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Lateralus754 · 12-13-2014, 02:01 PM

I have a 2012 RS that I am considering replacing the stock sway bars on. I've already ordered a 1" eibach lowering spring set.

I was looking at the BMR SB037 kit or possibly just getting some 1LE bars. Any advice that you guys can give me on which way to go or any compatibility issues I may encounter would be highly appreciated.

Also if any of you have done this to your RS how much improvements did you see on the handling of your car?

yzark99 · 12-14-2014, 01:25 AM

I replaced my front bar with the ZL1 bar and end links. Rear bar is stock v6. Completely different handling. There is an s-bend freeway onramp that used to be scary at 30 MPH from the body roll. I now take it at 55 without any issues.

Lateralus754 · 12-14-2014, 12:40 PM

I found zl1 sways off a 13 for sale. Would they fit on my 12 rs without a fuss?

JDP Sales · 12-18-2014, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lateralus754

I found zl1 sways off a 13 for sale. Would they fit on my 12 rs without a fuss?

They'll fit, but you'll also need the front end links. You'll also have to open up the endlink mount on your strut from 10mm to 12mm.

I would personally suggest going with the BMR bars. Having the adjustability is nice for different tire selection and driving styles.

Best regards,

Tyler
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Dizzy82 · 12-19-2014, 01:30 PM

BMR.

Spartan01 · 12-19-2014, 01:38 PM

I am not sure about fitment on the V6 Camaros.
I can tell you that there are differences between the FE3 and FE4 setups.
(I believe the differnces are that 2012+ models have the FE4,which is stiffer.)

I did replace the stock 2010 SS sways with the Pfadt ZL Specs Sways.
Makes a huge difference in handling and responsiveness.
Like what
yzar99 said, I can now take turns at greater speeds, significantly less body roll, and the car instantly responds to commands.

12-13-2014, 02:01 PM	#1
Lateralus754 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States Posts: 126 View My Garage	RS Sway Bars Help I have a 2012 RS that I am considering replacing the stock sway bars on. I've already ordered a 1" eibach lowering spring set. I was looking at the BMR SB037 kit or possibly just getting some 1LE bars. Any advice that you guys can give me on which way to go or any compatibility issues I may encounter would be highly appreciated. Also if any of you have done this to your RS how much improvements did you see on the handling of your car? __________________ 2012 Camaro RS 2LT Vitesse Throttle Controller Elite Catch Can Solo Match-X-LFX Cat Back Exhaust Cold Air Inductions CAI

12-14-2014, 01:25 AM	#2
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	I replaced my front bar with the ZL1 bar and end links. Rear bar is stock v6. Completely different handling. There is an s-bend freeway onramp that used to be scary at 30 MPH from the body roll. I now take it at 55 without any issues. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

12-14-2014, 12:40 PM	#3
Lateralus754 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States Posts: 126 View My Garage	I found zl1 sways off a 13 for sale. Would they fit on my 12 rs without a fuss? __________________ 2012 Camaro RS 2LT Vitesse Throttle Controller Elite Catch Can Solo Match-X-LFX Cat Back Exhaust Cold Air Inductions CAI

12-19-2014, 01:30 PM	#5
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,501 View My Garage	BMR. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

12-19-2014, 01:38 PM	#6
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	I am not sure about fitment on the V6 Camaros. I can tell you that there are differences between the FE3 and FE4 setups. (I believe the differnces are that 2012+ models have the FE4,which is stiffer.) I did replace the stock 2010 SS sways with the Pfadt ZL Specs Sways. Makes a huge difference in handling and responsiveness. Like what yzar99 said, I can now take turns at greater speeds, significantly less body roll, and the car instantly responds to commands. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln