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rich2342 · 04-13-2020, 01:33 PM

SLP lip. Composite something or other.

Hell it was the hardest to install of the springs.

KJZ28 · 04-13-2020, 01:37 PM

Looks awesome!

rich2342 · 04-13-2020, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KJZ28

Looks awesome!

Thank-you.

I think so too

I wanted to buy a 1LE when I was looking. Had to settle on the regular SS. It's getting there somewhat!

Definitely going to need better shocks/struts to pair with the springs and eventually upgrade the trailing arms but good for now..

I want some power now!!!

KJZ28 · 04-13-2020, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rich2342

Thank-you.

I think so too

I wanted to buy a 1LE when I was looking. Had to settle on the regular SS. It's getting there somewhat!

Definitely going to need better shocks/struts to pair with the springs and eventually upgrade the trailing arms but good for now..

I want some power now!!!

That sounds like my situation. I bout my 2010 SS in August 2015, I couldn't afford a 1LE either. I now have 1LE rear sway bar, toe links, and front struts. I also have the stronger moog front sway bar links and Bilstein rear shocks. The car handles soooooo much better. I daily my Camaro all year so the springs will be staying, lol.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-13-2020, 11:36 PM

This stance and angle is hot...

Very nice looking car... You’re about where I was 9 years ago... it’s an addiction...

rich2342 · 04-14-2020, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KJZ28

That sounds like my situation. I bout my 2010 SS in August 2015, I couldn't afford a 1LE either. I now have 1LE rear sway bar, toe links, and front struts. I also have the stronger moog front sway bar links and Bilstein rear shocks. The car handles soooooo much better. I daily my Camaro all year so the springs will be staying, lol.

You mixed bilsteins in the rear with 1le struts? Is there any inbalance between them?

rich2342 · 04-14-2020, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

This stance and angle is hot...

Very nice looking car... You’re about where I was 9 years ago... it’s an addiction...

Its soo much better than stock..

Adding these mods is so addicting. Really want to do some gears and HFC/Tune. It will beb much more fun then.

KJZ28 · 04-14-2020, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rich2342

You mixed bilsteins in the rear with 1le struts? Is there any inbalance between them?

Wasnt by choice, I had Bilsteins all the way around, one of them blew out after 20k miles,I couldn't afford them again. $216 per front strut. 1LE cost me $75 a piece. I'm not racing so I don't notice an imbalance. The Bilsteins rode better though. If you can afford them they are better than 1LE dampeners.

Vicster · 04-22-2020, 03:05 AM

Looks Awesome!

rich2342 · 04-26-2020, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Vicster

Great Job! Looks awesome, feels good when you do it yourself! This was a good thread!

All you need now is a good 4 wheel alignment.

MY SETUP IS:

FRONT SUSPENSION:
TIRE PRESSURE = 33PSI
CAMBER (DEG) = -1.25*
TOE = 0.20* or 1/16” TOTAL
CASTER (DEG) = STOCK 5.6* (IF SLOTTED 6.5* - 7.0*)

REAR SUSPENSION:
TIRE PRESSURE = 32.5PSI
CAMBER (DEG) = -0.75*
TOE = 0.20* or 1/16” TOTAL

Handles like it is on rails and you have to drive it, more front toe will allow the car to track straighter with road ruts. I originally had just over 1/8" total front toe, but when I went to 1/16" total my tire temps and pressure build up went down. My back tire are allot larger is why my cold tire pressures are different. I use a tire gauge that reads to the 10th of a psi.

Again you did great! Car looks AWESOME!!! You will have to let us know how it handles!

I need to do the rear conversion.

I have 2010 rear sway, stock links. Stiffened it up, but I don't feel stable at higher speeds. Also need either coils or new shock/strut upgrade.

rich2342 · 04-26-2020, 08:11 AM

So I installed the Solo HFC's and I was expecting a bit more. They are a bit more throaty and revvy at higher rpm.

What sound effect will adding a straight thru x pipe have? Reason I never did, was I love the decel pop. Don't want to lose that.

Here is a sound clip.

https://youtu.be/Q2IAtgt4B9o

Thunderstick · 04-26-2020, 10:45 AM

Everything is looking awesome! I have the utmost respect for a fellow driveway modder!!
I'm over in Wakefield and my office is in Woburn if you ever need a hand.

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rich2342 · 04-26-2020, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

This stance and angle is hot...

Very nice looking car... You’re about where I was 9 years ago... it’s an addiction...

It sure is..

If I could freely spend my money and time, I would kill to have it set up for HPDE. I did a few with another car (350z) and it was most fun I've ever had.

These springs on stock shocks/struts aren't going to cut it. Just ok for now.

rich2342 · 04-26-2020, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderstick

Everything is looking awesome! I have the utmost respect for a fellow driveway modder!!
I'm over in Wakefield and my office is in Woburn if you ever need a hand.

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How do feel about gears...

I have to find someone reliable around here for those. Probably the 3.91 set that Jennety sells.

Does anyone else know what parts are needed for the 3.91's or is easier to source a 1LE pumpkin? Are they the same?

I have heard that the 1LE doesn't gain the same torque advantage that the SS does by adding the 3.91's

04-13-2020, 01:33 PM	#15
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	SLP lip. Composite something or other. Hell it was the hardest to install of the springs. Attached Images

04-13-2020, 01:37 PM	#16
KJZ28 Drives: 2018 Buick Regal TourX Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North of NYC Posts: 546 View My Garage	Looks awesome! __________________ SOLD: 2010 2SS/RS L99-A6 K&N CAI, Speed Engineering Long Tube Headers, Stainless Works hi-flow cats, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back. Tuned by Corvettes of Westchester. 1/LE rear suspension conversion, Bilstein B6 Stuts/shocks.

04-13-2020, 11:36 PM	#19
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,522	This stance and angle is hot... Very nice looking car... You’re about where I was 9 years ago... it’s an addiction... Attached Images __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

04-22-2020, 03:05 AM	#23
Vicster 1000hp is NEVER Enough! Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 664 View My Garage	Great Job! Looks Awesome!

04-26-2020, 08:11 AM	#25
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	So I installed the Solo HFC's and I was expecting a bit more. They are a bit more throaty and revvy at higher rpm. What sound effect will adding a straight thru x pipe have? Reason I never did, was I love the decel pop. Don't want to lose that. Here is a sound clip. https://youtu.be/Q2IAtgt4B9o Last edited by rich2342; 04-26-2020 at 08:23 AM.

04-26-2020, 10:45 AM	#26
Thunderstick Drives: 14 Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wakefield MA Posts: 96	Everything is looking awesome! I have the utmost respect for a fellow driveway modder!! I'm over in Wakefield and my office is in Woburn if you ever need a hand. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk