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Mod007 · 07-19-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dans ls1

Can upgrading your F/R sway bar have any negative effect on 1/4 times or not?

No not at all, these are a little lighter then stock because there hollow.

Also they have them on e bay for $450 shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...4506.m20.l1116

2010_5thgen · 07-19-2009, 03:48 PM

ebay and summit racing are selling this setup for 430. i think im going to add it to my parts list.

King T · 07-19-2009, 04:49 PM

TheClassicCarKid · 07-19-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

You guys are making me lean towards adding these. Since the rear has 3 settings should I start with the lowest setting or what? Is this one of the better brands for this type of product?

Hotchkis is one of the best suspension brands out there

Ject · 07-19-2009, 05:20 PM

Yeah... Details on the Exhaust setup on this video would be nice.. sounds good.

jpsuperman81 · 07-19-2009, 05:57 PM

Well I ordered these, i ordered from summit and picked up a skip shift eliminator even though I was gonna have it tuned out. They said backordered at summit but estimated ship in like a week which is fine I won't see car till august hopefully.

Boba Vette · 07-19-2009, 07:19 PM

I had sways, springs & sub-frames on my 94 TA GT and only have springs on my 00 TA. I need to get off my lazy butt and get the sways & SFC's for the LS1. I drive the 405 every day from OC to LA (60 miles each way) and I'll tell you, it's not about what you're doing "normally", it's about the times that you DO need to corner, dodge, burn an AWD Audi, whatever.

At $430-$500, it's a worthwhile investment. As a matter of fact, anything that makes a vehicle more controllable is worthwhile. I'll probably do all the suspension on my 5th gen before I touch any power adders. What good's speed, if you can't control it?

Wesman · 07-19-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

Guys $500 bucks for another upgrade is a great price but would this be worth it if my car is purely a fun daily driver and will never ever be raced or see track time. Would this still benefit me or should I not worry about it?

All depends on how you drive your car. If your driving consists of cruising below the speed limit with the seat reclined and your aviators on, you won't get any benefit from a sway bar upgrade.

However most Camaro owners buy the car for its performance, which consists of acceleration, handling, and braking. Even in daily driving you can have fun, such as on twisty back road or even on an entrance or exit ramp on the highway. The sway bars allow you to push your car harder and have it handle better. Body roll is the enemy in tight, twisty turns. By keeping the car more stable and level, you can carry more speed, and the car will hold the road better, which basically means better overall handling.

rocknrollcali87 · 07-20-2009, 12:25 AM

That curvy road my friends is what the locals around around here call Turnbull Canyon road..it's almost literally my backyard. I love those turns on that hill but that road has become very dangerous with crime.

That thing took those turns beautifully..the Firehawk does okay on those turns but not as good as the Camaro.

stovt001 · 07-20-2009, 12:42 AM

Where exactly is it located at? Ever run GMR?

rocknrollcali87 · 07-20-2009, 05:04 AM

This is located off the 60 freeway towards the Hacienda Heights, Whittier area. Locals use the road to get to the Northern area of Whittier from Hacienda Heights.

No I've never ran GMR because I don't know what GMR is.

Gosh after looking at that video of the Camaro doing those turns pretty quick, that Camaro with a Hotchkis upgrade is sweet!!

V8manSS · 07-21-2009, 02:42 AM

'bolt on Haul Ass" works for me.

vegasmike · 07-21-2009, 12:26 PM

Has anyone on the forum put these puppies on a v6, how was the install and what difference did you notice from the install.

2L8IWON · 07-21-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Can't be balanced? I don't understand.... Your latter comment is true, just imagine it costs you a dollar every time you take a corner at speed

Sorry dude, I meant that the tires can't be rotated, not balanced. My Bad! I'm just concerned that since the tires can't be rotated from front to back and back to front on this car that adding sway bars is just gonna make me corner faster and wear my unrotated tires out much quicker. Pros and cons to everything!!!

07-19-2009, 03:48 PM	#44
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	ebay and summit racing are selling this setup for 430. i think im going to add it to my parts list. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

07-19-2009, 05:20 PM	#47
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	Yeah... Details on the Exhaust setup on this video would be nice.. sounds good. __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

07-19-2009, 07:19 PM	#49
Boba Vette Drives: 68 GTO, 85 TA, 94 TA, 99 TA,10 Gen5 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC, CA Posts: 79	I had sways, springs & sub-frames on my 94 TA GT and only have springs on my 00 TA. I need to get off my lazy butt and get the sways & SFC's for the LS1. I drive the 405 every day from OC to LA (60 miles each way) and I'll tell you, it's not about what you're doing "normally", it's about the times that you DO need to corner, dodge, burn an AWD Audi, whatever. At $430-$500, it's a worthwhile investment. As a matter of fact, anything that makes a vehicle more controllable is worthwhile. I'll probably do all the suspension on my 5th gen before I touch any power adders. What good's speed, if you can't control it? __________________ Don't Be Furious You're Not Fast!

07-20-2009, 12:25 AM	#51
rocknrollcali87 Drives: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 223 View My Garage	That curvy road my friends is what the locals around around here call Turnbull Canyon road..it's almost literally my backyard. I love those turns on that hill but that road has become very dangerous with crime. That thing took those turns beautifully..the Firehawk does okay on those turns but not as good as the Camaro. __________________ It's 4 fat guys in a Geo up a hill, we can't go any faster!!

07-20-2009, 12:42 AM	#52
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Where exactly is it located at? Ever run GMR? __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

07-19-2009, 04:49 PM	#45
King T Drives: 2010 2SS, 2011 Buick Regal Turbo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 1,392

07-19-2009, 05:57 PM	#48
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	Well I ordered these, i ordered from summit and picked up a skip shift eliminator even though I was gonna have it tuned out. They said backordered at summit but estimated ship in like a week which is fine I won't see car till august hopefully.

07-20-2009, 05:04 AM	#53
rocknrollcali87 Drives: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 223 View My Garage	This is located off the 60 freeway towards the Hacienda Heights, Whittier area. Locals use the road to get to the Northern area of Whittier from Hacienda Heights. No I've never ran GMR because I don't know what GMR is. Gosh after looking at that video of the Camaro doing those turns pretty quick, that Camaro with a Hotchkis upgrade is sweet!! __________________ It's 4 fat guys in a Geo up a hill, we can't go any faster!!

07-21-2009, 02:42 AM	#54
V8manSS Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nana Posts: 11	'bolt on Haul Ass" works for me.

07-21-2009, 12:26 PM	#55
vegasmike Drives: 2010 Black RS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas Posts: 31	Has anyone on the forum put these puppies on a v6, how was the install and what difference did you notice from the install.

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