The Truth About My SS - Page 2

grampa_ss · 10-11-2019, 07:37 PM

I friking love this car and look forward to driving everyday! You're trippin' man.

LT4Greg · 10-11-2019, 07:45 PM

I enjoy my ZL1 every time I drive it!! You think your SS needs to be flogged all the time well what if you had a ZL1? My advice is to to enjoy your SS at any speed and don’t think you have to drive the crap out of it! Kick back in the seat and enjoy the drive!!��

DEDEDE · 10-11-2019, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LT4Greg

I enjoy my ZL1 every time I drive it!! You think your SS needs to be flogged all the time well what if you had a ZL1? My advice is to to enjoy your SS at any speed and don’t think you have to drive the crap out of it! Kick back in the seat and enjoy the drive!!��

I get it. Nothing comes close for the price. I won't be changing cars anytime soon. But have you ever noticed how the car "shrinks" as the speed increases? You're car would be too much for me.

ssmofo · 10-11-2019, 08:13 PM

My 19 ss is the best car I ever owned, fun to drive at any speed, great speed handling and brakes,

MrChrisLS3 · 10-11-2019, 08:17 PM

I somewhat agree that the car has a 'split' personality. Now, I kind of like the lack of drama when I'm not in a spirited mood. I think that is part of the real engineering genius of this car. It only takes a quick downshift and blip of the throttle to achieve 'fun' status.

Scraps0f · 10-11-2019, 08:25 PM

I get what he's saying, I have a weekly routine where I have to go into the eclectic part of town, a 2.4 mile drive that takes 20-25 minutes. I would make better time one a bicycle, and I have been beaten by one too, hell I watched a jogger stay further ahead of me for about a mile today. Now on those days, I sometimes opt out of driving the Z, the roads are densely filled and with horrible visibility for business' driveways and lots of foot traffic so a smaller vehicle fits the bill better already. Not that I don't enjoy it, I just feel so bad for her never getting above 2k rpms unless I am in manual mode and just leave it in 1st and 2nd. I feel like she is mad at me when I arrive, telling me 'Why would you do this to me, you tease me with the gasoline.'

However, I still love her on city streets and normal driving. Sure it's nothing like the track, strip and etc, nothing ever will be. Even if it is just a couple of seconds to 30 or 45 it never stops being a hoot to be so far ahead while the cars next to you are still starting their motors, I hope auto start/stop technology is never mandated and always able to be defeated. For me it is still such a great feeling whether leading the pack or finding your way through it.

CamaroBody · 10-11-2019, 09:07 PM

Use the paddles

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Ruebernard · 10-11-2019, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by caSStro18

I look forward to every drive in my Camaro. It’s not a daily driver though, so each trip in it is special. I even make up excuses to drive it! Please give an example of a car that is “fun to drive even if you’re just tooling around.” Just accelerating from a stop sign at a moderate throttle is fun in my SS! The engine sound alone is music to my ears.

+1 with the top down!

Ruebernard · 10-11-2019, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

I somewhat agree that the car has a 'split' personality. Now, I kind of like the lack of drama when I'm not in a spirited mood. I think that is part of the real engineering genius of this car. It only takes a quick downshift and blip of the throttle to achieve 'fun' status.

Amen. That’s why I named her SSybil! I love all of her personalities.

Joshinator99 · 10-11-2019, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DEDEDE

I knew I'd get flamed. A Camry is ALWAYS boring. An SS feels dead when it's driven slow. The SS is magic when you wind it out.

Have you done any work to the car? A great exhaust can make a cruise more rewarding, for example. I find myself downshifting just to hear it! The Whipple made it MUCH more entertaining to drive!

But in all seriousness, sometimes a few mods can personalize a car to your tastes, making it more fun to own. Just my 2 cents.

c4racer · 10-11-2019, 09:55 PM

I was just going to suggest an exhaust. Couldn’t agree more.
The stock tank muffler is just too quiet especially during the boring driving times.
Exhaust really amps up the enjoyment. But then so does putting the top down.
Yes - convertible helps a lot in this area !!

dpevans · 10-11-2019, 10:02 PM

Sounds like you need more on/off ramps in your life.

TRZ06 · 10-11-2019, 10:08 PM

I absolutely LOVE my SS 1LE, but I do get where you are coming from. The car driven in traffic and slowly feels a bit heavy and bulky.

My last two previous cars were an M3 and Audi TTRS and those felt way fun , especially the TTRS in city driving. NEITHER of them though can match the SS 1LE when you start hustling. The beauty of the Camaro (especially in 1LE trim) is 120 feels the same as 60 and is so composed while doing it.

I will agree with some of the others though, an exhaust system makes city/traffic driving more fun. I have the Cosra cat-back and it pops and burbles and that is so much fun in traffic.

Another entertaining thing about it is other cars hear it and even in traffic try to keep up or pass me and speed thru traffic, while I just cruise and go with the flow of traffic, rowing the gears up and down (with rev matching on) and excel/decel. It's really fun to see how people react to it. Some get offended and others scared and give you space, it's quite entertaining.

HCI2000SS · 10-11-2019, 10:59 PM

Interesting topic. I have a 700 hp 2000 Camaro SS that is my summer toy. Because the car is so radical it is just no fun unless driving aggressive. For my daily I wanted something that looked fast and cool, but was cheap on gas, to insure, and something I didn't feel the need to drive hard just so I could enjoy it. So my 2018 V6 Camaro fits the bill perfectly for that

10-11-2019, 07:37 PM	#15
grampa_ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stansbury Park, Utah Posts: 1,092	I friking love this car and look forward to driving everyday! You're trippin' man. __________________ 2016 2SS, MRC, NPP, A8. Procharger P-1X,Stage II,std bypass, 3.9, Alky Meth - 10.84 @129 - DA+2000 New Mods - GPI drop ins, Kooks 2", LT4 fueling, Cam, Circle D Converter, 3.5 pulley & dual nozzle meth.

10-11-2019, 07:45 PM	#16
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I enjoy my ZL1 every time I drive it!! You think your SS needs to be flogged all the time well what if you had a ZL1? My advice is to to enjoy your SS at any speed and don’t think you have to drive the crap out of it! Kick back in the seat and enjoy the drive!!�� __________________ 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.

10-11-2019, 09:07 PM	#21
CamaroBody Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA Posts: 1,160	Use the paddles . __________________ 2SS, Hyper Blue, 8-Speed Automatic, NPP Exhaust, Magnetic Ride Control, Sunroof, Navigation, 5-Spoke Low-Gloss Black Wheels, Black Bowtie Emblems, Cargo Mat/Net Mods: XPEL - Hood, Bumper, Headlights, & Side Mirrors JWM - Side Markers ZL1 Addons - Deluxe Rock Guards & Red Lift Pads GM - Dark Tail Lamps MRR - Gloss Black M017s

10-11-2019, 10:08 PM	#27
TRZ06 Drives: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,014	I absolutely LOVE my SS 1LE, but I do get where you are coming from. The car driven in traffic and slowly feels a bit heavy and bulky. My last two previous cars were an M3 and Audi TTRS and those felt way fun , especially the TTRS in city driving. NEITHER of them though can match the SS 1LE when you start hustling. The beauty of the Camaro (especially in 1LE trim) is 120 feels the same as 60 and is so composed while doing it. I will agree with some of the others though, an exhaust system makes city/traffic driving more fun. I have the Cosra cat-back and it pops and burbles and that is so much fun in traffic. Another entertaining thing about it is other cars hear it and even in traffic try to keep up or pass me and speed thru traffic, while I just cruise and go with the flow of traffic, rowing the gears up and down (with rev matching on) and excel/decel. It's really fun to see how people react to it. Some get offended and others scared and give you space, it's quite entertaining. __________________ Current: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 (MCS 2-way remote dampers) Previous: 18' NFG 2SS *1LE* (ZL1 1LE solid rear cradle bushings & Corsa Exhaust) 16' F80 M3 (Ohlin R/T Coilovers) 13' Audi TTRS (APR Stage 1, MSS Springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' E90 M3 06' 335i (KW V2 Coilovers) 03' C5 Z06

10-11-2019, 08:13 PM	#18
ssmofo Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dallas Posts: 420	My 19 ss is the best car I ever owned, fun to drive at any speed, great speed handling and brakes,

10-11-2019, 08:17 PM	#19
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	I somewhat agree that the car has a 'split' personality. Now, I kind of like the lack of drama when I'm not in a spirited mood. I think that is part of the real engineering genius of this car. It only takes a quick downshift and blip of the throttle to achieve 'fun' status.

10-11-2019, 08:25 PM	#20
Scraps0f Drives: 2018 NGM ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Buffalo Posts: 145	I get what he's saying, I have a weekly routine where I have to go into the eclectic part of town, a 2.4 mile drive that takes 20-25 minutes. I would make better time one a bicycle, and I have been beaten by one too, hell I watched a jogger stay further ahead of me for about a mile today. Now on those days, I sometimes opt out of driving the Z, the roads are densely filled and with horrible visibility for business' driveways and lots of foot traffic so a smaller vehicle fits the bill better already. Not that I don't enjoy it, I just feel so bad for her never getting above 2k rpms unless I am in manual mode and just leave it in 1st and 2nd. I feel like she is mad at me when I arrive, telling me 'Why would you do this to me, you tease me with the gasoline.' However, I still love her on city streets and normal driving. Sure it's nothing like the track, strip and etc, nothing ever will be. Even if it is just a couple of seconds to 30 or 45 it never stops being a hoot to be so far ahead while the cars next to you are still starting their motors, I hope auto start/stop technology is never mandated and always able to be defeated. For me it is still such a great feeling whether leading the pack or finding your way through it.

10-11-2019, 09:55 PM	#25
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	I was just going to suggest an exhaust. Couldn’t agree more. The stock tank muffler is just too quiet especially during the boring driving times. Exhaust really amps up the enjoyment. But then so does putting the top down. Yes - convertible helps a lot in this area !!

10-11-2019, 10:02 PM	#26
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,208	Sounds like you need more on/off ramps in your life.

10-11-2019, 10:59 PM	#28
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	Interesting topic. I have a 700 hp 2000 Camaro SS that is my summer toy. Because the car is so radical it is just no fun unless driving aggressive. For my daily I wanted something that looked fast and cool, but was cheap on gas, to insure, and something I didn't feel the need to drive hard just so I could enjoy it. So my 2018 V6 Camaro fits the bill perfectly for that

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