How to get quicker reflexes on the Camaro

Bosse'sBoss · 11-25-2024, 07:13 AM

Hi Guys,
When I replaced my C7 Corvette Z51 for my 6th gen Camaro SS, the only thing that I missed was the quick change lanes feeling in the rear, like quicker reflexes on my Stingray, for some reason my Camaro felt heavier to react in the back. The Camaro its a 9/10 driving feeling from my C7 Stingray. How can I improve this?

SWFLZL1 · 11-25-2024, 07:26 AM

Look into the BMR cradle lockout and some of the control/trailing arms. They took the wiggle waggle out of the rear of mine.

13brv3 · 11-25-2024, 07:49 AM

Does your Camaro have the electronic differential? I had a couple Z-51 C7s and now the 24 1SS (normal diff). I never figured the fancy E-diff did anything noticeable, but now that I don't have it I feel like it was doing a lot more than I gave it credit for. I haven't specifically noticed quick lane change behavior, but I can certainly see that being something the E-diff was assisting with. Any turning while accelerating maneuver feels like it has a lot less traction in the Camaro.

arpad_m · 11-25-2024, 07:58 AM

Try the same advice that SWFLZL1 gave the original poster. I have this BMR rear cradle lockout kit and it eliminated nearly all the side to side movement of the rubber bushings. Not saying it will be as good as the e-diff, but it will improve side to side and straight line consistency for a relatively low price.

Bosse'sBoss · 11-25-2024, 08:02 AM

Both my Z51 and my Camaro didn't came with the mrc suspensions. My C7 had the eLSD but my Camaro SS doesn't have it (only the SS1LE and the ZL1 have it).

cdb95z28 · 11-25-2024, 11:10 AM

Buy a 1SS 1LE with the 370mm front brakes, not the heavier BCD brakes, and install the ZLE's solid rear subframe mounts.

Gen6cyl · 11-25-2024, 01:25 PM

Bigger rear sway bar. I've put the biggest rsb on several front drivers in the past and it really changes the car. The front bites , you can feel the seat bottom pushing up when you turn and the rear rotating.I have 1.3 degrees neg camber on front for more bite.

Bosse'sBoss · 11-26-2024, 05:48 PM

It sounds like the rear Craddle lockout would be a good option.
Do you think that this device would increase the noise and vibration from the road during DD?

SWFLZL1 · 11-26-2024, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosse'sBoss

It sounds like the rear Craddle lockout would be a good solution.
Do you think that this device would increase the noise and vibration from the road for DD?

I didn’t notice any extra noise or vibration after doing mine.

Bosse'sBoss · 11-26-2024, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWFLZL1

I didn’t notice any extra noise or vibration after doing mine.

Glad to hear that!

arpad_m · 11-26-2024, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosse'sBoss

It sounds like the rear Craddle lockout would be a good option.
Do you think that this device would increase the noise and vibration from the road during DD?

No increase in noise or vibration here either, this is a great upgrade with no noticeable drawbacks.

Blackmonba6Gen · 11-27-2024, 07:06 AM

I agree with arpad_m response! Just installed BMR suspension mods and it’s been the difference maker so far.

WhiteMale · 11-27-2024, 07:27 AM

Agree with all the BMR suggestions...cradle lockout, to start with, upper control arms, upper/lower trailing arms, front of cradle braces. Works like a charm. I too like a larger rear sway bar, I prefer a looser car than one that pushes on the front.

11-25-2024, 07:13 AM	#1
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,533	How to get quicker reflexes on the Camaro Hi Guys, When I replaced my C7 Corvette Z51 for my 6th gen Camaro SS, the only thing that I missed was the quick change lanes feeling in the rear, like quicker reflexes on my Stingray, for some reason my Camaro felt heavier to react in the back. The Camaro its a 9/10 driving feeling from my C7 Stingray. How can I improve this? __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport Last edited by Bosse'sBoss; 11-25-2024 at 07:55 AM.

11-25-2024, 07:58 AM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,150 View My Garage	Try the same advice that SWFLZL1 gave the original poster. I have this BMR rear cradle lockout kit and it eliminated nearly all the side to side movement of the rubber bushings. Not saying it will be as good as the e-diff, but it will improve side to side and straight line consistency for a relatively low price. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

11-25-2024, 08:02 AM	#5
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,533	Both my Z51 and my Camaro didn't came with the mrc suspensions. My C7 had the eLSD but my Camaro SS doesn't have it (only the SS1LE and the ZL1 have it). __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport Last edited by Bosse'sBoss; 11-25-2024 at 10:54 AM.

11-25-2024, 11:10 AM	#6
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,747	Buy a 1SS 1LE with the 370mm front brakes, not the heavier BCD brakes, and install the ZLE's solid rear subframe mounts. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD "KEEP THE FAITH"-Fbodfather

11-26-2024, 05:48 PM	#8
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,533	It sounds like the rear Craddle lockout would be a good option. Do you think that this device would increase the noise and vibration from the road during DD? __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport Last edited by Bosse'sBoss; 11-26-2024 at 06:19 PM.

11-25-2024, 07:26 AM	#2
SWFLZL1 Drives: 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: SWFL Posts: 121	Look into the BMR cradle lockout and some of the control/trailing arms. They took the wiggle waggle out of the rear of mine.

11-25-2024, 07:49 AM	#3
13brv3 Drives: 2024 1SS Coupe Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Tellico Plains, TN Posts: 33	Does your Camaro have the electronic differential? I had a couple Z-51 C7s and now the 24 1SS (normal diff). I never figured the fancy E-diff did anything noticeable, but now that I don't have it I feel like it was doing a lot more than I gave it credit for. I haven't specifically noticed quick lane change behavior, but I can certainly see that being something the E-diff was assisting with. Any turning while accelerating maneuver feels like it has a lot less traction in the Camaro.

11-25-2024, 01:25 PM	#7
Gen6cyl Banned Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 984	Bigger rear sway bar. I've put the biggest rsb on several front drivers in the past and it really changes the car. The front bites , you can feel the seat bottom pushing up when you turn and the rear rotating.I have 1.3 degrees neg camber on front for more bite.

11-27-2024, 07:06 AM	#12
Blackmonba6Gen BLUPRINT_1LE Drives: 2022 Rapid Blue SS 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Motor City -> AZ Posts: 795	I agree with arpad_m response! Just installed BMR suspension mods and it’s been the difference maker so far. __________________ 2022 Camaro SS 1LE \| PDR \| Rapid Blue \| Manual \| Katech Built SS 1LE \| Katech Build Sheet IG: BLUPRINT_1LE YT: BLUPRINT_1LE ----------------------------------------------------------------

11-27-2024, 07:27 AM	#13
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,243	Agree with all the BMR suggestions...cradle lockout, to start with, upper control arms, upper/lower trailing arms, front of cradle braces. Works like a charm. I too like a larger rear sway bar, I prefer a looser car than one that pushes on the front.

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