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Old 09-17-2021, 12:36 PM   #253
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My left to right sway under WOT magically disappeared after a new alignment and nitto 555r2 in the rears. Before that is was quite bad. I’ve had the issue another time before as well, but I change tires and other stuff so much I’m
Not sure if it was alignment related or tires.
Same here, I just installed the Nittos the other day, and the left to right is gone.
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Old 09-18-2021, 10:44 PM   #254
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My left to right sway under WOT magically disappeared after a new alignment and nitto 555r2 in the rears. Before that is was quite bad. I’ve had the issue another time before as well, but I change tires and other stuff so much I’m
Not sure if it was alignment related or tires.

Rear axle alignment/thrust angle will do this too. Had this problem and fixing thrust angle cured it. This car is pretty sensitive due to high horsepower and wide tires.
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Old 10-28-2021, 12:26 AM   #255
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Going with BMR rear suspension stuff across the board coupled with a fresh alignment (that will actually hold with the BMR toe rods!) was a revelation. I’m coming up on 1K WHP and the car hits hard and tracks straight. Even on the street when the car breaks traction it’s clean and predictable, and comes back under control right away. A massive improvement IMO. The BMR stuff is ultra legit.
Could you share a list of those BMR stuff to change to make the suspension better?

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Old 10-28-2021, 12:50 AM   #256
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Could you share a list of those BMR stuff to change to make the suspension better?

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Search "BMR Read Cradle Lock Out" kit for ZL1 and you'll hit pay dirt. I'm putting this on my car with my coming build as it'll be 'mild' in the 700+ WHP category.
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Old 10-28-2021, 06:34 AM   #257
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Search "BMR Read Cradle Lock Out" kit for ZL1 and you'll hit pay dirt. I'm putting this on my car with my coming build as it'll be 'mild' in the 700+ WHP category.

I am also putting in the lockout kit on my build. You only need to see those bushing made of hollow rubber to realize there is too much movement under hard acceration.
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Old 10-28-2021, 06:37 AM   #258
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I am also putting in the lockout kit on my build. You only need to see those bushing made of hollow rubber to realize there is too much movement under hard acceleration.
For ~400 bucks, totally a worthy investment!
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Old 10-28-2021, 08:49 AM   #259
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I just went through the rear. I haven't gotten on it yet. I'm finally getting my alignment done today. I did ZLE bushings, and almost all BMR had for control arms/chassis: front cradle braces, upper/lower trailing, upper control, and tie rods - all rod-ends.

I can hear the difference, due to the rod ends and bushings, but it's not too bad. We'll see if it gets on my nerves, LOL...
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Old 10-28-2021, 01:44 PM   #260
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I just went through the rear. I haven't gotten on it yet. I'm finally getting my alignment done today. I did ZLE bushings, and almost all BMR had for control arms/chassis: front cradle braces, upper/lower trailing, upper control, and tie rods - all rod-ends.

I can hear the difference, due to the rod ends and bushings, but it's not too bad. We'll see if it gets on my nerves, LOL...
Haha, that's what I said when I got the R888Rs installed, initially it didn't feel too bad, but some really bad frustration with the monster truck whine came upon me after a few days.
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Old 10-28-2021, 01:57 PM   #261
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Could you share a list of those BMR stuff to change to make the suspension better?

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It's pretty much all in the rear. These are listed in importance from most important to least, IMO. Do the first 3, or you are wasting your time.

Cradle lockout bushings, or the more hardcore solid bushings.

New control arms and trailing arms

Toe rods

Cradle braces

Tunnel brace

Strut tower brace
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Old 10-29-2021, 04:14 AM   #262
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For ~400 bucks, totally a worthy investment!
Is this similar to the ZLE GM kit i have seen for sale?
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Old 10-29-2021, 04:16 AM   #263
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I just went through the rear. I haven't gotten on it yet. I'm finally getting my alignment done today. I did ZLE bushings, and almost all BMR had for control arms/chassis: front cradle braces, upper/lower trailing, upper control, and tie rods - all rod-ends.

I can hear the difference, due to the rod ends and bushings, but it's not too bad. We'll see if it gets on my nerves, LOL...
Meaning ? You can hear vibrations? Noises from those parts? I want to make the car stiffer but not to the point i have noises.

I miss the ZLE feel but I don't miss the spring and struts.

Just trying to improve the car some without going all out and making the car unbearable
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Old 10-29-2021, 04:17 AM   #264
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It's pretty much all in the rear. These are listed in importance from most important to least, IMO. Do the first 3, or you are wasting your time.

Cradle lockout bushings, or the more hardcore solid bushings.

New control arms and trailing arms

Toe rods

Cradle braces

Tunnel brace

Strut tower brace
Thanks. What about the front?
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Old 10-29-2021, 11:34 AM   #265
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Meaning ? You can hear vibrations? Noises from those parts? I want to make the car stiffer but not to the point i have noises.

I miss the ZLE feel but I don't miss the spring and struts.

Just trying to improve the car some without going all out and making the car unbearable
I have all that, except the ZLE bushings. All I hear is some low speed creaking and groaning here and there. Not a big deal, considering the immense improvement to the car.

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Old 10-29-2021, 11:37 AM   #266
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Thanks. What about the front?
Up front I have the strut tower brace, and mid-chassis I have the - you guessed it - the mid-chassis brace.

I got them simply because I wanted them.

98% of the chassis improvement comes from all the stuff involving the rear cradle and rear suspension.
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