1LE/ZL1 Clone

LbulletM · 07-21-2015, 02:04 PM

So, I've loved the Camaro since I got the prepurchase invitation senior year of highschool and contemplated taking out college loans for one, but this will be my first one.

Wanting to pick up a 2017 Camaro SS, but coming from a slightly faster/better handling car, what kinda options are there for increasing the performance in the twisties? Are larger tires possible while still being flush? Different sways? Etc.

Basically, I'm just afraid of getting sucked into the Gen5 forum if I start looking at what was done with the last gen. What kinda stuff separated their SS's from the very favorably reviewed Z28/ZL1? (Besides power of course. Bolt ons are bolt ons.)

Bhobbs · 07-21-2015, 02:13 PM

The only one I know of for sure is the optional MRC on the SS.

LbulletM · 07-21-2015, 02:15 PM

I'm more looking for what can I do to a stock 2SS to make it more track oriented. I'll DEFINITELY be going with the MRC

Ragnar · 07-21-2015, 03:44 PM

The SS 1LE used some components from the ZL1 and they are: wheel bearings, high capacity fuel pump with additional fuel pickups, rear shock mounts, rear sway bar, rear toe links, rims, front tires, steering wheel, and shifter. Who knows what the future brings?

LbulletM · 07-21-2015, 04:50 PM

That's the kinda dirt I was looking for. Thanks!

IOMike · 07-21-2015, 05:04 PM

There will absolutely be handling upgrades for the new SS but the oem options are always better than some bolt on aftermarket stuff. I do believe the 2ss with MRC will be a superior track car than the 5th gen zl1, if equipped with comparable tires. Probably not quite as fast though, but close.

LbulletM · 07-21-2015, 05:06 PM

I plan on going big with bolt-ons near the end of the warranty, so straight line isn't a problem. It's gonna be a challenge getting the handling to hold up as well though. That MRC should be nice!

Jeffro19 · 07-21-2015, 08:30 PM

Different sway bars and sticker tires will make a difference. I'm sure the MRC will be nice on the track as well

LbulletM · 07-21-2015, 10:04 PM

Definitely some summer tires. Did anyone put wider rubber on the last gen?

07-21-2015, 02:04 PM	#1
LbulletM Drives: 2007 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 177	1LE/ZL1 Clone So, I've loved the Camaro since I got the prepurchase invitation senior year of highschool and contemplated taking out college loans for one, but this will be my first one. Wanting to pick up a 2017 Camaro SS, but coming from a slightly faster/better handling car, what kinda options are there for increasing the performance in the twisties? Are larger tires possible while still being flush? Different sways? Etc. Basically, I'm just afraid of getting sucked into the Gen5 forum if I start looking at what was done with the last gen. What kinda stuff separated their SS's from the very favorably reviewed Z28/ZL1? (Besides power of course. Bolt ons are bolt ons.)

07-21-2015, 02:13 PM	#2
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	The only one I know of for sure is the optional MRC on the SS. __________________

07-21-2015, 03:44 PM	#4
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	The SS 1LE used some components from the ZL1 and they are: wheel bearings, high capacity fuel pump with additional fuel pickups, rear shock mounts, rear sway bar, rear toe links, rims, front tires, steering wheel, and shifter. Who knows what the future brings? __________________

07-21-2015, 08:30 PM	#8
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	Different sway bars and sticker tires will make a difference. I'm sure the MRC will be nice on the track as well __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

07-21-2015, 02:15 PM	#3
LbulletM Drives: 2007 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 177	I'm more looking for what can I do to a stock 2SS to make it more track oriented. I'll DEFINITELY be going with the MRC

07-21-2015, 04:50 PM	#5
LbulletM Drives: 2007 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 177	That's the kinda dirt I was looking for. Thanks!

07-21-2015, 05:04 PM	#6
IOMike Drives: 2022 F150, 87 Monte Carlo Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MN Posts: 1,267	There will absolutely be handling upgrades for the new SS but the oem options are always better than some bolt on aftermarket stuff. I do believe the 2ss with MRC will be a superior track car than the 5th gen zl1, if equipped with comparable tires. Probably not quite as fast though, but close.

07-21-2015, 05:06 PM	#7
LbulletM Drives: 2007 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 177	I plan on going big with bolt-ons near the end of the warranty, so straight line isn't a problem. It's gonna be a challenge getting the handling to hold up as well though. That MRC should be nice!

07-21-2015, 10:04 PM	#9
LbulletM Drives: 2007 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 177	Definitely some summer tires. Did anyone put wider rubber on the last gen?

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