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Anaconda · 12-13-2014, 09:16 AM

Greetings all. I finally did it. After a good while deciding, I finally did the 1LE track pack. I also had BMR cradle bushings installed as well. After the installation, I had an alignment done and wow what can I say? AMAZING. It's definitely a difference in handling and taking turns with MUCH MORE confidence than I ever had. The body roll has diminished significantly and it feels more solid and planted vs. the original OEM set up. I wish I had bought the 1LE from the get go.

I also have Forgestar F14 20x9.5 up front and 20x11 in the rear with Michelin PSS 285/35/20 on all four corners. If anyone is on the fence about it, I would suggest it, especially with its price. I also debated for a while on z28 suspension, but that was just too much and I don't see myself being too hardcore. Now all I need is the 3.91 gears and I'm set! Still not sure I could be considered part of the 1LE club though. :\

Scott@Bjorn3D · 12-13-2014, 10:06 AM

Welcome to the Club.

Wileycoyote · 12-13-2014, 12:30 PM

Congrats on the upgrade! I know you have been wanting to do this for a while. Your going to love them hill country twisties.

Nick S · 12-13-2014, 02:57 PM

Congrats on the upgrades. I think you made a good choice with the 1LE suspension over the Z/28 suspension if you are not going to get too serious about tracking your car. I think the ride quality of the 1LE is VERY good for it's handling capabilities.

Now if you do try some track days though I caution you...it will be addicting and you will find yourself doing it more. I would suggest trying Autocrossing. It's a lot of fun but not near as hard on brakes as bigger road courses are so your consumable costs are much less doing autocrossing. Even the tire wear isn't too bad because you are only running for ~40-60 seconds or a little more at a time depending on course length.

Enjoy the new found handling confidence!!

CrystalRedTintcoat · 12-13-2014, 05:35 PM

Good move! And definitely get the gears.

-CRT

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Muscle Car Lover · 12-13-2014, 05:39 PM

Congrats! Was it installed at a dealer?

PEW-PROFESSIONAL · 12-13-2014, 11:04 PM

What was the cost on the 1LE track pack?

christianmotox · 12-14-2014, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Anaconda

Still not sure I could be considered part of the 1LE club though. :\

You have a camaro, that's what counts

Anaconda · 12-14-2014, 08:53 AM

I bought the kit for around 1300. It was installed at a local shop that works on all sorts of performance cars. Took the car on corners yesterday and boy it is awesome.

Gears would be nice but may wait a while on that.

I've spent so much already.

PEW-PROFESSIONAL · 12-17-2014, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anaconda

I bought the kit for around 1300. It was installed at a local shop that works on all sorts of performance cars. Took the car on corners yesterday and boy it is awesome.

Gears would be nice but may wait a while on that.

I've spent so much already.

Where did you get the kit? Part Number?

Thanks!

13FastBlkSS · 12-17-2014, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PEW-PROFESSIONAL

Where did you get the kit? Part Number?

Thanks!

You can locate a dealer near you (from here http://www.chevrolet.com/performance...s/1le-zl1.html) that should be able to get the parts for you and heres the part number for the v8:23123397 (directly from chevys site)

BruHop · 12-21-2014, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anaconda

Took the car on corners yesterday and boy it is awesome.

Gears would be nice but may wait a while on that.

I've spent so much already.

It is a fun ride. Congrats on the upgrade. I haven't driven a regular SS but your write-up makes me wonder why anyone wouldn't buy the 1LE.

Mikamaro · 12-21-2014, 06:35 PM

cheers!

Anaconda · 12-22-2014, 10:11 AM

It's definitely awesome. I have yet to do autocross or road course, but I would imagine it would be a lot better than regular stock form for sure. It almost feels like I can't lose control of the car, but of course there's always that possibility. I need a driver mod for sure though. I don't know what the 3.91 gears feel like but it's definitely tempting. I have to be good and save my money. But again, I do feel very satisfied with the upgrade and couldn't imagine how the car could get better.

