2017 2SS vs 1SS safety features

alfonsos · 03-10-2017, 08:23 PM

I'm trying to decide between buying a 2SS or 1SS. I'm accordingly wondering how useful and effective are the three 2SS safety features that don't appear in the 1SS: Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Park Assist and Side Blind Zone Alert With Lane Change Alert. Do these Alerts contribute substantially to driver confidence in real world driving? I'm trying to decide if they're in themselves a solid argument in favor spending the extra $5k for the 2SS given the purportedly poor visibility from the camaro's cabin.

CamaroBody · 03-10-2017, 08:30 PM

in terms of safety these features completely transform your driving experience and lower your insurance

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ColbyJ · 03-10-2017, 08:35 PM

I think they are great. Once I got used to them I wish I had them on my Cherokee. I don't think I'd buy a car without them in the future.

camaroalltheway · 03-10-2017, 08:38 PM

These 3 features certainly help, but I do not believe they alone are worth the $5k. However, many of the other features in the 2SS package are worth $5k, to include leather, heated/cooled seats, nav, bose.....etc

StateOfMind415 · 03-10-2017, 08:45 PM

Blind zone alert saved me from many close calls due to careless drivers when switching lanes. The alert also helps me get around traffic with eaze. Not only does it alert you, but it also alerts the cars around you when the indicator flashes because they are getting too close while your trying to switch lanes.

ctrlz · 03-10-2017, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroalltheway

These 3 features certainly help, but I do not believe they alone are worth the $5k. However, many of the other features in the 2SS package are worth $5k, to include leather, heated/cooled seats, nav, bose.....etc

Agree, almost completely. Nav is extra and not part of 2SS pkg.
The alerts do let you drive this car with a great degree of confidence. I always wanted the luxury options in the 2SS pkg, but limiting these safety systems to that package made the $5K leap a no-brainer for me.

Johnwon · 03-10-2017, 09:37 PM

I bought the 2SS over the 1SS for these features. They have saved me a couple times when someone slipped up and when I looked over my shoulder I didn't see them. To me, it was worth the investment due to the limited visibility toward the back of the car. If I had to buy the car again, I would spend the extra for them.. but that's just me.

SuperSound · 03-10-2017, 10:43 PM

Blind spot monitoring - honestly if you have your mirrors set right and pay attention in traffic, they really don't help much IMO

Rear cross traffic alert - surprisingly helpful, especially in those busy parking lots. With the restricted vision already to the aft sides of the car, this gives me much greater confidence backing out of a spot.

Rear park assist - Short of bad weather when the camera is covered by rain, haven't really felt it was that helpful. The backup camera with it's lines already make backing in easier once you get used to the camera.

Like others have said, these 3 by themselves are not worth the price of admission. But added in with all the other features of the 2SS makes the perfect package for a DD or Gran Tourer.

MarioKartSS · 03-10-2017, 10:44 PM

Back up camera is all you need.

CamaroBody · 03-10-2017, 10:53 PM

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Back up camera is all you need.

...when backing up? Cross detection is amazing. The OP is also from NY so heated steering and seats would be perfect in the winter. Cooled in the summer.

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MarioKartSS · 03-10-2017, 11:12 PM

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...when backing up? Cross detection is amazing. The OP is also from NY so heated steering and seats would be perfect in the winter. Cooled in the summer.

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He was just asking about the safety features and I don't think they're worth $5k extra. But yeah, if he wants all the other features that come with 2SS then yeah, go for it.

buck50 · 03-11-2017, 12:00 PM

I was evaluating the 1SS vs 2SS months ago before I ended up ordering my 2017 2SS.
For me the safety features alone don't add much value but the HUD and leather heated and ventilated seats do. Happy with my choice of 2SS

Drags1998 · 03-11-2017, 12:07 PM

If you can swing 5K, Get the 2SS!!! I am VERY HAPPY with the xtras the 2SS gives Me. The Side blindspot is REALLY NICE to have. Good Luck!!!

reeper · 03-11-2017, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alfonsos

Do these Alerts contribute substantially to driver confidence in real world driving?

