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arod41 · 11-09-2011, 03:24 PM

hellp everyone,

i purchased a 2012 camaro v6 and am having bouncing issue with the car. everytime am driving or taking a curve the car doesnt seem stable and its real bouncy like am driving in a low rider. ive had tires replaced under bfg warranty replaced steel wheels with same 18in size after market wheels. still the car is bouncing like a low rider. dealer tell me there nothing wrong but it doesnt seem stable. is anyone having the same issues as me? thanks for any input.

caligrown562 · 11-09-2011, 06:18 PM

Mine seems like it bounces alot but i only notice it on concrete paved roads.

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 11-09-2011, 06:34 PM

I think it is stiff and I feel more or the road. I dont bounce but bumps are hard. My Lexus feels much smoother but I prefer the camaro 10 fold. It feels great for being half the price. The LS has a slightly different suspension that doesn't support staggered wheels. I also have the 20inch rs tires and all the reviews said they ride rough in comparison to the 18s and 19s,so maybe try less rubber. As far as I know the suspension is the same on all 1lt and 2lt camaros from all three years.

arod41 · 11-09-2011, 06:42 PM

so should i go with aftermarket 20inch wheels and tires to get a better ride or just different tires ? purchased 18inch after market from discount tires and i have 30 days to reurn or exchange. thanks

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 11-09-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by arod41

so should i go with aftermarket 20inch wheels and tires to get a better ride or just different tires ? purchased 18inch after market from discount tires and i have 30 days to reurn or exchange. thanks

Maybe try test driving a car with the rs package and see if it feels different. That's one way to check if what your feeling is normal. Tell your dealer you heard it changes the ride and your interested in how.

SlingShot · 11-10-2011, 09:15 AM

It's a sports car and not a sedan, the SS is even stiffer.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-10-2011, 12:05 PM

arod, let me know how things go for you if you decide to compare your vehicle to one off the lot (that would be my suggestion as well). Hopefully if there is an issue your dealer can get you all taken care of.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

arod41 · 11-12-2011, 04:08 PM

i plan on going to the dealership on monday and see what happens jeff thanks again.

arod41 · 11-12-2011, 04:10 PM

your right slingshot! coming from a big suv i just have to get use to car, but i must say its a fun car to drive.

11-09-2011, 03:24 PM	#1
arod41 Drives: 2012 black camaro Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 24 View My Garage	2012 bouncing issues hellp everyone, i purchased a 2012 camaro v6 and am having bouncing issue with the car. everytime am driving or taking a curve the car doesnt seem stable and its real bouncy like am driving in a low rider. ive had tires replaced under bfg warranty replaced steel wheels with same 18in size after market wheels. still the car is bouncing like a low rider. dealer tell me there nothing wrong but it doesnt seem stable. is anyone having the same issues as me? thanks for any input. Last edited by arod41; 11-09-2011 at 03:25 PM. Reason: error

11-09-2011, 06:34 PM	#3
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	I think it is stiff and I feel more or the road. I dont bounce but bumps are hard. My Lexus feels much smoother but I prefer the camaro 10 fold. It feels great for being half the price. The LS has a slightly different suspension that doesn't support staggered wheels. I also have the 20inch rs tires and all the reviews said they ride rough in comparison to the 18s and 19s,so maybe try less rubber. As far as I know the suspension is the same on all 1lt and 2lt camaros from all three years. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

11-10-2011, 09:15 AM	#6
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	It's a sports car and not a sedan, the SS is even stiffer. __________________

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