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Apex Motorsports · 10-12-2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by eviltech72

Great info, thanks for the knowledge. I got wheel hop a couple of times at the track and had to reduce my launch on the rpms to keep it from happening. Thanks again.

No problem. Glad to know it helped.

Quicksilver 1LE · 10-20-2014, 02:47 PM

I know y'all are talking about wheel hop, but my question does have to do with traction. When I launch my car's rear likes to go to the left when I loose traction. I drive a 2SS/RS 1LE with factory Goodyear tires. Is there a way to adjust the rear to put power down evenly and what upgrade is good for the 1LE?

Apex Motorsports · 12-29-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver 1LE

I know y'all are talking about wheel hop, but my question does have to do with traction. When I launch my car's rear likes to go to the left when I loose traction. I drive a 2SS/RS 1LE with factory Goodyear tires. Is there a way to adjust the rear to put power down evenly and what upgrade is good for the 1LE?

You should be looking at the exact same upgrades. Both issues are related and solved the same way. A proper alignment and tires are also important parts of the equation.

GMfan454 · 12-30-2014, 11:43 PM

Are the pics on page one of a 2012 and up set up or 2010 and 2011? I know they are different. Sorry, new to suspension set ups.

Apex Motorsports · 04-12-2015, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GMfan454

Are the pics on page one of a 2012 and up set up or 2010 and 2011? I know they are different. Sorry, new to suspension set ups.

Regardless of year the set ups are visually almost identical. The only significant difference between the two is sway bar geometry. Inboard versus outboard.

Ventmaster · 04-12-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GMfan454

Are the pics on page one of a 2012 and up set up or 2010 and 2011? I know they are different. Sorry, new to suspension set ups.

IOW- the green swaybar now mounts outside the strut/spring, just inside the disc brake (good upgrade for a 2010-11).

Apex Motorsports · 04-16-2015, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

IOW- the green swaybar now mounts outside the strut/spring, just inside the disc brake (good upgrade for a 2010-11).

Zeus95 · 04-16-2015, 02:06 PM

Great info !! Thank you

Apex Motorsports · 06-09-2015, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus95

Great info !! Thank you

Glad it was helpful.

MojoBodies · 06-10-2015, 09:49 AM

What is the disadvantage of bying non Adjustable Trailing Arms or Toe Rods instead of spending the extra $$ for the Adjustable versions?

Apex Motorsports · 07-31-2015, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MojoBodies

What is the disadvantage of bying non Adjustable Trailing Arms or Toe Rods instead of spending the extra $$ for the Adjustable versions?

Its not so much advantage vs disadvantage as it is a question of need. For the majority of bolt on Camaro owners are not doing so much that there is a need for adjustable components. If you have any doubts feel free to PM me or call.

hammdo · 07-31-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

IOW- the green swaybar now mounts outside the strut/spring, just inside the disc brake (good upgrade for a 2010-11).

Totally agree with this! Huge difference on mine with upgraded swaybars...

-Don

Apex Motorsports · 08-01-2015, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by hammdo

Totally agree with this! Huge difference on mine with upgraded swaybars...

-Don

Sway bars are a huge bang for your buck in general but going to the FE4 outboard geometry on the 2010-2011s is a game changer. That layout gives the sway bars substantially more leverage.

hammdo · 08-02-2015, 02:36 PM

Yep, did exactly as you stated! Fe4 update and love it!

-Don

04-16-2015, 02:06 PM	#106
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	Great info !! Thank you __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

08-02-2015, 02:36 PM	#112
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Yep, did exactly as you stated! Fe4 update and love it! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

10-20-2014, 02:47 PM	#100
Quicksilver 1LE Drives: 14 1000HP SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Baytown Posts: 291 View My Garage	I know y'all are talking about wheel hop, but my question does have to do with traction. When I launch my car's rear likes to go to the left when I loose traction. I drive a 2SS/RS 1LE with factory Goodyear tires. Is there a way to adjust the rear to put power down evenly and what upgrade is good for the 1LE?

12-30-2014, 11:43 PM	#102
GMfan454 Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS/RS 6spd manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 401	Are the pics on page one of a 2012 and up set up or 2010 and 2011? I know they are different. Sorry, new to suspension set ups.

06-10-2015, 09:49 AM	#108
MojoBodies Drives: 2016 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 101	What is the disadvantage of bying non Adjustable Trailing Arms or Toe Rods instead of spending the extra $$ for the Adjustable versions?