New Camaro driving a little harshly? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Eaglerulez · 06-23-2012, 02:20 AM

Hi everyone.

I just bought a brand new 2012 V6 LS last week and have been absolutely loving the car so far.

Today I was driving on a road that I use daily and felt like my Camaro was just driving poorly. Every little inconsistency in the road was transmitted to my seat and at the end of the ride I just felt a little beat up at the end.

My car only has 600 miles on it and I wasn't necessarily driving it fast or anything, so I am a little confused as to what is causing this.

When I first got the car the one thing that I loved was how smooth the ride quality was. Now obviously this is a muscle car so I'm not looking for some luxury sedan floating on a cloud feel, but on this drive home the car just felt way rougher than it should have.

Does anyone know what's up?

pincoin · 06-23-2012, 04:06 AM

I feel that too on some roads. Roads that are real wavy really throw the car around. Nice flat pothole free roads are a dream to ride on! I think your case is normal.

Alex · 06-23-2012, 04:32 AM

I don't know but that sounds about right. Just like pincoin said.

Chiefish · 06-23-2012, 06:21 AM

Some times it makes a difference depending on if you have a full gas tank or an almost empty tank. I know I can feel the difference pretty big.

jd10013 · 06-23-2012, 06:26 AM

I think it's normal. I'm sure the suspension is tuned for handling, not smooth ride.

caddycruiser · 06-23-2012, 07:05 AM

Tire pressure is worth checking. Especially with higher temps, either if or if not the pressure was also raised by the dealer in prep, this makes a difference in ride for sure.

Eaglerulez · 06-23-2012, 10:49 AM

Okay, thanks for letting me know guys I appreciate it ^_^

1BADLS3 · 06-23-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by caddycruiser

Tire pressure is worth checking. Especially with higher temps, either if or if not the pressure was also raised by the dealer in prep, this makes a difference in ride for sure.

Definitely worth a check. Tire pressure can definitely affect ride quality. The higher the pressure, the stiffer the ride...

Also, your seat adjustment might be worth a gander as well. Make sure you're absolutely comfortable and that your weight is evenly (comfortably) distributed.

amz · 06-23-2012, 11:16 AM

Tire pressure.
Some cars are sensitive to the proper tire pressure.

Sir Nuke · 06-23-2012, 11:23 AM

Eaglerulez, CONGRATS on the new ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

vroomapunk · 06-23-2012, 11:52 AM

depends what car you came from. I have an SS and it feels like a cloud compared to my old 4th gen camaro.

ShowSStopper · 06-23-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglerulez

Hi everyone.

I just bought a brand new 2012 V6 LS last week and have been absolutely loving the car so far.

Today I was driving on a road that I use daily and felt like my Camaro was just driving poorly. Every little inconsistency in the road was transmitted to my seat and at the end of the ride I just felt a little beat up at the end.

My car only has 600 miles on it and I wasn't necessarily driving it fast or anything, so I am a little confused as to what is causing this.

When I first got the car the one thing that I loved was how smooth the ride quality was. Now obviously this is a muscle car so I'm not looking for some luxury sedan floating on a cloud feel, but on this drive home the car just felt way rougher than it should have.

Does anyone know what's up?

These cars transmit every imperfection in the pavement right to your spine. It can be a buttery smooth ride on a nice blacktop road, or it can beat you to death Corvette-style on a bumpy county road.

It takes some getting used to, but I believe your car is just like all of the other Camaros.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-28-2012, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglerulez

Hi everyone.

I just bought a brand new 2012 V6 LS last week and have been absolutely loving the car so far.

Today I was driving on a road that I use daily and felt like my Camaro was just driving poorly. Every little inconsistency in the road was transmitted to my seat and at the end of the ride I just felt a little beat up at the end.

My car only has 600 miles on it and I wasn't necessarily driving it fast or anything, so I am a little confused as to what is causing this.

When I first got the car the one thing that I loved was how smooth the ride quality was. Now obviously this is a muscle car so I'm not looking for some luxury sedan floating on a cloud feel, but on this drive home the car just felt way rougher than it should have.

Does anyone know what's up?

I apologize for the dissatisfaction that you have when you were driving your Camaro home. What may be best is to contact your local dealership and get a proper diagnosis if you feel like there is a concern. They should be able to diagnose this for you.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer service

06-23-2012, 02:20 AM	#1
Eaglerulez Drives: V6 LS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 34	New Camaro driving a little harshly? Hi everyone. I just bought a brand new 2012 V6 LS last week and have been absolutely loving the car so far. Today I was driving on a road that I use daily and felt like my Camaro was just driving poorly. Every little inconsistency in the road was transmitted to my seat and at the end of the ride I just felt a little beat up at the end. My car only has 600 miles on it and I wasn't necessarily driving it fast or anything, so I am a little confused as to what is causing this. When I first got the car the one thing that I loved was how smooth the ride quality was. Now obviously this is a muscle car so I'm not looking for some luxury sedan floating on a cloud feel, but on this drive home the car just felt way rougher than it should have. Does anyone know what's up?

06-23-2012, 04:06 AM	#2
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	I feel that too on some roads. Roads that are real wavy really throw the car around. Nice flat pothole free roads are a dream to ride on! I think your case is normal. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

06-23-2012, 06:21 AM	#4
Chiefish Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northwest n.j. Posts: 437	Some times it makes a difference depending on if you have a full gas tank or an almost empty tank. I know I can feel the difference pretty big. __________________ Fast cars and Fast computers see my vintage CPU collection www.chiefish.com

06-23-2012, 11:23 AM	#10
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	Eaglerulez, CONGRATS on the new ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

06-23-2012, 11:52 AM	#11
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	depends what car you came from. I have an SS and it feels like a cloud compared to my old 4th gen camaro. __________________

06-23-2012, 04:32 AM	#3
Alex Drives: 2011 Camaro Silver Ice Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 128	I don't know but that sounds about right. Just like pincoin said.

06-23-2012, 06:26 AM	#5
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	I think it's normal. I'm sure the suspension is tuned for handling, not smooth ride.

06-23-2012, 07:05 AM	#6
caddycruiser Drives: Demo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 131	Tire pressure is worth checking. Especially with higher temps, either if or if not the pressure was also raised by the dealer in prep, this makes a difference in ride for sure.

06-23-2012, 10:49 AM	#7
Eaglerulez Drives: V6 LS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 34	Okay, thanks for letting me know guys I appreciate it ^_^

06-23-2012, 11:16 AM	#9
amz Factory Correct Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 666	Tire pressure. Some cars are sensitive to the proper tire pressure.