[Thill444]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Congrats! I got the same color 2020

Keep in mind the steering effort can be adjusted. Ditto exhaust mode. It does sound different and better in Track vs Tour. The steering effort is also quite different due to less assist in the former - if you prefer it.
You may also wish to check out my sticky on PTM modes. Just read the first post, as it has it all.
Regarding break in period: 1500 miles is needed for the ELSD. That's important. Suggest new diff fluid after the break in.

PS I had driven a friend's GT350 and stretched its legs in the twisties in Arizona.
Clearly a special Stang, but *way* overpriced. Not nearly as well balanced as the 1LE. The seats were ok but not as good either. The clutch engagement sucked. The shifter was nice. And unless on a track, not nearly as much usable power, either. The exhaust note is nice, but after a while it gets a bit old and over the top imo.
My friend's car used ridiculous amount of oil, which clearly was an issue. He didnt care as it was a 2 year lease. Somebody will inherit a problem here. Another (track) friend's car puked oil twice while on track. Something to do with seals apparently.

PSS it took all of a 15min test drive for me to buy my first 17 1LE. The car is superbly capable right out of the box, with alignment and proper brake fluid. Also, easy to push in capable hands and can embarrass many exotics.

Thanks for the feedback, I had PTM in my 16 C7/Z51 and am familar with it, but to your point I have not tried out the settings yet in the SS1LE. I will be sure to do that today

My GT350 had the newer cannister style oil filter which resolves the issues on most 16-17s where people or techs did not torque them properly and the FPC engine on the 350s has so much movement/vibration at higher RPM's the canister would leak!

My GT350 was solid, no oil issues nothing really wrong with it. But there is no question the Voodoo is a high maintenance engine and they definitely have a higher failure rate than the LT1. I would never mod a Voodoo that is under warranty because an engine replacement costs being so high.

Very happy to be in the SS1LE.

[Thill444]

Originally Posted by nancygrl

Congrats on your new ride

Thanks!

[Matos1LE]

Originally Posted by Thill444

Thanks for the feedback, I had PTM in my 16 C7/Z51 and am familar with it, but to your point I have not tried out the settings yet in the SS1LE. I will be sure to do that today

Definitely, once you cycle out of tour exhaust and into Sport and Track, it will sound much better. Congratulations on the new ride!

[Thill444]

Originally Posted by Matos1LE

Definitely, once you cycle out of tour exhaust and into Sport and Track, it will sound much better. Congratulations on the new ride!

Oh I never drive in Tour. Default is Sport My Corvette never saw tour mode in my entire time of ownership

[Boost Creep]

Come down to PA.
Our roads will teach you what tour mode is for, and you won't soon forget.

[UnknownJinX]

Tour is nice for some long stretches of highway that aren't very well-paved.

Otherwise, I stick to Sport mode.

Sent from toaster or something

[Thill444]

Wow, I drove the car in Track/PTM/Sport 1. Really big difference. Moreso than my Corvette. This may be my new go to setting.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Congrats on your new SS1LE ride


I would post my review for some one else looking for a change of ride:



When I was shopping around for a car to replace my loved 5th.gen Camaro ZL1, I test drove the Shelby GT350, from outside without the stripes the car looked very similar to any Mustang GT. The high RPM and marvelous exhaust sound were very addictive, but I didn't want to paid the high markup for those cars, instead I went and bought a C7 Corvette Stingray Z51. Comparing my Camaros and my Corvette to the Shelby, I didn't felt I missed something, both of my chevy cars felt quicker on the street from a standing stop, the Shelby felt catatonic below 4000 RPM for street driving. Only the higher sweet exhaust noise was the big difference on the Shelby.


Update: Now I'm driving a '16 Camaro SS2 MT. Love the car. The first thing that I noticed on going from a Corvette C7 Z51 to my Camaro was that if I did a sudden change of lanes or on a curve, the Camaro felt heavier on the back, not as quick compared to my previous Stingray. Now I don't noticed it, I'm already used to my Camaro.

For some reason that I can't explain, the reliability of both my 5th gen Camaro ZL1 & my 6th gen Camaro SS has been way better compared to my Corvette which was a shop nightmare, very unreliable and not dependable (even that the Corvette & Camaro have the same LT1 engine). That's why I let go of that beautiful amazing ride.

