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Number 3 · 10-05-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Not sure if I want to lower it. The drive way at my job is real steep and I don't want to tear up the splitter.

It's an awesome car stock. And cheaper to keep it that way. 😄

Bhobbs · 10-06-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

It's an awesome car stock. And cheaper to keep it that way. 😄

It's an amazing car and going from my 98 to the 15 is like a quantum leap in car performance. I pulled the exhaust fuse and that is about all the modding I will do, well, for now at least.

BaylorCamaro · 10-06-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

It's an amazing car and going from my 98 to the 15 is like a quantum leap in car performance. I pulled the exhaust fuse and that is about all the modding I will do, well, for now at least.

That's exactly what I said when I upgraded to my ZL1 14 months ago. First it was the fuse pull, then intake, throttle body, tune, injectors, upper pulley, polished blower snout, cat back, heat exchanger, reservoir and sway bars. It's a slippery slope my friend!

Bhobbs · 10-06-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

That's exactly what I said when I upgraded to my ZL1 14 months ago. First it was the fuse pull, then intake, throttle body, tune, injectors, upper pulley, polished blower snout, cat back, heat exchanger, reservoir and sway bars. It's a slippery slope my friend!

Which is exactly why I won't start anything now. My 70 Chevelle and my rifles are my money pits. I don't need another.

That and being in California limits a lot of what I can do performance wise.

JusticePete · 10-06-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

That's exactly what I said when I upgraded to my ZL1 14 months ago. First it was the fuse pull, then intake, throttle body, tune, injectors, upper pulley, polished blower snout, cat back, heat exchanger, reservoir and sway bars. It's a slippery slope my friend!

Tell about how much fun you have had going down the slippery slope.

BaylorCamaro · 10-07-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Tell about how much fun you have had going down the slippery slope.

Fun indeed. Just not for my wallet..

Number 3 · 10-11-2014, 10:34 AM

Ok here is my current dilemma.

Winter tire selection for the SS.

My first thought is simply to swap out the summer only tires for Continental Extreme Contact DWS. I really don't drive hard enough where a good all season would limit my enjoyment of the car.

The other is to go with full blown winter tires, likely Blizzaks. Problem here is that I have heard they are noticeably noisier than stock and I have at least one if not two long trips planned where being on highway with noisy tires would be a pain.

And the third option would be winter tires on new wheels. Some suggest going to 18" wheels with 245 front AND rear for better winter traction.

Do need to drive it in the snow as it is my DD, but do want the car to look good every day.

The new tire option in either case is $1,000 adding new wheels that look decent almost doubles that.

House thoughts?

JusticePete · 10-11-2014, 10:38 AM

Go with the Bizzaks. You'll feel like you are driving on tank treads. The noise level will go up, but it isn't a bad trade off for the traction.

Number 3 · 10-11-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Go with the Bizzaks. You'll feel like you are driving on tank treads. The noise level will go up, but it isn't a bad trade off for the traction.

Yeah, but two long trips...............noise.............

JusticePete · 10-11-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Yeah, but two long trips...............noise.............

Noise vs Lake Effect...

Number 3 · 10-11-2014, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Noise vs Lake Effect...

Lake effect is east of the lake. Besides for those days we have the AWD ATS

2cnd chance · 10-11-2014, 02:23 PM

Wish I could help, however I left the Chicago suburbs 30 years ago for the south.

Bad@ssCamaro · 10-11-2014, 02:34 PM

Pirelli Sottozero's or pm Rudy @Tirerack.com

JusticePete · 10-11-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Lake effect is east of the lake. Besides for those days we have the AWD ATS

Exactly, in the Northwestern Indiana Southwestern Michigan areas for your trips back to Detroit. I did forget about the ATS being AWD.

Have you arranged for an early delivery 6th Gen?

10-11-2014, 10:34 AM	#15113
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,174 View My Garage	Ok here is my current dilemma. Winter tire selection for the SS. My first thought is simply to swap out the summer only tires for Continental Extreme Contact DWS. I really don't drive hard enough where a good all season would limit my enjoyment of the car. The other is to go with full blown winter tires, likely Blizzaks. Problem here is that I have heard they are noticeably noisier than stock and I have at least one if not two long trips planned where being on highway with noisy tires would be a pain. And the third option would be winter tires on new wheels. Some suggest going to 18" wheels with 245 front AND rear for better winter traction. Do need to drive it in the snow as it is my DD, but do want the car to look good every day. The new tire option in either case is $1,000 adding new wheels that look decent almost doubles that. House thoughts? __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

10-11-2014, 02:23 PM	#15118
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Wish I could help, however I left the Chicago suburbs 30 years ago for the south. __________________

10-11-2014, 02:34 PM	#15119
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	Pirelli Sottozero's or pm Rudy @Tirerack.com __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

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10-11-2014, 10:38 AM	#15114
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Go with the Bizzaks. You'll feel like you are driving on tank treads. The noise level will go up, but it isn't a bad trade off for the traction.