on the suspension!

[JDP Sales]

Welcome to the site! The best thing you can do to improve handling would be to start with Sway bars and springs (or coilovers if they are in the budget).

The sway bars will greatly reduce body roll and understeer, giving you a neutral feeling in the corners which will improve your times and also greatly inspires confidence!

I recommend looking into the Pfadt ZL spec sway bar set. These sway bars have 3 stiffness adjustments front and rear, so you can fine tune and balance the car to your driving style and tire selection. They do require upgrading to the 2012+ FE4 Rear LCA's, but we include them in the package as well.

Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

[jeremywes]

285x35's on all 4 corners. Then go nuts on the suspension when you're not worried about the warrantee

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by Sales@JDP

Welcome to the site! The best thing you can do to improve handling would be to start with Sway bars and springs (or coilovers if they are in the budget).

The sway bars will greatly reduce body roll and understeer, giving you a neutral feeling in the corners which will improve your times and also greatly inspires confidence!

I recommend looking into the Pfadt ZL spec sway bar set. These sway bars have 3 stiffness adjustments front and rear, so you can fine tune and balance the car toy your driving style and tire selection. They do require upgrading to the 2012+ FE4 Rear LCA's, but we include them in the package as well.

Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

This, My car looked like yours around the cones, and that is a 2012 with the better suspension! It was a workout swinging around the cones with all that understeer.I DID THE pFADT ZL1 SPEC BARS, then the springs, then now wider wheels and rad arm bushings.The bars, then springs really helped keeping the car flat around the turns and alot less understeer. Felt like you could now focus on speed and driving

[sting808]

Check the new rules. Not sure if anything changed for the stock camaro class. Had a lot of changes recently. If your car did not come with it from the factory as is, then you may break out of class. Depends how strict your tech inspector will be and if anyone will protest.

I ended up in E modified because of FI.

[ICTsccaCamaro]

Biggest change in our car was the alignment by far

[Norm Peterson]

What class are you trying to fit your car into? That's going to make a difference in what you can do.

Actually, I'm not 100% sure that the car is F-Stock legal even as it sits. Cold air and tower brace sound like some ST class to me. Regionally, I doubt that anybody is going to give you any grief, but you might get some at the National Tour level.


Out of curiosity, what venue was the picture taken at?


Norm

[Runs12s]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

What class are you trying to fit your car into? That's going to make a difference in what you can do.

Actually, I'm not 100% sure that the car is F-Stock legal even as it sits. Cold air and tower brace sound like some ST class to me. Regionally, I doubt that anybody is going to give you any grief, but you might get some at the National Tour level.


Out of curiosity, what venue was the picture taken at?


Norm

The picture was taken at a local club event at the MetLife stadium parking lot in NJ.

I'm not trying to compete on any regional or national events at this point. Trying to learn the car and get it into good running shape for local road courses and autox.

Thanks to everyone for your advice. I have been thinking sway bars at a minimum and possiblibly upgrade the bushings.

[Bornluckee13]

I have sway bars, drop springs, wider/lighter wheels, and just installed subframe bushings and 1le gears. The biggest change I felt (have not run on the bushings yet, installed today and next autoX is next Sunday) was the sway bars. Huge difference! Also, pay attention to tire pressure and your tread scrub! Have an experienced guy there look at your tires after your first few runs, he can show you what your looking for! Have fun man!

[Bornluckee13]

I'm same as you, I just go have fun. Believe I'm running ESP now due to tire/sway/long tubes and high flows. Really don't care, just like to go fast!!!! From what I understand, beings 1lr gears are "stock" my class will not change.....

[Norm Peterson]

The 1LE gears are standard on the 1LE and all of the 2010 - 2013 Camaros fall on the same line in Appendix A / E Street Prepared. You're fine.


Runs - NJMP isn't all that far from Central Jersey. Is that what I'm hearing?


Norm

[Runs12s]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

The 1LE gears are standard on the 1LE and all of the 2010 - 2013 Camaros fall on the same line in Appendix A / E Street Prepared. You're fine.


Runs - NJMP isn't all that far from Central Jersey. Is that what I'm hearing?


Norm

NJMP is about 90 mins south of where I live. I would really like to get down there for one of their full day racing classes. I'd like to do the paced 100mph class. I'm going to try to get there this summer or fall if possible for the class/track day.