2012 vs 2010 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Optimus · 02-16-2012, 07:54 AM

All, have a 2010 2SS - 6 Speed Manual -LOVE IT. With that said, feedback on the 2012s is that they are clearly better. I have my eye on one now - Anything to share would be great. Besides HUD, Backup Camera and Suspension, is there anything else? Of course, this question does not relate to the ZL1 as that is in a class of its own.

Thanks,

Optimus

snizzle · 02-16-2012, 08:17 AM

I waited as I wanted the new FE4 suspension and 45th pkg. However, if I was a 2010 owner I think I might just throw some mods at it and wait for next gen (2014+?) IMO.

v6sonoma · 02-16-2012, 08:23 AM

Not worth it it me. New wheel, dash, and what you've mentioned is not enough to get rid of my car. (in fact I'll never get rid of mine

) Now a SECOND (ZL1) We'll see how the lottery comes out.

HumanWiki · 02-16-2012, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optimus

All, have a 2010 2SS - 6 Speed Manual -LOVE IT. With that said, feedback on the 2012s is that they are clearly better. I have my eye on one now - Anything to share would be great. Besides HUD, Backup Camera and Suspension, is there anything else? Of course, this question does not relate to the ZL1 as that is in a class of its own.

Thanks,

Optimus

How much do you want a couple trinkets and less suspension than you could add yourself?

I say it's not worth it, unless yours is falling apart.

The Stig · 02-16-2012, 08:27 AM

Power passenger seat

BLACKCAMARO2SS · 02-16-2012, 08:37 AM

Onstar App and nicer dash (less plastic)

snizzle · 02-16-2012, 08:48 AM

The app was only 2012? I love that feature and had assumed it was also in the 2011s. Have something to do w/the onstar hardware revision?

VenomInside · 02-16-2012, 08:51 AM

If you really like the little additions to the 12's, then upgrade.

earn88hardt · 02-16-2012, 08:52 AM

I'll stick with my R6P IOM SS

matthook · 02-16-2012, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snizzle

I waited as I wanted the new FE4 suspension and 45th pkg. However, if I was a 2010 owner I think I might just throw some mods at it and wait for next gen (2014+?) IMO.

This. I would wait until the next gen which will likely come out in 2 or 3 years, your 2010 is still pretty much brand new!

Russell James · 02-16-2012, 08:59 AM

I went from a '10 2SS to a '12 2SS.

The BA radio sounds better, front center channel not overpowering. I can finally crank up the BA and have decent sound.

I really like the back up camera and warning chimes combined.

Dash looks nice.

Painted antenna looks nice.

No front strut clunk sounds nice.

Trans shifts a lot smoother, must have improved the synchros.

I think I like the '10 steering wheel better, this one feels small and oddly
off center.

The ambient light piping on the door panels seems better. I had IOM, and could only see the door panel light piping if the dash lights were turned way up making the radio way too bright. Now, I have a black interior with the blue piping, and it lights up nicely even when the dash is dimmed.

No gurgling noises in the '12 heater core.

Power pass seat - very nice.

HUD is nice.

Overall I love it!

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 02-16-2012, 09:06 AM

Did you see the Thread that a company put out about the fe4 suspension? They said within 60 days they hope to offer the fe4 And fe5 suspension upgrade for the 10-11 ss models. Link to thread.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...Fe4+suspension

Russell James · 02-16-2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshBobGuptaMarley

Did you see the Thread that a company put out about the fe4 suspension? They said within 60 days they hope to offer the fe4 And fe5 suspension upgrade for the 10-11 ss models. Link to thread.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...Fe4+suspension

I think you would really have to push the car to notice any difference '10 to '12. To me they feel exactly the same. But I haven't pushed my '12 real hard into corners yet. The biggest difference I feel is the '12 front doesn't clunk like the struts are about to fall out.

2012-2SS · 02-16-2012, 10:18 AM

The ground effects package is now body color.

45th anniversary edition is available if you like the stripes, wheels, and stiching

02-16-2012, 07:54 AM	#1
Optimus Drives: Former 2010 and 2013 Camaro owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Warwick, NY Posts: 145	2012 vs 2010 All, have a 2010 2SS - 6 Speed Manual -LOVE IT. With that said, feedback on the 2012s is that they are clearly better. I have my eye on one now - Anything to share would be great. Besides HUD, Backup Camera and Suspension, is there anything else? Of course, this question does not relate to the ZL1 as that is in a class of its own. Thanks, Optimus

02-16-2012, 08:17 AM	#2
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,419	I waited as I wanted the new FE4 suspension and 45th pkg. However, if I was a 2010 owner I think I might just throw some mods at it and wait for next gen (2014+?) IMO. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

02-16-2012, 08:23 AM	#3
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Not worth it it me. New wheel, dash, and what you've mentioned is not enough to get rid of my car. (in fact I'll never get rid of mine ) Now a SECOND (ZL1) We'll see how the lottery comes out. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

02-16-2012, 08:27 AM	#5
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Power passenger seat __________________

02-16-2012, 08:48 AM	#7
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,419	The app was only 2012? I love that feature and had assumed it was also in the 2011s. Have something to do w/the onstar hardware revision? __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

02-16-2012, 08:37 AM	#6
BLACKCAMARO2SS Drives: 50TH ANNIVERSARY 2SS CONVERTIBLE Join Date: May 2011 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 329	Onstar App and nicer dash (less plastic)

02-16-2012, 08:52 AM	#9
earn88hardt Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massillon Ohio Posts: 182 View My Garage	I'll stick with my R6P IOM SS

02-16-2012, 08:59 AM	#11
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	I went from a '10 2SS to a '12 2SS. The BA radio sounds better, front center channel not overpowering. I can finally crank up the BA and have decent sound. I really like the back up camera and warning chimes combined. Dash looks nice. Painted antenna looks nice. No front strut clunk sounds nice. Trans shifts a lot smoother, must have improved the synchros. I think I like the '10 steering wheel better, this one feels small and oddly off center. The ambient light piping on the door panels seems better. I had IOM, and could only see the door panel light piping if the dash lights were turned way up making the radio way too bright. Now, I have a black interior with the blue piping, and it lights up nicely even when the dash is dimmed. No gurgling noises in the '12 heater core. Power pass seat - very nice. HUD is nice. Overall I love it!

02-16-2012, 09:06 AM	#12
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	Did you see the Thread that a company put out about the fe4 suspension? They said within 60 days they hope to offer the fe4 And fe5 suspension upgrade for the 10-11 ss models. Link to thread. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...Fe4+suspension __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

02-16-2012, 10:18 AM	#14
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 678	The ground effects package is now body color. 45th anniversary edition is available if you like the stripes, wheels, and stiching __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms Clear Image headers, high flows, Slowhawk tune 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 5speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L, Slowhawk tune

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