[90503]

Why even camo it?....The spoiler, brakes, splitter can all be "seen"....It's an SS option package....what's the big secret?

[Eric SS]

Originally Posted by 90503

Why even camo it?....The spoiler, brakes, splitter can all be "seen"....It's an SS option package....what's the big secret?

We're talking about it : )

[aa406079]

Originally Posted by 90503

Why even camo it?....The spoiler, brakes, splitter can all be "seen"....It's an SS option package....what's the big secret?

The big secret is to not dissuade those about to buy a 2016 SS from waiting... they dont want to steal the thunder of the 6th Gen debut and " shiny-ness" until they decide its the best time reveal according to GM's gameplan... case in point, not revealing the ZL1 at Detroit since they wanted the Buick Avista to steal the show.


By camouflaging the car you hide easy clues on the cars upgrades and make it hearder for the competition to figure out how much more capable the car will be.

A good example of this is all the thick padded panels on the ZL1 in recent sightings... my hunch is that they have added an air extractor duct behind the front wheels since testing with only vinyl wraps, and have cladded the whole car up to hide the change

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by 90503

Why even camo it?....The spoiler, brakes, splitter can all be "seen"....It's an SS option package....what's the big secret?

It may be a left over preproduction test car that they modified and just left the camo on.

[Factorypilot]

I really don't understand the big deal about the LE. Yes I understand its features, but ... 5K for a different aero package and suspension / brakes? The ZL1 hype I get but ...

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by Factorypilot

I really don't understand the big deal about the LE. Yes I understand its features, but ... 5K for a different aero package and suspension / brakes? The ZL1 hype I get but ...

$3,500 for a package that completely changes the feel and performance of a car is a bargain.

[Factorypilot]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

$3,500 for a package that completely changes the feel and performance of a car is a bargain.

Okay --- is there a significant bump in HP? Or is it just suspension stuff?

[DannyB]

Originally Posted by Factorypilot

Okay --- is there a significant bump in HP? Or is it just suspension stuff?

No HP bump. Suspension, brakes, aero.

[aa406079]

Originally Posted by Factorypilot

I really don't understand the big deal about the LE. Yes I understand its features, but ... 5K for a different aero package and suspension / brakes? The ZL1 hype I get but ...

If you have never driven the 5th Gen SS, then driven the 1LE.... no one can explain this to you in a convincing manner...


its the best $3,500 you will ever spend... IF you enjoy carving up the twisties.... if you just like cruising around and hammering on the gas in a straight line on occasion... don't bother....

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by Factorypilot

Okay --- is there a significant bump in HP? Or is it just suspension stuff?

No power upgrade. Suspension, wheels and tires, fuel pump, gearing, aero and alcantera on the wheel and short throw shifter.

[IOMike]

If it didn't have camo people would assume it's an SS and maybe notice a what they think is an aftermarket spoiler.

They wanted it to be seen. Rumors build hype.

[fitguy913]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

No power upgrade. Suspension, wheels and tires, fuel pump, gearing, aero and alcantera on the wheel and short throw shifter.

Doubt there will be a different fuel pump with a 6th gen... Aeromotive and Fuel Lab aren't really doing much for DI motors right now. There's really not ,unchanged they CAN do without further research.


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[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by fitguy913

Doubt there will be a different fuel pump with a 6th gen... Aeromotive and Fuel Lab aren't really doing much for DI motors right now. There's really not ,unchanged they CAN do without further research.


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The 5th gen 1LE got the fuel pump from the ZL1. It has different pick ups to keep from starving the pump during high G turns. I'm sure GM has a different set up for LT4 powered cars for the same reason. The in tank pump feeds the high pressure DI pump driven by the cam in the LTx engines. At least, that's my understanding of the system.

[Z/284ever]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Sighting of a camo'd 6th gen that may be a 1LE test car. It's pretty short.

Ride height looks an inch or two lower.