SS suspension fits on RS ? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Fabi · 05-23-2012, 08:44 AM

Hello guys, i want to buy a new suspension for my Camaro RS, from KW. They have suspension for the SS and they don't know if it fits also on the RS model. Does anyone of you know if it fits ? Thank you !!

St33lsinger · 05-23-2012, 01:56 PM

Errr do you have the RS package on the V6 or V8??

GretchenGotGrowl · 05-23-2012, 02:33 PM

I think everything between the SS and base model are swapable in terms of suspension. Just to be safe, pm one of the guys at Apex (vendor here). They are the ones I go to for all my suspension stuff.

BowtieBelle · 05-23-2012, 02:37 PM

I have the SS suspension on my Rally Sport (shocks, struts, sways, springs)...

90503 · 05-23-2012, 02:40 PM

The OP is from Romania and its his first post!...Not sure what a "HPE700 Camaro" is ???

menendez1293 · 05-23-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

The OP is from Romania and its his first post!...Not sure what a "HPE700 Camaro" is ???

HPE usually stands for Hennessy. I think it's safe to say he has a SS/RS. So I would say yes it will fit.

90503 · 05-23-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

HPE usually stands for Hennessy. I think it's safe to say he has a SS/RS. So I would say yes it will fit.

Got it...thanks...but a Hennessy car would probably have suspension upgrades already, I would think...dunno...

GretchenGotGrowl · 05-23-2012, 02:44 PM

It says HPE700 and RS, so I'm assuming he has both. Could be a bad guess on my part, but I figured he was upgrading the suspension on the Hennessy and wanted to use the parts on the RS.

stray bullitt · 05-23-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

HPE usually stands for Hennessy. I think it's safe to say he has a SS/RS. So I would say yes it will fit.

.....but, if he already has an SS, why would he want to add SS suspension?

90503 · 05-23-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabi

Hello guys, i want to buy a new suspension for my Camaro RS, from KW. They have suspension for the SS and they don't know if it fits also on the RS model. Does anyone of you know if it fits ? Thank you !!

Yeah, a little confusing...RS packages don't affect the suspension...Sounds like he has two cars an ss/rs and a lt/rs???

All Star · 05-23-2012, 03:08 PM

I'm confused.

Fabi · 05-23-2012, 06:54 PM

Yes, i have a hennessey HPE700 camaro and a RS camaro.

I ordered 22" wheels for the RS and i'm going to order a suspension kit from KW but they don't know if the kit they're selling for the SS fits on the RS.

Fabi · 05-24-2012, 06:59 AM

by the way, on the Hennessey there was SS stock suspension, sad but true.

nyrfan · 05-24-2012, 07:36 AM

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nyrfan · 05-24-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabi

Yes, i have a hennessey HPE700 camaro and a RS camaro.

I ordered 22" wheels for the RS and i'm going to order a suspension kit from KW but they don't know if the kit they're selling for the SS fits on the RS.

Dude, your model is not an RS, It's a V6 or an SS. If a company is telling you they don't know if their suspension kit fits an RS package, they are totally stupid and I would avoid buying from them!

RS is an appearance package and has close to nothing to do with performance, suspension, etc. and can been seen on both models (V6 or SS)

Parag · 05-24-2012, 10:11 AM

You have a hpe700. But you dont know what a RS is??

PfadtRacing · 05-24-2012, 10:57 AM

To answer your questions:

2010-2011 V8 Suspension bits... shocks, sway bars, control arms, bushings will bolt up to the V6 cars. They aren't huge upgrades but they will work. If you own a V6 and are taking the time to upgrade parts anyway, upgrading to aftermarket parts will offer much bigger improvements in handling than the OEM V8 pieces on a V6.
2010-current V6 shocks have a different droop travel length than the V8 shocks do. If you're purchasing drop springs verify with the spring manufacturer that they will work for the V6. All springs should work with the V8's. We offer spring packages for both V6 and V8 cars.
2012+ cars have revised rear lower control arms to take advantage of the new 2012+ V8 sway bars. All previous 2010-2011 aftermarket parts WILL work on the 2012 cars since the control arms have provisions to bolt up either in inboard or outboard style sway bars. 2012+ Sway bars and endlinks WILL NOT bolt up to 2010-2011 cars without replacing the rear lower control arms, the replacement arms are actually pretty inexpensive from GM.
Fitment for coilovers is the same across all years and models, with the potential exception of some external canister coilover packages on 2012 cars. The revised control arms may cause an interference where the canister is mounted. If you own a 2012 Camaro and want to use a coilover system with an external canister, verify with your coilover manufacturer that they will work.

That's pretty much it! Unless you own a 2012 Camaro coilovers should be no problem. Keep in mind that there are a lot of other upgrades that will absolutely change the attitude of your Camaro as well!

axis · 05-24-2012, 11:17 AM

I would be more worried that KW doesn't know if their CO's will fit your car.

05-23-2012, 08:44 AM	#1
Fabi Drives: Camaro HPE700 & RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Romania Posts: 3	SS suspension fits on RS ? Hello guys, i want to buy a new suspension for my Camaro RS, from KW. They have suspension for the SS and they don't know if it fits also on the RS model. Does anyone of you know if it fits ? Thank you !!

05-23-2012, 01:56 PM	#2
St33lsinger Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 1 RS/SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,095 View My Garage	Errr do you have the RS package on the V6 or V8?? __________________ Had: 69' RS, 78' Z28, 98' SS Have: 2010 1RS/SS

05-23-2012, 02:33 PM	#3
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 2012 LFX/2011 EcoBoost F-150 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	I think everything between the SS and base model are swapable in terms of suspension. Just to be safe, pm one of the guys at Apex (vendor here). They are the ones I go to for all my suspension stuff. __________________ EFR Twin Turbo LFX-GPI Tune-ZL1 fuel pump-10:1 CR forged pistons-3.45 gear-Meth Injection-BMR Trailing Arms, Bushings & Sway Bars-Drag Radials-CircleD 4000 Stall-GPI Fuel Enrichment System 586 RWHP & 606 RWTQ @20 psi on 93 Octane (unlocked converter) 1/8 mile -- 7.158 @ 102.10 (20psi) Build Thread

05-23-2012, 02:37 PM	#4
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arklahoma Posts: 13,626 View My Garage	I have the SS suspension on my Rally Sport (shocks, struts, sways, springs)... __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

05-23-2012, 02:44 PM	#8
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 2012 LFX/2011 EcoBoost F-150 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	It says HPE700 and RS, so I'm assuming he has both. Could be a bad guess on my part, but I figured he was upgrading the suspension on the Hennessy and wanted to use the parts on the RS. __________________ EFR Twin Turbo LFX-GPI Tune-ZL1 fuel pump-10:1 CR forged pistons-3.45 gear-Meth Injection-BMR Trailing Arms, Bushings & Sway Bars-Drag Radials-CircleD 4000 Stall-GPI Fuel Enrichment System 586 RWHP & 606 RWTQ @20 psi on 93 Octane (unlocked converter) 1/8 mile -- 7.158 @ 102.10 (20psi) Build Thread

05-23-2012, 02:40 PM	#5
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 7,763	The OP is from Romania and its his first post!...Not sure what a "HPE700 Camaro" is ???

05-23-2012, 03:08 PM	#11
All Star Ron Paul 2012 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ocean County, New Jersey Posts: 510	I'm confused. __________________

05-23-2012, 06:54 PM	#12
Fabi Drives: Camaro HPE700 & RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Romania Posts: 3	Yes, i have a hennessey HPE700 camaro and a RS camaro. I ordered 22" wheels for the RS and i'm going to order a suspension kit from KW but they don't know if the kit they're selling for the SS fits on the RS.

05-24-2012, 06:59 AM	#13
Fabi Drives: Camaro HPE700 & RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Romania Posts: 3	by the way, on the Hennessey there was SS stock suspension, sad but true.

05-24-2012, 07:36 AM	#14
nyrfan Lets go Rangers!!! Drives: 2013 AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 6,291 View My Garage	delete __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten!

05-24-2012, 10:11 AM	#16
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,338	You have a hpe700. But you dont know what a RS is?? __________________ stage III cam, 4.10's, custom CAI, suede headliner 461 RWHP, 422 RWTQ

05-24-2012, 10:57 AM	#17
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 2,990	To answer your questions: 2010-2011 V8 Suspension bits... shocks, sway bars, control arms, bushings will bolt up to the V6 cars. They aren't huge upgrades but they will work. If you own a V6 and are taking the time to upgrade parts anyway, upgrading to aftermarket parts will offer much bigger improvements in handling than the OEM V8 pieces on a V6. 2010-current V6 shocks have a different droop travel length than the V8 shocks do. If you're purchasing drop springs verify with the spring manufacturer that they will work for the V6. All springs should work with the V8's. We offer spring packages for both V6 and V8 cars. 2012+ cars have revised rear lower control arms to take advantage of the new 2012+ V8 sway bars. All previous 2010-2011 aftermarket parts WILL work on the 2012 cars since the control arms have provisions to bolt up either in inboard or outboard style sway bars. 2012+ Sway bars and endlinks WILL NOT bolt up to 2010-2011 cars without replacing the rear lower control arms, the replacement arms are actually pretty inexpensive from GM. Fitment for coilovers is the same across all years and models, with the potential exception of some external canister coilover packages on 2012 cars. The revised control arms may cause an interference where the canister is mounted. If you own a 2012 Camaro and want to use a coilover system with an external canister, verify with your coilover manufacturer that they will work. That's pretty much it! Unless you own a 2012 Camaro coilovers should be no problem. Keep in mind that there are a lot of other upgrades that will absolutely change the attitude of your Camaro as well! __________________

05-24-2012, 11:17 AM	#18
axis Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 4,506	I would be more worried that KW doesn't know if their CO's will fit your car. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech Yellowjacket fed Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) JRE tuned Aint nobody got time for that