2010-11 Camaro SS on road trips - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SuthrnSS · 02-21-2011, 02:51 PM

Just curious how the comfort factor is in a 2010-11 camaro SS coupe on a road trip, say 200-400 mile range? I currently have a 2004 350Z which Ive had since it was new, love the car, although on road trips it is not comfortable at all, hurts my back, have to stop a few times, which normally I only stop for gas and to wizz lol. Would be nice to hear some comments on this!

Firebreed · 02-21-2011, 02:56 PM

Ive done a good 2k trip in mine and i got to say its one of the best rides as far as comfort ive ridden in

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Nomad · 02-21-2011, 03:01 PM

I've done Reno, NV to Bullhead City, AZ (~550 miles) and Bullhead City to Waco, TX (~1200 miles) and both have been great trips (for comfort in the Camaro, the trip from BHC to Waco was in the midst of this year's Southern snow storm

). Usually stop after 5-6 hours of driving. No issues.

SuthrnSS · 02-21-2011, 03:03 PM

We took my bud's 2006 Mustang GT on a road trip last summer and I gotta say that thing was really comfy! Now I wasn't driving so that might have been why, but when I have sat in the camaros they seem like the seat is wider and more comfortable compared to my Z.

Nomad · 02-21-2011, 03:06 PM

My only caveat is, of course, only 2 people were on these trips. I think making an adult sit in the back seat for 5-6 hours would count as kidnapping or unlawful imprisonment and cruel and unusual punishment.

camarowa · 02-21-2011, 03:18 PM

I have done several road trips in my car, ranging in the 600-700 mi range. Very comfortable car to say the least. I have the full pfadt spring/sway setup as well (slightly firmer ride).

73camarolt · 02-21-2011, 03:19 PM

Drove alittle over 200 miles today. It was great. Car is so comfortable on great road trips. Looking forward to Oshawa!!

Steve Dallas · 02-21-2011, 03:27 PM

I've done many longer trips, and love the car for long and short cruises.

Most of my outings have been in the range of 200-300 miles. I've racked up almost 30k miles so far in a little over a year. My last really long trip was Seattle to Medford (hotel), then Medford to Redding (In n' Out Burger), west to Eureka, then north along the Oregon/Washington coast with one hotel stop at Yachats, OR and then back to Seattle. 3 day trip, and was driving most of the day all 3 days.

cab2g · 02-21-2011, 03:31 PM

The car is plenty comfortable for me. I mean when you're going 145mph, the trips don't take really long. just kidding!!!

But seriously, the seats are pretty comfortable. There is plenty of leg room to stretch out if you have the car on cruise control. I haven't felt the urge to stop on the 270 mile trip I take every once in awhile.

ctinatx · 02-21-2011, 03:38 PM

I currently have 2LT which I have driven round trip from Austin to Oklahoma City and Austin to Dallas a few times. It's been a nice comfortable ride each time. I will be trading it in for an SS convertible, and I'm looking into doing a road trip to Oshawa in June. The Oshawa trip would be about 3500 miles round trip for me.

el ess A · 02-21-2011, 03:50 PM

SC to Oshawa, then to St. Louis and back to SC last year. It was a breeze. Best Camaro yet to travel long roads with. However, as mentioned, I'd NEVER take more than 2 people on long trips. Whoever gets the back seat will hate you forever. Unless they're 2 1/2 years old.

fugimo · 02-21-2011, 04:01 PM

Have done Arizona to South Carolina and back last summer. Have done AZ to WA also and back, did a quick AZ to CA and back in the same day. Each drive I loved and wished I could do more of them. Once you get your seats adjusted properly, it is a very comfortable ride, one morning my back was killing me from the bed in a hotel and in a few hours of driving, the pain went away, I normally go the whole day at work with back pain, but in the Camaro, it just goes away.

Purdue2011SS · 02-21-2011, 04:02 PM

i drove mine from miami to indianapolis last spring (20 hour drive)

was a blast

next month i'm taking it from indianapolis to las vegas, almost 2,000 miles

that is going to be great, but 28 hours is still insane

LimaCharlie · 02-21-2011, 04:10 PM

I've driven my SS from the Bay Area, CA to Tucson, AZ (about 850 miles) and I had no problems....especially considering the car was built more for performance than comfort. It doesn't compare to my 2004 Silverado though. The seats in the Silverado are like sitting in your EZ chair at home.

02-21-2011, 02:51 PM	#1
SuthrnSS Drives: 17' Silverado, 09’ C6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jax Beach FL Posts: 49	2010-11 Camaro SS on road trips Just curious how the comfort factor is in a 2010-11 camaro SS coupe on a road trip, say 200-400 mile range? I currently have a 2004 350Z which Ive had since it was new, love the car, although on road trips it is not comfortable at all, hurts my back, have to stop a few times, which normally I only stop for gas and to wizz lol. Would be nice to hear some comments on this!

02-21-2011, 02:56 PM	#2
Firebreed Got Boost? Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 SLP TVS 2300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 404	Ive done a good 2k trip in mine and i got to say its one of the best rides as far as comfort ive ridden in Sent from my Eris using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 1SS/RS M6 MOD List: SLP 2300 Supercharged, Flowmaster AT Cat back, aux 4 guage cluster, 12" kicker sub and Kicker Zx400.1 amp, PFADT Lowering springs CAI Inc. CAI, Hurst Short throw shifter, JBA 1 7/8 Long tube headers. Future Mods: 416ci stroker.

