Ok new plan, trade Bee for 1LE - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-22-2012, 06:51 AM

Was looking at beefing up the Bee but the 1LE has so much of would I would want to put into her why not just get a new car with more of what I would want.

Going to talk to Becky Doyle today about one.

caverman · 08-22-2012, 09:01 AM

Probably a good move.

I would consider doing the same thing except that my car is so far modded that I would really take a hit.

5thGenCamaroKid · 08-22-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Probably a good move.

I would consider doing the same thing except that my car is so far modded that I would really take a hit.

SUKXOST · 08-22-2012, 11:21 AM

Another convert :P I get the feeling there will be more :P

Fightinfire921 · 08-22-2012, 12:15 PM

I'm holding out another year for that other Z.

DanSS24 · 08-22-2012, 01:38 PM

I'm kinda curious. I know that the Chevy engineers fixed the dreaded understeer of the SS with the 1LE package. What I want to know, being that most enthusiast will mod their motors, is will this 1LE package be able to handle higher horsepower, say between 500 and 550 hp? or Will we have to upgrade some suspension parts again? Being an enthusiast is a never ending journey.

SUKXOST · 08-22-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DanSS24

I'm kinda curious. I know that the Chevy engineers fixed the dreaded understeer of the SS with the 1LE package. What I want to know, being that most enthusiast will mod their motors, is will this 1LE package be able to handle higher horsepower, say between 500 and 550 hp? or Will we have to upgrade some suspension parts again? Being an enthusiast is a never ending journey.

From reviews I've read, they HAVE addressed it very well but a different story when you add 150-400WHP. Time will tell. If it's a LOT of suspension parts off of the ZL1, and the ZL1 is 580hp and performs very well....you'd think that it should at least be far better than the current SS model handling.

MarkSS · 08-22-2012, 05:59 PM

I am planning for around 500 hp. Not worried about the impact on handling at that level.

SUKXOST · 08-22-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkSS

I am planning for around 500 hp. Not worried about the impact on handling at that level.

Agreed, SCd will garner ballpark 500WHP. Should be perfect all around! :P

stlrammer · 08-22-2012, 06:02 PM

I'm going to enjoy no payments for a while and wait for the Z-28, although 1LE is tempting.

SUKXOST · 08-22-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by stlrammer

I'm going to enjoy no payments for a while and wait for the Z-28, although 1LE is tempting.

I've had a car payment since.....2002, and just ordered a 1LE :P

Fraxum · 08-22-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DanSS24

I'm kinda curious. I know that the Chevy engineers fixed the dreaded understeer of the SS with the 1LE package. What I want to know, being that most enthusiast will mod their motors, is will this 1LE package be able to handle higher horsepower, say between 500 and 550 hp? or Will we have to upgrade some suspension parts again? Being an enthusiast is a never ending journey.

The 1LE will handle those HP numbers better than the SS bone stock. But if you want a better handler there is room left in the 1LE. We will have to wait and see if the 1LE has SS level Wheel hop. The tighter bushings should make it a little better at least.

What I am hearing the 1LE can benefit from the same improvements as the ZL1. Cradle and differential bushings will tighten up the rear and minimize "Step out". Radius rod inserts will tighten up the steering. A beefier rear sway bar will completely eliminate the little bit of understeer left in the 1LE. (However once you do this you will have to relearn how to take curves quickly.) If you don't mind occasional scraping, add lowering springs to lower the center of gravity. And don't forget a track oriented alignment. If you do most of the work yourself all this will not be terribly expensive.

And then there is the motor. Just with bolt-ons you can add 50 HP easy. Getting an LS3 above 500 crank HP however, you will need bolt-ons and a cam. Just like all Camaros the 1LE will beg for modding. Do all of the above and will need not fear the LS7 HP Camaro if it ever sees the light of day. Of course if the LS7 guy mods then you are back at a disadvantage. The game never ends.

Although I do not want to spend the $$ to buy another Camaro, I sure wish the 1LE was around when I was buying. It seems to me if you like all around fast cars the 1LE is the best bang for the buck of any car.

toehead93 · 08-30-2012, 11:08 PM

I am thinking of trading my SS too. I will wait for the 3,400lb gen 6 Z28.

PQ · 08-30-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by toehead93

I am thinking of trading my SS too. I will wait for the 3,400lb gen 6 Z28.

Who's doing it, Lingenfelter?

08-22-2012, 06:51 AM	#1
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Ok new plan, trade Bee for 1LE Was looking at beefing up the Bee but the 1LE has so much of would I would want to put into her why not just get a new car with more of what I would want. Going to talk to Becky Doyle today about one.

08-22-2012, 09:01 AM	#2
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Probably a good move. I would consider doing the same thing except that my car is so far modded that I would really take a hit. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

08-22-2012, 11:21 AM	#4
SUKXOST Do you even lift, bro? Drives: 2013 1LE Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 3,159 View My Garage	Another convert :P I get the feeling there will be more :P __________________ My 1LE (645WHP/597WTQ) build/journal Thread: 1st ever 1LE COTW http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255461

08-22-2012, 01:38 PM	#6
DanSS24 Drives: Dream Cars in my head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 808 Posts: 1,290	I'm kinda curious. I know that the Chevy engineers fixed the dreaded understeer of the SS with the 1LE package. What I want to know, being that most enthusiast will mod their motors, is will this 1LE package be able to handle higher horsepower, say between 500 and 550 hp? or Will we have to upgrade some suspension parts again? Being an enthusiast is a never ending journey. __________________ Wishful thinking...but I sure can dream big.

08-22-2012, 06:02 PM	#10
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,063 View My Garage	I'm going to enjoy no payments for a while and wait for the Z-28, although 1LE is tempting. __________________

08-22-2012, 12:15 PM	#5
Fightinfire921 Drives: GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winter Springs FL Posts: 1,657 View My Garage	I'm holding out another year for that other Z.

08-22-2012, 05:59 PM	#8
MarkSS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 412	I am planning for around 500 hp. Not worried about the impact on handling at that level.

08-30-2012, 11:08 PM	#13
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	I am thinking of trading my SS too. I will wait for the 3,400lb gen 6 Z28. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.