Downgrade - SSV Redline to SS

[vombil]

I'm just about to pull the trigger on a 2017 SS ute in manual with 20" Barettas. I'm aware of the difference in brakes, wheels and some other trims bits. What's got me interested is going from FE 3 to FE 2. The Series 2 redline ute i have corners like **** anyways. Could i be further disappointed with the SS which has FE2? thanks in advance

 

[Forg]

Depends how you drive as to how much it bothers you; but yeah, a VF2 FE2 car won't handle as well as a VF2 FE3 car.

 

[vombil]

ive read that ute does not get strut brace so it's not going to handle like a sedan irrespective. if anyone knows apples to apples I'd appreciate hearing from you!

 

[monstar]

Depends how you drive as to how much it bothers you; but yeah, a VF2 FE2 car won't handle as well as a VF2 FE3 car.

bullshit. #opinions
Sedan vs Ute Vs Sportwagon all different spec. ie different for different applications.
No use saying fastest around a track, what track which car, what load, what state of tune, what tyres, etc.
Know why FE3 wasn’t on the SSV commercial vehicles until recently?

 

[Forg]

^ Because previously, functionality > performance; but not now.

 

[SuckSqueezeBangBlow]

I'm quite happy with FE2 in my heavy arse wagon on sydneys crap roads. I'm never going to pretend it's a race car for me.

 

[KT11H]

Unlikely you would notice the difference, unless you really push it to the limit, but then you would probably need better brakes and wider wheels at the back. (& two bags of cement in the tray to hold down the rear end).

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Depends how you drive as to how much it bothers you; but yeah, a VF2 FE2 car won't handle as well as a VF2 FE3 car.

Can you use your best technical knowledge and explain this in terms of real world performance. I am all ears

 

[Forg]

It'd be easier to just send someone to the dealer to compare, like we did when buying. Feeling is believing, as it were.

But the short version is that spring, damper & anti-sway-bar rates have been chosen with the FE3 suspension-tune to allow improved handling over the FE2 tune. Keep the wheel touching the ground for more of the time, meaning more grip. The downside is ride & (to an almost immeasurable degree from Holden's POV) cost.

 

[vombil]

i havent driven an SS yet. ive driven 2x series 2 redline utes now, one auto and one manual. both felt like they had shocking body roll and wanted to oversteer. The 2000-2004 model BMW coupes ive owned cornered far far better which is a worry. yes i know the ute can carry 700kgs ( or 5 fat passengers) on the back but we are talking 15 years of technical progression in suspension since a E46 coupe