1LE on the street

mc210 · 01-27-2018, 11:15 AM

Hey guys, how is the 1LE on the street? Weighing a few different options (996 or early 997, Boxster, Cayman, etc.) at the moment and I'm starting to wise up and realize I'd spend 99.9% of the time on the street, with a handful of track days throughout the year and possibly even some autox.

I know what the 1LE is capable of on the track (slotting in damn close to the GT4, which is crazy), but I'm looking for more input from you guys on how much fun it is on the street.

4mulafastech · 01-27-2018, 11:54 AM

I only have 570 miles on mine, but I can say without question the SS 1LE is a blast to drive on the street! Comfortable with a nice ride in tour mode and extremely impressive running curvy country roads in sport and track modes. I really like driving a manual, even city driving, so take that into consideration.

JamesNoBrakes · 01-27-2018, 12:09 PM

Mag ride is very high quality, while the suspension is firm, it's very good going over bumps, better than the BMW with Active Suspension (basically an older far slower system) I traded in. Anti-sways are aggressive as you'd expect.

IH8WNTR · 01-27-2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mc210

Hey guys, how is the 1LE on the street? Weighing a few different options (996 or early 997, Boxster, Cayman, etc.) at the moment and I'm starting to wise up and realize I'd spend 99.9% of the time on the street, with a handful of track days throughout the year and possibly even some autox.

I know what the 1LE is capable of on the track (slotting in damn close to the GT4, which is crazy), but I'm looking for more input from you guys on how much fun it is on the street.

I love it on the street and at the track. Best and most fun bang for the buck i've ever had. However it isn't my daily. I've only put about 3100 miles in almost a year.

AZ_1LE · 01-27-2018, 01:09 PM

It's very easy and comfortable to drive, but getting in and out of it is kind of a pain, especially if you can't open your door all the way.

Timbo-1LE · 01-27-2018, 02:20 PM

If you want a real sports car and need duel purpose with street, there is not a better choice for the price. One year, 5500 miles, ran it at three tracks, including Daytona and Sebring... This car takes care of you and allows you to improve via PTM as your skills grow...amazing engineering by Chevrolet...

ckahsen · 01-27-2018, 03:07 PM

Daily drive the hell out of mine. Haven't tracked but want to in the spring. It's comfortable (I'm 6'2) and it's a blast to drive even under normal conditions. I put 12k on mine in the first year. Too fun not to drive!

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Sleeks · 01-27-2018, 08:06 PM

I have daily driven mine for a year. I came out of a 991 911 C2. Before that 3 e46 M3s. It’s great as a daily and incredible on track.

dreagan · 01-27-2018, 08:23 PM

It is a fantastic daily! I ran mine every day until the cold weather and a new job at a location that doubles as a construction site pushed me into a true daily, and put the 1LE in the garage for safe keeping. It is now a weekend garage queen awaiting the opening of autocross season. That said, I definitely miss the fun of not rowing gears Mon-Fri...

Don't be afraid to buy one if it is your only car. The only thing to be aware of, is that the tire life can be short, and they are not cheap to replace. Otherwise, it makes a great commuter car.

-david

slythetove · 01-28-2018, 11:38 AM

I think it's amazing on the street. For reference I traded a 2017 Corvette Grand Sport because this car is so much better on the street and the performance is nearly the same for about 60% the cost. Love this car.

wjones14 · 01-28-2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by slythetove

I think it's amazing on the street. For reference I traded a 2017 Corvette Grand Sport because this car is so much better on the street and the performance is nearly the same for about 60% the cost. Love this car.

Can you explain the reasons why the Camaro is so much better on the street than the Grand Sport? Thanks.

Reefblue42 · 01-28-2018, 12:38 PM

Took mine out for a few hours today and put a few hundred miles on it. Rides great! I don't like where the volume/song track buttons are though, but given the space restrictions its ok.

For clarity I jumped in the Z28 to get her fluids going and holy crap!! Night/day difference (naturally)...but lack of noise insulation and the DSSVs really make the 1LE a hell of a cruiser. The LS7 sounds incredible though, my goodness.

Anyhoo, back to the OP...the 1LE is a great driver and daily if you go that route. I do love the rev match...very nice, sounds good. Can't wait to get her to a track!

James

WhyUMad1LE · 01-28-2018, 01:51 PM

It is very quiet and comfortable on the highway considering the rubber. I did remove the intake sound tube though.

zx9rmal · 01-29-2018, 10:03 AM

7600 miles on mine. Always in track mode for suspension. Firm but supple. Not objectionable at all.

