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Old 01-27-2016, 02:37 PM   #15
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It was more than an appearance package.
If you recall, the 5th gen SS was chastised for understeer, pushing, unresponsive steering, and uncommunicative steering (among other things).
The 1LE fixed ALL of that.

So it was a big deal.
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Old 01-27-2016, 02:49 PM   #16
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Whats the big draw to the 1LE??? I guess everyone is tracking their car?
If it's anything like the 5th gen 1LE it makes the car handle better, brake better, quicker, and look better.

This is what the 5th gen 1LE came with for only $3500.

Upgraded TR6060 6-speed manual, quicker steering box, transmission cooler, larger front and rear sway bars, ZL1 end links, ZL1 rear shock mounts, ZL1-style 20×10 and 20×11 wheels with Goodyear Eagle SuperCar tires in 285/35/20 size, upgraded brakes, plus a set of 3.91 gears sat out back. It also featured a matte black hood wrap, along with a suede wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
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Old 01-27-2016, 02:51 PM   #17
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Whats the big draw to the 1LE??? I guess everyone is tracking their car?
You got a V8. I guess you drag race a lot and spend a lot of time above 100 mph.


The 1LE package completely changes the feel of the car. It made the SS actually enjoyable on the street. When I drove an SS before the 1LE package, I didn't like the way it felt at all. After driving a 1LE, I knew I needed one. I suggest you try one.

And I think it makes the car look badass.
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You got a V8. I guess you drag race a lot and spend a lot of time above 100 mph.


The 1LE package completely changes the feel of the car. It made the SS actually enjoyable on the street. When I drove an SS before the 1LE package, I didn't like the way it felt at all. After driving a 1LE, I knew I needed one. I suggest you try one.

And I think it makes the car look badass.
I do. Do we know one another?
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Old 01-27-2016, 05:37 PM   #19
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Whats the big draw to the 1LE??? I guess everyone is tracking their car?
What's the big draw of an SS over a V6?
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Old 01-27-2016, 06:17 PM   #20
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LOL at appearance package.

If it upgrades the SS like the 5th gen, then this should be awesome.

Can't wait for this car!
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Old 01-27-2016, 06:29 PM   #21
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It was more than an appearance package.
If you recall, the 5th gen SS was chastised for understeer, pushing, unresponsive steering, and uncommunicative steering (among other things).
The 1LE fixed ALL of that.

So it was a big deal.
You make an interesting point. There was a definite need for the 1LE package with the 5th gen. One could argue however that the 6th gen also "fixed ALL that". Reviews thus far don't really point to handling problems associated with the platform (i.e. under-steer, pushing, etc).

From a marketing perspective the 1LE was marketed after the ZL1 was launched as an upgrade to get most of what makes the ZL1 better on the track but at a lower cost.

I can't help but wonder if the lack of an obvious need for better suspension on the 6th gen, and the ZL1 still unavailable as a "compare to", might reduce the urgency to launch a 1LE-like upgrade package before the Zxx?
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You make an interesting point. There was a definite need for the 1LE package with the 5th gen. One could argue however that the 6th gen also "fixed ALL that". Reviews thus far don't really point to handling problems associated with the platform (i.e. under-steer, pushing, etc).

From a marketing perspective the 1LE was marketed after the ZL1 was launched as an upgrade to get most of what makes the ZL1 better on the track but at a lower cost.

I can't help but wonder if the lack of an obvious need for better suspension on the 6th gen, and the ZL1 still unavailable as a "compare to", might reduce the urgency to launch a 1LE-like upgrade package before the Zxx?
Even as good as the 6th gen SS is, there is always room for improvement.
The 1LE version will be a LOT better than the SS.
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Old 01-27-2016, 06:51 PM   #23
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Even as good as the 6th gen SS is, there is always room for improvement.
The 1LE version will be a LOT better than the SS.
Oh I agree with you. I'm just wondering about the timing strategy of its release. We know a Zxx is coming, and the assumption that a 1LE upgrade package is coming is held by many, but if you were Chevy, which would you release first? I was just trying to use what we do know to judge the likelihood that a 1LE package will be the next big reveal in Chicago.
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Old 01-27-2016, 07:07 PM   #24
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I hope so. I guess we will find out in 15 days.
just wait, don't give in...
the current spoiler is awful lol
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Old 01-27-2016, 07:23 PM   #25
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I'll wait for the ZL1.

Upgraded suspension, fairings and whatever else just doesn't do it for me. Gotta have the HP bump to boot. If they did that, I might be interested and it would be a cool to have a performance package (with the increased horsepower) that filled that gap between the SS and ZL1.

But... they won't so ..
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heck yes! i hope the rumors are true.
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Old 01-27-2016, 08:31 PM   #27
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won't let me post this link so go to camaro six dot com/chevy-set-to-reveal-sixth-gen-camaro-1le-in-chicago/
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Old 01-27-2016, 08:49 PM   #28
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I'm not sure how they could upgrade the suspension - the mag ride in my SS is pretty solid. I guess there's always room for improvement....but not $3500 worth
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