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And going in, I knew there was the possibility of the 1LE springs being stiffer than even aftermarket ones, but since the 1LE springs rates were not published (and to this day, still aren't) - It was obviously a leap of faith. However I will say that saying someone cant track their car with softer springs is like saying you can't track your car because you wen't from R-Comp tires to one step down tires... You definitely can, however you have to drive within the new limits of the car. So your statement is not only obvious but a little short-sighted. As I said before... time will tell with these cars.
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Very good!
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03-16-2017, 07:16 AM | #31 | |
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Dropping the springs off at the shop today for testing. They're backed up due to race season so I'll see if they can speed the testing up.
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03-16-2017, 07:28 AM | #32 |
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The SS and SS 1LE have the same MRC dampers...they just have different calibrations.
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03-16-2017, 08:41 AM | #33 |
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I think he was referring to the spring rates not the dampers.
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03-16-2017, 09:49 AM | #34 |
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He did say "shocks", so who knows lol...
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03-16-2017, 11:56 AM | #35 |
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Let's hope so - That info might be the most useful to the community will get in a little while.
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Dropped off at lunch. Could be a couple weeks according to RRT due to how busy they are right before race season. I'll call them back next week to check status. Hurry up and wait, guys. My apologies.
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03-18-2017, 09:04 PM | #37 | |
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In other news, put some miles on the car today with the fiancee, it feels great in tour... More GT car than race car... but if you want race car, just put it in Sport and it feels like it did on stock springs. I just wish the front fender gap was a little lessened. I think the perfect spring for a 1LE is basically the stock spring rate or like 5% softer at max, and drops 1in all around....
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03-23-2017, 04:27 PM | #38 |
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Posting an update here to say that F1FTY has posted in another thread with the update that RRT will be testing the springs early next week and he will provide their findings shortly after
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03-23-2017, 06:22 PM | #39 |
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I don't understand why people buy this car, which numerous tests have shown to have world class handling, and the first change they make is to tires and suspensions. Probably 99.999% of these changes are reducing the capability of these cars. The GM engineers and drivers are pros, seat of the pants be damned, you are not making your cars handle better the overwhelming majority of the time.
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03-23-2017, 07:19 PM | #41 |
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Throw me in the crazy category because I'm putting a supercharger on mine! Then again then engineers are doing the same too. You can always improve on a car. Even if it's just your perception... But then again it's your car!
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03-23-2017, 07:51 PM | #42 | |
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At the end of the day, say you wanted to keep the car 110% OEM. What would you get out of doing that? 1. Warranty 2. Reliability 3. Easier to sell used/trade-in 4. Cheaper If a person doesn't care about 1, determines the risk of 2 isn't that great, has no plans to do 3 anytime soon, then that only leaves 4....and for most, this is a hobby that they're ok with spending disposable income on. The other factor could be longterm collectibility for purposes of hoping values would go up on a pristine 1LE once it reaches the classic car market, but...you'd be better served speculating in some index funds. As far as performance...let's be honest about our driving abilities....we're talking about the 99th percentile of drivers that could maximize the car from the factory....let alone someone that's determining the 0.01g of traction circle difference from Eibachs. Also, if 1LE owners head to the track, they shouldn't run OEM brake pads...are upgraded pads a safe change to the world class 1LE? Camaro = disposable income = spend
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