[Banshee]

I owned a 2002 WS6 until 2 months before I got the Camaro...Before that I had a 98 T/A and a 96 WS6.

I can tell you the 02 had a B&M shifter, a tune, CAI and a catback LM SLP. She dynoed out at 332 at rear. The 02 with its Eagle F'1s 275's all around, stiffer suspension, Bilsteins had a much more responsive bite to the road with tire pressures at 32 psi cold. roll and push was relatively non-existant and I really pushed that car in well known curves and corners. Steering was very nice and positive. I really do not feel the weight difference between either my SS or WS6. I do notice I sit lower and have a better feel for the road. I can feel the rear grab in response to the rear pitching out and know when I could push and how much to get away with. Stock sway bars and stock panhard rod.

The Camaro on the other hand is a little less nimble in my opinion. I am reluctant to really push the car as the steering is a little timid and the fact I really cant feel the road. I have pushed the SS about 75% of what I ran the WS6 in the same corners. I also feel as if I restrain myself taking the same curves and 35mph corners not at my usual 50-60 mph, but at 45-50 with the Camaro... I may possibly still need to get "attached" to my Camaro, but I feel there is a little more nosing in hard corners and alot less "road" feel and feedback. The shifter gate (shifter) has alot to be desired, but so was the stock in my 98 T/A.

Comparing the two is well, comparing two completely seperate F bodies. The acceleration from the SS is awesome coming out of a corner and much more nimble and forgving on bumps or uneven road with little drift or tracking on impressed roads. The braking is awesome with the SS...I say 30% better than the WS6.

Am I dissapointed? Absolutely not! If one was to install the Hotchkis swaybars, that would be a great first tweak. Then see how she feels. After that, probably lower and modify the spring rates.

After that, get comfortable, add headers CAI and exhaust and get a feel. I am happy for now with the SS power.

But the stock shifter has to go for me. That will be #1, then the Hotchkis, then lowering, then to Lingenfelter in spring.

All in all, the Camaro is 75% of what my WS6 was in handling..but again, I am still getting a feel for old girl. I would say $1500 in shifter/swaybars and springs/lowening, I will be on par with what I want.

I have absolutely no reservations or remorse with my SS...I am an aggressive driver moreso tahn what 95% of current owners would push her to.

On a side note, I had a friend from Roush take her on the track for a few laps..He was impressed for stock, but said real good for stock setup. Just need a little work. He loved the response on a familiar track.