First Post, traded 12' 5.0 6M for a 12' L99 SS...

L99BEN · 12-16-2012, 05:46 PM

I traded my Black 2012 Brembo 3.73 Mustang GT with ford racing tune and Roush axleback for a 2012 Ashen grey L99 SS Camaro.
I also owned a 2011 auto 5.0 prior to the 12' 5.0 which bored me to tears.
I test drove a 2010 and 2013 manual SS, an auto SS Camaro, and an auto 135i bimmer.

Stock with 3.31's was a joke my rav 4 V6 felt stronger(even though wasn't of course)! I then added 3.73's and the Ford Racing tune which helped overall but wheel hop and spin became a serious issue. 1st became useless, second was pretty impressive but still spinning, even 3rd would spin at times.

Whats weird is the manual LS3 SS didn't impress me either. Punchier down low but flattish feeling acceleration overall going through the gears like the 3.31 stang. The shifter was in weird spot, too unergonomic (no offense to the LS3 guys).
The 12' SS updated interior was nice too compared to the 10-11. More standard equipment, remote start, responsive paddle shifters more comfortable ride and seats than the stang were a plus too.

I will miss some aspects of the 5.0 from time to time but here are some things i won't miss:
3.73 gear whine
pinging from the ford racing tune
4x4 like gap in the rear wheel well
ugly retro guages
big steering wheel

The auto 5.0 was a bore even with the FRPP tune it wouldn't even chirp second gear. It was fast but it felt slow when you put your foot into it.

I've had many mustangs over the years and the last Camaro I had was an 87 TPI IROC 5 speed with 4.10's. Overall I've always liked
GM stuff more when behind the wheel and looks wise.
If I didn't need back seats for the kids I'd have a slightly used Z06 in my driveway for sure.

Sorry for such a long post.

Vengeance Graphix · 12-16-2012, 05:59 PM

welcome

family man · 12-16-2012, 06:06 PM

Welcome. I was a long time Mustang owner and fell in love with the 5th generation Camaro when it came out. I had a few old toys in the mean time and just got my 2013 last month.

Sir Nuke · 12-16-2012, 06:08 PM

Ben, CONGRATS on the new ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands, girlfirends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

GaBoy25 · 12-16-2012, 06:13 PM

Welcome to the family!

L99BEN · 12-16-2012, 09:32 PM

Thank you all for the kind welcomes.

mel1 · 12-17-2012, 05:31 AM

Oh such beautiful words....welcome

panther2469 · 12-17-2012, 11:30 AM

welcome

BaylorCamaro · 12-17-2012, 11:58 AM

Very interesting. Sounds like you go through cars fast lol

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2010 SSRS · 12-17-2012, 01:10 PM

welcome to Camaro5

L99BEN · 12-17-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

Very interesting. Sounds like you go through cars fast lol

Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy S III using telekinesis.

In the past I would usually get a new car every 3-4 years but not the case with the stang.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 12-20-2012, 02:55 PM

Welcome!!

12-16-2012, 05:46 PM	#1
L99BEN Drives: 2023 BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 657	First Post, traded 12' 5.0 6M for a 12' L99 SS... I traded my Black 2012 Brembo 3.73 Mustang GT with ford racing tune and Roush axleback for a 2012 Ashen grey L99 SS Camaro. I also owned a 2011 auto 5.0 prior to the 12' 5.0 which bored me to tears. I test drove a 2010 and 2013 manual SS, an auto SS Camaro, and an auto 135i bimmer. Stock with 3.31's was a joke my rav 4 V6 felt stronger(even though wasn't of course)! I then added 3.73's and the Ford Racing tune which helped overall but wheel hop and spin became a serious issue. 1st became useless, second was pretty impressive but still spinning, even 3rd would spin at times. Whats weird is the manual LS3 SS didn't impress me either. Punchier down low but flattish feeling acceleration overall going through the gears like the 3.31 stang. The shifter was in weird spot, too unergonomic (no offense to the LS3 guys). The 12' SS updated interior was nice too compared to the 10-11. More standard equipment, remote start, responsive paddle shifters more comfortable ride and seats than the stang were a plus too. I will miss some aspects of the 5.0 from time to time but here are some things i won't miss: 3.73 gear whine pinging from the ford racing tune 4x4 like gap in the rear wheel well ugly retro guages big steering wheel The auto 5.0 was a bore even with the FRPP tune it wouldn't even chirp second gear. It was fast but it felt slow when you put your foot into it. I've had many mustangs over the years and the last Camaro I had was an 87 TPI IROC 5 speed with 4.10's. Overall I've always liked GM stuff more when behind the wheel and looks wise. If I didn't need back seats for the kids I'd have a slightly used Z06 in my driveway for sure. Sorry for such a long post. Last edited by L99BEN; 02-15-2013 at 07:42 PM.

12-16-2012, 05:59 PM	#2
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Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,332 View My Garage	Ben, CONGRATS on the new ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands, girlfirends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

12-17-2012, 05:31 AM	#7
mel1 Yeah buddy Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh Posts: 196	Oh such beautiful words....welcome __________________ 2010 SS IOM L99,Heritage grille,Rear Bowtie Delete

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L99BEN Drives: 2023 BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 657	Thank you all for the kind welcomes.

12-17-2012, 11:58 AM	#9
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Very interesting. Sounds like you go through cars fast lol Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy S III using telekinesis. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

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12-20-2012, 02:55 PM	#12
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