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krusher · 04-01-2015, 11:13 PM

So i almost have a full selection of detroit speed suspension, but i don't have sway bars. I am absolutely torn between afe pfadt zl 1 spec bars and detroit speed bars.has anyone tried both bars?

I upgraded to fe4 on 2010 camaro, does anyone know if the afe bars still fit like the old ones did? All the ads say 2012+

main reason there is even a question is deteoit speed's fe4 bar does not fit a car with out electric steering.

Thanks much for the responses.

Destructo09 · 04-02-2015, 10:23 AM

I'm just slapping a 1LE bar on the back of my 2010 with a square tire setup.

Cost me 160 bucks for the bar and end links, way cheaper than buying aftermarket bars and i've been told it should bring the car to a neutral handling with maybe a bias towards oversteer using it on a square setup. The bar just got delivered today so going to slap it on and going to VIR for a HPDE this weekend so we'll see how it does. I'll have to remind myself the car is going to handle different, lol. I plan to just use competitive mode on track to be on the safe side.

I have the oem 2010 bar up front still, BMR springs, Koni oranges and 275s all the way around.

DonutSS · 04-02-2015, 11:31 AM

I'm running detroit bars and end links on my Zl1 and was pleased with results at the track last weekend... They're just right, no oversteer or under steer. I'm also running detroit speed springs .. It's a very noisy setup though , I have some solid bushings in the mix too

JDP Sales · 04-02-2015, 06:23 PM

We have ran both on our JDP camaro and the DSE setup is definitely a better balanced setup. The Pfadt rear bar was a touch too soft.

DSE offers front and rear bars for both styles; only difference is the EPS front bar has a bend to accommodate for the EPS. Feel free to call, PM or email me and I'll be happy to help get you set up.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

aFe POWER · 04-02-2015, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krusher

So i almost have a full selection of detroit speed suspension, but i don't have sway bars. I am absolutely torn between afe pfadt zl 1 spec bars and detroit speed bars.has anyone tried both bars?

I upgraded to fe4 on 2010 camaro, does anyone know if the afe bars still fit like the old ones did? All the ads say 2012+

main reason there is even a question is deteoit speed's fe4 bar does not fit a car with out electric steering.

Thanks much for the responses.

The PFADT sway bars fit, as long as you do the FE4 suspension upgrade your good to go

04-01-2015, 11:13 PM	#1
krusher Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oskaloosa, IA Posts: 628	sway bar selection So i almost have a full selection of detroit speed suspension, but i don't have sway bars. I am absolutely torn between afe pfadt zl 1 spec bars and detroit speed bars.has anyone tried both bars? I upgraded to fe4 on 2010 camaro, does anyone know if the afe bars still fit like the old ones did? All the ads say 2012+ main reason there is even a question is deteoit speed's fe4 bar does not fit a car with out electric steering. Thanks much for the responses.

04-02-2015, 10:23 AM	#2
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	I'm just slapping a 1LE bar on the back of my 2010 with a square tire setup. Cost me 160 bucks for the bar and end links, way cheaper than buying aftermarket bars and i've been told it should bring the car to a neutral handling with maybe a bias towards oversteer using it on a square setup. The bar just got delivered today so going to slap it on and going to VIR for a HPDE this weekend so we'll see how it does. I'll have to remind myself the car is going to handle different, lol. I plan to just use competitive mode on track to be on the safe side. I have the oem 2010 bar up front still, BMR springs, Koni oranges and 275s all the way around. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

04-02-2015, 11:31 AM	#3
DonutSS Drives: '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 213	I'm running detroit bars and end links on my Zl1 and was pleased with results at the track last weekend... They're just right, no oversteer or under steer. I'm also running detroit speed springs .. It's a very noisy setup though , I have some solid bushings in the mix too __________________ '18 Z06 '12 ZL1 SIM ADM Built 800++, Detroit Speed and various other sundry items gone to Houston '12 Caddy Cts V Coupe Black Raven automatic ADM Built 750hp - Sold Last seen tearing up the streets of Atlanta

04-02-2015, 06:23 PM	#4
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	We have ran both on our JDP camaro and the DSE setup is definitely a better balanced setup. The Pfadt rear bar was a touch too soft. DSE offers front and rear bars for both styles; only difference is the EPS front bar has a bend to accommodate for the EPS. Feel free to call, PM or email me and I'll be happy to help get you set up. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007