Rough ride?

[SSallday]

Originally Posted by mmarx82

Sounds like you need to downgrade sir, Get an SS with RS package. Seriously an expensive mistake it is not, The cars suspension was built to be a daily driver and then take it to the track. If your only using the car for 50% of it's intended purpose you bought the wrong car otherwise you would have more respect for the work that was put into it. The Mag ride is worth every penny. The op either has a faulty part or more than likely still has those spring spacers in it. It's also possible that the alignment got messed up somehow. He needs to take it to the dealership for diagnostics.

Don't get me wrong the mag ride is great and gives a smooth ride but I'm just curious if all ZL1s feel like that because every time I hit a bump it sounds like I'm damaging the car rather than absorbing it. I'm going to take it to the dealer to get it checked out to make sure I wasn't sold a car that was in an accident or something.

[mmarx82]

Originally Posted by SSallday

Don't get me wrong the mag ride is great and gives a smooth ride but I'm just curious if all ZL1s feel like that because every time I hit a bump it sounds like I'm damaging the car rather than absorbing it. I'm going to take it to the dealer to get it checked out to make sure I wasn't sold a car that was in an accident or something.

I hope you get it worked out because it definitely should not feel like it's being damaged. That's why I mentioned the alignment, when I lowered mine it initially felt like it was falling apart until I got it re-aligned it was mostly noticeable over bumps and in the rain but if it was dry and smooth there was no issue.

[BAD ZL1]

Originally Posted by SSallday

The dealer did remove the spacers. There were two of them sitting inside my car when I picked it up. I'm guessing the mag ride is probably sensitive to small bumps but for some reason my one wheel in the front seems like it's hitting the wheel well. The car was also in tour mode the whole way home

I think I know what the problem is, you only have ONE wheel in front

Seriously, tire presure makes quite a bit of difference on mine. Check out the pressure.

[jon6.0]

Originally Posted by BAD ZL1

I think I know what the problem is, you only have ONE wheel in front

Seriously, tire presure makes quite a bit of difference on mine. Check out the pressure.

What are you guys running for pressure?

Mine feels like a Caddy compared to my C6 with Pfadt JOC shocks and sways.

[DarthZL1]

Originally Posted by jon6.0

What are you guys running for pressure?

Mine feels like a Caddy compared to my C6 with Pfadt JOC shocks and sways.

32 cold.

I ride around in mode 5 as well, and it's stiff, sure, but not oppressively so.

[chef-beavis]

My suggestion is to drive another ZL1 and compare. My buddy just bought his wife an ATS with the mag ride and it is terrible. They drove another and it is night and day. The dealer is digging for an electrical issue that has the shocks locked on "stun".

Good luck, OP.

[Gizmo]

I traded a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT for my ZL1 and the ZL1 feels like a Buick compared to the Jeep. I couldn't be happier with the ride quality of the Camaro.

[jon6.0]

Originally Posted by Gizmo

I traded a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT for my ZL1 and the ZL1 feels like a Buick compared to the Jeep. I couldn't be happier with the ride quality of the Camaro.

Yup.

[SSallday]

I'm taking it to the dealer next week to check out the alignment etc.

[BGKBCK]

Should be the otherway around. I mean, my 2011 SS drove rougher than my ZL1 on ALL surfaces. Night and day actually! Hope you get it worked out!

[ZEDL1]

Originally Posted by DarthZL1

32 cold.

I ride around in mode 5 as well, and it's stiff, sure, but not oppressively so.

32 psi cold here too.
I use PTM3 most of the time.

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by SSallday

Being a previous SS owner, the ride is different than the SS on a ZL1. It handles better in every way but the bumps are killing the smoothness. My SS usually absorbed all the bumps on the road without a problem. With my ZL1, the ride feels great but whenever I hit a bump it seems like I'm actually hitting a pothole. Also, my front right tire sounds like it's hitting the wheel well on every bump. Anyone have similar problems?

Originally Posted by SSallday

I'm taking it to the dealer next week to check out the alignment etc.

SSallday,

Sincere apologies to read of the rough idle concerns with your Camaro. I can understand your displeasure, but it's great that you'll be seeking assistance with your dealer. Feel free to keep us posted on the diagnosis if possible , or message me privately if additional assistance is needed.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

[ZMEnow]

Originally Posted by SSallday

I'm taking it to the dealer next week to check out the alignment etc.

Loose the Goodyears, mine are still sitting in the basement with stock rims, best thing I ever did.

[Todd in Vancouver]

Depends what you're use to as well. I'm overjoyed with the ride in my ZL but after I drive my wife's sedan (which is a marshmallow on tires) the old ZL seems a bit harsh. But I find spinning the tires through first and second gear tends to make my butt HP/ride-measure re-calibrate and all is once again OK.