1972 Chevy Camaro Z28 - Classic Performance Products

On the Street
This car was a little stiffer on the street than the rest of our entries. While the suspension was tight and responsive, you definitely felt more from the road than some of our other entries. The steering was superb, with great feel, control, and responsiveness. CPP's 500-series steering box was obviously designed well, and I'd recommend it to anyone with a second-gen Camaro, even if you're not performing other suspension mods.

Maneuvering through traffic the Camaro was nimble and true. While the CPP master cylinder required a little more pedal effort than its competition, it still felt good and wasn't an issue. Bumps, ruts, and potholes didn't faze the car, the CPP-spec'd Bilstein shocks keeping everything nice and stable while cushioning most road irregularities from the cockpit. Even on a rough railroad crossing the suspension held true along with the steering. The Summit racing seats were a little stiff for long-distance cruising, but on short drives would be just fine.

CPP's got a good history of making great parts that won't break the bank, and this was a good demonstrator. Total cost of everything bolted (note that term, bolted) to the factory subframe was well under $3,000 (sans brakes) and the handling prowess gained far outweighed the cost. The agility this Camaro had was superb, and made for a fun driving experience.