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camaro-heater · 07-10-2013, 07:02 PM

What are the main differences between the 1LE's suspension and the SS? Have any of you upgraded to 1LE suspension?

slick rick · 07-10-2013, 07:06 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212140

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The 1LE also features exclusive, monotube rear dampers instead of the twin-tube dampers on SS models. The new hardware allowed engineers to tune the 1LE suspension to focus on optimal body-motion control while preserving much of the ride quality and wheel-motion control of the Camaro SS.

Other changes to optimize the 1LE for track-day use include:

- Larger, 27-mm solid front stabilizer bar, and 28-mm solid rear stabilizer bar for improved body control
- Higher-capacity rear-axle half shafts to cope with increased levels of traction
- Strut tower brace for improved steering feel and response
- ZL1-based 20 x 10-inch front and 20 x 11-inch aluminum wheels
- 285/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle Supercar G:2 tires front and rear (identical to the front tires for ZL1)
- ZL1 wheel bearings, toe links and rear shock mounts for improved on-track performance
- ZL1 high-capacity fuel pump and additional fuel pickups for improved fuel delivery during high-cornering

aggieguy13 · 07-10-2013, 07:10 PM

-Suede Flat bottom steering wheel.
- suede short shifter from zl1
-"camaro" labled Red Brembo 4-piston Calipers
-3.91 final drive. along with closer gear ratios

Stud · 07-10-2013, 07:11 PM

^That's not suspension

slick rick · 07-10-2013, 07:12 PM

I'm waiting for GM to release a price on the 1LE track pack

1LE Track Pack is 23102311

aggieguy13 · 07-10-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stud

^That's not suspension

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neither is fuel pump, wheels, rims

Biscuitpie · 07-10-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aggieguy13

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neither is fuel pump, wheels, rims

Wheels and tires might as well be even if they technically aren't.

LimaCharlie · 07-11-2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

I'm waiting for GM to release a price on the 1LE track pack

1LE Track Pack is 23102311

The rear sway bar won't fit on your 2010. GM changed the mounting points for the rear sway bar in 2012. The rest of the 1LE package should be OK though. GM will likely price the individual 1LE package high and it would probably be cheaper/better to buy an aftermarket kit.

Bonemaro · 07-11-2013, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

The rear sway bar won't fit on your 2010. GM changed the mounting points for the rear sway bar in 2012. The rest of the 1LE package should be OK though. GM will likely price the individual 1LE package high and it would probably be cheaper/better to buy an aftermarket kit.

That's strange. I added the ZL1 rear sway to my '10 SS and just needed the end links.

sycraft · 07-11-2013, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

The rear sway bar won't fit on your 2010. GM changed the mounting points for the rear sway bar in 2012. The rest of the 1LE package should be OK though. GM will likely price the individual 1LE package high and it would probably be cheaper/better to buy an aftermarket kit.

The package part number is for reference, you will need to order the individual parts you want for now. the 2010 will use the ZL1 rear bar, just may need the updated rear lower control arms which are pretty reasonable.

67motorcat · 07-11-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonemaro

That's strange. I added the ZL1 rear sway to my '10 SS and just needed the end links.

That is not possible even on 2011 models....unless your rear control arms have been changed at some point in time.

Have you owned your Car since it was new?

wakespeak · 07-11-2013, 10:16 AM

If anyone prices a dealer "SS to 1LE" conversion with everything minus the transmission, steering wheel, and shifter, I would love to hear it. I looked into a trade of my SS for a 1LE and the loss would be around $15K all in. Not worth it to me.

BTW when I changed my trans fluid, I saw what looked like cooler lines but didn't follow them forward. Anyone know if the '13 SS has a transmission cooler for the M6?

Est.July.4.1776 · 07-11-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

I'm waiting for GM to release a price on the 1LE track pack

1LE Track Pack is 23102311

aggieguy13 · 07-11-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Biscuitpie

Wheels and tires might as well be even if they technically aren't.

and the brakes no?

07-10-2013, 07:02 PM	#1
camaro-heater 22 years of slammin gears Drives: 2010 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 321 View My Garage	Difference in suspension with SS and 1LE What are the main differences between the 1LE's suspension and the SS? Have any of you upgraded to 1LE suspension? __________________ 2010 1SS/RS-M6 > SIM w/matte black stripes. Engine/Performance> Magnuson TVS2300 @ 8lbs-Hennessey CAI-SLP 1 3/4" longtube headers w/ HF cats X pipe SLP Powerflow muffler-QTP dual oval electric cutouts-ZL1 fuel pump-RX catch can-ADM race air scoop,WW relocate-Hurst short throw shifter- Tuned by: Boost Performance *550rwhp/538tq.* Drivetrain> DSS 3.5" aluminum ds-Street Slayer Twin Carbon-IdealG master cylinder-Tick ss clutch line&speed bleeder-GFORCE 1500 Outlaw axles-JRE rear end pkg(LPE 3.70's,true trac,billet main caps)-LPW rear cover-Nitto NT05's. Suspension> Minor stuff/bushings

07-10-2013, 07:10 PM	#3
aggieguy13 Drives: 2013 SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 1,278 View My Garage	-Suede Flat bottom steering wheel. - suede short shifter from zl1 -"camaro" labled Red Brembo 4-piston Calipers -3.91 final drive. along with closer gear ratios __________________ 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR-Backup System, SOLO Perforsance HF Cats, Muffler Delete, BBK Off-road X-pipe 2002 35th Aniversary SLP SS-Sold

07-10-2013, 07:11 PM	#4
Stud Drives: 2012 1LT RS RY Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 177 View My Garage	^That's not suspension __________________

07-10-2013, 07:12 PM	#5
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	I'm waiting for GM to release a price on the 1LE track pack 1LE Track Pack is 23102311 __________________

07-11-2013, 10:16 AM	#12
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	If anyone prices a dealer "SS to 1LE" conversion with everything minus the transmission, steering wheel, and shifter, I would love to hear it. I looked into a trade of my SS for a 1LE and the loss would be around $15K all in. Not worth it to me. BTW when I changed my trans fluid, I saw what looked like cooler lines but didn't follow them forward. Anyone know if the '13 SS has a transmission cooler for the M6?