First V8

Silverwing · 08-07-2018, 01:53 PM

God damn, what power.

I upgraded from a 2011 V6 LS Camaro, which was my first ever new car, to this beast of a ride.
I drove that V6 like I stole it everywhere I went. It was so much fun smashing the throttle and just having fun with it, responsibly, of course.

Now I got my 2018 SS and it's my first V8. In fact I had very little to no driving experience in a proper V8 sports car. Trucks don't count.

Now my 2011 would slide if I turned it too hard and the body roll didn't help.

But the thing that surprised me the most with this car is the coming out of corners like a bat out of hell.
I guess the combination of wider tires and a bigger engine made for a hell of a ride.
Every time I come out of corner I feel like I'm right at the beginning of the power band, and I can feel the torque all the way through the gear it's just awesome.

I was bored and thought I would share a bit.

Need4Camaro · 08-07-2018, 02:01 PM

Glad you enjoy it but becareful, especially if you're not used to the raw power the SS can give you...It's not like tossing around a V6 which can be fun and like a toy but forgiving when you over do it.. The SS is about precision.. in other words.. you better know what you're doing or it's going to take you someplace you don't wanna go.

STYLO LT1 · 08-07-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Glad you enjoy it but becareful, especially if you're not used to the raw power the SS can give you...It's not like tossing around a V6 which can be fun and like a toy but forgiving when you over do it.. The SS is about precision.. in other words.. you better know what you're doing or it's going to take you someplace you don't wanna go.

+1

HackSaw · 08-07-2018, 02:17 PM

Have fun And be extra care full in the rain

Silverwing · 08-07-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Glad you enjoy it but becareful, especially if you're not used to the raw power the SS can give you...It's not like tossing around a V6 which can be fun and like a toy but forgiving when you over do it.. The SS is about precision.. in other words.. you better know what you're doing or it's going to take you someplace you don't wanna go.

Oh yea for sure. I haven't slammed the throttle on the SS yet. A bit spirited but no flooring the pedal...yet.
It's a whole different beast that I have to get used to.

TBH, I probably didn't even floor my V6 until a good 6 months into ownership. I wanted to know every little movement in the car and how it behaves before I do anything that can push the envelope.

Need4Camaro · 08-07-2018, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverwing

Oh yea for sure. I haven't slammed the throttle on the SS yet. A bit spirited but no flooring the pedal...yet.
It's a whole different beast that I have to get used to.

TBH, I probably didn't even floor my V6 until a good 6 months into ownership. I wanted to know every little movement in the car and how it behaves before I do anything that can push the envelope.

Don't lie! :P ...

They couldn't get you to sign the papers and get you outa there fast enough!

Enjoy your new ride and becareful.

Herewego · 08-07-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverwing

Oh yea for sure. I haven't slammed the throttle on the SS yet. A bit spirited but no flooring the pedal...yet.
It's a whole different beast that I have to get used to.

TBH, I probably didn't even floor my V6 until a good 6 months into ownership. I wanted to know every little movement in the car and how it behaves before I do anything that can push the envelope.

Oh yeah, it took me about 6 months before I pushed the pedal all the way to the floor and it is intoxicating in this car. I do it on 55 mph roads when turning onto them or from a slow roll but the biggest problem is that it gets up to the speed limit so damn fast you can't stay in it for very long...safety first. Man, I gotta get to the track

my1stchevy · 08-07-2018, 03:08 PM

you can never be bored when talking about the V8 model!

LuvMI · 08-07-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Don't lie! :P ...

They couldn't get you to sign the papers and get you outa there fast enough!

Enjoy your new ride and becareful.

Hilarious....

On a serious note as already stressed. Take ‘r ez there partna! Those mighty horses under that there hood are Clydesdales!!

I’ve rarely thought about speed I’m still so entranced with that V8 growl.

NYJets12 · 08-07-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Don't lie! :P ...

They couldn't get you to sign the papers and get you outa there fast enough!

Enjoy your new ride and becareful.

I remember that
That’s as funny as crap 💩

Cmax · 08-07-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMI

Hilarious....

On a serious note as already stressed. Take ‘r ez there partna! Those mighty horses under that there hood are Clydesdales!!

I’ve rarely thought about speed I’m still so entranced with that V8 growl.

Ditto on what you said.....I just love four way stops. When it’s my turn, I get ‘er thru 3 gears and before I’m even thru the intersection, I’m at 45 miles an hour and it didn’t even go over 3500 rpm...then I get off it.... love that freaking growl!

enzia35 · 08-07-2018, 07:59 PM

Same here, had an '01, '14 both V6. The v8 is intoxicating.

70chevelleSS · 08-07-2018, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverwing

Oh yea for sure. I haven't slammed the throttle on the SS yet. A bit spirited but no flooring the pedal...yet.
It's a whole different beast that I have to get used to.

TBH, I probably didn't even floor my V6 until a good 6 months into ownership. I wanted to know every little movement in the car and how it behaves before I do anything that can push the envelope.

Damn.. I had my SS on the floor as soon as the oil reached operating temp leaving the dealership. lol it’s intoxicating

wwiiavfan · 08-07-2018, 09:33 PM

Oh hell no. I had that pedal to the floor on the test drive. The s&@t eating grin it gave me is the reason I bought it. 😀

08-07-2018, 01:53 PM	#1
Silverwing Drives: Yellow 2018 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South FL Posts: 114	First V8 God damn, what power. I upgraded from a 2011 V6 LS Camaro, which was my first ever new car, to this beast of a ride. I drove that V6 like I stole it everywhere I went. It was so much fun smashing the throttle and just having fun with it, responsibly, of course. Now I got my 2018 SS and it's my first V8. In fact I had very little to no driving experience in a proper V8 sports car. Trucks don't count. Now my 2011 would slide if I turned it too hard and the body roll didn't help. But the thing that surprised me the most with this car is the coming out of corners like a bat out of hell. I guess the combination of wider tires and a bigger engine made for a hell of a ride. Every time I come out of corner I feel like I'm right at the beginning of the power band, and I can feel the torque all the way through the gear it's just awesome. I was bored and thought I would share a bit.

08-07-2018, 07:59 PM	#12
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Same here, had an '01, '14 both V6. The v8 is intoxicating. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

08-07-2018, 02:01 PM	#2
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,837	Glad you enjoy it but becareful, especially if you're not used to the raw power the SS can give you...It's not like tossing around a V6 which can be fun and like a toy but forgiving when you over do it.. The SS is about precision.. in other words.. you better know what you're doing or it's going to take you someplace you don't wanna go.

08-07-2018, 02:17 PM	#4
HackSaw Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 151	Have fun And be extra care full in the rain

08-07-2018, 03:08 PM	#8
my1stchevy Drives: 2016 Camaro HBM 2SS NPP MRC Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 142	you can never be bored when talking about the V8 model!

08-07-2018, 09:33 PM	#14
wwiiavfan Drives: 2017 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 478	Oh hell no. I had that pedal to the floor on the test drive. The s&@t eating grin it gave me is the reason I bought it. 😀

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