View Poll Results: Which front suspension would you like to see on a 5th gen?
SLA
19
59.38%
McPherson struts
6
18.75%
I don't know the difference
7
21.88%
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Camaro suspension poll II
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Originally posted by guess who
If they are going to keep the costs down it will come with struts...
If they are going to make it over priced (think GTO) then it should come with SLA.
If they are going to keep the costs down it will come with struts...
If they are going to make it over priced (think GTO) then it should come with SLA.
1) There are many $20K cars out there with a sophisticated SLA front suspension.
2) The "over priced" GTO comes with struts.
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Originally posted by Z28Wilson
I can't see the Camaro going "backwards" engineering-wise by using struts again.
I can't see the Camaro going "backwards" engineering-wise by using struts again.
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I voted struts. The ride might be harsh, but no Camaro from the factory (non-1LE's too, etc..) has hit .92 G's or .9 G's on a consistent basis before or after the IROC-Z28 or felt the same in the turns IMO definetly. But I like options. Have both. 
Last edited by IZ28; May 19, 2003 at 12:11 AM.
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Wheres the proof?? The highest a 4th Gen ever got was .91 G's and that was an 02 SLP SS 1LE, not quite a regular production model as an IROC was, and with 16's and 245's at that. Third Gen front suspension is/was better for no compromise high G handling. SLA is more compliant.
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Originally posted by IZ28
Third Gen front suspension was better for no compromise handling. SLA is more compliant.
Third Gen front suspension was better for no compromise handling. SLA is more compliant.
If done right...you have the potential for better ride and handling.
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My only experience with owning a car with struts are the fox Mustangs I had, which isn't a perfect example since the rear end was where the problem (and the lack of any real weight) was. On the flip side, BMWs have an exceptional handling reputation using struts.
MN12 Thunderbirds are SLA as is Camaro, and both have exceptional reputations, but in the Bird's case, it also has a still world class rear suspension.
Perhaps the question shouldn't so much be SLA vs Struts, but directed more towards the reas suspension, since that's what seems to make or break a car's handling.
MN12 Thunderbirds are SLA as is Camaro, and both have exceptional reputations, but in the Bird's case, it also has a still world class rear suspension.
Perhaps the question shouldn't so much be SLA vs Struts, but directed more towards the reas suspension, since that's what seems to make or break a car's handling.
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I know that BMW works magic with it's 3-series front struts. But what I find interesting is while developing the 4th gen...the program was given literally nickels and dimes to evolve it from the 3rd gen.The lion's share of that money was used to replace the 3rd gen's struts, with the 4th gen's SLA.
How ironic, if after a decade and a half, the 5th gen goes back to struts, just to save afew bucks. (And I can assure you that is the only reason to do it.)
How ironic, if after a decade and a half, the 5th gen goes back to struts, just to save afew bucks. (And I can assure you that is the only reason to do it.)