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Ride quality Boss vs Boss LS
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<blockquote data-quote="KBBoss302" data-source="post: 16035180" data-attributes="member: 135228"><p>I test drove a 2011 GT Brembo car before buying my 2012 Boss - it is hard to believe they are even the same basic platform and engine. The Boss engine feels so much more alive and energetic and the chassis, even stock, is so much more precise. The way the engine revs and revs (especially with a tune and rev limit raised) is just incredible. Everyone who has driven my car remarks on how exciting the car is to drive.</p><p></p><p>I am very familiar with the 6.4/8 speed auto as I have that in my Jeep SRT. It is great for a DD but yeah, nothing beats a good manual for enjoyment.</p><p></p><p>As for necessary Boss modifications, I would say this would be my list:</p><p></p><p>1) RST clutch (I tried everything first - Whiteline transmission bushing, 1st gen MGW, Blowfish bracket, stainless clutch line, even a Spec Stg 1 clutch - and only the RST finally allowed to me snap off 7900rpm shifts all day long with zero lockouts. I wish I had saved time/money and just done the RST first);</p><p></p><p>2) Watts link (I have the Fays2 alloy one and it settled the axle down more than LCA, UCA, PHB, etc did combined);</p><p></p><p>3) tires (the OE PZeros on the regular Boss are absolute junk, especially sub 80 degrees outside. PZero Corsas on the LS are a lot better but still not great. I have Michelin PSS now and they are excellent all the way around, although my car is a sunny day only car so can't comment on DD use. Actually better tires might be tied with #1 in terms of DO THIS FIRST);</p><p></p><p>Maybe not necessary, but there are some other things I'd recommend:</p><p></p><p>4) FRPP/Borla Touring axlebacks and AED tune (the snap, crackle, and pop the car does on upshifts and especially downshifts makes the car sound so cool and the increased response from the tune make the car feel even more aggressive. The axlebacks sound perfect - no drone, perfect deep tone even with the sidepipes wide open, no rasp);</p><p></p><p>5) KW V3s (the car is stiffer in terms or roll and dive but still rides better than OE - even when near the stiff end of the settings);</p><p></p><p>6) Dynotech driveshaft (perfectly balanced, even at, um, 'high' speeds, makes the car feel even more responsive).</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p><p></p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KBBoss302, post: 16035180, member: 135228"] I test drove a 2011 GT Brembo car before buying my 2012 Boss - it is hard to believe they are even the same basic platform and engine. The Boss engine feels so much more alive and energetic and the chassis, even stock, is so much more precise. The way the engine revs and revs (especially with a tune and rev limit raised) is just incredible. Everyone who has driven my car remarks on how exciting the car is to drive. I am very familiar with the 6.4/8 speed auto as I have that in my Jeep SRT. It is great for a DD but yeah, nothing beats a good manual for enjoyment. As for necessary Boss modifications, I would say this would be my list: 1) RST clutch (I tried everything first - Whiteline transmission bushing, 1st gen MGW, Blowfish bracket, stainless clutch line, even a Spec Stg 1 clutch - and only the RST finally allowed to me snap off 7900rpm shifts all day long with zero lockouts. I wish I had saved time/money and just done the RST first); 2) Watts link (I have the Fays2 alloy one and it settled the axle down more than LCA, UCA, PHB, etc did combined); 3) tires (the OE PZeros on the regular Boss are absolute junk, especially sub 80 degrees outside. PZero Corsas on the LS are a lot better but still not great. I have Michelin PSS now and they are excellent all the way around, although my car is a sunny day only car so can't comment on DD use. Actually better tires might be tied with #1 in terms of DO THIS FIRST); Maybe not necessary, but there are some other things I'd recommend: 4) FRPP/Borla Touring axlebacks and AED tune (the snap, crackle, and pop the car does on upshifts and especially downshifts makes the car sound so cool and the increased response from the tune make the car feel even more aggressive. The axlebacks sound perfect - no drone, perfect deep tone even with the sidepipes wide open, no rasp); 5) KW V3s (the car is stiffer in terms or roll and dive but still rides better than OE - even when near the stiff end of the settings); 6) Dynotech driveshaft (perfectly balanced, even at, um, 'high' speeds, makes the car feel even more responsive). Good luck! John [/QUOTE]
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