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PD123 · 02-13-2009, 01:06 AM

Besides the Brembo brakes.

1982camaro · 02-13-2009, 01:08 AM

thats a good question

Tal · 02-13-2009, 01:30 AM

The SS is supposed to have a slightly lower and stiffer ride, resulting in overall better handling.

PD123 · 02-13-2009, 01:37 AM

So if I lowered the V6 the handling should be similar?

OUR72GTO · 02-13-2009, 02:05 AM

On a slalom course I'll take the six.

headpunter · 02-13-2009, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PD123

So if I lowered the V6 the handling should be similar?

and stiffened the susprension

garfin · 02-13-2009, 08:04 AM

The V6 cars have the FE2 suspension while the V8 cars are designated FE3.
I don't have the stats/dimensions and descriptions of each.

FWIW, from the 2009 CTS Brochure:
"The FE2 Sport Suspension emphasizes handling responsiveness."
"The FE3 Performance Handling Suspension offers the ultimate in agility and body control."

From my experience at Milford, the V6 had a softer ride but also very little body lean. The V8 had a tighter feel and was a bit stiffer (but not harsh at all) and seemed more responsive to steering inputs. Not as stiff as the Bilstein Level II with SFCs and STB on my 4th Gen SS.

Best regardSS,

Elie

SGOS252382 · 02-14-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PD123

Besides the Brembo brakes.

Doesn't the SS come with wider wheels and tires? That should make a pretty significant handling difference.

ArcAngel · 02-14-2009, 11:12 AM

if you get the rs package on the six the tires and wheels and suspension I believe are like the SS

stovt001 · 02-14-2009, 03:30 PM

No, there are no suspension upgrades at all with the RS package.

02-13-2009, 01:06 AM	#1
PD123 Drives: Honda Civic EX '96 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 51 View My Garage	What is the handling difference between the V6 and the SS Besides the Brembo brakes.

02-13-2009, 08:04 AM	#7
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	The V6 cars have the FE2 suspension while the V8 cars are designated FE3. I don't have the stats/dimensions and descriptions of each. FWIW, from the 2009 CTS Brochure: "The FE2 Sport Suspension emphasizes handling responsiveness." "The FE3 Performance Handling Suspension offers the ultimate in agility and body control." From my experience at Milford, the V6 had a softer ride but also very little body lean. The V8 had a tighter feel and was a bit stiffer (but not harsh at all) and seemed more responsive to steering inputs. Not as stiff as the Bilstein Level II with SFCs and STB on my 4th Gen SS. Best regardSS, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

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ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	if you get the rs package on the six the tires and wheels and suspension I believe are like the SS __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

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1982camaro Drives: 1982 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: california Posts: 153	thats a good question

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Tal Drives: Old Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OK Posts: 726	The SS is supposed to have a slightly lower and stiffer ride, resulting in overall better handling.

02-13-2009, 01:37 AM	#4
PD123 Drives: Honda Civic EX '96 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 51 View My Garage	So if I lowered the V6 the handling should be similar?

02-13-2009, 02:05 AM	#5
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	On a slalom course I'll take the six.