SS vs LS/LT - The Infamous Front Fascia Debate - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DDustiNN · 04-23-2009, 08:50 AM

I was just thinking and I realized something...

Remember when the SS front fascia was revealed and everyone made such a big deal about it? I was among those who did not like it (though I was still just a lurker at the time). So much that I even thought about doing the "bumper swap" that someone mentioned, just because of how much I loved the original concept look.

But now, for some reason, my opinion has completely reversed. I absolutely love the SS front fascia! Lately every time I see pics of a V6, I think "man, this pic/color/car would look so much better as an SS..."

So... has this happened to anyone else? Or is it just me?

Supermans · 04-23-2009, 08:52 AM

Nope, the V6 still looks better to me. However I am getting an SS and living with it..

SSmoked · 04-23-2009, 08:52 AM

i liked the ss front fascia since day one. the only thing i wish was the grill mesh was the same as the lower grill mesh with the multiple horizontal lines.

Crowley · 04-23-2009, 08:56 AM

I like the SS one, but would want to get rid of that stupid fake slot !!

Crowley

DDustiNN · 04-23-2009, 09:00 AM

I've always liked the grill

I dig the heritage grill too, but I'm sticking with the stock one... looks good to me

kdbolt70 · 04-23-2009, 09:00 AM

I like the SS. I think I like the lower part of the V6 more, but I think its not quite aggressive enough for the SS. Needless to say, I think both are awesome!

JJ#48Racing · 04-23-2009, 09:02 AM

When I first saw the SS front end I thought it was just ok. Now I love it and the V6 front looks too plain and not aggressive enough. I will still change the grill though.

Edrock · 04-23-2009, 09:04 AM

Have always loved the SS facia. Wish the slot was functional though. You realize all the SS owners are going to get so sick of answering that question with ..."Uh...no it's not functional, just a plastic insert...yeah...I wish it was too....that would be so cool." That would certainly be one of the first questions I would have if I was checking it out for the first time. Oh well.

DDustiNN · 04-23-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ#48Racing

When I first saw the SS front end I thought it was just ok. Now I love it and the V6 front looks too plain and not aggressive enough. I will still change the grill though.

Yes, that's exactly what I think too. The lower part of the V6 one just looks too plain now... not sure how that happened, since I loved it before! But I agree, the SS looks more aggressive.

DDustiNN · 04-23-2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edrock

Have always loved the SS facia. Wish the slot was functional though. You realize all the SS owners are going to get so sick of answering that question with a big..."Uh...no it's not functional, just a plastic insert...yeah...I wish it was too....that would be so cool." That would certainly be one of the first questions I would have if I was checking it out for the first time. Oh well.

Well if anyone asks you if the "mail slot" is functional, just tell them no. Then when they ask why, you can proceed to explain how you tried sending a letter through it, but the person never got it. Then just recommend the post office instead.

Then, while they are

you speed away and leave them in a cloud of smoke

Ha, wow... that was absurd. Sorry

Phil Oliver · 04-23-2009, 09:10 AM

the more aggressive front suits the SS

Suskam · 04-23-2009, 09:13 AM

I do like both the front ends, maybe the LT a little more. I think it was a mistake to not make the mail slot functional. Wouldn't it be easy to cut it out and make it functional though?

NightmareSS · 04-23-2009, 09:21 AM

i never understood why people like the v6 fascia better...it looks like a ss fascia thats missing something...the ss fascia comes down lower to the floor and has that extra piece on the bottom and makes it look way more sporty/aggressive!

well not an extra piece but it looks like it kinda has a body kit...

Suskam · 04-23-2009, 09:23 AM

They really aren't that much different. I think they should have made the look more distinct between the two models.

04-23-2009, 08:50 AM	#1
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	SS vs LS/LT - The Infamous Front Fascia Debate I was just thinking and I realized something... Remember when the SS front fascia was revealed and everyone made such a big deal about it? I was among those who did not like it (though I was still just a lurker at the time). So much that I even thought about doing the "bumper swap" that someone mentioned, just because of how much I loved the original concept look. But now, for some reason, my opinion has completely reversed. I absolutely love the SS front fascia! Lately every time I see pics of a V6, I think "man, this pic/color/car would look so much better as an SS..." So... has this happened to anyone else? Or is it just me?

04-23-2009, 08:52 AM	#2
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	Nope, the V6 still looks better to me. However I am getting an SS and living with it.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

04-23-2009, 08:52 AM	#3
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	i liked the ss front fascia since day one. the only thing i wish was the grill mesh was the same as the lower grill mesh with the multiple horizontal lines. __________________

04-23-2009, 09:00 AM	#6
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	I like the SS. I think I like the lower part of the V6 more, but I think its not quite aggressive enough for the SS. Needless to say, I think both are awesome! __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

04-23-2009, 09:04 AM	#8
Edrock Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jamestown, NC Posts: 964 View My Garage	Have always loved the SS facia. Wish the slot was functional though. You realize all the SS owners are going to get so sick of answering that question with ..."Uh...no it's not functional, just a plastic insert...yeah...I wish it was too....that would be so cool." That would certainly be one of the first questions I would have if I was checking it out for the first time. Oh well. __________________ DT Shorties, Solo hi-flow Cats, X-pipe, resonator delete, Flowmaster Super-44s, VMAX TB, Stronger MAF, C.A.I. Intake with race scoop, and JRE Tune! WOT is my happy place!!

04-23-2009, 08:56 AM	#4
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I like the SS one, but would want to get rid of that stupid fake slot !! Crowley __________________

04-23-2009, 09:00 AM	#5
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	I've always liked the grill I dig the heritage grill too, but I'm sticking with the stock one... looks good to me

04-23-2009, 09:02 AM	#7
JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	When I first saw the SS front end I thought it was just ok. Now I love it and the V6 front looks too plain and not aggressive enough. I will still change the grill though.

04-23-2009, 09:10 AM	#11
Phil Oliver Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 179	the more aggressive front suits the SS __________________ SIM 1LT 19" polished rims. 2G1FF1EV8A9124407.

04-23-2009, 09:13 AM	#12
Suskam Drives: '11 Camaro/ '02 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 636 View My Garage	I do like both the front ends, maybe the LT a little more. I think it was a mistake to not make the mail slot functional. Wouldn't it be easy to cut it out and make it functional though? __________________

04-23-2009, 09:21 AM	#13
NightmareSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 92 300zx 2001 Ram Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Staten Island, NYC Posts: 1,388	i never understood why people like the v6 fascia better...it looks like a ss fascia thats missing something...the ss fascia comes down lower to the floor and has that extra piece on the bottom and makes it look way more sporty/aggressive! well not an extra piece but it looks like it kinda has a body kit... __________________

04-23-2009, 09:23 AM	#14
Suskam Drives: '11 Camaro/ '02 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 636 View My Garage	They really aren't that much different. I think they should have made the look more distinct between the two models. __________________

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