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Snrub · 11-22-2018, 08:42 AM

They put an insane amount of effort into answering the question.

I'm really surprised at all of the results. How the heck is the DSSV setup slower than the lowering kit and the SS 1LE?

I wonder if some of the differences are greater than one might have expected, due to the specific nature of the milford course? Here's some other data which is less scientific/rigorous than the data provided from Al & team in this thread.
C&D's lightning lap at VIR: SS 1LE 2:54.8 vs. V6 1LE 3:04.0 (FE3 suspension). That 10s seconds on a 50% longer course. The tires make probably account for 2.5-3 seconds (extrapolating team's data from Milford), so ignoring the V6/V8 power difference, there is roughly the same absolute margin compared to SS 1LE vs. SS FE3.

Motor Trend had the SS 1LE around Willow springs at 1:20.67. They had a 2SS do a 1:23.15 (magnetic suspension) and a V6 1LE 1:25.19. 1/3 shorter course, but the differences are again smaller.

Regarding comparisons to skidpad/figure 8 numbers, while is it obviously a measurement of handling capabilities, it may not translate perfectly.

11-22-2018, 08:42 AM	#18
Snrub Drives: Gone: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 111	They put an insane amount of effort into answering the question. I'm really surprised at all of the results. How the heck is the DSSV setup slower than the lowering kit and the SS 1LE? I wonder if some of the differences are greater than one might have expected, due to the specific nature of the milford course? Here's some other data which is less scientific/rigorous than the data provided from Al & team in this thread. C&D's lightning lap at VIR: SS 1LE 2:54.8 vs. V6 1LE 3:04.0 (FE3 suspension). That 10s seconds on a 50% longer course. The tires make probably account for 2.5-3 seconds (extrapolating team's data from Milford), so ignoring the V6/V8 power difference, there is roughly the same absolute margin compared to SS 1LE vs. SS FE3. Motor Trend had the SS 1LE around Willow springs at 1:20.67. They had a 2SS do a 1:23.15 (magnetic suspension) and a V6 1LE 1:25.19. 1/3 shorter course, but the differences are again smaller. Regarding comparisons to skidpad/figure 8 numbers, while is it obviously a measurement of handling capabilities, it may not translate perfectly. Last edited by Snrub; 11-22-2018 at 09:41 AM.