[Matos1LE]

Originally Posted by Bosse'sBoss

For some reason that I can't explain, the reliability of both my 5th gen Camaro ZL1 & my 6th gen Camaro SS has been way better compared to my Corvette which was a shop nightmare, very unreliable and not dependable (even that the Corvette & Camaro have the same LT1 engine). That's why I let go of that beautiful amazing ride.

Completely off topic, but I can't help but notice the developer in that area shamelessly slapped modern, rectangular front ends on traditional shaped homes.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by Thill444

Wow, I drove the car in Track/PTM/Sport 1. Really big difference. Moreso than my Corvette. This may be my new go to setting.

Yay!

[USAFS197]

Congrats on the purchase. I actually spoke with you on Facebook about this decision to some extent (page post asking this same question). I'm the one who had the 2018 SS 1LE and test drove ZL1's, etc. I'm glad you like the car and I'm sure you'll enjoy it even more after you break it in.

I will say, however, that there's simply no matching the Voodoo's exhaust tone/note. Best you can do is find a nice, mature setup and not something unruly and obnoxious. But that will come in time. Congrats again.

[Thill444]

Originally Posted by USAFS197

Congrats on the purchase. I actually spoke with you on Facebook about this decision to some extent (page post asking this same question). I'm the one who had the 2018 SS 1LE and test drove ZL1's, etc. I'm glad you like the car and I'm sure you'll enjoy it even more after you break it in.

I will say, however, that there's simply no matching the Voodoo's exhaust tone/note. Best you can do is find a nice, mature setup and not something unruly and obnoxious. But that will come in time. Congrats again.

Hey great talking to you again. Yes, Voodoo is the best sounding car I have ever driven. But there are pros and cons to every car and it's not like I went form the Voodoo to a 4 cylinder

I have been researching exhaust and I want to keep NPP. I have a small neighborhood and really kind neighbors with one who is a surgeon and works and sleeps odd hours. The nice thing about the GT350 was in normal mode it was not bad at all and I could start and drive the car without being crazy annoying. I want the same with the SS1LE. Loud when I get on it but still able to use NPP to keep it quiet if needed.

Would love feedback, it seems there are several axleback options, but I was thinking about just adding an X or H Pipe to the existing stock exhaust. I did an Xpipe on my C7 and really liked it (car had NPP). The Camaro seems quieter than my C7 in stock form but I am still breaking it in.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by Thill444

Hey great talking to you again. Yes, Voodoo is the best sounding car I have ever driven. But there are pros and cons to every car and it's not like I went form the Voodoo to a 4 cylinder

I have been researching exhaust and I want to keep NPP. I have a small neighborhood and really kind neighbors with one who is a surgeon and works and sleeps odd hours. The nice thing about the GT350 was in normal mode it was not bad at all and I could start and drive the car without being crazy annoying. I want the same with the SS1LE. Loud when I get on it but still able to use NPP to keep it quiet if needed.

Would love feedback, it seems there are several axleback options, but I was thinking about just adding an X or H Pipe to the existing stock exhaust. I did an Xpipe on my C7 and really liked it (car had NPP). The Camaro seems quieter than my C7 in stock form but I am still breaking it in.

Did your RPMs torque changed when you switched from H to X pipe? With or without cats? How much did it cost you? Do you record the sound?

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by Thill444

Hey great talking to you again. Yes, Voodoo is the best sounding car I have ever driven. But there are pros and cons to every car and it's not like I went form the Voodoo to a 4 cylinder

I have been researching exhaust and I want to keep NPP. I have a small neighborhood and really kind neighbors with one who is a surgeon and works and sleeps odd hours. The nice thing about the GT350 was in normal mode it was not bad at all and I could start and drive the car without being crazy annoying. I want the same with the SS1LE. Loud when I get on it but still able to use NPP to keep it quiet if needed.

Would love feedback, it seems there are several axleback options, but I was thinking about just adding an X or H Pipe to the existing stock exhaust. I did an Xpipe on my C7 and really liked it (car had NPP). The Camaro seems quieter than my C7 in stock form but I am still breaking it in.

Id say it is quieter than a C7 when DDing, but it really wakes up under WOT! And wait till you use no lift shifting ...But, do break her in properly first!