Bought an 2SS 1LE yesterday - Page 2

Big Swole · 08-25-2023, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CTRifecta

Congrats! Noticed you have an s2000, I do as well and currently am debating keeping it once my 1LE arrives, or selling it. Both would be my weekend car.. any initial comparisons? I have an 08 AP2

I absolutely LOVE my S2k... Actually I just sold my 05 AP2 that was stock. That cars isn't fast or powerful like I'm used to but I had it for two years and put about 9-10k miles on it and Loved every mile. Such a fun ride in such a different way than my other cars.

But, the one I have now is an 06 Supercharged AP2 that dynode 397hp at the wheels... Everything else is stock and the extra power is what this little car needed for me to enjoy it even more!!!! I'm a bigger guy at 6'2" and 270 lbs (used to me described as more athletic build, but I'm getting old at 51...lol).

So, I can't see selling it man. If you're like me and hot natured, I don't drive it much in the Summer... I HATE summer and being hot and sweaty... The S2K is my Fall and Winter car... We really enjoy the top down with a hoody and cap on. Even down into the 30's...lol...

I say keep it man... They aren't making cars like them anymore (nor the SS for that matter) but the S2K is one for the history books and such a pleasure to drive and have fun with.

Unless something happens where I need the money (always a possibility as I get closer to retirement years) I'll be keeping mine.

Big Swole · 08-25-2023, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Durant

That is a good looking ride, congrats

Thank you much!!

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Originally Posted by Palutz

The silver on the 6th gen makes the Camaro look like it'd fit in a Marvel movie. Beautiful car .. congrats!

They've done some nice silvers on the 6th Gen's over the years.. This Sharkskin (I love the name BTW) is one of my Fave's for sure. Mix between Silver / Grayish...

It looks very Dark against my RAM Mega Cab's Silver, and closer to the Silver stone Metallic of my S2K...

This was stopping to eat on the way home from buying the SS. The Wife had to drive the RAM...lol

This is the Silverstone Metallic on the S2K. (Also showing the wife's Miami Blue Boxster S)

Also showing my old Stock 05 S2K in Sebring Silver and how much lighter it is.

GM-ACE · 08-25-2023, 08:28 PM

Beautiful car! Congrats!

Big Swole · 08-25-2023, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GM-ACE

Beautiful car! Congrats!

Thank you!

Blend_When_Entering · 08-27-2023, 08:56 AM

Congratulations on the new car, and really the whole fleet! Don't forget to use the rev match paddle.

Dabjbr · 08-27-2023, 10:51 AM

Congratulations! Love your fleet!

Have a Ram and 1LE too. Yet, looking for the next ride and am bouncing between a s2000, Emira or Boxster/Cayman (even considering a C7 GS). I’m keeping the 1LE because it’s just way too good to drop and is amazing on track. However, looking for another car experience.

Thanks for sharing your experience

Big Swole · 08-27-2023, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Blend_When_Entering

Congratulations on the new car, and really the whole fleet! Don't forget to use the rev match paddle.

Thank you very much.

The Rev matching feature is amazing and makes things so easy... Kinda torn about using it, as I don't feel like a true "driver" doing it.. lol

Heal / Toe'ng is still my go to but that rev match feature will surely make it easier and smoother... Over time it can also prolong the clutch, so I"ll probably use it most of the time. Hopefully this will be a life long "keeper" so I want to keep it nice.

We did a Mountain run last night but I took the Vette...Got new tires on it yesterday and had to break them in.

Not driving the SS until I can get PPF on the front.

cdb95z28 · 08-27-2023, 11:21 AM

Did the dealer remove the orange shipping spacers from the front springs?

Love the color!

Vaska · 08-27-2023, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cdb95z28

Did the dealer remove the orange shipping spacers from the front springs?

Love the color!

I was just gonna say, that SS looks like it has some Rough Country 1" spacers lol.

Great color!

Big Swole · 08-27-2023, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaska

I was just gonna say, that SS looks like it has some Rough Country 1" spacers lol.

Great color!

Thank you! I'm pretty sure they did...lol.

I'll double check but the few miles I've driven it (did a few today on a curvy road near the house) it seems to handle find and the stance looks right.

FarmerFran · 08-28-2023, 07:15 PM

Welcome to the Shark-side

I coined that one also now

Big Swole · 08-28-2023, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Welcome to the Shark-side

I coined that one also now

LOL. I like it !!!

Thank you!!

Gotta get my PPF done so I can actually drive it now..

Big Swole · 08-29-2023, 09:23 AM

BTW , I checked and the spring spacers were removed... Comparing pics, it doesn't seem any higher than any others.. Buddy just bought the same car yesterday and his pics look just like mine in terms of Height.

Got my PPF scheduled so I can finally drive it.

Thanks to everyone for the "Welcome's"...

Big Swole · 09-02-2023, 07:34 PM

I got a quote on doing PPF on the car before I continue to drive it...

I got one for the whole car but it's crazy expensive and would cost a full 10th of what I paid for the car...

Anyone have recommendations on what areas to definitely cover... I know I'm doing the whole front bumper and lights, Front Fenders, A-Pilars, and Leading edge of the roof...Also doing some form of "Rock Guards" on the rear quarters prior to the rear wheels...

08-25-2023, 08:28 PM	#17
GM-ACE Old school tech Drives: Ruby 1LE - 2024 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 288 View My Garage	Beautiful car! Congrats! __________________ Previous Camaros: 2021 Riverside Blue 2SS/RS A10 \| 2019 Riverside Blue 2SS/RS M6 \| 2013 Crystal Red 1SS/RS A6 \| 2010 Imperial Blue 2SS/RS A6 One & only Corvette: 2015 Stingray Z51 Ordered 2024 Radiant Red 2SS 1LE Ordered: 6/15/23 Accepted: 7/5/23 3000 - 7/5 ---> 3100 - 7/19 3300 - 7/20 --> 3400 - 7/20 -->TPW - 8/7 4300 - 8/14 --->4B00 - 9/5 DELIVERED 9/20!!

08-27-2023, 08:56 AM	#19
Blend_When_Entering Drives: Whiney Dodge Charger Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: SoCal Posts: 46	Congratulations on the new car, and really the whole fleet! Don't forget to use the rev match paddle. __________________ Janitor at RRP Racing RRP garage: 2023 1SS 1LE A10 2023 1SS 1LE M6 2023 2SS 1LE A10 2023 ZL1 A10 See you at Willow Springs

08-27-2023, 11:21 AM	#22
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,206	Did the dealer remove the orange shipping spacers from the front springs? Love the color! __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD

08-28-2023, 07:15 PM	#25
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Welcome to the Shark-side I coined that one also now __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

08-29-2023, 09:23 AM	#27
Big Swole The Poe Poe Drives: 17 911 Turbo S, 23' 2SS1LE, 06 S2K Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Metro Atlanta GA Posts: 108	BTW , I checked and the spring spacers were removed... Comparing pics, it doesn't seem any higher than any others.. Buddy just bought the same car yesterday and his pics look just like mine in terms of Height. Got my PPF scheduled so I can finally drive it. Thanks to everyone for the "Welcome's"... __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S - GT Silver 2023 2SS 1LE - 6MT - Sharkskin 2006 Supercharged Honda S2K-Silverstone Metallic 2016 RAM Mega Cab 4x4 Diesel - Silver

08-27-2023, 10:51 AM	#20
Dabjbr Drives: 2020 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NorCal Posts: 658	Congratulations! Love your fleet! Have a Ram and 1LE too. Yet, looking for the next ride and am bouncing between a s2000, Emira or Boxster/Cayman (even considering a C7 GS). I’m keeping the 1LE because it’s just way too good to drop and is amazing on track. However, looking for another car experience. Thanks for sharing your experience

09-02-2023, 07:34 PM	#28
Big Swole The Poe Poe Drives: 17 911 Turbo S, 23' 2SS1LE, 06 S2K Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Metro Atlanta GA Posts: 108	I got a quote on doing PPF on the car before I continue to drive it... I got one for the whole car but it's crazy expensive and would cost a full 10th of what I paid for the car... Anyone have recommendations on what areas to definitely cover... I know I'm doing the whole front bumper and lights, Front Fenders, A-Pilars, and Leading edge of the roof...Also doing some form of "Rock Guards" on the rear quarters prior to the rear wheels...

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