1LE Sway Bar on SS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RED_SS · 03-06-2014, 05:32 PM

I honestly didnt search too much into it but was curious if someone with this setup can tell me how much of a difference there is between the two. I feel that at higher speeds, switching lanes, and cornering aggressively, that the front end feels very light and feels "floaty"(dangerous) over the road. I only have 2600 miles on her, so I know nothings broken. Coming from a CTS-V and GTO, I would say I prefer the more heavier steering/feeling when driving aggressively. Maybe the SS just feels lighter in the front. Cant really describe what im feeling, just thought better sways may help.

AG1LE · 03-06-2014, 05:34 PM

Better sways are one of the first improvements most people recommend for the SS suspension.

VR Baron · 03-06-2014, 05:35 PM

They will help, but with staggered tires the zl1 bars will be better, less understeer. A freind here did it and notice some on the street but they do help in aggressive driving as well.Also the 245 front tire doesnt help. A 275 is more ideal and will help grip, reduce understeer and more solid feeling

RED_SS · 03-06-2014, 05:42 PM

I have ZL1 reps with 285/295 combo of Michelin PSS. I think that is a good start for me.

For the sways. From what I understand, this is a simple swap of the bars, no additional parts needed? Any recommendations of sway bars other than factory 1LE/ZL1?

Thanks for the replies

baby02 · 03-06-2014, 05:58 PM

Try BMR.

*The_Blur* · 03-06-2014, 06:02 PM

The difference is substantial.

VR Baron · 03-06-2014, 06:04 PM

Hotchkis also

RED_SS · 03-06-2014, 07:13 PM

Okay. I ordered the 1LE sway bar kit. I'll make a thread with my finding and thoughts. Thanks for replies. I'm easy to convince to buy parts that help. Next I just need some encouragement for LT headers.

VR Baron · 03-06-2014, 08:22 PM

May get more understeer. Of course do a square tire setup like 275s all around you should be good.

Dropspeed · 03-06-2014, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED_SS

Okay. I ordered the 1LE sway bar kit. I'll make a thread with my finding and thoughts. Thanks for replies. I'm easy to convince to buy parts that help. Next I just need some encouragement for LT headers.

I have a feeling the light floaty feal may be in part from the EPS (electronic power steering) on the 2013+ Camaro. When in Comp mode the EPS programming changes and the steering wheel feels heavier with better feedback.

Take a drive and then hold the traction button down for 8+ seconds until all the nannies are off.....the steering should feel heavier.

Matt

03-06-2014, 05:32 PM	#1
RED_SS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 281	1LE Sway Bar on SS I honestly didnt search too much into it but was curious if someone with this setup can tell me how much of a difference there is between the two. I feel that at higher speeds, switching lanes, and cornering aggressively, that the front end feels very light and feels "floaty"(dangerous) over the road. I only have 2600 miles on her, so I know nothings broken. Coming from a CTS-V and GTO, I would say I prefer the more heavier steering/feeling when driving aggressively. Maybe the SS just feels lighter in the front. Cant really describe what im feeling, just thought better sways may help. __________________ 2013 SS - LS3 \| ADM Intake \| Stainless Power LTs \| 227/239 : 114 \| Ported TB \| Spintech Super Pro \| 160* Stat \| Hurst Short Throw \| 1LE Sways \| Factory ZL1 Reps \| Quality Motorsports Tune

03-06-2014, 05:42 PM	#4
RED_SS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 281	I have ZL1 reps with 285/295 combo of Michelin PSS. I think that is a good start for me. For the sways. From what I understand, this is a simple swap of the bars, no additional parts needed? Any recommendations of sway bars other than factory 1LE/ZL1? Thanks for the replies __________________ 2013 SS - LS3 \| ADM Intake \| Stainless Power LTs \| 227/239 : 114 \| Ported TB \| Spintech Super Pro \| 160* Stat \| Hurst Short Throw \| 1LE Sways \| Factory ZL1 Reps \| Quality Motorsports Tune

03-06-2014, 05:58 PM	#5
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03-06-2014, 06:02 PM	#6
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03-06-2014, 07:13 PM	#8
RED_SS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 281	Okay. I ordered the 1LE sway bar kit. I'll make a thread with my finding and thoughts. Thanks for replies. I'm easy to convince to buy parts that help. Next I just need some encouragement for LT headers. __________________ 2013 SS - LS3 \| ADM Intake \| Stainless Power LTs \| 227/239 : 114 \| Ported TB \| Spintech Super Pro \| 160* Stat \| Hurst Short Throw \| 1LE Sways \| Factory ZL1 Reps \| Quality Motorsports Tune

03-06-2014, 05:34 PM	#2
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Better sways are one of the first improvements most people recommend for the SS suspension.

03-06-2014, 05:35 PM	#3
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	They will help, but with staggered tires the zl1 bars will be better, less understeer. A freind here did it and notice some on the street but they do help in aggressive driving as well.Also the 245 front tire doesnt help. A 275 is more ideal and will help grip, reduce understeer and more solid feeling

03-06-2014, 06:04 PM	#7
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Hotchkis also

03-06-2014, 08:22 PM	#9
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	May get more understeer. Of course do a square tire setup like 275s all around you should be good.