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Assassinx1 · 01-31-2015, 10:13 PM

I have a 2010 ss2. The car has continental dws tires with 20" rims. Stock suspension. Under cruising going over light bumps it feels as if there is a spot in the suspension travel that is dead as if the shock sway bars and springs do nothing. Should I stiffen the suspension or is it too stiff? I feel like I'm swaying a bit more then I should but at the same time if it hit a quarter It rides so hard I can tell you if it was heads or tails. The car only has 8000 miles on it.

fly2hip8 · 01-31-2015, 10:59 PM

What is a ss2? never heard of it.

Ventmaster · 02-01-2015, 09:33 AM

The DWS is supposed to provide good comfort- what air pressure are you running?

Assassinx1 · 02-01-2015, 09:34 AM

SS1 came with cloth seats no sun roof and few other options. SS2 comes with leather sunroof and a few other goodies the ss1 did not comer with.

Destructo09 · 02-01-2015, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Assassinx1

SS1 came with cloth seats no sun roof and few other options. SS2 comes with leather sunroof and a few other goodies the ss1 did not comer with.

It's actually 1SS and 2SS, 2SS doesn't come with a sun roof, it's optional.

Assassinx1 · 02-01-2015, 01:19 PM

I didint know it was backwards. Honestly if they are next to eachoter only difference I ever saw was the seats. Could be more things I'm sure I could look up LOL

Assassinx1 · 02-01-2015, 01:20 PM

Apparently 2ss had a lot of differences to the 1ss.

Camaro SS Coupe – 2SS Equipment Group
Includes Key 1SS Equipment, PLUS:

Boston Acoustics® premium 9-speaker 245-watt audio system
Bluetooth® for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
Cargo convenience net
Driver Information Center (DIC) compass
Four-pack gauges mounted on center console: oil pressure, battery voltage, oil temperature andmtransmission fluid temperature
Inside auto-dimming rearview mirror
Body-color power-adjustable heated mirrors (auto dimming on driver side)
Wireless PDIM (for use of steering-wheel controls with auxiliary device)
Remote vehicle starter system (with automatic transmission)
Leather-appointed front seat trim with SS embroidery
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Universal Home Remote
USB port

Ventmaster · 02-01-2015, 01:22 PM

Glad we've got that straight... so how much air pressure in your tires?

Are you on the stock springs?

Assassinx1 · 02-01-2015, 01:43 PM

Lowered them to 32psi to see if it changes anything. Not really. It feels as if the top of the struts are not mounted so when the car comes up in travel it just lifts off of the struts mounts. Concider ing the design I think that's possibly the issue.

Mike_G · 02-01-2015, 01:50 PM

how many miles and is there any banging or clunking noises when hitting bumps?

Assassinx1 · 02-01-2015, 10:10 PM

8000 miles slight clunking seeming to come from sway bars or shock mounts front and rear. Which seems to be a normal issue with the camaro suspension.

forklord · 02-02-2015, 08:32 AM

2010 shocks are garbage and can leak. pretty sure mine are pooched. theres a TSB on it i think

01-31-2015, 10:13 PM	#1
Assassinx1 Drives: Corvettec5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Haledon Posts: 192	Help me fix suspension issue. I have a 2010 ss2. The car has continental dws tires with 20" rims. Stock suspension. Under cruising going over light bumps it feels as if there is a spot in the suspension travel that is dead as if the shock sway bars and springs do nothing. Should I stiffen the suspension or is it too stiff? I feel like I'm swaying a bit more then I should but at the same time if it hit a quarter It rides so hard I can tell you if it was heads or tails. The car only has 8000 miles on it.

02-02-2015, 08:32 AM	#12
forklord Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 800	2010 shocks are garbage and can leak. pretty sure mine are pooched. theres a TSB on it i think __________________ 2010 2SS- 562whp/634wtq 12 psi on3 turbo 78mm magnum /w aem truboost, pat g cam, Kooks 3" catback, Factory Rep 41s with 285/315 20" michelin PSS, Snow Meth, Hex Hood Vents, ZL1 FP & ADM FPCM /w JMS BAP, ID 850s, DSS lvl 4 axles & aluminum 1 piece D/S, Total Pro BMR bushings, fe4 sways, toe rods & trailing arms, Prothane engine mounts, MGW shifter, eaton true trac, mantic 9000 clutch, idealg master cylinder, JDP clutch oil reservoir, ram clutch pedal adjust, Tick clutch & bleed lines, Dewitts Rad

01-31-2015, 10:59 PM	#2
fly2hip8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kansas Posts: 342	What is a ss2? never heard of it.

02-01-2015, 09:33 AM	#3
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	The DWS is supposed to provide good comfort- what air pressure are you running?

02-01-2015, 09:34 AM	#4
Assassinx1 Drives: Corvettec5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Haledon Posts: 192	SS1 came with cloth seats no sun roof and few other options. SS2 comes with leather sunroof and a few other goodies the ss1 did not comer with.

02-01-2015, 01:19 PM	#6
Assassinx1 Drives: Corvettec5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Haledon Posts: 192	I didint know it was backwards. Honestly if they are next to eachoter only difference I ever saw was the seats. Could be more things I'm sure I could look up LOL

02-01-2015, 01:20 PM	#7
Assassinx1 Drives: Corvettec5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Haledon Posts: 192	Apparently 2ss had a lot of differences to the 1ss. Camaro SS Coupe – 2SS Equipment Group Includes Key 1SS Equipment, PLUS: Boston Acoustics® premium 9-speaker 245-watt audio system Bluetooth® for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system Cargo convenience net Driver Information Center (DIC) compass Four-pack gauges mounted on center console: oil pressure, battery voltage, oil temperature andmtransmission fluid temperature Inside auto-dimming rearview mirror Body-color power-adjustable heated mirrors (auto dimming on driver side) Wireless PDIM (for use of steering-wheel controls with auxiliary device) Remote vehicle starter system (with automatic transmission) Leather-appointed front seat trim with SS embroidery Heated driver and front passenger seats Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls Universal Home Remote USB port

02-01-2015, 01:22 PM	#8
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	Glad we've got that straight... so how much air pressure in your tires? Are you on the stock springs?

02-01-2015, 01:43 PM	#9
Assassinx1 Drives: Corvettec5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Haledon Posts: 192	Lowered them to 32psi to see if it changes anything. Not really. It feels as if the top of the struts are not mounted so when the car comes up in travel it just lifts off of the struts mounts. Concider ing the design I think that's possibly the issue.

02-01-2015, 01:50 PM	#10
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	how many miles and is there any banging or clunking noises when hitting bumps?

02-01-2015, 10:10 PM	#11
Assassinx1 Drives: Corvettec5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Haledon Posts: 192	8000 miles slight clunking seeming to come from sway bars or shock mounts front and rear. Which seems to be a normal issue with the camaro suspension.