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The debate on hollow versus solid is a great one. Solids weigh more but are stronger per mm. Think about where the weight is and just exactly how the weight is it affecting the handling of your Camaro. Hollow bars have a tendency to shrink at the bends. So a 30mm hollow bar, may actually only be an effective 26-27mm bar due to the change.
How to calculate bar strength is posted on this forum. Get the data, and do the math for yourself. Also make the comparison between the front and rears. This actually is an important ratio for sure!
Looked at a Camaro the other day. Had our parts on it but went with a hollow set of bars. When asked why, he wanted the reduced weight. Then I looked at the wheels and tires he put on, that weighed nearly 15-20lbs more than the OE. So when you consider the effects of sprung versus unsprung weight, where unsprung is nearly 10 times more influential than sprung weight, he lost the weight battle big time. So unless you are
building a seriously aggressive race car, 100lbs of sprung rate will see no difference as long as it is not all on one axle.
best of luck on your decision.
mike
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