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Originally Posted by CYN_CRVR
I could have been clearer; I meant better than the V6 1LE that was discontinued after MY2021. They had the FE3 suspension, so I think my GMPP option is already equal or better from a springs/shocks standpoint. But I still need to add:
- sway bars (probably Hotchkis)
- wheels/tires (19x10 square setup)
- BMR cradle bushing lockout to eliminate the rearend slop
- SPL rear toe links and UCA's with eccentric lockouts to eliminate those stupid TTY bolts
And also probably:
- 1LE spec short-throw shifter
- "front shear panel" underbody brace
Basically, I'm looking to reproduce and/or improve upon the 2021 V6 1LE using a 2023 car. I didn't option the diff and engine oil coolers though because I won't be tracking it regularly.
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Your use case is a bit different than mine when I had my 2018 2LT V6 1LE since I wanted a track car I could daily drive , but this list looks like a spot-on starting point. Smart move optioning the NPP and Recaros!
I never really felt the need for the cradle lockout on my V6 since it just didn't move around on me much at the track (drag strip or street launches might be a diff story, I never did that), though it was the first thing I did to my SS 1LE because the LT1 motor just torques that cradle around.
The toe arms I also never did on my V6 since I was able to get -1.5 degrees which was fine and the adjustment never really shifted over 9 or so track days. I did, however, add the toe arms to my SS to get more rear camber and as an insurance policy against unwanted camber adjustment from hitting curbing.
As Judy mentioned, the 1LE 'short shifter' is really not much different in feel/throw than the standard, so if you are gonna put in the labor look for a better solution.
I also put some pics up of my 19x10" ET20 Apex wheels in your wheel/tire thread if you want to check them out to help guide your decision.