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Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:04 PM

Hi guys and girls,
I picked my new 2011 Camaro 2LT with the RS package from the dealer a couple of day ago. And I noticed that it feels really bumpy when driving. Is this normal or could there be something wrong with my new baby?

Thanks for the help

SSLarry · 01-01-2011, 01:05 PM

LT has softer of the two available suspensions. What was your last car?

upflying · 01-01-2011, 01:07 PM

A firm suspension is characteristic of the gen 5 Camaro. Did you test drive it before you bought it?

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SSLarry

LT has softer of the two available suspensions. What was your last car?

I had an old Ford Focus. But it feels bumpy.

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

A firm suspension is characteristic of the gen 5 Camaro. Did you test drive it before you bought it?

Well we had it ordered. So I assumed it would be perfect.

INTIMIDAT3R · 01-01-2011, 01:10 PM

If your old car felt bumpy too, maybe you just drive on lousy roads.

The 5th Gen Camaro is all about the driving experience and feeling the road.

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

If your old car felt bumpy too, maybe you just drive on lousy roads.

The 5th Gen Camaro is all about the driving experience and feeling the road.

My old car didn't really feel bumpy though

nwiabikr · 01-01-2011, 01:13 PM

I would describe it as a busy ride. It's a sports car so it will be a little bumpy on rough roads.

ckaram · 01-01-2011, 01:14 PM

You're riding on 20" tires and wheels. There will be a difference, just drive the s**t out of it and you'll no longer notice

upflying · 01-01-2011, 01:14 PM

An "old Ford Focus" is not a sports car. It is sold, designed and engineered to appeal to a large audience of average consumers who want reliable and boring transportation. That means average suspension tuning..designed to smooth out the bumps in the road. Camaro is a sports car, engineered to handle.

INTIMIDAT3R · 01-01-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

An "old Ford Focus" is not a sports car. It is sold, designed and engineered to appeal to a large audience of average consumers who want reliable and boring transportation.

It's also designed to fall apart.

rykeith · 01-01-2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

An "old Ford Focus" is not a sports car. It is sold, designed and engineered to appeal to a large audience of average consumers who want reliable and boring transportation. That means average suspension tuning..designed to smooth out the bumps in the road. Camaro is a sports car, engineered to handle.

Camaro5010 · 01-01-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ckaram

You're riding on 20" tires and wheels. There will be a difference, just drive the s**t out of it and you'll no longer notice

Do the 20" wheels and tires make it bumpier?

Big Brunsy · 01-01-2011, 01:21 PM

smaller sidewalls means stiffer ride. The stiff suspension is normal and makes the car handle better. If you think The camaro has a bumpy ride try riding in a 3500 truck.

01-01-2011, 01:04 PM	#1
Camaro5010 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 8	My new Camaro is bumpy Hi guys and girls, I picked my new 2011 Camaro 2LT with the RS package from the dealer a couple of day ago. And I noticed that it feels really bumpy when driving. Is this normal or could there be something wrong with my new baby? Thanks for the help

01-01-2011, 01:05 PM	#2
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	LT has softer of the two available suspensions. What was your last car? __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

01-01-2011, 01:14 PM	#9
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	You're riding on 20" tires and wheels. There will be a difference, just drive the s**t out of it and you'll no longer notice __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

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