I want a stiff suspension.

JAG47 · 11-07-2015, 10:33 PM

When I get ready to order my Camaro I want the stiffest suspension setup from the factory. Which is my best option: MRC? Lowering springs? Standard? I'm used to a 2002 BMW M5 stiff suspension from the factory so I want it to be stiffer or tighter than a M5.

Sledgehammer70 · 11-07-2015, 11:22 PM

MRC will allow you to adjust it to your liking. Will it be super stiff? Not sure....

Overall the frame is stiffer, the option of MRC gives you flexibility. But everyone has a different opinion on what is stiff and what is loose.

But I can promise your stif BMW isn't as stiff as the day you got it.

Curr · 11-08-2015, 06:35 AM

One of the GM guys from the #FNR tour said the stock SS suspension is somewhere between the MRC's "Sport" and "Track" settings, if I recall correctly.

Maybe one of the members going could try and pin them down again on this?

*DGthe3* · 11-08-2015, 10:18 AM

The lowering kit is probably going to be the stiffest you can get from the factory. It includes both stiffer springs and stiffer shocks. MRC is a variable stiffness shock, so it does nothing to change the spring rate.

But ... how do you know that a regular SS doesn't have a stiffer ride than your M5 already? I'd try and get a test drive before spending extra money on something that I might not need to.

daytonagary · 11-08-2015, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

The lowering kit is probably going to be the stiffest you can get from the factory. It includes both stiffer springs and stiffer shocks. MRC is a variable stiffness shock, so it does nothing to change the spring rate.

But ... how do you know that a regular SS doesn't have a stiffer ride than your M5 already? I'd try and get a test drive before spending extra money on something that I might not need to.

Going with the lowering kit on mine no matter how stiff it rides. Looks faster, meaner, better, etc. etc. with the lower stance.................

JAG47 · 11-09-2015, 08:20 AM

Thanks. If I decide to not go with a lowering kit or MRC I can always put aftermarket coil overs or springs and shocks.

aa406079 · 11-22-2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JAG47

When I get ready to order my Camaro I want the stiffest suspension setup from the factory. Which is my best option: MRC? Lowering springs? Standard? I'm used to a 2002 BMW M5 stiff suspension from the factory so I want it to be stiffer or tighter than a M5.

MRC , with lowering springs, and Track Setting

Source:

http://youtu.be/NEEQ7d17d4U

This guy, chatting with him at FNR Seattle

11-07-2015, 10:33 PM	#1
JAG47 Drives: Future 2016 camaro Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Exeter California Posts: 22	I want a stiff suspension. When I get ready to order my Camaro I want the stiffest suspension setup from the factory. Which is my best option: MRC? Lowering springs? Standard? I'm used to a 2002 BMW M5 stiff suspension from the factory so I want it to be stiffer or tighter than a M5.

11-07-2015, 11:22 PM	#2
Sledgehammer70 Lethal Camaro Drives: 16 2SS, 71 Std, Suburban RTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 3,855 View My Garage	MRC will allow you to adjust it to your liking. Will it be super stiff? Not sure.... Overall the frame is stiffer, the option of MRC gives you flexibility. But everyone has a different opinion on what is stiff and what is loose. But I can promise your stif BMW isn't as stiff as the day you got it. __________________ Thanks My Build Thread \| Lethal Garage YouTube \| Lethal Camaro IG \|

11-08-2015, 06:35 AM	#3
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,253	One of the GM guys from the #FNR tour said the stock SS suspension is somewhere between the MRC's "Sport" and "Track" settings, if I recall correctly. Maybe one of the members going could try and pin them down again on this? __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

11-08-2015, 10:18 AM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	The lowering kit is probably going to be the stiffest you can get from the factory. It includes both stiffer springs and stiffer shocks. MRC is a variable stiffness shock, so it does nothing to change the spring rate. But ... how do you know that a regular SS doesn't have a stiffer ride than your M5 already? I'd try and get a test drive before spending extra money on something that I might not need to. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-09-2015, 08:20 AM	#6
JAG47 Drives: Future 2016 camaro Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Exeter California Posts: 22	Thanks. If I decide to not go with a lowering kit or MRC I can always put aftermarket coil overs or springs and shocks.

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