NonSS Test Drive Question

Roju · 04-26-2022, 09:30 AM

My plans are to order a 2SS. I actually have never ridden/driven a 6th Gen so I'd like to test drive one to make sure the fit is good.

There are not any SS versions in my area and I do not know anyone who has one. How close to the same would it be from a fit perspective to test drive a V6 LS model? I understand the difference in engines, just mainly talking about cabin.

Thanks

Jsreo · 04-26-2022, 09:39 AM

Should be identical as far as interior space / layout

Trochoidal · 04-26-2022, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roju

My plans are to order a 2SS. I actually have never ridden/driven a 6th Gen so I'd like to test drive one to make sure the fit is good.

There are not any SS versions in my area and I do not know anyone who has one. How close to the same would it be from a fit perspective to test drive a V6 LS model? I understand the difference in engines, just mainly talking about cabin.

Thanks

The only “fit” difference that I’d expect you to notice is the roof line difference between a car with and without a sunroof.

arpad_m · 04-26-2022, 10:09 AM

And don't get hung up on the materials or screen size etc. either, interior dimensions and layout will be identical, as stated above.

ctrlz · 04-26-2022, 10:11 AM

I test drove a V6 and ordered the 2SS.

Odabo · 04-26-2022, 12:04 PM

I sat in a 1LT first then I got to test drive a 2019 1SS 1LE. After that, I immediately placed my order for 2SS 1LE.

Roju · 04-26-2022, 07:48 PM

Thanks for the feedback

dpevans · 04-26-2022, 07:57 PM

I have drove both, the SS has a stiffer clutch with the manual, the SS also is slightly stiffer in the corners, and the V8 gets to 70 a lot quicker, the only other difference is mag ride or no mag ride. Now the V6 cost less to own, gas, insurance, oil changes, and tires are cheaper.

armycop71 · 04-26-2022, 08:01 PM

Check your local rental car agencies, some have Camaros in the fleet, and take one for a full day rental to see how you like it...

GXP08jrf · 04-26-2022, 08:54 PM

I'm not sure if there's a fit difference between the Standard issue seats and available RECAROs, but it may be something you want to keep in mind.

Regardless any non-Recaro optioned Camaro will fit identically. Any Recaro optioned Camaro will fit identically. And they both may be very similar...

The cockpit and seats haven't changed since 2016, you can get into any 2016 to 2021 and be very confident that a 2022 will fit the same with some accounting for normal wear and material break-in.

You may also want to pay attention to upholstery materials. I found the leather trim to be a little easier to maneuver into and out of versus cloth, because I twist my bum on the seat a little as I enter/exit. The leather allows me to slide a little more into place whereas the cloth required more of a "lift and reposition" effort. Due to the Camaro having a laid-out seating position already, I couldn't really get the best leverage to lift and reposition with the cloth. With the leather I think i settled into position easier and didn't require quite as much seat and personal adjustment to get comfortable even though the dimensions of the seats are the same between the materials.

TXCSSU · 04-26-2022, 09:06 PM

As the engine size gets bigger the interior size gets smaller. For each set of cylinders added, it adds an inch to your junk so by total volume, going from a 4-cylinder to a V8 will decrease interior volume by about 4 cubic inches, adding forced induction will add to the girth of your junk by 1.5 inches.... At least that's what I read somewhere on the internet....

LT4Greg · 04-26-2022, 09:31 PM

What?

Anjilslaire · 04-26-2022, 09:38 PM

Hahahaha well done sir

arpad_m · 04-26-2022, 09:43 PM

Well played, well played. Now the only thing I need to know is if cam, headers and E85 also add some extra girth... please, Professor TXCSSU?

