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NOLA_1LE · 11-12-2013, 07:52 AM

I'm working on my build list and could use some advice in the suspension department. I plan to do the NF cam and valvetrain this spring and already have LT no Cats, Borla ATAK, CAI/scoop, and Batron ST.

Where should I go with suspension? My car is really a weekend driver, I plan to hit both the strip and track.

Any help/comments are appreciated!

Msmall143 · 11-12-2013, 08:54 AM

Can't what to see what folks offer up on this. I'd like to drop my can and inch without loosing any performance. Haven't heard a good answer on how to do this.

ST1LE · 11-12-2013, 09:53 AM

A great place to start is the Pedders 1LE permagrin package. The only way I know to properly drop your car is to buy coilovers. Any other method compromises performance.

Dropspeed · 11-12-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NOLA_1LE

I'm working on my build list and could use some advice in the suspension department. I plan to do the NF cam and valvetrain this spring and already have LT no Cats, Borla ATAK, CAI/scoop, and Batron ST.

Where should I go with suspension? My car is really a weekend driver, I plan to hit both the strip and track.

Any help/comments are appreciated!

Learn to drive the car to its fullest first as it is very capable in stock form.....(take a look at my Grattan or Gingerman thread in my sig) and then mod based on your driving style.

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Originally Posted by Msmall143

Can't what to see what folks offer up on this. I'd like to drop my can and inch without loosing any performance. Haven't heard a good answer on how to do this.

This may help if you want to lower it..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316591

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

The only way I know to properly drop your car is to buy coilovers. Any other method compromises performance.

I don't fully agree.....You can lower it and get similar performance...Also see thread above.

ST1LE · 11-12-2013, 10:09 AM

^^^Thanks a lot Dropspeed!!!

What spring set did you get? Set 1 or 2? Also what camber/alignment would you recommend for a street driven 1LE after the new springs are installed?

EarlyApex · 11-12-2013, 10:22 AM

I like the idea of the Permagrin package and just the rear springs to level it out. that's what I hope to do over the winter.

1LeSS · 11-13-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

A great place to start is the Pedders 1LE permagrin package. The only way I know to properly drop your car is to buy coilovers. Any other method compromises performance.

This! Got it but the snow flew before it got installed so its a spring job now. The permagrin kit come quaranteed to make you smile or your money back. Im ready.

Vbh_1LE · 11-13-2013, 03:08 PM

I installed BMR springs and love the way they look and feel. No back to back track times, but my butt says it handles better with the lowered center of gravity.

11-12-2013, 07:52 AM	#1
NOLA_1LE Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 90	1LE Suspension Upgrade Help I'm working on my build list and could use some advice in the suspension department. I plan to do the NF cam and valvetrain this spring and already have LT no Cats, Borla ATAK, CAI/scoop, and Batron ST. Where should I go with suspension? My car is really a weekend driver, I plan to hit both the strip and track. Any help/comments are appreciated! __________________ 2013 1LE Inferno Orange 848hp 836tq TSP Forged 376ci motor w/ 1/2" Head Studs and PRC 260cc heads, F1-R Procharger Cog Drive w/ Race Intercooler, Fore Fuel System, ID1000's, Alky Meth Kit, Mantic 9000, Borla LT and CAT back ATAK Pfadt: Lowering Springs, Rear Trailing Arms and Tie Rods, Rear Drag Sway Bar, Rear Upper and Lower Control Arm Bushings, Solid Sub Frame Bushings, Front Spherical Trailing Arm Bushings, Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Barton Short Throw Shifter, AEM Boost and Wideband Gauges w/ A Pillar Pod, VIS CF Terminator Hood, and ZL1 CF spoiler

11-12-2013, 09:53 AM	#3
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	A great place to start is the Pedders 1LE permagrin package. The only way I know to properly drop your car is to buy coilovers. Any other method compromises performance. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

11-12-2013, 10:09 AM	#5
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	^^^Thanks a lot Dropspeed!!! What spring set did you get? Set 1 or 2? Also what camber/alignment would you recommend for a street driven 1LE after the new springs are installed? __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned Last edited by ST1LE; 11-12-2013 at 10:20 AM.

11-12-2013, 10:22 AM	#6
EarlyApex Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Damascus Or Posts: 403	I like the idea of the Permagrin package and just the rear springs to level it out. that's what I hope to do over the winter. __________________

11-12-2013, 08:54 AM	#2
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	Can't what to see what folks offer up on this. I'd like to drop my can and inch without loosing any performance. Haven't heard a good answer on how to do this.

11-13-2013, 03:08 PM	#8
Vbh_1LE Drives: Victory Red 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 43	I installed BMR springs and love the way they look and feel. No back to back track times, but my butt says it handles better with the lowered center of gravity.