Yes

03-10-2017, 08:23 PM	#1
alfonsos Drives: 09 Infiniti G37 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NY Posts: 8	2017 2SS vs 1SS safety features I'm trying to decide between buying a 2SS or 1SS. I'm accordingly wondering how useful and effective are the three 2SS safety features that don't appear in the 1SS: Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Park Assist and Side Blind Zone Alert With Lane Change Alert. Do these Alerts contribute substantially to driver confidence in real world driving? I'm trying to decide if they're in themselves a solid argument in favor spending the extra $5k for the 2SS given the purportedly poor visibility from the camaro's cabin.

03-10-2017, 08:30 PM	#2
CamaroBody Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA Posts: 1,160	in terms of safety these features completely transform your driving experience and lower your insurance . . . __________________ 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

03-10-2017, 10:43 PM	#8
SuperSound Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 5,063 View My Garage	Blind spot monitoring - honestly if you have your mirrors set right and pay attention in traffic, they really don't help much IMO Rear cross traffic alert - surprisingly helpful, especially in those busy parking lots. With the restricted vision already to the aft sides of the car, this gives me much greater confidence backing out of a spot. Rear park assist - Short of bad weather when the camera is covered by rain, haven't really felt it was that helpful. The backup camera with it's lines already make backing in easier once you get used to the camera. Like others have said, these 3 by themselves are not worth the price of admission. But added in with all the other features of the 2SS makes the perfect package for a DD or Gran Tourer. __________________ Current: '17 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, MRC, NPP Past: '99 SS Camaro A4, '73 Camaro 383 A3 "Voices in your head are not considered insider information." 3800 Status - 6/16/16 (Built!) 6000 status - 6/29/16 (Delivered!)

03-11-2017, 12:00 PM	#12
buck50 Drives: 2021 C8, 2022 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 108	I was evaluating the 1SS vs 2SS months ago before I ended up ordering my 2017 2SS. For me the safety features alone don't add much value but the HUD and leather heated and ventilated seats do. Happy with my choice of 2SS __________________ Order 9/09/2021,2022 2SS, NPP, 56W whls, B04 stripe, AQJ seats, N26 strg. whl., SLN brace 3000 1/19/2022 3400 1/25/2022 TPW 1/31 3800 2/15/2022 4300 2/19/2022 4B00 3/04/2022 4000 3/8/2022 Delivered 3/9/2022 ____________________________________ Order 6/01/2016 2017 2SS, NPP, 56R whls 3000 6/08/2016 3000 6/15/2016 TPW 7/18/2016 3400 7/7/2016 4200 7/25/2016 Delivered 7/28/2016 Sold May 2020

03-10-2017, 08:35 PM	#3
ColbyJ Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Conv A8 Arctic Blue Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 17	I think they are great. Once I got used to them I wish I had them on my Cherokee. I don't think I'd buy a car without them in the future.

03-10-2017, 08:38 PM	#4
camaroalltheway Drives: 2SS convert,Mosaic Black,MRC,NPP Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: VA Posts: 57	These 3 features certainly help, but I do not believe they alone are worth the $5k. However, many of the other features in the 2SS package are worth $5k, to include leather, heated/cooled seats, nav, bose.....etc

03-10-2017, 08:45 PM	#5
StateOfMind415 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS NFG M6 MRC NPP Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 65	Blind zone alert saved me from many close calls due to careless drivers when switching lanes. The alert also helps me get around traffic with eaze. Not only does it alert you, but it also alerts the cars around you when the indicator flashes because they are getting too close while your trying to switch lanes.

03-10-2017, 09:37 PM	#7
Johnwon Drives: 2016 Mosaic Black 2SS, NPP, A8. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 285	I bought the 2SS over the 1SS for these features. They have saved me a couple times when someone slipped up and when I looked over my shoulder I didn't see them. To me, it was worth the investment due to the limited visibility toward the back of the car. If I had to buy the car again, I would spend the extra for them.. but that's just me.

03-10-2017, 10:44 PM	#9
MarioKartSS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS, M6, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: WA Posts: 68	Back up camera is all you need.

03-11-2017, 12:07 PM	#13
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	If you can swing 5K, Get the 2SS!!! I am VERY HAPPY with the xtras the 2SS gives Me. The Side blindspot is REALLY NICE to have. Good Luck!!!

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