[Some Random Guy]

Hey team, new member here!

I’m getting close to ordering a Camaro after my BRZ was wrecked at a red light. Are there any features you regret skipping? I’m all over the place on potential builds, so here are the candidates:

2SS Coupe Manual Transmission and magnetic ride control (top candidate)
LT1 Convertible M/T and technology package
3LT Convertible M/T V6, Hd cooling/brake

I’ve never tracked a car, so I probably won’t track this one. I feel like the 2SS with the fancy rearview and the blindspot monitoring is worth it because I dodge the convertible tax I was paying on the other 2 for increased visibility.
That being said, I’d love input on what features you think are must-haves after some time with yours. Also, are there any much easier to do on your own? For instance, is the Magnetic ride or a similar aftermarket simple enough to install I can skip it from the factory?
Thanks for the insight/wisdom!

[Azerlazer26]

Magnetic ride control was a MUST HAVE for me. Best way I can describe it is it’ll drive like a Cadillac and corner like a corvette when needed. This is a feature where you cannot get it installed outside of factory (well at least to my knowledge).

The NPP dual mode exhaust system (quad tip) is another great feature to get.

[Staves]

My '19 is a 1SS A10 with zero options. $35K discounted plus I owned a Mustang at the time so got that rebate too. So $33K was what I paid. I put a Borla S-type axleback on afterward which sounds better than the NPP option IMO and costs about the same.

Ride quality in stock form is great. Never once have I wished I could change it or soften it up, not once and I've taken 800 mi trips in my car. Visibility is a non-issue. Hate leather....love cloth. Not a single option I wish I had to be honest. I'd get my car the exact same way again. So probably not helpful to you, lol.

[ocurtis]

Since I have never had MRC, I can't say how much better it is. I do know that the car is a bit stiff over rough roads, but its expected for a sports car. this isnt my daily driver so I dont mind. if it was, I probably would. my 2019 Ram 2500 rides like a cadillac compared to the Camaro. that being said, the Camaro is perfect when I decide to drive it!

as far as the fancy camera thing for the rear view mirror - I thought it was a huge must have. after having it, I NEVER use it (I do mostly drive with my top down but even with it up I dont use it.) it is very wierd having a camera there that is constantly grabbing your eyes. I much prefer a standard mirror.

I thought NPP was a must, but after putting AWE axle back on, I prefer what I have. I did change to the quad tip for looks (required buying a new valance.)

If you dont care about leather, I would consider a 1SS. I love my 2SS but I require leather - so much easier to maintain

[kropscamaro16]

npp was only the only factory option i wanted and got 1ss m6 with npp everything else i have addded/modified myself

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by Some Random Guy

Hey team, new member here!

I’m getting close to ordering a Camaro after my BRZ was wrecked at a red light. Are there any features you regret skipping? I’m all over the place on potential builds, so here are the candidates:

2SS Coupe Manual Transmission and magnetic ride control (top candidate)
LT1 Convertible M/T and technology package
3LT Convertible M/T V6, Hd cooling/brake

I’ve never tracked a car, so I probably won’t track this one. I feel like the 2SS with the fancy rearview and the blindspot monitoring is worth it because I dodge the convertible tax I was paying on the other 2 for increased visibility.
That being said, I’d love input on what features you think are must-haves after some time with yours. Also, are there any much easier to do on your own? For instance, is the Magnetic ride or a similar aftermarket simple enough to install I can skip it from the factory?
Thanks for the insight/wisdom!

I'd go 2SS with MRC and NPP

[MR2Aaron]

Originally Posted by Some Random Guy

Hey team, new member here!

I’m getting close to ordering a Camaro after my BRZ was wrecked at a red light. Are there any features you regret skipping? I’m all over the place on potential builds, so here are the candidates:

2SS Coupe Manual Transmission and magnetic ride control (top candidate)
LT1 Convertible M/T and technology package
3LT Convertible M/T V6, Hd cooling/brake

I’ve never tracked a car, so I probably won’t track this one. I feel like the 2SS with the fancy rearview and the blindspot monitoring is worth it because I dodge the convertible tax I was paying on the other 2 for increased visibility.
That being said, I’d love input on what features you think are must-haves after some time with yours. Also, are there any much easier to do on your own? For instance, is the Magnetic ride or a similar aftermarket simple enough to install I can skip it from the factory?
Thanks for the insight/wisdom!

