Finally got around to doing some long-overdue suspension work... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BowtieBelle · 02-27-2014, 08:47 AM

...and thought I'd share with the rest of the class!

I picked up a Hotchkis Track Pack for my Camaro for a total steal ($300). I originally planned on putting the car up on jackstands to do the install myself, but I've got a buddy with a shop who does suspensions as their specialty and he offered to do it so cheap I couldn't say no. They were done in 45 minutes where it would have taken me hours and more than a few expletives

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Bella is now lowered 1" all the way around, with new struts from an SS, the Hotchkis adjustable sway bars and new BMR tunnel brace. I'm loving the stance! Of course it may have compromised ride quality a little...

but really, not bad at all, and I can't WAIT to get her on the road course this Spring and see how much I can improve my times. I was already beating porsches and several V8 cars last year in my lil' V6

Here's a pic-- there are more here: http://www.ratemyridez.com/bella-sar...tom-camaro-rs/ and I'd love to see y'all go check the car out there.

Denis · 02-27-2014, 09:17 AM

damn! 45 minutes??

looks good!

BowtieBelle · 02-27-2014, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denis

damn! 45 minutes??

looks good!

Three guys, a lift and some impact wrenches, yep!

Thank you!

Dznts · 02-27-2014, 09:57 AM

Nice, looks good!

USCAMARO14 · 02-27-2014, 10:06 AM

Looking sharp!

VR Baron · 02-27-2014, 11:03 AM

Very nice! I liked the Hotchkis sways and springs on my 2010 v6 as well

BowtieBelle · 02-27-2014, 04:01 PM

Thank you guys!

They really are a night and day difference in handling. I'm dying to get it out on the track.

thkfast · 02-28-2014, 02:41 AM

You got a great bang for the buck there! Lookin' good

1badtie · 07-17-2014, 01:48 PM

Where is your buddy's shop?
I have been wanting to do some suspension work but don't want to DIY

BMR Sales · 07-18-2014, 10:30 AM

Lookin' Good Belle!!!

PAUL SS · 07-18-2014, 10:33 AM

1" drop changes the whole look/attitude. Good choice, now go racing!

02-27-2014, 08:47 AM	#1
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	Finally got around to doing some long-overdue suspension work... ...and thought I'd share with the rest of the class! I picked up a Hotchkis Track Pack for my Camaro for a total steal ($300). I originally planned on putting the car up on jackstands to do the install myself, but I've got a buddy with a shop who does suspensions as their specialty and he offered to do it so cheap I couldn't say no. They were done in 45 minutes where it would have taken me hours and more than a few expletives . Bella is now lowered 1" all the way around, with new struts from an SS, the Hotchkis adjustable sway bars and new BMR tunnel brace. I'm loving the stance! Of course it may have compromised ride quality a little... but really, not bad at all, and I can't WAIT to get her on the road course this Spring and see how much I can improve my times. I was already beating porsches and several V8 cars last year in my lil' V6 Here's a pic-- there are more here: http://www.ratemyridez.com/bella-sar...tom-camaro-rs/ and I'd love to see y'all go check the car out there. Attached Images __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

02-27-2014, 09:17 AM	#2
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	damn! 45 minutes?? looks good! __________________

02-27-2014, 09:57 AM	#4
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	Nice, looks good! __________________

02-27-2014, 10:06 AM	#5
USCAMARO14 Drives: 2LS 2014 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Staten ISland Posts: 3,404	Looking sharp! __________________

02-27-2014, 04:01 PM	#7
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	Thank you guys! They really are a night and day difference in handling. I'm dying to get it out on the track. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

02-27-2014, 11:03 AM	#6
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Very nice! I liked the Hotchkis sways and springs on my 2010 v6 as well

02-28-2014, 02:41 AM	#8
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	You got a great bang for the buck there! Lookin' good

07-17-2014, 01:48 PM	#9
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	Where is your buddy's shop? I have been wanting to do some suspension work but don't want to DIY __________________ 2018 ZL1 M6 NGM PPF and Ceramic coating IG: NGMZL1 2010 2SS RS --- SOLD MODS- Performance: BMR trailing arms & bushings \| BMR Toe links \| X-pipe \| Muffler delete \| Vmax ported throttle body \| Apex "strong" MAS \| Vararam CAI \| Apex catch can \| Kooks Headers \| Kooks HF Cats \| Dyno tuned by GPI 417 RWHP 409 FT-Lb Cosmetic: painted Zl1 rockers \| Zl1 grill \| AAC side markers \| AAC LED backup lights \| windows tint \| taillight tint \| JDP tow hook \| all emblems blacked out \| LED fogs

07-18-2014, 10:30 AM	#10
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Lookin' Good Belle!!!

07-18-2014, 10:33 AM	#11
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	1" drop changes the whole look/attitude. Good choice, now go racing! __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein