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BLACK10 · 01-08-2011, 08:28 PM

Hi,

After adding a cam and accompanying mods to my camaro almost a year ago, I could'nt seem to run any faster in the 1/4 do to traction issues, so I decided to add some suspension mods to the car. I usually do mods on my own car first so local customers can see and checkout the mods before I install them on their car.

The car had previously had the Barton tunnel brace and H&R drop springs on it.

Here is the list of parts that were on this project:

Hawk ceramic brake pads
BMR toe rods
BMR trailing arms and outer trailing arm bushings
BMR differential bushing mounts
BMR Street cradle bushing inserts
Nitto 555R drag radials- 305-35-20

I also bought a Cincy Bushing tool(for removing diff bushings) if anyone is interested in renting it. I do work on other cars too so if you be interested in just renting it we could do it through pay pal. I was thinking I can take a deposit for $150, and when i get it back i can refund you $120. It would keep y'all from having to spend $170 on a tool you might just use once. I can even send a return self addressed box with it to send it back in. send me an email at: nchauffe@gmail.com if interested.

here are the pics and vid

dropped the rear cradle

these are the stock bushings, big air gaps in them

and the flimsy toe and trailing arms

Nitto tires compared to stock rear tires

Hawk pads

no more gap in bushings

all installed

*mlee* · 01-08-2011, 08:37 PM

Very nice Black... did you go with the spherical bushings?
'

FEN · 01-08-2011, 08:55 PM

Nice!

BLACK10 · 01-08-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Very nice Black... did you go with the spherical bushings?
'

edit

no, standard street bushings from BMR

Fishdadddy · 01-08-2011, 09:12 PM

OK cool. So how are your 1/4 runs now?

BLACK10 · 01-08-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishdadddy

OK cool. So how are your 1/4 runs now?

just finished the install last night, so in a few weeks i'll be back at the track to test it all out.

*mlee* · 01-08-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK10

on which location are you refering to?

Trailing Arms...

BLACK10 · 01-08-2011, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Trailing Arms...

no, standard bushings throughout

Apex Motorsports · 01-08-2011, 09:17 PM

Nice!

*mlee* · 01-08-2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK10

no, standard bushings throughout

Cool... I have a set in my trunk that will be going on next weekend and they have the spherical bushings. I hear they can be a bit noisy...

BLACK10 · 01-08-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Cool... I have a set in my trunk that will be going on next weekend and they have the spherical bushings. I hear they can be a bit noisy...

yeah, i went with the non ajustable toe rods and regular trailing arms

cajun2010 · 01-08-2011, 10:12 PM

let me know when yall head to track, i'd like to take a ride out there too!

BLACK10 · 01-10-2011, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajun2010

let me know when yall head to track, i'd like to take a ride out there too!

will do

caverman · 01-17-2011, 09:41 AM

Any tips/tricks you can suggest with doing this?

I think the BMR cradle/diff bushing kit might be my next mod.

I have access to a lift...not sure if that will make any difference or not. I might have to take you up on the tool rental as well. Don't you just have to cut a section into the bushing and then the tool helps pull it out?

Any noticable difference in the ride and/or noise?

01-08-2011, 08:28 PM	#1
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	MY NEW BMR SUSPENSION INSTALLED Hi, After adding a cam and accompanying mods to my camaro almost a year ago, I could'nt seem to run any faster in the 1/4 do to traction issues, so I decided to add some suspension mods to the car. I usually do mods on my own car first so local customers can see and checkout the mods before I install them on their car. The car had previously had the Barton tunnel brace and H&R drop springs on it. Here is the list of parts that were on this project: Hawk ceramic brake pads BMR toe rods BMR trailing arms and outer trailing arm bushings BMR differential bushing mounts BMR Street cradle bushing inserts Nitto 555R drag radials- 305-35-20 I also bought a Cincy Bushing tool(for removing diff bushings) if anyone is interested in renting it. I do work on other cars too so if you be interested in just renting it we could do it through pay pal. I was thinking I can take a deposit for $150, and when i get it back i can refund you $120. It would keep y'all from having to spend $170 on a tool you might just use once. I can even send a return self addressed box with it to send it back in. send me an email at: nchauffe@gmail.com if interested. here are the pics and vid dropped the rear cradle these are the stock bushings, big air gaps in them and the flimsy toe and trailing arms Nitto tires compared to stock rear tires Hawk pads no more gap in bushings all installed Last edited by BLACK10; 01-22-2011 at 10:43 AM.

01-08-2011, 08:37 PM	#2
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Very nice Black... did you go with the spherical bushings? ' __________________

01-08-2011, 08:55 PM	#3
FEN Drives: BLACK 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,092	Nice! __________________ CCW polished 505a's Front 20x10 w/275/40/20's Rear 20x11.5 w/305/35/20's Eibach 1" Pro Spring Kit Factory GFX MPD1 spoiler painted bowties 15% tint

01-08-2011, 10:12 PM	#12
cajun2010 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Youngsville, LA Posts: 923	let me know when yall head to track, i'd like to take a ride out there too! __________________ 2010 1LT/RS Eibachs, Doug Thorleys, Flowmasters, Stillen, hmm a few other things...

01-17-2011, 09:41 AM	#14
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Any tips/tricks you can suggest with doing this? I think the BMR cradle/diff bushing kit might be my next mod. I have access to a lift...not sure if that will make any difference or not. I might have to take you up on the tool rental as well. Don't you just have to cut a section into the bushing and then the tool helps pull it out? Any noticable difference in the ride and/or noise? __________________ *-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

01-08-2011, 09:12 PM	#5
Fishdadddy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ; 1970 Firebird Formula Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	OK cool. So how are your 1/4 runs now?

01-08-2011, 09:17 PM	#9
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Nice!

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