What are the differences between the SS suspension and the 2.2L Sport Package suspension?

 

shocks, springs, sway bars and alot of other things. Cobalt has 3 suspensions.

FE2 is on all 2.2L Cobalts

FE3 is on the 2.4L SS

FE5 is the S/C SS

 

but arent the springs interchangable? just not the struts

 

here is what GM says about the differances

all 2.2L premium ride

This independent front strut–type suspension is tuned to “give” with the road because of a long wheel travel. In combination with a hydroformed mounting cradle, this Premium Ride suspension gives you a solid, precise feel.

Hydraulic rear ride bushings are also incorporated to help provide improved ride quality while limiting road noise.

2.4L SS tuned sport
Paired with 17-inch Sport tires, SS suspension uses monotube rear shocks to give you even crisper response.

Hydraulic rear ride bushings are also incorporated to help provide improved ride quality while limiting road noise.

2.0L SS/SC performance handeling
Developed from testing on numerous racetracks throughout North America and Europe, this suspension — exclusive to SS Supercharged Coupe — is designed to perform.

This race–tuned, high–performance suspension that features independent front and twist axle rear suspensions — along with front and rear stabilizer bars. There’s also hydraulic rear ride bushings for improved ride quality and coarse road noise suppression.

In addition, gas–pressurized monotube rear shocks and dual–rate springs are tuned for the ride and handling characteristics of the SS Supercharged Coupe. These add to vehicle ride and handling with improved damping response during extreme handling events.

 

interesting nice find

 

I have a 05" LS Sedan (16' wheels) with the optional "Sport Tuned Suspension", and I have front and rear sway bars too.

 

why does the Redline get the FE3 suspension and the SS/SC gets the FE5?

must be the Chevy badge

 

I actually think it is the awesomeness.

 

You do not have "tuned sport" suspension AKA FE3.

Coblats with 16" rims have exactly the same suspension as 15" 2.2L.

Go check your RPO codes and you will sell FE2

All Coblats have front and rear stabilizer bars.

 

"This independent front strut–type suspension is tuned to “give” with the road because of a long wheel travel. In combination with a hydroformed mounting cradle, this Premium Ride suspension gives you a solid, precise feel."

For who? Mine wallows all over the road like a drunk pig.

Bob

 

Well from what I know, Chevrolet really wanted to push the handling limits on the S/C SS.
Perhaps Saturn could not or would not follow suit. Who ever is in charge of the program makes the decsions.

 

I can't remember what magazine it was (90% sure it was a Motor Trend), but they had a 5 car shootout with an RSX, WRX, Cobalt SS SC, Ion Red Line, SRT 4... Me thinks. Anyway, I'm pretty sure the Saturn beat the Cobalt in the slalom.

 

yeah it sure did--werid. The S/C SS suspension is different though.

0.85g ION 0.86 Cobalt

Lane change 64.8 Cobalt 67.2 ION

auto cross

40.96 Cobalt 40.86 ION

Of course you get different numbers from every magazine