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Originally Posted by truth411
Wow there is alot of fail in that post. But there is no doubt Ford has done a great job with overcoming the SRA natural flaws. On smooth pavement there is no difference, but on uneven pavement your statement is totaly false. Also handeling of a car is affected by more than just what type of rear suspension is used. Like the wheel/tire combo, shocks, swaybars etc.... The camaro suspension is not currently set for a road course. But it would not surprise me if there is some some suspension bits from the z/28 that gets trickled down to the SS for the 2012 model year, similar to the track pack like the 2010 mustang. compared to the 2010 mustang (without track pack) the camaro handles faaaaar better, that what it was designed to compete with and succeeded. Ford has responded for the 2011 model year, so its GMs turn for 2012 model year which is the 45th year aniversary, so I am sure they have something cooking. In other words if some of our mustang comrades think that the camaro in its 2nd model year is at present the best its going to get until the 6th gen camaro, Then I think one should try taking the blue oval glasses off. In the end enthusiast wins.
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I agree that on uneven pavement an IRS equipped car does ride smoother. However I'm not sure exactly where you drive, I very rarely come across uneven road surfaces. I do know the midwest states tend to have some really junk roads do to the weather among other things. This scenario I can completely understand. An IRS vs. a SRA on an older road in the southern states is almost unnoticeable. Of course there are many other components that effect the handling of a car. The 2012 Camaro without a doubt will get a revised suspension to make it more competitive with the 2011 Mustang. The 2012 SS will probably not get "some" suspension bits from the Z28. By your definition of faaaar better, just how much is far better?
The Camaro should handle FAR better then the 2011 Mustang. Yes the Mustang has a heavily reworked SRA, but it's still a SRA. In the automotive industry no one stands still. The 2012 Camaro as most think will be GM's turn again...but Ford will probably fire back in 2013. However Ford could also have something planned for the 2012. Both cars are always being improved this is basic knowledge mister gm.