03-10-2010, 09:34 AM | #15 |
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I would say that if you don't like it enough to just drive it for the hell of it then it's probably time to sell it while the re-sale values are still high. Then go buy yourself a Corvette as you initially suggested. You won't have much longer. Once the 2011 starts coming out I think we'll see the 2010 prices start declining.
On the other hand...if you want to still keep it then spend a little more money and get the Hotchkis Track Pack. From my understanding that will fix you up pretty good in handling dept.
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03-10-2010, 10:55 AM | #16 |
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My experience in a Camaro is limited (three different test drives of the 2SS), but they were enough for me to decide I had to have one. I thought it handled very well, but on the other hand my daily driver is a 2500 Dodge Ram with a 3" suspension lift and 35" tires, so a lot of things are going to feel more sporty to me. I look forward to driving my car (when it gets here), and get some real time experiences myself.
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03-10-2010, 11:18 AM | #17 |
I agree, aftermarket sway bars would probably help your "ride feel" a lot.
I never really realized how great I loved my new Camaro until I got my '94 Z28 unstuck from the ice in my backyard and took it out for a spin. What a joke of horsepower compared to my new one (obviously, but I thought my 94 had more than that...) |
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03-10-2010, 11:27 AM | #18 | |
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03-10-2010, 12:54 PM | #19 |
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Virtually any car that comes to market has some compromises to make it more attractive to more people.
That's why there is such a growing aftermarket out there. THis way we can make the changes we want without too much pain or (dare I say this) effort. That's why I changed out my mufflers. I will be looking at adding headers, CAI and Hurst Shifter. Then the car will be exactly the way I like it.
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03-10-2010, 01:28 PM | #20 |
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I just traded in a '99 Corvette Coupe A4 Z51 that I had owned for 4 years and put 50k miles on. I bought a 1LT with a M6. I enjoyed the Vette, but I LOVE the way the Camaro rides an drives. Yes you are more "isolated" from the outside environment and road feel is "damped" compared to the Vette. In the Corvette 75 MPH felt like it, in the Camaro 95 MPH doesn't feel like 55 in the Vette.
I would reccomend you either get with LPE, Hotchkiss, Detroit Speed or one of the other suspension vendors to "firm up" the suspension on your 2SS. I believe it will give you the "thrill" you need form your car.
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03-11-2010, 01:53 AM | #21 | |
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Size and weight?? Nah there's loads of cars the same and heavier that are way more fun. Anything mid-sized from BMW/Jaguar for a start. It's nothing to do with weight when comparing with other similarly weighted cars...it's about how it's set up. The annoying thing is, I don't see why GM wouldn't have set it up for feel as it seems, from what people on here are saying, to be a fairly simple/cheap thing to do. And you don't need to sacrifice any ride quality etc as again demonstrated ably by the German engineers and others. On a general note...I forgot to praise the auto gearbox which is very good. For once, it's not too bossy...it will let you ride right up to the red line without deciding itself to change down. I really wanted a manual, but over here no one will want it off me afterwards unless it's an auto! Cheers, J. |
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03-11-2010, 01:58 AM | #22 |
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03-11-2010, 02:02 AM | #23 |
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Charming, I'm sure!! ;-) Nice to see you can accept someone else's point of view with good grace...NOT :-O
I wasn't complaining...just making a point, possibly useful to people who are considering a Camaro but expecting it to be something it isn't. Last edited by jezzaaa; 03-11-2010 at 03:57 AM. |
03-11-2010, 05:07 AM | #24 |
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I respect your Opinon and I can see your point, My C6 is a different animal all togather. I Really enjoy the Styling and overall ride of my Camaro, but if your looking for a car that will keep you on the edge on both track or the road spend the 10 grand and pick up a C6. I will say this, I have had twice as many comments on my Camaro than my Corvette.
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Well, I don't own one yet, only took a test drive. But I agree about the handling not being great. It is good, but I don't feel that connection with the road that I do in my current car - Mazda RX8. My RX8 inspires confidence in the handling because of the feedback I get. Even before this thread, I was telling friends at work this same thing. The SS was great, I just felt more disconnected from the road than in my RX8. But, I am still selling the RX8 to get the SS. I think the power make the SS more fun for me to drive, the RX8 is way underpowered. In the RX8, you need to drive fast to have fun - pushing it to the edge of handling to get that adrenalin rush. But in the SS, you get the rush from the feeling of acceleration. |
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I'm taking it for a run on Yas Marina F1 circuit tomorrow night, so if it falls apart I'll let you know...but I suspect it will be fine :-) Have a good weekend everyone. J. |
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03-11-2010, 07:07 AM | #27 |
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jezzaaa,
I'm guessing by your area (UAE) and your Oxford English, that you are not American. And judging by your statements (I have had a lot of performance cars...) that you're probably rich. The American muscle car isn't about cornering or handling, it's about raw unadulterated power. It's about horsepower, gas guzzling, and 1/4 runs. It's about sitting in the parking lot of your H.S. and all your friends wanting to pile into YOUR car. Ok, I may have gone too far, but still...the Camaro is an amazing buy at around 40K. But, if you want, go to Europe and spend that 40K on a couple Elise's or a Mercedes. Bottom line: This car is not a Ferrari or Lamborghini.
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03-11-2010, 07:25 AM | #28 |
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Dude, it's 3700+lbs, it handles great, what you're lacking is the feedback you would feel from a bmw or little porsche. Things that would improve feedback would be an aftermarket suspension setup, coilovers and sways. But you'll never get the complete sensitivity you're used to, you'll either have to get used to it or move to a different car.
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