02-21-2011, 03:01 PM	#3
Nomad Drives: '11 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grounded in the 'Shwa Posts: 478 View My Garage	I've done Reno, NV to Bullhead City, AZ (~550 miles) and Bullhead City to Waco, TX (~1200 miles) and both have been great trips (for comfort in the Camaro, the trip from BHC to Waco was in the midst of this year's Southern snow storm ). Usually stop after 5-6 hours of driving. No issues. __________________ Vararam CAI, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Separate Clutch Fluid Reservoir, Ghost Armor Full Protection Package, Chromed Turn Signal Bulbs, RPI Stealth Splash Guards, Skip Shift Eliminator, Defenderworx Chrome Bowtie Inserts, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Camaro Decal Store CGM Hood Spears with "376ci" custom text, Billet Depot/Drake Underhood Polished Caps, CGM Lug Nut Decals, Pedders Front Radius Rod Inserts, JacFab Front License Plate Bracket

02-21-2011, 03:06 PM	#5
Nomad Drives: '11 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grounded in the 'Shwa Posts: 478 View My Garage	My only caveat is, of course, only 2 people were on these trips. I think making an adult sit in the back seat for 5-6 hours would count as kidnapping or unlawful imprisonment and cruel and unusual punishment. __________________ Vararam CAI, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Separate Clutch Fluid Reservoir, Ghost Armor Full Protection Package, Chromed Turn Signal Bulbs, RPI Stealth Splash Guards, Skip Shift Eliminator, Defenderworx Chrome Bowtie Inserts, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Camaro Decal Store CGM Hood Spears with "376ci" custom text, Billet Depot/Drake Underhood Polished Caps, CGM Lug Nut Decals, Pedders Front Radius Rod Inserts, JacFab Front License Plate Bracket

02-21-2011, 03:18 PM	#6
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	I have done several road trips in my car, ranging in the 600-700 mi range. Very comfortable car to say the least. I have the full pfadt spring/sway setup as well (slightly firmer ride). __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

02-21-2011, 03:03 PM	#4
SuthrnSS Drives: 17' Silverado, 09’ C6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jax Beach FL Posts: 49	We took my bud's 2006 Mustang GT on a road trip last summer and I gotta say that thing was really comfy! Now I wasn't driving so that might have been why, but when I have sat in the camaros they seem like the seat is wider and more comfortable compared to my Z.

02-21-2011, 03:19 PM	#7
73camarolt Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,355 View My Garage	Drove alittle over 200 miles today. It was great. Car is so comfortable on great road trips. Looking forward to Oshawa!! __________________ 2002 Camaro SS- BTR Stage 3, 799 Heads, Bolt on's Tuned by John at Broadview Automotive.. 420hp and 400tq

02-21-2011, 03:27 PM	#8
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I've done many longer trips, and love the car for long and short cruises. Most of my outings have been in the range of 200-300 miles. I've racked up almost 30k miles so far in a little over a year. My last really long trip was Seattle to Medford (hotel), then Medford to Redding (In n' Out Burger), west to Eureka, then north along the Oregon/Washington coast with one hotel stop at Yachats, OR and then back to Seattle. 3 day trip, and was driving most of the day all 3 days. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

02-21-2011, 03:31 PM	#9
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	The car is plenty comfortable for me. I mean when you're going 145mph, the trips don't take really long. just kidding!!! But seriously, the seats are pretty comfortable. There is plenty of leg room to stretch out if you have the car on cruise control. I haven't felt the urge to stop on the 270 mile trip I take every once in awhile. __________________

02-21-2011, 03:38 PM	#10
ctinatx Drives: 2014 SS Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle,Wa Posts: 1,026 View My Garage	I currently have 2LT which I have driven round trip from Austin to Oklahoma City and Austin to Dallas a few times. It's been a nice comfortable ride each time. I will be trading it in for an SS convertible, and I'm looking into doing a road trip to Oshawa in June. The Oshawa trip would be about 3500 miles round trip for me. __________________ 2014 Phantom Black Metallic SS Sedan Sold - 2011 2SS/RS Convertible IBM/gray interior/black top/silver rally/L99/polished wheels - ordered 11/18/2010 - Built 02/09/2011- Delivered 4/2/2011

02-21-2011, 03:50 PM	#11
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,565	SC to Oshawa, then to St. Louis and back to SC last year. It was a breeze. Best Camaro yet to travel long roads with. However, as mentioned, I'd NEVER take more than 2 people on long trips. Whoever gets the back seat will hate you forever. Unless they're 2 1/2 years old. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

02-21-2011, 04:01 PM	#12
fugimo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS ABM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156 View My Garage	Have done Arizona to South Carolina and back last summer. Have done AZ to WA also and back, did a quick AZ to CA and back in the same day. Each drive I loved and wished I could do more of them. Once you get your seats adjusted properly, it is a very comfortable ride, one morning my back was killing me from the bed in a hotel and in a few hours of driving, the pain went away, I normally go the whole day at work with back pain, but in the Camaro, it just goes away. __________________ Born date 12/18/09 ARK Slant Tip Cat back Exhaust Ported throttle body Injen CAI AAC lighting (Foot well, trunk, interior, RGB Halos, Plasma DRLs, V2 scanner, side markers)

02-21-2011, 04:02 PM	#13
Purdue2011SS Boiler Up!! POTFH Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 582 View My Garage	i drove mine from miami to indianapolis last spring (20 hour drive) was a blast next month i'm taking it from indianapolis to las vegas, almost 2,000 miles that is going to be great, but 28 hours is still insane __________________

02-21-2011, 04:10 PM	#14
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I've driven my SS from the Bay Area, CA to Tucson, AZ (about 850 miles) and I had no problems....especially considering the car was built more for performance than comfort. It doesn't compare to my 2004 Silverado though. The seats in the Silverado are like sitting in your EZ chair at home. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

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