SS 1LE owners.. if you never plan on tracking - Page 2

redcoats1976 · 11-25-2018, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyzz Kydd

I'm not putting down RS owners, but get in an SS on a cold morning. Crank it up. Then do the same thing with an RS. That alone is worth the extra $, not to mention an additional ~110 hp.

had a big block pontiac with headers,cam big 4bbl.i used to tap dance on the throttle to keep it going on cold mornings for the first 5 minutes...i get up and go to work at 4 a.m.would you believe i got compliments on the way it sounded?but at 61 years old my racing days are behind me,and the RS does just fine.

Ryanbabz71 · 11-25-2018, 05:00 PM

No ZL1 envy. I enjoy the SS 1LE. Not a daily driver and plan to track it next year

Ryan B.

Scraps0f · 11-25-2018, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Midlifejohnny

Great feedback. To answer your question.. this is not my first sports car or sports sedan.. here goes. Can’t believe never been on the track
2014 Porsche 9114S
2008 Mercedes S63
2005 Porsche TurboS cab
2005 Mercedes E63
2003 Mercedes E43
2001 ZO6
1997 BMW M3
1994 Corvette
1989 Corvette
1990 Jetta GLI.
Escalades, Minivans and BMW 740il splashed in there

I have three kids approaching college and need to be a little more practical. Lol.

With that list, forget about your kids let them fend for themselves, get the ZL1. It won't be a waste on the street, just learn to lift after a couple gears and watch for the police; hell the roads I have to drive to work are only 30 MPH limit. Or try to get a test drive somewhere. See for yourself which you would prefer.

joelster · 11-26-2018, 07:01 AM

I had a '14 1LE and I only drag raced it. Never took it to a twisty track or an autocross. Now I have a Z/28 and I've raced it a bunch at our local autocrosses. Looking back, I wish I would have raced my 1LE at the autocross as well. IMO if you aren't ever going to track the car, you're wasting your time with a 1LE. It rides a bit harsher than a standard SS, and you're paying for stuff that you'll never even use. A regular SS with an auto will be a much nicer street car.

Airfuel · 11-26-2018, 07:01 AM

You know you can track any Camaro.....it doesn’t have to be a 1le or ZL1.

Track days are about fun and you would probably have as much fun or more fun tracking an old Miata cup car. (And save a ton of money)

Buy what will serve you best driving it off the track first.

FH212 · 11-26-2018, 09:50 AM

If you can afford the ZL1 then there is your car IMO. I LOVE my 1LE but I already know I will be buying a lightly used ZL1 next year after driving my friends. I do not daily drive mine so cant really comment on that part. If you never track it, who cares? You dont have to track it to own it......I might never track mine but still want the features.

zx9rmal · 11-26-2018, 10:11 AM

<<If you are sure you'll never track it, get the regular SS.>>

<<IMO if you aren't ever going to track the car, you're wasting your time with a 1LE.>>

Sorry, STRONGLY disagree.

To the OP, you obviously are a performance oriented driver with that list of prior rides. I probably will never track my car, but I am thrilled that I got the 1LE. If you truly are a performance car guy that appreciates a great handling car for aggressive street cornering, get the 1LE, because IMHO, you will always be wondering, and you'll regret not getting it.

CPM · 11-26-2018, 10:34 AM

There's just so much value in the 1LE package that I think it's the way to go whether or not you're tracking it.

I haven't driven a ZL1, but I may be almost as jealous of its interior as I am of its engine.

Raven87 · 11-26-2018, 10:52 AM

Love the ZL1 and considered one to replace my 5th Gen Z/28 but decided on the 2SS/1LE I have now. No envy here - this 1LE will do EVERYTHING you want on the street and still be a monster at the track for the average driver.

Of course the ZL1 has WAY more power - but how much of it can you actually use on the street and if you aren't going to track either car, why spend another $15-20K?

NOTE: The auto trans in the ZL1 is a model only feature vs the 1LE so if that is important to you, then the ZL1 is the answer regardless.

Up to you and I'm definitely not knocking the ZL1. It's sick.

But for what it sounds like you want and how you will use, the SS/1LE will exceed those expectations in spades.

wjones14 · 11-26-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by zx9rmal

<<If you are sure you'll never track it, get the regular SS.>>

<<IMO if you aren't ever going to track the car, you're wasting your time with a 1LE.>>

Sorry, STRONGLY disagree.

To the OP, you obviously are a performance oriented driver with that list of prior rides. I probably will never track my car, but I am thrilled that I got the 1LE. If you truly are a performance car guy that appreciates a great handling car for aggressive street cornering, get the 1LE, because IMHO, you will always be wondering, and you'll regret not getting it.

+1 100%

Not only is the 1LE a performance upgrade, but you also get the cosmetic bits that make the 1LE stand out visually. If you think there's the slightest possibility of buyer's remorse later, go with the 1LE.

DaveC113 · 11-26-2018, 11:15 AM

I agree the 1LE is a deal for what you get. It's a long list of stuff and the car looks way better vs the std SS as well. Even if track use isn't in the cards the mag ride, HUD, dual-mode exhaust and Recaro seats are really nice.

Downsides are a bit more money to replace tires and brakes, the rear diff and shocks cost more too. I don't think this is as significant as it used to be though, big tires and brakes are a lot more common and cost a lot less than they used to.

Midlifejohnny · 11-26-2018, 12:20 PM

I appreciate all the feedback and agree with most of what everyone has stated. Can I buy one of you local guys lunch or a beer sometime in the near future in exchange for a test drive?? Maybe for once I should actual drive the car I'm considering before I make the purchase? Exit 75 off the Turnpike... Any takers?

