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camarossrs2150 · 01-01-2011, 04:06 PM

what is the temp where you are .anything below 40 degrees on my ss is not a good ride. not sure what tires you may have. the 20s i have and most of us have are summer tires only .will make ride rough.

CrazyDan · 01-01-2011, 04:07 PM

My SS feels like this. It's the 20s with pirelli tires really bad when cold. Weird it doesnt do it all the time

snkeyes069 · 01-01-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

36psi would increase the ride harshness. Leave it at 31/32

HELL NO!!!!! Set the pressure for 36psi at every tire to get the best grip and tread life. Lower can lead to blowouts and extra wear on the edges. Higher can lead to balooning and extra center wear.

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Originally Posted by Elykson

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.

I had a 99 Avenger ES for almost 12 years, and could feel every little bump in the road (which I actually appreciated). I agree that the Camaro feels like a Cadillac in comparison to other "sporty"cars.

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Originally Posted by Camaro5010

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

Back on topic, I have the exact same car and she's very smooth. I suspect you need the wheels rebalanced. Any tire shop can do this, but your dealer will probably take care of this for free.

Also, as CrazyDan suggests, the stock Pirelli P-Zeros can get hard below 40 degrees. If the car has been sitting for a while, flatspotting and hard compound will cause a rough ride. Just drive for ~10 miles and it should go away. That said, the P-Zeros are dangerous when cold, so think about another set of tires for winter (I'm running LS wheels with BF Goodrich Radial TA Spec tires right now).

StarV2Rider · 01-01-2011, 06:18 PM

I have a 2LT RS, since November. The ride feels smooth & planted - it's my daily driver. Check the air pressure per Chevy specs and if it stills feels "different" (on various surfaces), have Chevy check it. We expect perfection from all manufacturers, but defects are the reality.

Hemlawk · 01-01-2011, 08:03 PM

Your wiener is bumpy...

It's a stiff sports car. Shush!!

haha

AUS10BMX · 01-01-2011, 08:08 PM

My 2LT first had the standard 2LT wheels... I upgraded to the RS 20's. I noticed a difference between the too, a lot of difference.

Just always keep that psi in check, makes a big difference, over all I think its a very smooth ride to be a sports car.

CamaroSSRSL99 · 01-01-2011, 08:10 PM

When in doubt, take it back to the dealer with your concerns. My Camaro has a very nice ride.

spurscar · 01-01-2011, 08:36 PM

My wife says it is a rougher ride and that "you feel every bump".

I didn't notice, think all the torque is distracting me from caring.

JUSWKID · 01-01-2011, 08:49 PM

noisy manual 6 spd? is yours?

VR Baron · 01-01-2011, 09:05 PM

My 2LTRS was very smooth before I lowered it. Don't know what roads you drive on but keep the psi to 36 cold. The suspension we have is very compliant and soaks up the bumps well. You may feel some bumps but with 20" tires no way you aren't.To me the shocks and springs feel as if they weren't there,really soft, just felt the tires, like my Camry SE, and the car is kind of floaty in feel so I don't really know how much smoother you think it can be.
You think this is bumpy, try lowering it and you will get bumpy quick!

David79z28 · 01-01-2011, 09:49 PM

To me they are tight, you feel the road. A characteristic of every Camaro, and even a Mustang that I owned. I have drove two other new Camaro's and they drive the same.

They are smooth on a dragstrip....

Revo1 · 01-01-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dire Wolf

Damn dude your avatar just started freaking me out! I thought I was hallucinating! LOL !!!

It wasn't always animated was it?

No, it wasn't, GHTAHVIT just helped me get it moving!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemlawk

Your wiener is bumpy...

It's a stiff sports car. Shush!!

haha

camarossrs2150 · 01-02-2011, 09:46 AM

.i bet its the cold weather .what temp is he driving in .what state is he from. i have a escalade and a denali and camaro all run just as smooth as the other .im running with 22s on my trucks so i really dont feel any differance.

heRS · 01-02-2011, 09:52 AM

I'm used to driving a 4x4 pickup. Camaro rides smooth as silk in comparison. I find it funny that once troll was called our OP replied no more.

01-01-2011, 04:06 PM	#29
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	what is the temp where you are .anything below 40 degrees on my ss is not a good ride. not sure what tires you may have. the 20s i have and most of us have are summer tires only .will make ride rough. __________________ [SIGPIC]

01-01-2011, 06:18 PM	#32
StarV2Rider Drives: Gen.5 2LT RS Red Jewel Tint Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 14	I have a 2LT RS, since November. The ride feels smooth & planted - it's my daily driver. Check the air pressure per Chevy specs and if it stills feels "different" (on various surfaces), have Chevy check it. We expect perfection from all manufacturers, but defects are the reality. __________________ LuvGen5 :flag2:

01-01-2011, 08:03 PM	#33
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	Your wiener is bumpy... It's a stiff sports car. Shush!! haha __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

01-01-2011, 08:10 PM	#35
CamaroSSRSL99 Heartbeat of America Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS, 1967 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wyoming Posts: 264	When in doubt, take it back to the dealer with your concerns. My Camaro has a very nice ride. __________________

01-01-2011, 08:36 PM	#36
spurscar Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 315	My wife says it is a rougher ride and that "you feel every bump". I didn't notice, think all the torque is distracting me from caring. __________________

01-01-2011, 04:07 PM	#30
CrazyDan Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: lakeland Posts: 119	My SS feels like this. It's the 20s with pirelli tires really bad when cold. Weird it doesnt do it all the time

01-01-2011, 08:08 PM	#34
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	My 2LT first had the standard 2LT wheels... I upgraded to the RS 20's. I noticed a difference between the too, a lot of difference. Just always keep that psi in check, makes a big difference, over all I think its a very smooth ride to be a sports car.

01-01-2011, 08:49 PM	#37
JUSWKID Drives: 2011 2SS Camaro with custom paint Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 11	noisy manual 6 spd? is yours?

01-01-2011, 09:05 PM	#38
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,367	My 2LTRS was very smooth before I lowered it. Don't know what roads you drive on but keep the psi to 36 cold. The suspension we have is very compliant and soaks up the bumps well. You may feel some bumps but with 20" tires no way you aren't.To me the shocks and springs feel as if they weren't there,really soft, just felt the tires, like my Camry SE, and the car is kind of floaty in feel so I don't really know how much smoother you think it can be. You think this is bumpy, try lowering it and you will get bumpy quick!

01-01-2011, 09:49 PM	#39
David79z28 Drives: 79Z28 and 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Greenville, TX Posts: 526	To me they are tight, you feel the road. A characteristic of every Camaro, and even a Mustang that I owned. I have drove two other new Camaro's and they drive the same. They are smooth on a dragstrip....

01-02-2011, 09:46 AM	#41
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	.i bet its the cold weather .what temp is he driving in .what state is he from. i have a escalade and a denali and camaro all run just as smooth as the other .im running with 22s on my trucks so i really dont feel any differance. __________________ [SIGPIC]

01-02-2011, 09:52 AM	#42
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,981 View My Garage	I'm used to driving a 4x4 pickup. Camaro rides smooth as silk in comparison. I find it funny that once troll was called our OP replied no more. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

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