01-27-2018, 11:15 AM	#1
mc210 Drives: 2015 Toyota 4Runner Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: SATX Posts: 25	1LE on the street Hey guys, how is the 1LE on the street? Weighing a few different options (996 or early 997, Boxster, Cayman, etc.) at the moment and I'm starting to wise up and realize I'd spend 99.9% of the time on the street, with a handful of track days throughout the year and possibly even some autox. I know what the 1LE is capable of on the track (slotting in damn close to the GT4, which is crazy), but I'm looking for more input from you guys on how much fun it is on the street.

01-27-2018, 11:54 AM	#2
4mulafastech Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 208	I only have 570 miles on mine, but I can say without question the SS 1LE is a blast to drive on the street! Comfortable with a nice ride in tour mode and extremely impressive running curvy country roads in sport and track modes. I really like driving a manual, even city driving, so take that into consideration. __________________

01-27-2018, 12:09 PM	#3
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,299	Mag ride is very high quality, while the suspension is firm, it's very good going over bumps, better than the BMW with Active Suspension (basically an older far slower system) I traded in. Anti-sways are aggressive as you'd expect. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

01-27-2018, 01:09 PM	#5
AZ_1LE Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 645	It's very easy and comfortable to drive, but getting in and out of it is kind of a pain, especially if you can't open your door all the way. __________________ Old: 2017 SS 1LE Old: 2017 ZL1 Current: 2019 ZL1 1LE

01-27-2018, 08:06 PM	#8
Sleeks Drives: None Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 191	I have daily driven mine for a year. I came out of a 991 911 C2. Before that 3 e46 M3s. It’s great as a daily and incredible on track. __________________ -Brian Hyper Blue 1SS / 1LE

01-27-2018, 02:20 PM	#6
Timbo-1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 617	If you want a real sports car and need duel purpose with street, there is not a better choice for the price. One year, 5500 miles, ran it at three tracks, including Daytona and Sebring... This car takes care of you and allows you to improve via PTM as your skills grow...amazing engineering by Chevrolet...

01-27-2018, 03:07 PM	#7
ckahsen Drives: 2014 LS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 143	Daily drive the hell out of mine. Haven't tracked but want to in the spring. It's comfortable (I'm 6'2) and it's a blast to drive even under normal conditions. I put 12k on mine in the first year. Too fun not to drive! Sent from my Galaxy S8+ using Tapatalk

01-27-2018, 08:23 PM	#9
dreagan Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 22 View My Garage	It is a fantastic daily! I ran mine every day until the cold weather and a new job at a location that doubles as a construction site pushed me into a true daily, and put the 1LE in the garage for safe keeping. It is now a weekend garage queen awaiting the opening of autocross season. That said, I definitely miss the fun of not rowing gears Mon-Fri... Don't be afraid to buy one if it is your only car. The only thing to be aware of, is that the tire life can be short, and they are not cheap to replace. Otherwise, it makes a great commuter car. -david

01-28-2018, 11:38 AM	#10
slythetove Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 32	I think it's amazing on the street. For reference I traded a 2017 Corvette Grand Sport because this car is so much better on the street and the performance is nearly the same for about 60% the cost. Love this car. __________________ -- Sly 2018 Camaro SS 1LE

01-28-2018, 12:38 PM	#12
Reefblue42 Drives: '20 ZL1/'97 SS LT4 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lansing MI Posts: 59	Took mine out for a few hours today and put a few hundred miles on it. Rides great! I don't like where the volume/song track buttons are though, but given the space restrictions its ok. For clarity I jumped in the Z28 to get her fluids going and holy crap!! Night/day difference (naturally)...but lack of noise insulation and the DSSVs really make the 1LE a hell of a cruiser. The LS7 sounds incredible though, my goodness. Anyhoo, back to the OP...the 1LE is a great driver and daily if you go that route. I do love the rev match...very nice, sounds good. Can't wait to get her to a track! James

01-28-2018, 01:51 PM	#13
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	It is very quiet and comfortable on the highway considering the rubber. I did remove the intake sound tube though. Attached Images

01-29-2018, 10:03 AM	#14
zx9rmal Drives: '20 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: FT. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 717	7600 miles on mine. Always in track mode for suspension. Firm but supple. Not objectionable at all. __________________ Mal Ft. Lauderdale, FL '20 Camaro ZL1 M6 '22 Kawasaki ZX-14R

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