1LE V6 What suspension do I actually have?

Krypton1LEV6 · 01-13-2019, 03:47 PM

Search function doesn't work for me so here goes.

I know it is supposed to have the Fe3 suspension now.

So does this mean I'm basically upgrading a SS model suspension when I buy parts.

Just trying to get a base point to know what parts I need to be looking at. Or sell and buy a V8 1le.
However I didn't want magnetic ride.

Any help will be appreciated.

pbsinternet1le · 01-13-2019, 04:00 PM

Why do you want to change it? Have you tracked it stock? 6th gen ss 1le all have mag ride.

FNxR3DNECK · 01-13-2019, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krypton1LEV6

Search function doesn't work for me so here goes.

I know it is supposed to have the Fe3 suspension now.

So does this mean I'm basically upgrading a SS model suspension when I buy parts.

Just trying to get a base point to know what parts I need to be looking at. Or sell and buy a V8 1le.
However I didn't want magnetic ride.

Any help will be appreciated.

Yes it has the FE3 aka regular SS (non-magride) suspension.

Roostie · 01-14-2019, 01:44 AM

Is damper tuning a little different, or are part #s for shocks and struts the same for the V6 1LE as the base SS?

Alpha1BC · 01-14-2019, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krypton1LEV6

Search function doesn't work for me so here goes.

I know it is supposed to have the Fe3 suspension now.

So does this mean I'm basically upgrading a SS model suspension when I buy parts.

Just trying to get a base point to know what parts I need to be looking at. Or sell and buy a V8 1le.
However I didn't want magnetic ride.

Any help will be appreciated.

You are correct that you have the FE3 suspension. As Roostie alluded to, only thing that might be different vs a base SS are slight changes to springs and/or dampers to account for the fact that you have less mass than the base SS. I'd suggest trying to find the part numbers on your springs and dampers and see how they compare to the suspension megathread to know for sure.

Krypton1LEV6 · 01-14-2019, 12:30 PM

Thank you for all the responses.

I have not had it on the track yet.
However, I have had it in some spirited driving.

Hwy 125, 248, and 160 in southern Missouri. Great roads by the way it does well. But could be a lot better in my opinion.

Also I drive 800 + miles one way to work in west Texas. At higher speeds it does begin to feel soft, wash out like spring dampening is too soft.

I will check out the thread on magnetic ride. I remember about 20 years ago hearing about it on the new Cadillac.

Thanks again for responding.

RedHot_1SS_1LE · 01-16-2019, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

I'd suggest trying to find the part numbers on your springs and dampers and see how they compare to the suspension megathread to know for sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krypton1LEV6

I will check out the thread on magnetic ride. I remember about 20 years ago hearing about it on the new Cadillac.

He was talking about the suspension mega thread. Go here: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=522102

Krypton1LEV6 · 01-16-2019, 11:46 AM

Thank you Mike, I'll check it out.

Krypton1LEV6 · 01-16-2019, 12:28 PM

So after checking out the suspension thread.

My car has the fe2 front stabilizer with fe3 end links, different front cool springs. Probably a lower spring rate die to engine weight.

Rear springs same as SS fe3.

That's as far as I've gotten so far.

DriftNDraft · 10-27-2020, 11:52 AM

Check the end links on your front sway bar. If they're metal (very likely), you have a FE3 bar. If they're plastic, the bar is FE2.

Uncle Sam · 10-29-2020, 03:25 PM

Why do you not want magnetic ride?

Two points:

1. Replacement mag ride shocks are not as much as you think.

2. Computer controlled damping that has calibrations for all sorts of situations.

shogun37 · 10-29-2020, 06:58 PM

retrofitting Magride to a non- car is no trivial or inexpensive undertaking.

Uncle Sam · 10-29-2020, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krypton1LEV6

Or sell and buy a V8 1le.
However I didn't want magnetic ride.

I was referring to the OP's not wanting mag ride in buying a V8 1LE, not retrofitting his V6.

foshjowler · 10-30-2020, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krypton1LEV6

So after checking out the suspension thread.

My car has the fe2 front stabilizer with fe3 end links, different front cool springs. Probably a lower spring rate die to engine weight.

Rear springs same as SS fe3.

That's as far as I've gotten so far.

I did the research once upon a time for when it's time to replace my suspension, and I believe the front spring is the same as on the fe2

01-13-2019, 03:47 PM	#1
Krypton1LEV6 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1le 2016 Camaro Black 6 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nixa Missouri, Odessa Texas Posts: 8	1LE V6 What suspension do I actually have? Search function doesn't work for me so here goes. I know it is supposed to have the Fe3 suspension now. So does this mean I'm basically upgrading a SS model suspension when I buy parts. Just trying to get a base point to know what parts I need to be looking at. Or sell and buy a V8 1le. However I didn't want magnetic ride. Any help will be appreciated.

01-13-2019, 04:00 PM	#2
pbsinternet1le Drives: 2017 1le current /2015 2ss 1le sold Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whitesburg Ga 30185 Posts: 759	Why do you want to change it? Have you tracked it stock? 6th gen ss 1le all have mag ride. __________________ 2017 1LE Hyper Blue Last edited by pbsinternet1le; 01-13-2019 at 05:34 PM.

01-14-2019, 01:44 AM	#4
Roostie all it takes is cash Drives: 2018 LS V6 1LE; E350 wagon; Model3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 372	Is damper tuning a little different, or are part #s for shocks and struts the same for the V6 1LE as the base SS?

01-14-2019, 12:30 PM	#6
Krypton1LEV6 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1le 2016 Camaro Black 6 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nixa Missouri, Odessa Texas Posts: 8	Thank you for all the responses. I have not had it on the track yet. However, I have had it in some spirited driving. Hwy 125, 248, and 160 in southern Missouri. Great roads by the way it does well. But could be a lot better in my opinion. Also I drive 800 + miles one way to work in west Texas. At higher speeds it does begin to feel soft, wash out like spring dampening is too soft. I will check out the thread on magnetic ride. I remember about 20 years ago hearing about it on the new Cadillac. Thanks again for responding.

01-16-2019, 11:46 AM	#8
Krypton1LEV6 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1le 2016 Camaro Black 6 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nixa Missouri, Odessa Texas Posts: 8	Thank you Mike, I'll check it out.

01-16-2019, 12:28 PM	#9
Krypton1LEV6 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1le 2016 Camaro Black 6 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nixa Missouri, Odessa Texas Posts: 8	So after checking out the suspension thread. My car has the fe2 front stabilizer with fe3 end links, different front cool springs. Probably a lower spring rate die to engine weight. Rear springs same as SS fe3. That's as far as I've gotten so far.

10-27-2020, 11:52 AM	#10
DriftNDraft Drives: 2020 1SS 1LE M6 was 2018 V6 RS A8 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 59	Check the end links on your front sway bar. If they're metal (very likely), you have a FE3 bar. If they're plastic, the bar is FE2.

10-29-2020, 03:25 PM	#11
Uncle Sam Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 373	Why do you not want magnetic ride? Two points: 1. Replacement mag ride shocks are not as much as you think. 2. Computer controlled damping that has calibrations for all sorts of situations.

10-29-2020, 06:58 PM	#12
shogun37 Drives: none Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Northern VA Posts: 119	retrofitting Magride to a non- car is no trivial or inexpensive undertaking.

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