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radioflyer350 · 03-16-2013, 12:13 PM

What's up guys, this is my first post here. To give some background on my car experience... I've owned 3 camaros, 2 corvettes, 1 sc350z, 1 370z built as a HPDE car and a 2011 Gt track package car. The only reason I got rid of the mustang was because I hated the interior (it's crap). Well I got myself a 2011 SS and assumed it would be on par with the Stang, oh boy was I wrong. It handles like a brick missing a wheel. So after hours of doing research I decided to just buy a boss and deal with the crappy interior. While on the mustang forum the boss guys recommended some of the hotchkis upgrades. So I called hotchkis and got sold on their TVS 3 package for the Camaro... Holly Phuking Batballs. Talking about an upgrade, I can't believe how much better this car is with such simple mods. By by Boss Welcome back Camaro, this thing is gonna be a beast on the track. Installed a Borla catback and this car is perfect blend between street and track. Not too loud and not to rough but handles very flat and neutral. Just point and shoot, if you own an SS sways, bushings, springs and a chassis brace are a must.

POWERMAN · 03-16-2013, 12:34 PM

Welcome!

Every car has its own set of 'quirks' to deal with..
Glad you were able to figure it out.

Is this where you purchased your stuff from?

SlingShot · 03-16-2013, 12:36 PM

The biggest problem on the street, is the staggered wheel setup on the SS. That's one of the reasons the 1LE comes with 285's on all four corners.

amz · 03-16-2013, 12:37 PM

Look, stop that this instant.

Threads like this cost me money!!

radioflyer350 · 03-16-2013, 12:46 PM

No they told me to pick them up from summit so I did... AMZ I'm sorry this is not a hotchkis thread. I'm sure all of the other kits I.e BMR, Phastek and others are just as effective. This was just the most improvement I've ever seen modding a car so little.

radioflyer350 · 03-16-2013, 12:47 PM

Slingshot wheels are next.

MBS · 03-16-2013, 12:49 PM

damn straight handles better ,and looks better , and much cooler . enjoy

slomaro3.4 · 03-16-2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

The biggest problem on the street, is the staggered wheel setup on the SS. That's one of the reasons the 1LE comes with 285's on all four corners.

Agreed, I have no problem because almost every car I've owned has been RWD with staggered wheels but whenever some one else gets behind the wheel they don't expect it to track the way it does.

steel insane · 03-16-2013, 01:18 PM

what did you use for shocks & struts?

Fraxum · 03-16-2013, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radioflyer350

Just point and shoot, if you own an SS sways, bushings, springs and a chassis brace are a must.

Disagree on the brace. Perhaps not needed. But needed for sure in the Mustang. With proper mods an SS can keep up with a Boss on a track where the superior Boss power to weight is not a big factor.

Plus you get many more thumbs up with the Camaro and more comments from the fairer sex.

Fraxum · 03-16-2013, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

The biggest problem on the street, is the staggered wheel setup on the SS. That's one of the reasons the 1LE comes with 285's on all four corners.

Understeer can be easily controlled with adjustable sways, even with staggered wheels. It's the floppy bushings that are the PIA.

Apex Motorsports · 03-16-2013, 02:57 PM

There are HUGE gains to be had with suspension upgrades. Fighting the horsepower obsession is a daily battle for me but you can get a much bigger bang for your buck with some of the suspension upgrades than you can with many bolt on performance parts.

radioflyer350 · 03-16-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraxum

Disagree on the brace. Perhaps not needed. But needed for sure in the Mustang. With proper mods an SS can keep up with a Boss on a track where the superior Boss power to weight is not a big factor.

Plus you get many more thumbs up with the Camaro and more comments from the fairer sex.

Yeah I think a nicely modded SS can keep pace with a Boss. You would not think so after driving a stock one. The 1LE has to be an amazing machine.

POWERMAN · 03-16-2013, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amz

Look, stop that this instant.

Threads like this cost me money!!

LOL!

Truth to these words!

03-16-2013, 12:13 PM	#1
radioflyer350 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SC Posts: 8	Camaro is a wobbly box! What's up guys, this is my first post here. To give some background on my car experience... I've owned 3 camaros, 2 corvettes, 1 sc350z, 1 370z built as a HPDE car and a 2011 Gt track package car. The only reason I got rid of the mustang was because I hated the interior (it's crap). Well I got myself a 2011 SS and assumed it would be on par with the Stang, oh boy was I wrong. It handles like a brick missing a wheel. So after hours of doing research I decided to just buy a boss and deal with the crappy interior. While on the mustang forum the boss guys recommended some of the hotchkis upgrades. So I called hotchkis and got sold on their TVS 3 package for the Camaro... Holly Phuking Batballs. Talking about an upgrade, I can't believe how much better this car is with such simple mods. By by Boss Welcome back Camaro, this thing is gonna be a beast on the track. Installed a Borla catback and this car is perfect blend between street and track. Not too loud and not to rough but handles very flat and neutral. Just point and shoot, if you own an SS sways, bushings, springs and a chassis brace are a must.

03-16-2013, 12:36 PM	#3
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	The biggest problem on the street, is the staggered wheel setup on the SS. That's one of the reasons the 1LE comes with 285's on all four corners. __________________

03-16-2013, 12:34 PM	#2
POWERMAN Drives: '13 Charger Sxt+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 321	Welcome! Every car has its own set of 'quirks' to deal with.. Glad you were able to figure it out. Is this where you purchased your stuff from?

03-16-2013, 12:37 PM	#4
amz Factory Correct Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 666	Look, stop that this instant. Threads like this cost me money!!

03-16-2013, 12:46 PM	#5
radioflyer350 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SC Posts: 8	No they told me to pick them up from summit so I did... AMZ I'm sorry this is not a hotchkis thread. I'm sure all of the other kits I.e BMR, Phastek and others are just as effective. This was just the most improvement I've ever seen modding a car so little.

03-16-2013, 12:47 PM	#6
radioflyer350 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SC Posts: 8	Slingshot wheels are next.

03-16-2013, 12:49 PM	#7
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	damn straight handles better ,and looks better , and much cooler . enjoy

03-16-2013, 01:18 PM	#9
steel insane Drives: 2012 2LT Black (Vengeance) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: pa Posts: 637	what did you use for shocks & struts?

03-16-2013, 02:57 PM	#12
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	There are HUGE gains to be had with suspension upgrades. Fighting the horsepower obsession is a daily battle for me but you can get a much bigger bang for your buck with some of the suspension upgrades than you can with many bolt on performance parts.