New member and first road trip in my new 1LE

Tomahawg · 04-22-2017, 10:27 PM

Hello all, first post here and thanks to all for the sound advise I've received so far.

I though I'd get my initial break-in over in one day as we put over 500 miles on the beast. We traveled the back roads of Texas and had a wonderful time.

Impressions. The car is a better cruiser than I thought it would be. Very manageable on the back roads. Wasn't too terrible rough riding and the stick and clutch combo were very driver friendly.

Spent most of the day working up and down the RPM range up to 4K.

The best part was after a full day in the car, my 50+ year old body didn't feel beat up like some cars I've driven.

I think I made a wise choice with this car.

FairyDust · 04-23-2017, 03:17 AM

Awesome feedback tom
Just the sort of review I can use to convince my partner that we too could enjoy this car!

TJay74 · 04-23-2017, 04:51 AM

I was a little worried about the Recaro seats after riding in them, but now after almost 3 months I wouldn't have it any other way. They are some of the most comfortable seats I have sat in other than the ones in the wifes Audi SQ5.

While the 1LE package seems like it could make the SS more of a track car, I have to honestly say the SS 1LE is a great DD car hands down. The power, handling, brakes and seats make for a great ride.

Other than change some things out to make the interior a little nicer than the sparse 1SS package, I haven't done much to mine yet. As soon as my GM certificate clears a hurdle I will have $1500 to spend so I am going to order the ZL1 1LE tail lights, the illuminated door sill plates and either a car cover or the GM strut tower brace.

devnull · 04-23-2017, 07:49 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on the car! Yeah these things are GREAT cars, very happy with mine!

Time for some pics bud!

camaro5 · 04-24-2017, 12:37 AM

UCD 1LE · 04-24-2017, 03:08 AM

Congratulations, look forward to some pictures!

Just recently purchased a 1LT 1LE and my dad and I will be driving it from California to Florida this summer. He will be glad to hear that it worked well for your 500 miler

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04-22-2017, 10:27 PM	#1
Tomahawg Drives: 2017 White SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 6	New member and first road trip in my new 1LE Hello all, first post here and thanks to all for the sound advise I've received so far. I though I'd get my initial break-in over in one day as we put over 500 miles on the beast. We traveled the back roads of Texas and had a wonderful time. Impressions. The car is a better cruiser than I thought it would be. Very manageable on the back roads. Wasn't too terrible rough riding and the stick and clutch combo were very driver friendly. Spent most of the day working up and down the RPM range up to 4K. The best part was after a full day in the car, my 50+ year old body didn't feel beat up like some cars I've driven. I think I made a wise choice with this car.

04-23-2017, 07:49 AM	#4
devnull Scientific negotiator Drives: 2019 Grand Sport Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 873	CONGRATULATIONS on the car! Yeah these things are GREAT cars, very happy with mine! Time for some pics bud! __________________ 2019 Grand Sport M7 2018 ZL1 *1LE* 6MT 2017 SS *1LE* 6MT . Matthew 25:40 *ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ*

04-23-2017, 03:17 AM	#2
FairyDust KURMEE Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1LE Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Zealand Posts: 32	Awesome feedback tom Just the sort of review I can use to convince my partner that we too could enjoy this car!

04-23-2017, 04:51 AM	#3
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	I was a little worried about the Recaro seats after riding in them, but now after almost 3 months I wouldn't have it any other way. They are some of the most comfortable seats I have sat in other than the ones in the wifes Audi SQ5. While the 1LE package seems like it could make the SS more of a track car, I have to honestly say the SS 1LE is a great DD car hands down. The power, handling, brakes and seats make for a great ride. Other than change some things out to make the interior a little nicer than the sparse 1SS package, I haven't done much to mine yet. As soon as my GM certificate clears a hurdle I will have $1500 to spend so I am going to order the ZL1 1LE tail lights, the illuminated door sill plates and either a car cover or the GM strut tower brace.

04-24-2017, 12:37 AM	#5
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630

04-24-2017, 03:08 AM	#6
UCD 1LE Drives: 2017 White 1LT 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 18	Congratulations, look forward to some pictures! Just recently purchased a 1LT 1LE and my dad and I will be driving it from California to Florida this summer. He will be glad to hear that it worked well for your 500 miler .

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