04-26-2022, 09:30 AM	#1
Roju Drives: Not Yet Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sioux Falls Posts: 2	NonSS Test Drive Question My plans are to order a 2SS. I actually have never ridden/driven a 6th Gen so I'd like to test drive one to make sure the fit is good. There are not any SS versions in my area and I do not know anyone who has one. How close to the same would it be from a fit perspective to test drive a V6 LS model? I understand the difference in engines, just mainly talking about cabin. Thanks

04-26-2022, 10:09 AM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,602 View My Garage	And don't get hung up on the materials or screen size etc. either, interior dimensions and layout will be identical, as stated above. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

04-26-2022, 12:04 PM	#6
Odabo Drives: Chevrolet Blazer Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Space Coast Posts: 242	I sat in a 1LT first then I got to test drive a 2019 1SS 1LE. After that, I immediately placed my order for 2SS 1LE. __________________ 2023 2SS 1LE Radiant Red, A10, PDR, Black Lugs, ACS Rock Guards, ACS ZL1 1LE Side Skirts

04-26-2022, 08:01 PM	#9
armycop71 Love my Satin Steel LT-1! Drives: 6-Speed LT-1... Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kentucky Posts: 497	Check your local rental car agencies, some have Camaros in the fleet, and take one for a full day rental to see how you like it... __________________ 2022 SATIN STEEL *LT1* 6-Speed Man\|Carbon Flash Wheels Technology Pkg\|NPP\|Satin Blk Pkg ZL1 Rock Guards\|Red Knee Pad Set PBC LT1 engine built by Debi Lewis

04-26-2022, 09:31 PM	#12
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	What? __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

04-26-2022, 09:39 AM	#2
Jsreo Drives: 2017 2SS Manual Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 373	Should be identical as far as interior space / layout

04-26-2022, 10:11 AM	#5
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,178	I test drove a V6 and ordered the 2SS.

04-26-2022, 07:48 PM	#7
Roju Drives: Not Yet Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sioux Falls Posts: 2	Thanks for the feedback

04-26-2022, 07:57 PM	#8
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,207	I have drove both, the SS has a stiffer clutch with the manual, the SS also is slightly stiffer in the corners, and the V8 gets to 70 a lot quicker, the only other difference is mag ride or no mag ride. Now the V6 cost less to own, gas, insurance, oil changes, and tires are cheaper.

04-26-2022, 08:54 PM	#10
GXP08jrf Drives: 2016 1LT 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Midwest Posts: 171	I'm not sure if there's a fit difference between the Standard issue seats and available RECAROs, but it may be something you want to keep in mind. Regardless any non-Recaro optioned Camaro will fit identically. Any Recaro optioned Camaro will fit identically. And they both may be very similar... The cockpit and seats haven't changed since 2016, you can get into any 2016 to 2021 and be very confident that a 2022 will fit the same with some accounting for normal wear and material break-in. You may also want to pay attention to upholstery materials. I found the leather trim to be a little easier to maneuver into and out of versus cloth, because I twist my bum on the seat a little as I enter/exit. The leather allows me to slide a little more into place whereas the cloth required more of a "lift and reposition" effort. Due to the Camaro having a laid-out seating position already, I couldn't really get the best leverage to lift and reposition with the cloth. With the leather I think i settled into position easier and didn't require quite as much seat and personal adjustment to get comfortable even though the dimensions of the seats are the same between the materials.

04-26-2022, 09:06 PM	#11
TXCSSU Account Suspended Drives: 2022 ZL1 M6/Nissan Leaf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,138	As the engine size gets bigger the interior size gets smaller. For each set of cylinders added, it adds an inch to your junk so by total volume, going from a 4-cylinder to a V8 will decrease interior volume by about 4 cubic inches, adding forced induction will add to the girth of your junk by 1.5 inches.... At least that's what I read somewhere on the internet....

04-26-2022, 09:38 PM	#13
Anjilslaire Drives: 2021 3LT RS A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: South Sound, Washington Posts: 438	Hahahaha well done sir

04-26-2022, 09:43 PM	#14
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,602 View My Garage	Well played, well played. Now the only thing I need to know is if cam, headers and E85 also add some extra girth... please, Professor TXCSSU? __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

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