need some help for Christmas mod(s) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mikeSS · 12-04-2011, 04:20 PM

i have about 1500-2k to spend on my camaro. exhaust+ engine mods already done.

i am trying to decide on either full suspension kit or new gears. for the main part of the money. i will be having a shop do install so thats also why the cost would be higher.

i really like the looks of lowered camaros and i personally do not like how the stock camaro handles.

i also do not like the stock gears that much, my cammed camaro would really like a new gear ratio.

i need some advise on what path you guys would take

and any other ideas would be cool

BigJake707 · 12-04-2011, 04:25 PM

If it's your daily driver I'd go with the aesthetics more so than gears. My vote is springs 'n sways.

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hightower · 12-04-2011, 04:27 PM

I would go with new gears. And maybe lowering springs as an "in between" until you get new suspension.

SnoopyAce7 · 12-04-2011, 04:29 PM

I think BC coilovers are around 1k. I want to lower mine pretty bad.

AVNMechanic · 12-04-2011, 04:30 PM

new gears (personally i'd go with 3.90) w/ lowering springs(1 or 1.25 in.)/sway bars and/or trailing arms, not a full suspension

stso634 · 12-04-2011, 04:30 PM

I just installed the Pedders Camaro Pace Car package and I have to say it is the best investment I have made on my Camaro so far. Coilovers really change the way the car handles and it feels like it is on rails. This might be a little higher than your budget, with installation, but you will be very pleased with the outcome.
Get with JusticePete to see if he has any Christmas specials.

Ratt · 12-04-2011, 07:42 PM

Gears first then some drag tires if you don't have them, Nitto's for sure.

After the gears and tires are installed you can start buying suspension upgrades depending on what the car is doing or not doing.

mikeSS · 12-04-2011, 07:46 PM

thanks for the responses. if i could only install them myself it would save me so much money to get springs and gears. lol

Ratt · 12-04-2011, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

thanks for the responses. if i could only install them myself it would save me so much money to get springs and gears. lol

Are you having wheel hop or hooking to the left now?

mike25 · 12-04-2011, 08:27 PM

Id probably be picking up 3.93's and a tune to go with them. If not that, then a hotchkis track pack.

GB EB · 12-04-2011, 08:31 PM

so many options... so little money..........

this may help:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108828

Camaro54 · 12-04-2011, 08:33 PM

Get the suspension next. Then the car will be ready for the gears. Sway bars and coilovers is the perfect start IMO. You'll love the new way the car'll handle.

mikeSS · 12-04-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratt

Are you having wheel hop or hooking to the left now?

you know i really do not drive my car hard at all. i will only do a WOT on a roll, never launch hard. so wheel hop is not a huge problem for me right now only had 450WHP nothing crazy and do not plan of drag racing.
the suspension would mainly be for looks, and better feel for the ride. not for better traction

attymf · 12-04-2011, 08:36 PM

I'd save another $4K and get a supercharger!!!

12-04-2011, 04:20 PM	#1
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	need some help for Christmas mod(s) i have about 1500-2k to spend on my camaro. exhaust+ engine mods already done. i am trying to decide on either full suspension kit or new gears. for the main part of the money. i will be having a shop do install so thats also why the cost would be higher. i really like the looks of lowered camaros and i personally do not like how the stock camaro handles. i also do not like the stock gears that much, my cammed camaro would really like a new gear ratio. i need some advise on what path you guys would take and any other ideas would be cool

12-04-2011, 04:25 PM	#2
BigJake707 Resident Cynic Drives: "Shakira" 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Trinidad, CA Posts: 182	If it's your daily driver I'd go with the aesthetics more so than gears. My vote is springs 'n sways. Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk __________________ *Current Mods- Injen CAI, Trifecta tune, Doug Thorley shorties, MRT v1 w/ res delete, 20" Boss 338's (Grey), SS Bumper, Heritage Grill, Pfadt Racing Lowering Springs* *Upcoming Mods- MPD1 Spoiler* *Planned Cosmetic Mods- Modern Yenko Stripes, Window Tint*

12-04-2011, 04:27 PM	#3
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	I would go with new gears. And maybe lowering springs as an "in between" until you get new suspension. __________________ My Camaro Story

12-04-2011, 04:29 PM	#4
SnoopyAce7 (ʘ‿ʘ) Drives: The one with a roof rack Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,221	I think BC coilovers are around 1k. I want to lower mine pretty bad. __________________

12-04-2011, 04:30 PM	#5
AVNMechanic Drives: Want a 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan Posts: 106	new gears (personally i'd go with 3.90) w/ lowering springs(1 or 1.25 in.)/sway bars and/or trailing arms, not a full suspension __________________ :flag2:

12-04-2011, 04:30 PM	#6
stso634 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 379 View My Garage	I just installed the Pedders Camaro Pace Car package and I have to say it is the best investment I have made on my Camaro so far. Coilovers really change the way the car handles and it feels like it is on rails. This might be a little higher than your budget, with installation, but you will be very pleased with the outcome. Get with JusticePete to see if he has any Christmas specials.

12-04-2011, 07:42 PM	#7
Ratt Account Suspended Drives: 2ss Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 199	Gears first then some drag tires if you don't have them, Nitto's for sure. After the gears and tires are installed you can start buying suspension upgrades depending on what the car is doing or not doing.

12-04-2011, 07:46 PM	#8
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	thanks for the responses. if i could only install them myself it would save me so much money to get springs and gears. lol

12-04-2011, 08:27 PM	#10
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	Id probably be picking up 3.93's and a tune to go with them. If not that, then a hotchkis track pack. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

12-04-2011, 08:31 PM	#11
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	so many options... so little money.......... this may help: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108828 __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

12-04-2011, 08:33 PM	#12
Camaro54 Drives: Camaro SS2/RS orange/black stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 570	Get the suspension next. Then the car will be ready for the gears. Sway bars and coilovers is the perfect start IMO. You'll love the new way the car'll handle. __________________ 2010/2SS/RS/6L80E/Mast built LS3 416 Stroker/Black Lable Heads/Blower Cam/Jannetty Tuned/ 685rwhp/635tq/KookHeaders/3"exhaust/Magnaflows/Whipple Blower/10lbs bst/Duel pumps/85lb inj/2 gauge pillar/CAI/RX catch can/Vmax ported TB/Lexani LX15s/Pedders sub F bushings inserts/Pedders sport extreme coilovers/ZL1 sway bars/Hotchkis strut tower brace/Hawk brake pads/stainless steel brake lines/CTV front calibers/slotted rotors 15"/1 pc drive shaft & loop/hidden radar-laser detect/rear louvers/terminator hood/ SS mats/black outs/Bowties/GM GFX kit/blade spoiler/deading matting/wolf art/

12-04-2011, 08:36 PM	#14
attymf Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LI, NY Posts: 755 View My Garage	I'd save another $4K and get a supercharger!!!

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