I have a 2007 SS 2.4, and I'm wondering, if I got the ZZP kit, what else would be a good idea? I was originally planning to get an intake tube and filter, but the kit has it. Would the extra power mean I need better suspension for handling? I'm not looking for a super tricked out ride, just basic modifications for maximum gain/ride quality. Oh yeah, I probably want to upgrade the brakes too, because mine squeak and the rotors suck.

 

lowering springs are a good idea

 

I would do lowering springs, strut bar, and upgrade brakes.

 

Thanks, I was also considering lowering springs and a strut bar! Will lowering springs make the ride uncomfortable? I don't care much myself, but I want the ride to be decent for a passenger. And I understand a strut bar is nothing but good, right? Also, with lowering springs, is there a greater potential of bottoming out? I read someone's post who had bottomed out, and he caused a good bit of damage doing that.

Would anyone be able to recommend brake rotors, pads, strut, and lowering bar? I don't need bling, just a good price/performance ratio.

 

hawk hps pads, slotted rotors,dont do drilled and slotted, theres not a lot of surface area left. as for springs its preference such a ride quality. u realy dont need a strut tower bar doesnt do much.

 

Upgrade to a top tier Radar Detector. You're gonna need it.

 

yeah if you have like a crappy cobra radar detector lol
get a passport or valentines 1(if you have the money)lol

 

Haha. Believe it or not, I've never gotten a ticket aside from two parking tickets in seven years of driving with no radar detector. I have gotten three warnings though. One for snow on my window, one for running a red light at 2:30 AM when I thought nobody was there (the light normally changes immediately but it didn't that time), and another for speeding but the guy must not have gotten a lock on the speed cause I saw him right away.

But yeah, better not push my luck. I've only had this car for a little less than a year--I'm overdue.

 

If I get HPS pads and slotted rotors will I still get the brake squeak that seems to be common with cobalts? Also, should I consider upgrading to FE5 suspension or getting coilovers or something just lowering springs or what? I'd do it if the performance gains were really good, but otherwise it's just cash and ride quality I don't wanna lose.