12-13-2014, 09:16 AM	#1
Anaconda Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-speed VR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere nice and cool Posts: 303 View My Garage	Just had the 1LE track pack added to my 2013 SS Greetings all. I finally did it. After a good while deciding, I finally did the 1LE track pack. I also had BMR cradle bushings installed as well. After the installation, I had an alignment done and wow what can I say? AMAZING. It's definitely a difference in handling and taking turns with MUCH MORE confidence than I ever had. The body roll has diminished significantly and it feels more solid and planted vs. the original OEM set up. I wish I had bought the 1LE from the get go. I also have Forgestar F14 20x9.5 up front and 20x11 in the rear with Michelin PSS 285/35/20 on all four corners. If anyone is on the fence about it, I would suggest it, especially with its price. I also debated for a while on z28 suspension, but that was just too much and I don't see myself being too hardcore. Now all I need is the 3.91 gears and I'm set! Still not sure I could be considered part of the 1LE club though. :\ __________________ 2013 Victory Red 1SS 6-speed w/ black stripes ordered 8/15/12 Delivered 10/2/2012! Corsa ZL1 catback exhaust, Black CAI intake with scoop and washer bottle relocation

12-13-2014, 02:57 PM	#4
Nick S Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Verona, WI Posts: 1,924	Congrats on the upgrades. I think you made a good choice with the 1LE suspension over the Z/28 suspension if you are not going to get too serious about tracking your car. I think the ride quality of the 1LE is VERY good for it's handling capabilities. Now if you do try some track days though I caution you...it will be addicting and you will find yourself doing it more. I would suggest trying Autocrossing. It's a lot of fun but not near as hard on brakes as bigger road courses are so your consumable costs are much less doing autocrossing. Even the tire wear isn't too bad because you are only running for ~40-60 seconds or a little more at a time depending on course length. Enjoy the new found handling confidence!! __________________

12-13-2014, 05:35 PM	#5
CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	Good move! And definitely get the gears. -CRT Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 1LE NPP GBE Mods Track Days

12-13-2014, 05:39 PM	#6
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	Congrats! Was it installed at a dealer? __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

12-14-2014, 08:53 AM	#9
Anaconda Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-speed VR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere nice and cool Posts: 303 View My Garage	I bought the kit for around 1300. It was installed at a local shop that works on all sorts of performance cars. Took the car on corners yesterday and boy it is awesome. Gears would be nice but may wait a while on that. I've spent so much already. __________________ 2013 Victory Red 1SS 6-speed w/ black stripes ordered 8/15/12 Delivered 10/2/2012! Corsa ZL1 catback exhaust, Black CAI intake with scoop and washer bottle relocation

12-13-2014, 10:06 AM	#2
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Welcome to the Club.

12-13-2014, 12:30 PM	#3
Wileycoyote Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 215 View My Garage	Congrats on the upgrade! I know you have been wanting to do this for a while. Your going to love them hill country twisties.

12-13-2014, 11:04 PM	#7
PEW-PROFESSIONAL Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 324 View My Garage	What was the cost on the 1LE track pack?

12-21-2014, 06:35 PM	#13
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	cheers! __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

12-22-2014, 10:11 AM	#14
Anaconda Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-speed VR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere nice and cool Posts: 303 View My Garage	It's definitely awesome. I have yet to do autocross or road course, but I would imagine it would be a lot better than regular stock form for sure. It almost feels like I can't lose control of the car, but of course there's always that possibility. I need a driver mod for sure though. I don't know what the 3.91 gears feel like but it's definitely tempting. I have to be good and save my money. But again, I do feel very satisfied with the upgrade and couldn't imagine how the car could get better. __________________ 2013 Victory Red 1SS 6-speed w/ black stripes ordered 8/15/12 Delivered 10/2/2012! Corsa ZL1 catback exhaust, Black CAI intake with scoop and washer bottle relocation