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RealQuickCamaro · 01-20-2009, 10:39 PM

i was reading the review on the camaro v6 by edmunds and i came across this

The only complaint we're willing to lodge after such a brief drive is that there's a whole bunch of noise coming from the rear suspension as it traipses over broken pavement. Houlihan says his team is considering a revised sound-deadening package for the rear, but, judging by the fact that he then launched into an explanation about keeping costs down, we're not sure it's likely to change.

We, too, would want to spend money on performance before comfort and sophistication. But if this car is to be a thoroughly modern sport coupe that just happens to have retro cues, then it would seem money well spent. Quelling excessive noise, it seems to us, is one way to increase the perceived quality of the vehicle. We'll see on that one.

ucla1ove3 · 01-20-2009, 10:49 PM

psch it's probably just a pre production car that has like 200k miles on it already, i wouldn't be worried.

headpunter · 01-20-2009, 10:51 PM

i doubt he could even tell what rear suspension noise souds like.

kanys · 01-20-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla1ove3

psch it's probably just a pre production car that has like 200k miles on it already, i wouldn't be worried.

Yeah I think it was one of the camo ones they tested, which had insane mileage and was mechanically 99% complete. The IRS noise softening is probably in that 1% left that they are or maybe already have fixed.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-20-2009, 10:56 PM

None of the other 5 mags even mentioned it...

kanys · 01-20-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

None of the other 5 mags even mentioned it...

yeah, these guys must of picked a bad road to test it on or something lol.

Lumina SS · 01-20-2009, 11:15 PM

i have 4th gen camaro and my friend have also all of them have a lettel sound from the suspension and the Rear Differential but i think it is ok everyone was complain about it.
but it was not like it make all that noise after all because chevrolet quality not that much on these thing but all that matter for me is what is under the hood the speed the sound how it looks and the t top its worth it.
its like a monster on the streets and how much it cost i think none other car have what it takes to take the camaro down with the same cost range.

bobby35ny · 01-20-2009, 11:30 PM

Maybe thats another reason why the 1 month delay, maybe they are fixing the little bugs.

-bobby

Nexus6 · 01-20-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumina SS

i have 4th gen camaro and my friend have also all of them have a lettel sound from the suspension and the Rear Differential but i think it is ok everyone was complain about it.
but it was not like it make all that noise after all because chevrolet quality not that much on these thing but all that matter for me is what is under the hood the speed the sound how it looks and the t top its worth it.
its like a monster on the streets and how much it cost i think none other car have what it takes to take the camaro down with the same cost range.

Thats a rough read right there

fad1 · 01-20-2009, 11:36 PM

I mean it probably was tested on a preproduction vehicle. Probably had a crap load of miles on it and there was some MINOR defect with the over used suspension.

TomServo · 01-21-2009, 10:24 AM

Hell the tires could have been worn, when a Corvette's tires are near the end of their tread life the noise they transmit can drive you nuts.

Number 3 · 01-21-2009, 11:11 AM

I can say, without driving the car in the article, that Number 3 has no objectionable noises or sounds from the suspension. Super tight and solid all around. 7400 on the clock.

Xanthos · 01-21-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

I can say, without driving the car in the article, that Number 3 has no objectionable noises or sounds from the suspension. Super tight and solid all around. 7400 on the clock.

I'm assuming you've changed the oil on it then? Did you do it yourself or did you have a service department do it? How hard was it to access the filter, if you did it yourself?

Sorry - just a random question because I changed the oil on my accent just a few days ago and the filter is a biatch to access in that car. Just wondering if I'll have the same problem with the V6 filter or if I'll be able to have some relief.

Oh, and I wouldn't worry about the suspension noise much. Probably just overworked and definitely the IVER wouldn't have as much sound dampening. Plus - what Number 3 said.
- Xanthos

stovt001 · 01-21-2009, 11:22 AM

Hopefully Edmunds and the mags will add some Camaros to their long term fleets and we can see how they hold up after a year. I'm not too concerned.

01-20-2009, 10:39 PM	#1
RealQuickCamaro Drives: Yellow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 77	Rear suspension noise ? i was reading the review on the camaro v6 by edmunds and i came across this The only complaint we're willing to lodge after such a brief drive is that there's a whole bunch of noise coming from the rear suspension as it traipses over broken pavement. Houlihan says his team is considering a revised sound-deadening package for the rear, but, judging by the fact that he then launched into an explanation about keeping costs down, we're not sure it's likely to change. We, too, would want to spend money on performance before comfort and sophistication. But if this car is to be a thoroughly modern sport coupe that just happens to have retro cues, then it would seem money well spent. Quelling excessive noise, it seems to us, is one way to increase the perceived quality of the vehicle. We'll see on that one.

01-20-2009, 10:51 PM	#3
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	i doubt he could even tell what rear suspension noise souds like. __________________ Stop Whinging

01-20-2009, 10:56 PM	#5
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	None of the other 5 mags even mentioned it... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-20-2009, 11:30 PM	#8
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Maybe thats another reason why the 1 month delay, maybe they are fixing the little bugs. -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

01-21-2009, 11:11 AM	#12
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,170 View My Garage	I can say, without driving the car in the article, that Number 3 has no objectionable noises or sounds from the suspension. Super tight and solid all around. 7400 on the clock. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

01-20-2009, 11:15 PM	#7
Lumina SS Corvette Z51 Drives: Corvette Z51 476rwhp & camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kuwait Posts: 174 View My Garage	i have 4th gen camaro and my friend have also all of them have a lettel sound from the suspension and the Rear Differential but i think it is ok everyone was complain about it. but it was not like it make all that noise after all because chevrolet quality not that much on these thing but all that matter for me is what is under the hood the speed the sound how it looks and the t top its worth it. its like a monster on the streets and how much it cost i think none other car have what it takes to take the camaro down with the same cost range.

01-20-2009, 11:36 PM	#10
fad1 Drives: Future 5th gen Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1,108	I mean it probably was tested on a preproduction vehicle. Probably had a crap load of miles on it and there was some MINOR defect with the over used suspension.

01-21-2009, 10:24 AM	#11
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	Hell the tires could have been worn, when a Corvette's tires are near the end of their tread life the noise they transmit can drive you nuts.

01-21-2009, 11:22 AM	#14
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Hopefully Edmunds and the mags will add some Camaros to their long term fleets and we can see how they hold up after a year. I'm not too concerned. __________________ "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

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