04-29-2014, 07:13 PM | #15 |
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No need in upgrading the suspension unless you're going to track the car. Most people who buy a 1le will never use it to it's potential.... just like most SS drivers.
The 1le is amazing at it's limit but 99% of us will never see that limit or be able to use it consistently... especially on the street. Get the 3.91's and long tubes and you'll have him covered at strip and at a roll! Edit: This is to take nothing away from the 1le. It's a bargain for what it costs and the parts it consists of. On looks alone it's worth the money to most. |
04-29-2014, 10:41 PM | #16 | |
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Then for suspension I can send you a pretty nuts setup I've got all worked together if you like. PM me for details
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04-29-2014, 10:48 PM | #17 |
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Looks like someone needs to sac up and get a Z/28
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04-30-2014, 11:29 AM | #18 |
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That's actually HIS plan. He's leasing the 1LE for 2 years and hopes to pick up a used Z/28 after the lease is up. Instead of going through three cars like he is, I've decided to stand by my girl and give her a few upgrades
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04-30-2014, 01:21 PM | #20 |
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Aren't the 1LEs consistently registering higher number stock than the SS as well?
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04-30-2014, 08:24 PM | #21 | |
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I would honestly skip the Magnaflow cat back for now. I would put that money towards other mods like wider wheels with stickier tires, a custom tune, trailing arms, cradle bushings, 3.91 gears. Things that will actually make your car quicker. If you still have stock SS tires then I would look into wider wheels/tires and sell your old setup to recoup the cost. I see so many guys who just keep throwing power at the problem and end up being slower because they can't put it down to the ground.
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04-30-2014, 09:00 PM | #22 |
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The 1le is amazing at it's limit but 99% of us will never see that limit or be able to use it consistently.
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04-30-2014, 09:07 PM | #23 | |
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Honestly, JUST adding 3.91 gears to a standard/NON 1LE SS will make it faster in a straight line then a 1LE. If you did coilovers and swaybars along with gears, long tubes and AT LEAST 1LE/ZL1 wheels and tires, then you'll be laughing all the way around him and the track.
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05-01-2014, 08:42 AM | #24 |
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Get 11 inch wheels in the rear, sticky tires to accompany them.. 3.91 gears, and sway bars underneath and you will be able to beat him in a straight and keep up on a track (bushings wouldn't be a bad idea either)
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05-01-2014, 11:18 AM | #25 |
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Just turbo that sucker...
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05-01-2014, 07:07 PM | #27 |
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It might be but that's not saving any weight and will most definitely add weight(not good). Look into the Factory Reproductions type 41 wheels if you need something cheap that will still be lighter or about the same weight.
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