[WhiteMale]

I DD a 1LE for three years and it was perfect. I don't have kids nor need to haul anything, and I swapped Summer and Winter tires as seasons changed. It was never hard to live with.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by TransamGTA350

My SS1LE is not a daily driver, but it could be. In tour mode, the steering gets easier, MRC dampers are softer and NPP exhaust is quieter. I would have no issue driving it every day.

Definitely would change the tires for a DD. The stock Goodyear SC3's are a track focused tire that you can drive on the street. They ride stiff, lot of road noise, only last 10,000 miles, hydroplane in the wet and don't get warm enough on the street to grip. Great track tire, lousy street tire. I would go with something like a Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tire, much better suited for street and are great in the rain.

The only other gripe are the seats. The Recaro seats are excellent for keeping you planted and are pretty comfortable, but do make it harder to get in and out of the car with their large side bolsters. I'm conscious of not wearing out the driver's side bolster getting in/out, so I move my seat back every time I exit the car. Takes a couple of extra seconds.

Otherwise, it's all of the other Camaro stuff. Hard to see out of, small back seat, small trunk opening. But hey, it's a Camaro and it will put a smile on your face driving it everyday. Go for it.

Same thing I noticed with the stock Recaro seats on my 5th gen Camaro ZL1.

[JT6Speed]

At the end of the day, you have to look at your needs and price range. For me when I was buying new, I had actually considered a 1LE. Eventually though, I decided it would just be a $7,000 appearance package. I never go to the track, and drive maybe 1,500 miles a year at best. The regular SS suspension and brakes are more than adequate for going to a Sunday morning car show. I've pushed the car on the backroads and again, never had a problem. Any more I'd be going jail. So for me, the package just didn't make sense financially because it would never be put to use like it should be.

But yes, with the proper tires, either could be a great daily that will make your commute a joy. The only reason I don't is because of snow and salt in the winter, and I like to have the extra space and visibility of my SUV going to work. I feel much more comfortable parking it as well.

[Texas1ss]

Originally Posted by JT6Speed

At the end of the day, you have to look at your needs and price range. For me when I was buying new, I had actually considered a 1LE. Eventually though, I decided it would just be a $7,000 appearance package.

Same reason here. And just my personal opinion, but I don't like the spoiler on the 1LE and think the 1SS and 2SS's spoilers look better. Not a fan of the front splitter either or matt black hood. But I'm probably in the minority. And I don't like the styling of the ZL1 either. But I would love that motor. It's a beast. I'm looking to get a mild cam, tune, and a supercharger somewhere down the line after buying another house, and I'll be set.

[david_acm]

Honorable mention: LT1 as a daily driver.

[JT6Speed]

Originally Posted by Texas1ss

Same reason here. And just my personal opinion, but I don't like the spoiler on the 1LE and think the 1SS and 2SS's spoilers look better. Not a fan of the front splitter either or matt black hood. But I'm probably in the minority. And I don't like the styling of the ZL1 either. But I would love that motor. It's a beast. I'm looking to get a mild cam, tune, and a supercharger somewhere down the line after buying another house, and I'll be set.

Yeah I like the SS stanchion style too. Also, Alcantara is definitely not my favorite material for the steering wheel and shifter.

[JamesNoBrakes]

The 1LE has enough rubber for the power. It's the ZL1 minus the engine, same chassis tune.

[WhiteMale]

Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

If I got a v8 I would get a lt1. The 1le seats are not for me and I like a square wheel set up. I like the v6 manual I have.

here is you, and the topic is way over there >>>>>>>>>>>>>

[TooleyOnDeck]

This shouldn't even be a discussion... full send.

[JSH]

In an effort to pickup a few mph, I have removed the aero from my 1LE, other than the front splitter.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by m6-lt1

From a ride comfort perspective it can be easily be a daily. I had a regular SS before my SS 1le. My regular SS did not have mag ride. My SS 1le in tour mode is more comfortable than my SS with fixed suspension.

From a fun perspective, as someone who has owned both the standard SS is a more fun street car than the 1le. The SS 1le makes the LT1 engine feel underpowered because the chassis/suspension are too good. My standard SS was more fun when going wot. You said you don’t plan on tracking the car so I’d go standard SS. The LT1 engine does not feel underpowered in the standard fe3 suspension layout of the regular SS. If you want it for the looks by all means get the 1le. I completely understand that because it really does change the looks a lot imo.

Good comparison, it make sense

[Texas1ss]

Originally Posted by TooleyOnDeck

This shouldn't even be a discussion... full send.

A bad "send." The OP is talking about the "harshness" of the ride of a 1LE and the seats, when there's an option to get practically the same vehicle for thousands less with a better ride. In straight line performance they're the same, and the only benefit of the 1LE is if you like the looks, the handling that's more track focused, and having the top trim of the SS before the ZR1 floats your boat.

Seeing as this is a Camaro forum, it's the perfect place for said "discussion," seeing as there's 1LE owners and SS owners, non-MRC and MRC cars, who could provide some help and feedback. I mean, it's not like he's posting about a Dark Horse compared to the standard GT and its ride characteristics in here.

[Texas1ss]

Originally Posted by JT6Speed

Yeah I like the SS stanchion style too. Also, Alcantara is definitely not my favorite material for the steering wheel and shifter.

I hear you. I forgot about that. That's something else I never liked that some people love and think is great. It's kind of like carbon fiber. Everybody loves it, but I don't see the big draw to it. To each his/her own. Guess I'm just an old asshole set in my ways. Kind of like how ICE vehicles one day will......#$#$# NM.

[Junction65]

Originally Posted by david_acm

Honorable mention: LT1 as a daily driver.