RobbyBeefcake87 · 11-26-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Midlifejohnny

I appreciate all the feedback and agree with most of what everyone has stated. Can I buy one of you local guys lunch or a beer sometime in the near future in exchange for a test drive?? Maybe for once I should actual drive the car I'm considering before I make the purchase? Exit 75 off the Turnpike... Any takers?

Not to be a dick, and I could be wrong, but I think a lot of places let you test drive the ss 1le's. I test drove mine for like 45 minutes before pulling the trigger so if nothing else Dimmit Chevy in Clearwater lets you test them out.

camaroras · 11-26-2018, 05:41 PM

I've been dd'ing my 1LE for the last 10k miles/8 months and no ragrets here. I tracked it once so far, and plan to do so again, but at 1-2 events per year, it probably isnt "worth it" and doesn't make "sense" for me to have bought a 1LE. That being said... I would make the same decision again even if I couldn't track it at all. I really enjoy the added bits from the 1LE package (even if I am not using them to their full potential) and the added rarity/specialty. But if you ever do decide to track it... its quite the bargain to have the same car comfortably drive you around daily, then if you decide you track it on a whim, just swap some fluids and have one heck of a track capable car while maintaining warranty.

11-25-2018, 05:00 PM	#16
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,230 View My Garage	No ZL1 envy. I enjoy the SS 1LE. Not a daily driver and plan to track it next year Ryan B. __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

11-26-2018, 07:01 AM	#18
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,280	I had a '14 1LE and I only drag raced it. Never took it to a twisty track or an autocross. Now I have a Z/28 and I've raced it a bunch at our local autocrosses. Looking back, I wish I would have raced my 1LE at the autocross as well. IMO if you aren't ever going to track the car, you're wasting your time with a 1LE. It rides a bit harsher than a standard SS, and you're paying for stuff that you'll never even use. A regular SS with an auto will be a much nicer street car. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

11-26-2018, 07:01 AM	#19
Airfuel Drives: '19 2SS M6. Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CT Posts: 340	You know you can track any Camaro.....it doesn’t have to be a 1le or ZL1. Track days are about fun and you would probably have as much fun or more fun tracking an old Miata cup car. (And save a ton of money) Buy what will serve you best driving it off the track first. __________________ 2019 2SS, Shadow gray, 6mt, NPP, Magneride, Bose.

11-26-2018, 09:50 AM	#20
FH212 Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 889	If you can afford the ZL1 then there is your car IMO. I LOVE my 1LE but I already know I will be buying a lightly used ZL1 next year after driving my friends. I do not daily drive mine so cant really comment on that part. If you never track it, who cares? You dont have to track it to own it......I might never track mine but still want the features. __________________ 2021 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Red Hot 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

11-26-2018, 10:11 AM	#21
zx9rmal Drives: '20 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: FT. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 717	<<If you are sure you'll never track it, get the regular SS.>> <<IMO if you aren't ever going to track the car, you're wasting your time with a 1LE.>> Sorry, STRONGLY disagree. To the OP, you obviously are a performance oriented driver with that list of prior rides. I probably will never track my car, but I am thrilled that I got the 1LE. If you truly are a performance car guy that appreciates a great handling car for aggressive street cornering, get the 1LE, because IMHO, you will always be wondering, and you'll regret not getting it. __________________ Mal Ft. Lauderdale, FL '20 Camaro ZL1 M6 '22 Kawasaki ZX-14R

11-26-2018, 10:34 AM	#22
CPM Drives: Black 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 21	There's just so much value in the 1LE package that I think it's the way to go whether or not you're tracking it. I haven't driven a ZL1, but I may be almost as jealous of its interior as I am of its engine.

11-26-2018, 10:52 AM	#23
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Love the ZL1 and considered one to replace my 5th Gen Z/28 but decided on the 2SS/1LE I have now. No envy here - this 1LE will do EVERYTHING you want on the street and still be a monster at the track for the average driver. Of course the ZL1 has WAY more power - but how much of it can you actually use on the street and if you aren't going to track either car, why spend another $15-20K? NOTE: The auto trans in the ZL1 is a model only feature vs the 1LE so if that is important to you, then the ZL1 is the answer regardless. Up to you and I'm definitely not knocking the ZL1. It's sick. But for what it sounds like you want and how you will use, the SS/1LE will exceed those expectations in spades. __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

11-26-2018, 11:15 AM	#25
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,859	I agree the 1LE is a deal for what you get. It's a long list of stuff and the car looks way better vs the std SS as well. Even if track use isn't in the cards the mag ride, HUD, dual-mode exhaust and Recaro seats are really nice. Downsides are a bit more money to replace tires and brakes, the rear diff and shocks cost more too. I don't think this is as significant as it used to be though, big tires and brakes are a lot more common and cost a lot less than they used to.

11-26-2018, 12:20 PM	#26
Midlifejohnny Drives: Cadillac Escalade Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Delray Beach, fl Posts: 15	I appreciate all the feedback and agree with most of what everyone has stated. Can I buy one of you local guys lunch or a beer sometime in the near future in exchange for a test drive?? Maybe for once I should actual drive the car I'm considering before I make the purchase? Exit 75 off the Turnpike... Any takers?

11-26-2018, 05:41 PM	#28
camaroras Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Maryland Posts: 67	I've been dd'ing my 1LE for the last 10k miles/8 months and no ragrets here. I tracked it once so far, and plan to do so again, but at 1-2 events per year, it probably isnt "worth it" and doesn't make "sense" for me to have bought a 1LE. That being said... I would make the same decision again even if I couldn't track it at all. I really enjoy the added bits from the 1LE package (even if I am not using them to their full potential) and the added rarity/specialty. But if you ever do decide to track it... its quite the bargain to have the same car comfortably drive you around daily, then if you decide you track it on a whim, just swap some fluids and have one heck of a track capable car while maintaining warranty.

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