What Mods help with Traction, besides tires?

JBones81 · 03-17-2023, 01:49 AM

Im only at basically stock power levels, but it would be nice to have a bit more traction back there for taking off at lower speeds without getting violently sideways

Do I just need better tires (I'm still on the stock non-1le wheels/tires)? Or, are there other suspension type mods that people are doing to effectively put down all this power?

WhiteMale · 03-17-2023, 06:34 AM

BMR Cradle lockout is highly regarded, I have mine being shipped now.

Z OH 6 · 03-17-2023, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

BMR Cradle lockout is highly regarded, I have mine being shipped now.

This. It's a must have mod. Makes the rear feel much more planted.

arpad_m · 03-17-2023, 08:10 AM

Rear cradle lockout kit, locking suspension to tour mode, sandbags in the trunk

ZL14ever · 03-17-2023, 08:38 AM

Drag wheel alignment

LT4Greg · 03-17-2023, 09:11 AM

Ease up on the throttle.

CamOnlyJabroni · 03-17-2023, 09:23 AM

- Adjustable Upper Control Arms w/ Camber Set To Zero
- Lower Control Arms
- GM ELSD "Drag Calibration" Gives Clutches More Oil Pressure To Equalize Tire Slip. Flash can be done at the dealership and only activates when stabilitrak and traction control are turned off.

JSH · 03-17-2023, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CamOnlyJabroni

- GM ELSD "Drag Calibration"

I've called a bunch of dealerships, and no one had a clue as to how to get this done.

Mark R · 03-17-2023, 10:52 AM

Good street tires would very helpful. The stock tires are track tires. They only grip well when they are good and warm. Try Michelin PS4s tires. They are the top rated street tires on this forum for the ZL-1.

And I also endorse the BMR lockout kit.

CamOnlyJabroni · 03-17-2023, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JSH

I've called a bunch of dealerships, and no one had a clue as to how to get this done.

Explain to them that there is a service bulletin on it and give them the document ID number of 84612071. They have to call in and order the flash.

RobZL1 · 03-17-2023, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark R

Good street tires would very helpful. The stock tires are track tires. They only grip well when they are good and warm. Try Michelin PS4s tires. They are the top rated street tires on this forum for the ZL-1.

And I also endorse the BMR lockout kit.

This is the best bang for the buck, in my opinion. A set of PS4s or, hell, pretty much anything other that a road course tire (like the SC3's) will make a huge improvement. Even the Nitto 555G2 that came on the car when I bought it are better than the SC3 at normal street-driving temps.

mariojas · 03-17-2023, 01:45 PM

SC3 are still waaay better than AS Dodge is putting on their cars.

arpad_m · 03-17-2023, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark R

Good street tires would very helpful. The stock tires are track tires. They only grip well when they are good and warm. Try Michelin PS4s tires. They are the top rated street tires on this forum for the ZL-1.

And I also endorse the BMR lockout kit.

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Originally Posted by RobZL1

This is the best bang for the buck, in my opinion. A set of PS4s or, hell, pretty much anything other that a road course tire (like the SC3's) will make a huge improvement. Even the Nitto 555G2 that came on the car when I bought it are better than the SC3 at normal street-driving temps.

I have used PS4S tires for long and swear by them for the street (just check my post history), but OP wants something that will help him dead hook from low speeds, so I'm only 70-80% sure about the PS4S for that purpose, even though it's the best street tire there is. Depends on how low those speeds are and many other factors, too. So it's a great swap for many reasons, but dead hooking on a launch or from 5-10 mph probably isn't among them, the Nitto NT555RII would probably be better for that IMO.

(plus his original question was what he could do "besides tires"

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RobZL1 · 03-17-2023, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

(plus his original question was what he could do "besides tires"

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True, but then he also said, "Do I just need better tires?"

03-17-2023, 01:49 AM	#1
JBones81 Drives: 22 ZL1, 18 RS3, 22 M3P Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 944 View My Garage	What Mods help with Traction, besides tires? Im only at basically stock power levels, but it would be nice to have a bit more traction back there for taking off at lower speeds without getting violently sideways Do I just need better tires (I'm still on the stock non-1le wheels/tires)? Or, are there other suspension type mods that people are doing to effectively put down all this power? __________________ 2022 ZL1 - M6, Wrapped, Tinted, Rotofab intake, MBRP AxleBack, Lots of BMR rear suspension components 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2018 Audi RS3 - Many mods & e85 Instagram - @JBsCars

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03-17-2023, 09:11 AM	#6
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,818	Ease up on the throttle. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-17-2023, 01:45 PM	#12
mariojas Drives: 2022 ZL1 M6 & 2023 Stinger GT AWD Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Detroit Metro, MI Posts: 452	SC3 are still waaay better than AS Dodge is putting on their cars. __________________ 2023 Kia Stinger GT AWD - as a family car... 2022 ZL1, M6 as daddy's ass mover Charger sold! Better to sell, than waiting to be stolen...

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WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,010	BMR Cradle lockout is highly regarded, I have mine being shipped now.

03-17-2023, 08:38 AM	#5
ZL14ever Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 63	Drag wheel alignment

03-17-2023, 09:23 AM	#7
CamOnlyJabroni Drives: 19’ ZL1 A10 / 16’ C7Z M7 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 255	- Adjustable Upper Control Arms w/ Camber Set To Zero - Lower Control Arms - GM ELSD "Drag Calibration" Gives Clutches More Oil Pressure To Equalize Tire Slip. Flash can be done at the dealership and only activates when stabilitrak and traction control are turned off.

03-17-2023, 10:52 AM	#9
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 951	Good street tires would very helpful. The stock tires are track tires. They only grip well when they are good and warm. Try Michelin PS4s tires. They are the top rated street tires on this forum for the ZL-1. And I also endorse the BMR lockout kit.

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