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NJNorm · 10-09-2014, 05:49 PM

I have a 13 V6 and I want to improve the handling. It's a daily driver and I have no intention of tracking the car. I just want to be able to get more feel of the road and improve cornering, etc. I am looking at the 1LE package as an upgrade becaiuse I'd just like to stick with GM parts but I noticed I'd have to also do the rear brakes at the same time or there is a clearance issue. I've talked with Tyler at JDP and he is recommending all aftermarket components (BMR). I'd love to hear from anyone else who went through this with a V6 and what they did. I'm also considering drop springs. I'm thinking 1" all around or 1" rear 1.4" front as a package I've seen form BMR.

Please share your knowledge and advice Camaro gurus!

KaBoom1701 · 10-09-2014, 06:31 PM

Well I believe you and I already spoke via PM's so you already know my take on this.

I tried to stay with GM OEM parts as much as possible. All the mods I've made are in my signature below so no need to list them. My whole design is to make a "what if" GM Performance V6 based on the SEMA car posted here.

With soo many SS Brembo take off set for sell and the 1LE kit has dropped in price it's hard to take a serious look at the GM parts. With that said JDP Tyler is a great dude and is very knowledgeable about out 5th Gen cars and their suspensions.

Either way you can't go wrong.

Happy modding!

Eddiefuzz · 10-09-2014, 07:10 PM

I have an '11 with a Hodge Podge of after market parts from all of the companies. I have Eibach sways, Hotchkis end links and springs, Koni orange struts, Hawk pads and Baer rotors. I do all of my own work and buy when the parts are on sale/special. The 1LE Track Pack is the way to go if you have the cash. You really should come to the Cover Bridge Tour this Sunday. You can learn so much from other owners. Check out the NJ/PA section, I run with SEPA5, there is also Central Jersey and South Jersey Camaro Clubs, really nice people.

ActNup NY · 10-10-2014, 08:42 PM

I went with BMR full suspension kit (TA, Toe Rods, all bushings, etc) minus the swaybars which are from Pdaft. But since installing my '11 V6 rides like its on rails. My car is a DD so this set up suits my needs completely. Hope my little insight helped you out. Ty is a good dude he'll steer you in the right direction. GL !

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10-09-2014, 05:49 PM	#1
NJNorm Drives: 2013 1LT RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Flemington, NJ Posts: 41	2013 V6 looking for 1LE and brake advice. I have a 13 V6 and I want to improve the handling. It's a daily driver and I have no intention of tracking the car. I just want to be able to get more feel of the road and improve cornering, etc. I am looking at the 1LE package as an upgrade becaiuse I'd just like to stick with GM parts but I noticed I'd have to also do the rear brakes at the same time or there is a clearance issue. I've talked with Tyler at JDP and he is recommending all aftermarket components (BMR). I'd love to hear from anyone else who went through this with a V6 and what they did. I'm also considering drop springs. I'm thinking 1" all around or 1" rear 1.4" front as a package I've seen form BMR. Please share your knowledge and advice Camaro gurus!

10-09-2014, 06:31 PM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Well I believe you and I already spoke via PM's so you already know my take on this. I tried to stay with GM OEM parts as much as possible. All the mods I've made are in my signature below so no need to list them. My whole design is to make a "what if" GM Performance V6 based on the SEMA car posted here. With soo many SS Brembo take off set for sell and the 1LE kit has dropped in price it's hard to take a serious look at the GM parts. With that said JDP Tyler is a great dude and is very knowledgeable about out 5th Gen cars and their suspensions. Either way you can't go wrong. Happy modding! Attached Images __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

10-10-2014, 08:42 PM	#4
ActNup NY Drives: 2011 1LT Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,495 View My Garage	I went with BMR full suspension kit (TA, Toe Rods, all bushings, etc) minus the swaybars which are from Pdaft. But since installing my '11 V6 rides like its on rails. My car is a DD so this set up suits my needs completely. Hope my little insight helped you out. Ty is a good dude he'll steer you in the right direction. GL ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *The DREAM is free... It's the HUSTLE that is sold seperately*

10-09-2014, 07:10 PM	#3
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	I have an '11 with a Hodge Podge of after market parts from all of the companies. I have Eibach sways, Hotchkis end links and springs, Koni orange struts, Hawk pads and Baer rotors. I do all of my own work and buy when the parts are on sale/special. The 1LE Track Pack is the way to go if you have the cash. You really should come to the Cover Bridge Tour this Sunday. You can learn so much from other owners. Check out the NJ/PA section, I run with SEPA5, there is also Central Jersey and South Jersey Camaro Clubs, really nice people.