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Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:04 PM

Hi guys and girls,
I picked my new 2011 Camaro 2LT with the RS package from the dealer a couple of day ago. And I noticed that it feels really bumpy when driving. Is this normal or could there be something wrong with my new baby?

Thanks for the help

SSLarry · 01-01-2011, 01:05 PM

LT has softer of the two available suspensions. What was your last car?

upflying · 01-01-2011, 01:07 PM

A firm suspension is characteristic of the gen 5 Camaro. Did you test drive it before you bought it?

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSLarry

LT has softer of the two available suspensions. What was your last car?

I had an old Ford Focus. But it feels bumpy.

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

A firm suspension is characteristic of the gen 5 Camaro. Did you test drive it before you bought it?

Well we had it ordered. So I assumed it would be perfect.

INTIMIDAT3R · 01-01-2011, 01:10 PM

If your old car felt bumpy too, maybe you just drive on lousy roads.

The 5th Gen Camaro is all about the driving experience and feeling the road.

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

If your old car felt bumpy too, maybe you just drive on lousy roads.

The 5th Gen Camaro is all about the driving experience and feeling the road.

My old car didn't really feel bumpy though

nwiabikr · 01-01-2011, 01:13 PM

I would describe it as a busy ride. It's a sports car so it will be a little bumpy on rough roads.

ckaram · 01-01-2011, 01:14 PM

You're riding on 20" tires and wheels. There will be a difference, just drive the s**t out of it and you'll no longer notice

upflying · 01-01-2011, 01:14 PM

An "old Ford Focus" is not a sports car. It is sold, designed and engineered to appeal to a large audience of average consumers who want reliable and boring transportation. That means average suspension tuning..designed to smooth out the bumps in the road. Camaro is a sports car, engineered to handle.

INTIMIDAT3R · 01-01-2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

An "old Ford Focus" is not a sports car. It is sold, designed and engineered to appeal to a large audience of average consumers who want reliable and boring transportation.

It's also designed to fall apart.

rykeith · 01-01-2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

An "old Ford Focus" is not a sports car. It is sold, designed and engineered to appeal to a large audience of average consumers who want reliable and boring transportation. That means average suspension tuning..designed to smooth out the bumps in the road. Camaro is a sports car, engineered to handle.

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckaram

You're riding on 20" tires and wheels. There will be a difference, just drive the s**t out of it and you'll no longer notice

Do the 20" wheels and tires make it bumpier?

Big Brunsy · 01-01-2011, 01:21 PM

smaller sidewalls means stiffer ride. The stiff suspension is normal and makes the car handle better. If you think The camaro has a bumpy ride try riding in a 3500 truck.

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:25 PM

I hope I just get used to it, and eventually not notice it. As long as everyone says that what Im experienceing is normal.

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

smaller sidewalls means stiffer ride. The stiff suspension is normal and makes the car handle better. If you think The camaro has a bumpy ride try riding in a 3500 truck.

Hi as I said I just recently picked it up from the dealer. I just checked the tire pressure and it was 31 on both front tires. And 32 for both rear tires. I believe there supposed to be 36. Could this be the reason it feels bumpy

upflying · 01-01-2011, 01:42 PM

36psi would increase the ride harshness. Leave it at 31/32
I might add, skepticism about the sincerity of your post is starting to emerge.

binlow84 · 01-01-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro5010

Hi as I said I just recently picked it up from the dealer. I just checked the tire pressure and it was 31 on both front tires. And 32 for both rear tires. I believe there supposed to be 36. Could this be the reason it feels bumpy

It is highly unlikely that you will feel a difference because of a small difference in the tire pressure, especially since less pressure should make the ride softer. Bottom line: This is a sporty car. By design they will transfer more of the road feel to the driver. There's nothing wrong with your car in particular from the sounds of it, it's just the nature of the beast. If it bothers you too much then maybe this kind of car isn't suited for you.

outlaw2 · 01-01-2011, 02:01 PM

Mine feels the same way until I drive it 7+ miles and the tires warm up.Took "Her" out for a 150+ mile run yesterday and "She" was as smooth as glass..BTW 20" and it was 19 degrees F here..Nature of the beast

Elykson · 01-01-2011, 02:05 PM

I drive both a Ford Focus and a 2LT. Believe me, the camaro is way smoother. The Focus makes the Camaro feel like a Cadillac.

SGOS252382 · 01-01-2011, 02:17 PM

Then you're lucky you didn't buy an SS. The SS has a stiffer suspension than the V6.

The Camaro isn't the smoothest ride (considerably stiffer than my 05 and 06 GTO). But the Camaro is a reasonably heavy car, and it needs a pretty stiff suspension to give it decent handling characteristics.

One of my good friends bought a new C6 Corvette. About 3 months later, he got rid of it because he couldn't stand the harsh ride. Now he drives a 4 door Lexus (gave up peformance for comfort).

Performance suspensions combined with tall wheels and low profile tires can make for a pretty bumpy ride (if the roads aren't very smooth).

DarkneSS · 01-01-2011, 02:18 PM

Make sure the cold tire pressure is at 36 psi for RS wheels. That is BEFORE you start driving it measure the PSi and fill.

I'm on my LT rims now but I remember when my RS wheels fell to 31 PSi the ride got much more rough.

Revo1 · 01-01-2011, 02:23 PM

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1BADLS3 · 01-01-2011, 02:28 PM

I owned a Focus for a while. I think it could be confused that they ride hard (mine was a ZX3)--but really, it's just unrefined. They have a soft suspension, but because of their unrefined small-car nature, bumps are felt and heard all day long. But if you throw one into a corner, they pitch and roll, understeer, lose all composure. They're not performance-tuned.

The Camaro rides heavy like a vault, but the suspension is buttoned up. You can observe this going over a simple speedbump at about 5mph. You'll feel the bump and the car will follow the bump's contour. Not much spring at all. In a Focus you'll feel the car lift up, hit flat ground, and then spring back up.

If you've ever ridden in a stock-spec 3rd gen IROC Camaro, anything else feels like a Grand Marquis... The 5th gen has a great feel to it. Enjoy the ride!!!

oldfriend · 01-01-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

36psi would increase the ride harshness. Leave it at 31/32
I might add, skepticism about the sincerity of your post is starting to emerge.

KNOW YOU BLOW IT , GOD DANNG

01-01-2011, 01:04 PM	#1
Camaro5010 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 8	My new Camaro is bumpy Hi guys and girls, I picked my new 2011 Camaro 2LT with the RS package from the dealer a couple of day ago. And I noticed that it feels really bumpy when driving. Is this normal or could there be something wrong with my new baby? Thanks for the help

01-01-2011, 01:05 PM	#2
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,408	LT has softer of the two available suspensions. What was your last car? __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

01-01-2011, 01:14 PM	#9
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,509	You're riding on 20" tires and wheels. There will be a difference, just drive the st out of it and you'll no longer notice __________________ Current Camaros:** 1968 convertible, original 327, Iron Eagle heads, DT headers, Magnaflows, Muncie 4-speed, 3.08 posi, 17" Torque Thrusts, 2011 2SS/RS, LS3, M6, IOM in and out, factory Hurst short throw, GMPP axleback exhaust Delivered 5/14/11

01-01-2011, 01:21 PM	#14
Big Brunsy Drives: Silverado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,293	smaller sidewalls means stiffer ride. The stiff suspension is normal and makes the car handle better. If you think The camaro has a bumpy ride try riding in a 3500 truck. __________________

01-01-2011, 02:01 PM	#19
outlaw2 Drives: 2011Camaro2SS/RS,66 Impala SS Conv. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fallon,Nevada US of A Posts: 353 View My Garage	Mine feels the same way until I drive it 7+ miles and the tires warm up.Took "Her" out for a 150+ mile run yesterday and "She" was as smooth as glass..BTW 20" and it was 19 degrees F here..Nature of the beast __________________

01-01-2011, 01:07 PM	#3
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Antioch, Ca Posts: 2,628	A firm suspension is characteristic of the gen 5 Camaro. Did you test drive it before you bought it?

01-01-2011, 01:10 PM	#6
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,127 View My Garage	If your old car felt bumpy too, maybe you just drive on lousy roads. The 5th Gen Camaro is all about the driving experience and feeling the road.

01-01-2011, 01:13 PM	#8
nwiabikr Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 76 View My Garage	I would describe it as a busy ride. It's a sports car so it will be a little bumpy on rough roads.

01-01-2011, 01:25 PM	#15
Camaro5010 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 8	I hope I just get used to it, and eventually not notice it. As long as everyone says that what Im experienceing is normal.

01-01-2011, 01:42 PM	#17
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Antioch, Ca Posts: 2,628	36psi would increase the ride harshness. Leave it at 31/32 I might add, skepticism about the sincerity of your post is starting to emerge.

01-01-2011, 02:05 PM	#20
Elykson Custom One Off Drives: 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Edition #1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 1,137	I drive both a Ford Focus and a 2LT. Believe me, the camaro is way smoother. The Focus makes the Camaro feel like a Cadillac. __________________ Vararam Intake/SLP Loud Mouth II/BBK LT HFC/Magnaflow x-pipe/Pfadt Springs/Black Ice-olator/FE3 suspension/VMAX TB/RX catch can/Trifecta Tune http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129416

01-01-2011, 02:17 PM	#21
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 5,957	Then you're lucky you didn't buy an SS. The SS has a stiffer suspension than the V6. The Camaro isn't the smoothest ride (considerably stiffer than my 05 and 06 GTO). But the Camaro is a reasonably heavy car, and it needs a pretty stiff suspension to give it decent handling characteristics. One of my good friends bought a new C6 Corvette. About 3 months later, he got rid of it because he couldn't stand the harsh ride. Now he drives a 4 door Lexus (gave up peformance for comfort). Performance suspensions combined with tall wheels and low profile tires can make for a pretty bumpy ride (if the roads aren't very smooth). __________________

01-01-2011, 02:18 PM	#22
DarkneSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 3,087	Make sure the cold tire pressure is at 36 psi for RS wheels. That is BEFORE you start driving it measure the PSi and fill. I'm on my LT rims now but I remember when my RS wheels fell to 31 PSi the ride got much more rough. __________________

01-01-2011, 02:23 PM	#23
Revo1 Camaronogamous Drives: 2010/2002 Camaro SS! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,688 View My Garage	Bumpy.... Bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-01-2011, 02:28 PM	#24
1BADLS3 Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Between the 45th and 49th Parallels Posts: 1,899	I owned a Focus for a while. I think it could be confused that they ride hard (mine was a ZX3)--but really, it's just unrefined. They have a soft suspension, but because of their unrefined small-car nature, bumps are felt and heard all day long. But if you throw one into a corner, they pitch and roll, understeer, lose all composure. They're not performance-tuned. The Camaro rides heavy like a vault, but the suspension is buttoned up. You can observe this going over a simple speedbump at about 5mph. You'll feel the bump and the car will follow the bump's contour. Not much spring at all. In a Focus you'll feel the car lift up, hit flat ground, and then spring back up. If you've ever ridden in a stock-spec 3rd gen IROC Camaro, anything else feels like a Grand Marquis... The 5th gen has a great feel to it. Enjoy the ride!!!

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