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I just switched over to the SS 1LE camp from a 1SS.
As some have mentioned, the pros and cons will depend on what you want out of the car.
For me, I wanted an elevated amount of track aptitude with a warranty.
I will say this, going from my 1SS to the SS 1LE, I was not expecting that much of a difference in the feel of the car, outside the effects of wider tires and the suspension being a little stiffer:
The SS 1LE feels like a different car to me than my 1SS. I was really taken right off the bat:
-Yes, the tires are wider, so the vehicle/steering follows road imperfections more. Nature of the beast with wide tires.
-The suspension is notably stiffer. Actually, I ride around in Touring when just daily driving. I feel anything outside of that is harsh for Mid-West crap roads. I could (and have in other cars in the past) deal with the stiffer settings, but I have a choice. Not complaining here; just stating what is what.
-The car is overall more connected. It is another level above the SS. This is due to the changes in busing stiffness, bushings replaced with spherical joins, higher spring rates, the tires and MRC calibration. Moreover, you can feel the suspension working more.
-The shorter-throw shifter is a marginal shortening, but I feel it is perfect. Nice little touch.
-The Recaros are fantastic. Very comfortable (for athleticlly-built folks), have great support and look very nice.
-The brakes are a bit more touchy, but not in a negative way. They also definitely feel stronger than the SS 4-pistons when you get on them.
On a separate note, the HUD is so nice to have. I didn't think I would care much, but it is very useful.
Overall, yes, the SS 1LE is a fantastic upgrade for someone like likes performance driving. It is WELL worth it. However, if you are not into performance driving (less drag racing), you will be just fine and completely happy with the SS capabilities - they are quite high in itself.
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