Does a 2014 SS really understeer? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

chuckclanton · 10-29-2013, 07:24 PM

Maybe. However I felt the stock wheels and tire sizes were not adequate for a 3800 lb car a bit nose heavy. Having tracked Vipers and corvettes in the Michelin Challange Series(2000-2006) my new SS felt BIG! Anyway I changed the wheels and tires(TSW Nurburbing 9's & 10's with Invo 255/45/20 & 275/40/20). Invo,s for all season. Can't get the car to push
on available roads/turns! Maybe on a track in a decreasing radius turn. I done 90 deg turns(trail brake entry/power at apex) no push exiting.
So what am I missing. I will be taking the car as is to Spring Mountain(Pahrump Nv.) early next year to see what the car can do. However we all know the driver can make a car appear to push or get loose!

Gen5SS · 10-29-2013, 09:59 PM

I had a major push issue in my 2010 until I bought another set of rear rims and put nitto 275 555's on them and put them on the front. Now it's holding in the corners by the tires instead of braking until I get enough traction to apply throttle. I can now steer by the gas pedal instead of going slower and hitting the brakes until the front caught up on traction. I guess it just depends on how fast you take corners.

christianmotox · 10-29-2013, 10:01 PM

I wish my car was 2800lbs

chuckclanton · 10-30-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by christianmotox

I wish my car was 2800lbs

Sorry about the typo, Fixed it.

Apex Motorsports · 10-30-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by christianmotox

I wish my car was 2800lbs

Can you imagine how freaking awesome that would be?!

sloSS · 10-30-2013, 09:20 AM

2012 and up SS's have FE4 suspension.
A significant handling improvement vs the '10's and 11's.
Congrats on your new 2014!

10-29-2013, 07:24 PM	#1
chuckclanton Drives: 2021 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mesquite, Nv. Posts: 490	Does a 2014 SS really understeer? Maybe. However I felt the stock wheels and tire sizes were not adequate for a 3800 lb car a bit nose heavy. Having tracked Vipers and corvettes in the Michelin Challange Series(2000-2006) my new SS felt BIG! Anyway I changed the wheels and tires(TSW Nurburbing 9's & 10's with Invo 255/45/20 & 275/40/20). Invo,s for all season. Can't get the car to push on available roads/turns! Maybe on a track in a decreasing radius turn. I done 90 deg turns(trail brake entry/power at apex) no push exiting. So what am I missing. I will be taking the car as is to Spring Mountain(Pahrump Nv.) early next year to see what the car can do. However we all know the driver can make a car appear to push or get loose! Last edited by chuckclanton; 10-30-2013 at 09:43 AM.

10-29-2013, 09:59 PM	#2
Gen5SS Drives: 2010 SS/RS 6 Spd Manual IOM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 153	I had a major push issue in my 2010 until I bought another set of rear rims and put nitto 275 555's on them and put them on the front. Now it's holding in the corners by the tires instead of braking until I get enough traction to apply throttle. I can now steer by the gas pedal instead of going slower and hitting the brakes until the front caught up on traction. I guess it just depends on how fast you take corners. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, 417 stroker, 4.0 Callies crank and rods, JRE pistons w/hellfire nitrous top rings, Kooks 1 7/8 LT, Kooks 3" Exhaust, CAI Intake and Scoop, Cam SullivanGM W/ Hardened PR, Stock Heads. Dual Springs, Mcleod RXT Clutch, Hurst LL W/ Cruise Momentary, GM 3.91 gears, Nitrous Outlet direct port 200 shot, Dedicated Fuel Cell(C16), LNC2000 and NOS Mini controller, BMR suspension w/Bushings, Pfadt Drop, Pfadt Diff Bushings, 1400hp DSS Axles, DSS driveshaft, Solid Engine Mounts, Razzi Body Kit, Speedhut Gauges,T-REX Phantom Grills (Black) 533RWHP/500RWTQ N/A, 724RWHP/816RWTQ 200 Shot

10-29-2013, 10:01 PM	#3
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	I wish my car was 2800lbs __________________

10-30-2013, 09:20 AM	#6
sloSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 254 View My Garage	2012 and up SS's have FE4 suspension. A significant handling improvement vs the '10's and 11's. Congrats on your new 2014!