12-14-2016, 10:19 AM | #1 |
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How is the ride height? (thinking of getting 1LE suspension)
GM is coming out with the 1LE suspension upgrade which includes the 1LE MRC calibration and for $1,125 it sounds like a good buy for those of us that like to track our cars but want to use GM components to protect the track warranty ( http://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/suspen...45?parent=1034 ).
So how is the ride height now that they are out on the roads? I know the pre-production wheel gap was atrocious. Does it sit any lower than the non-1LE SS? I'm debating between this and a set of track focused aftermarket springs. I'll probably be buying the OEM 1LE wheels as well when I need new tires. They're only about $800 more than the reproductions (sorry for the tangent). |
12-14-2016, 10:24 AM | #2 |
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The SS 1LE's sit a little lower than a standard SS (verified by a member here who has both). The production cars are much lower then that prototype shown at the Chicago show. I usually lower my cars, but this one may be okay as is and I won't have to deal with all the possible issues lowering a car with MRC.
This is a forum members...I think it sits really good once settled from the delivery and such. |
12-14-2016, 10:24 AM | #3 |
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Personally, I think the ride height is perfect.
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12-14-2016, 11:31 AM | #4 |
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Oh great. More money I must spend!
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12-14-2016, 11:35 AM | #5 |
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I still think it needs an 1/2 inch - inch all around. I see some pictures and think wow its perfect, then others I am not feeling it. For example the Summit White 1LE that motortrend took a ton of the high res pictures of, it looks perfect.
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12-14-2016, 11:52 AM | #6 |
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I wouldn't judge the ride height based solely on appearance. GM put some thought into this and I think its at a good height for street driving. That said, it is definitely lower than a standard SS. My 1LE is scrapping on the splitter entering the driveway, that was not the case for the 50th anniversary model.
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12-14-2016, 12:06 PM | #7 |
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If it was any lower it would be scraping everywhere.
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12-14-2016, 12:17 PM | #8 |
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I doubt it, i never rub.
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12-14-2016, 02:22 PM | #10 |
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I do agree with the function over form sentiments... If you can get similar spring rates in a lower package. I would think the effects should be negligible. Although the GM engineers have forgot more than I think I know
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12-14-2016, 03:18 PM | #11 |
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I wonder if the flash for the MRC re-calibration also adds all of the 1LE track modes on the stability control/ALB. I'm going to say no, since I believe the 1LE uses the e-diff in conjunction with the stability control.
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12-14-2016, 04:13 PM | #12 |
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lol i prefer my lowered 1ss to stock 1le height but all good! no mrc here btw
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12-14-2016, 05:01 PM | #13 |
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Yes the eLSD is an integral part of PTM, but either way I believe Chevy will want to keep PTM exclusive to the Zs and the 1LE.
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12-14-2016, 06:15 PM | #14 |
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My guess would be that it only adjusts the dampers but I could be wrong. It may slightly adjust stabilittrac performance mode because of the different sway bars also. But who knows.
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