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Marotrent · 10-24-2018, 03:14 PM

Hey guys I have a 2011 1SS and I want to make a few changes to my car. One of the first things I want is the rims from the 1LE Camaro. I see that they are wider and it seems like the 1LE sits lower. Is there a different suspension on the 1LE's?

CamaroDreams76 · 10-24-2018, 03:23 PM

Yes heres a good starting point

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

Joecruiser · 10-24-2018, 03:51 PM

Some fellow sunshine staters...cool. Great link...answers some questions I had.

Did the LE extend into 2014? Hijack over...

Royal Tiger · 10-24-2018, 05:03 PM

My SS has a better set up then a stock 1LE. It’s not that hard to upgrade. The only thing I’m missing is the axels and I’m planning on gForce 850hp axels down the road. The 3.91 rear was worth every penny. Best mod so far.

Spec · 10-24-2018, 08:03 PM

Agreed, not hard at all to upgrade your suspension to at the very least 1LE grade with aftermarket suspension parts.

It'll cost you less than a cam swap too...

Royal Tiger · 10-24-2018, 09:17 PM

Here a list of my performance & suspension mods so far. I’m leaving off cosmetics as that has no bearing on our conversation.

-CAI brand intake
-American Racing long tube headers
-American Racing high flow cats
-Borla ATAK cat back exhaust
-GM Performance 3.91:1 rear
-BMR strut tower brace
-BMR sway bars front & rear
-Koni yellow shocks & struts
-BMR 1” drop springs
-BMR subframe connectors w/ driveshaft tunnel brace
-BMR trailing arms
-BMR toe links
-Forgeline forged alloy wheels (9.5”x20F & 11”x20R)
-Nitto Invo tires (275/40F & 315/35R)
-R1 Concepts slotted & cross drilled rotors

This car corners better then my Porsche did. Amazing what some simple changes can accomplish.

Juiced1 · 10-24-2018, 10:45 PM

You can order the 1LE complete suspension. We have the entire GM set up available on our site. We should have the 3.91 gears available soon to.

Spec · 10-24-2018, 11:00 PM

Okay, for educational purposes...

Vararam Ram Air
BBK 95mm Throttle Body
BBK Shorty Headers
JBA High Flow Cats
Flowmaster Outlaws Catback
Hotchkis Sway Bars
Hotchkis End Links
Hotchkis 1" Performance Springs
Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace
BMR 4-point Strut Brace
BMR Front/Rear Suspension Bushing Kits
Niche Milan M135 Silver Machined Wheels (9.5"x20F/10.5"x20R)
Nitto NT555 G2 Tires (275/40F & 315/35R)
Powerstop Drilled/Slotted Rotors
Hurst Short Throw Shifter w/ Black Pearl Abrams Shift Knob
Tune

Handles just swell...

AG1LE · 10-24-2018, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marotrent

Hey guys I have a 2011 1SS and I want to make a few changes to my car. One of the first things I want is the rims from the 1LE Camaro. I see that they are wider and it seems like the 1LE sits lower. Is there a different suspension on the 1LE's?

To actually answer your questions about the 5th Gen, the wheels (not "rims") are a big upgrade on the 1LE SS vs. the non-1LE SS in terms of strength and weight. The 1LE does have a different suspension, but you can easily upgrade these pieces on the SS. Other differences between the 1LE SS and regular SS are not as easy to upgrade (i.e. transmission and differential gear ratios, fuel pump, etc.).

Royal Tiger · 10-24-2018, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spec

Okay, for educational purposes...

Vararam Ram Air
BBK 95mm Throttle Body
BBK Shorty Headers
JBA High Flow Cats
Flowmaster Outlaws Catback
Hotchkis Sway Bars
Hotchkis End Links
Hotchkis 1" Performance Springs
Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace
BMR 4-point Strut Brace
BMR Front/Rear Suspension Bushing Kits
Niche Milan M135 Silver Machined Wheels (9.5"x20F/10.5"x20R)
Nitto NT555 G2 Tires (275/40F & 315/35R)
Powerstop Drilled/Slotted Rotors
Hurst Short Throw Shifter w/ Black Pearl Abrams Shift Knob
Tune

Handles just swell...

10-24-2018, 03:14 PM	#1
Marotrent Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 142	Diffrences between a 1LE and SS Hey guys I have a 2011 1SS and I want to make a few changes to my car. One of the first things I want is the rims from the 1LE Camaro. I see that they are wider and it seems like the 1LE sits lower. Is there a different suspension on the 1LE's?

10-24-2018, 03:23 PM	#2
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,086 View My Garage	Yes heres a good starting point https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212140 __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

10-24-2018, 03:51 PM	#3
Joecruiser Drives: 2014 2-SSRS Slushbox Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 339	Some fellow sunshine staters...cool. Great link...answers some questions I had. Did the LE extend into 2014? Hijack over...

10-24-2018, 05:03 PM	#4
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	My SS has a better set up then a stock 1LE. It’s not that hard to upgrade. The only thing I’m missing is the axels and I’m planning on gForce 850hp axels down the road. The 3.91 rear was worth every penny. Best mod so far.

10-24-2018, 08:03 PM	#5
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Agreed, not hard at all to upgrade your suspension to at the very least 1LE grade with aftermarket suspension parts. It'll cost you less than a cam swap too...

10-24-2018, 09:17 PM	#6
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Here a list of my performance & suspension mods so far. I’m leaving off cosmetics as that has no bearing on our conversation. -CAI brand intake -American Racing long tube headers -American Racing high flow cats -Borla ATAK cat back exhaust -GM Performance 3.91:1 rear -BMR strut tower brace -BMR sway bars front & rear -Koni yellow shocks & struts -BMR 1” drop springs -BMR subframe connectors w/ driveshaft tunnel brace -BMR trailing arms -BMR toe links -Forgeline forged alloy wheels (9.5”x20F & 11”x20R) -Nitto Invo tires (275/40F & 315/35R) -R1 Concepts slotted & cross drilled rotors This car corners better then my Porsche did. Amazing what some simple changes can accomplish.

10-24-2018, 10:45 PM	#7
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	You can order the 1LE complete suspension. We have the entire GM set up available on our site. We should have the 3.91 gears available soon to.

10-24-2018, 11:00 PM	#8
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Okay, for educational purposes... Vararam Ram Air BBK 95mm Throttle Body BBK Shorty Headers JBA High Flow Cats Flowmaster Outlaws Catback Hotchkis Sway Bars Hotchkis End Links Hotchkis 1" Performance Springs Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace BMR 4-point Strut Brace BMR Front/Rear Suspension Bushing Kits Niche Milan M135 Silver Machined Wheels (9.5"x20F/10.5"x20R) Nitto NT555 G2 Tires (275/40F & 315/35R) Powerstop Drilled/Slotted Rotors Hurst Short Throw Shifter w/ Black Pearl Abrams Shift Knob Tune Handles just swell...