If you want MRC, get it from the factory. It's basically impossible to add the factory setup after the fact, and I don't think aftermarket systems are any cheaper or easier or better, unless you're building a serious racecar. My car doesn't have MRC and seems perfectly fine.

My car is a base 1SS, other than the NPP exhaust. Only option I really wish I'd gotten is the "split spoke" wheels, versus the doofy "twin blade" ones that seem to be standard. I don't understand how the "twin blades" can be standard in a world where all those other options exist.

If you look here, my car has RQAs, but I wanted RQ9s.
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/09...ions-detailed/

[Chutzpah]

Originally Posted by Staves

My '19 is a 1SS A10 with zero options. $35K discounted plus I owned a Mustang at the time so got that rebate too. So $33K was what I paid. I put a Borla S-type axleback on afterward which sounds better than the NPP option IMO and costs about the same.

Ride quality in stock form is great. Never once have I wished I could change it or soften it up, not once and I've taken 800 mi trips in my car. Visibility is a non-issue. Hate leather....love cloth. Not a single option I wish I had to be honest. I'd get my car the exact same way again. So probably not helpful to you, lol.

If I was looking for the best bang(s) for buck: 1SS with no options - Upgrade to AWE dual axle back exhaust, upgrade to aftermarket speakers, amp, upgrade seats to after market covers (or order with recaro’s). Add other bits and pieces as you see fit. Wheels, tires, splitter, side skirts, paint protection film, rock guards. Consider ordering with the trunk lid the 1LE uses (so you can get the 1LE lip spoiler instead of the typical stock pedestal spoiler) This option is not available for convertibles.

I will say magnetic ride controls is nice for rougher roads, but non mag ride has a better more connected steering feel.

[Some Random Guy]

Thanks everyone, I never thought about the exhaust since that’s not exactly a feature of my Jeep or my previous cars. I forgot how much fun a V8 can be to wring out.
I definitely want the safety features of the 2SS vs the 1SS. Too many bad drivers doing crazy things, so a second set of sensors beyond my eyeballs and ears helps me out.
MRC seems pretty mandatory if I’m already spending this much.

[shoe5163]

I had a 2012 RS so it was loaded for a V6, then upgraded to 6th gen 2SS it was like a night and day difference and bonus the V8 shuts off 4 cylinders and gets better mpg than the V6. Then I traded my Ford Escape in for a fully loaded Cadillac SRX, can't live without all the bells and whistles now. You will enjoy the 2SS over the other 2 I believe.

[Wyzz Kydd]

If I was starting with a no frills Camaro V8, and 1LE options were off the table (since you can't pick and choose, it's the whole package or not) I would take in this order:
Manual transmission
MRC
NPP
HUD
Recaro seats
Upgraded stereo infotainment

If the 1LE was an option I would take it plus everything above, some of which is a part of the 1LE package.

I'm more apt to miss performance options than luxury/entertainment options.

[Envious_Ivy1LE]

only thing I wish I have that I don't is Recaros. much better seat for a spirited drive. but I didn't order new so my selection was limited.

[Drags1998]

Get the Mag ride, You will NOT regret it, The ONLY owners that say don't bother with it are the ones that have NOT got it on their cars OR have Never Driven a car with it!!! Go for the NPP as well, You'll LOVE IT!!!

[Arizona_Droptop]

I was able to pick mine up used, and mine had basically every option. No way could I have afforded all these options new:

2SS, 6MT*, Convertible, NPP, Mag ride, Ground effects package, Performance air intake (plus radio and tires, but those are hardly noteworthy. I would rank them like this:

6MT
Convertible**
Mag ride
2SS stuff
NPP
Performance Air Intake
Ground effects package

*6MT is not an option per se since it comes standard, but it's the most important feature of the car to me
**Convertible is highly subjective. I live in Arizona, so year round sunshine and I don't track it. If you plan on tracking or live somewhere with a messy climate, probably not good for you. Otherwise it is probably the 2nd most important feature of my car.

You should be fine mixing up any of the top 4. The latter stuff on my list is great too, but you could easily omit them just fine