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Silverlsinva · 02-19-2012, 08:13 AM

I just upgraded to a SS yesterday and its a night and day difference the V6 is fine for what it is just it doesnt have that low end Tq so u have to spin it up to get that pushed in seat feeling. If u do test drive a SS u will end up wanting it so bad and it will nag u more than ur wife jk. So just dont test drive a SS and u should be able to be fine.

blackswan · 02-19-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

I just upgraded to a SS yesterday and its a night and day difference the V6 is fine for what it is just it doesnt have that low end Tq so u have to spin it up to get that pushed in seat feeling. If u do test drive a SS u will end up wanting it so bad and it will nag u more than ur wife jk. So just dont test drive a SS and u should be able to be fine.

I did that, test drove an SS. My initial feelings were:

- Nice pulling sensation in low part of band - downside: mpg I guess
- Very cool rumbling/gurgling sound from exhaust that I could hear through the top easily -downside: I could hear it through the convertible top easily, in fact I could hear EVERYTHING through the top easily (like going under an overpass, very noisy). I've never had a vert, so maybe just not used to it.
- Nice handling on the off ramps and lane changes, etc. -downside: harsh on these New England roads

I'd get an SS, sure, but unsure about convertible. If I get a coupe, do you still hear the exhaust "gurgle"?

Elykson · 02-19-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by IROCanSS

Whatever floats your boat

They both drive corvettes now.

heRS · 02-19-2012, 10:13 AM

You only live once - if you gotta have it, go get it.

Silverlsinva · 02-19-2012, 10:34 AM

yea u hear the exhaust gurgle still with the coupe still its prolly not as loud as conv. but ive never have test drove a conv. one. But if u want more exhaust sound there are alot of aftermarket exhaust that is a nice comprimise between loud and no drone.

Camaro8810 · 02-19-2012, 11:25 AM

I'm about to go to my dealer and give her a test drive. I've fought the urge for over a year. I can't take it anymore!!!

http://www.chevroletofturnersville.c...w-7677031.html

GbrilliantQ · 02-19-2012, 11:27 AM

Took me 9 months, but it was worth it. Its a whole different animal.

Sent from my GalaxyS2

Qtrofablock · 02-19-2012, 11:33 AM

Ive thought that a few times after only having my LS 5 months, but , I love my car, no matter wat anyone thinks (cuz its a 6) ! But Ima wait it out , bc chevrolet seems 2 keep comming out with more editions! Good luck either way!!!

jrisebo · 02-19-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SkullDuggery

I can't stop thinking about getting myself an SS. I love my 2011 LS M6 I've made some cosmetic mods to it and I really enjoy doing all the little things to it that make it feel more and more awesome.Once I get and install the foglights I have ordered I'll have erased all signs of it being a base Camaro. I have already got 2 speeding tickets in it so it's not like it isn't fast. But I just can't get the SS out of head. I keep thinking I could get a used 10 or 11 with everything I want for about what I owe on my LS. If I could get a decent trade in offer. I've got 14,000 on my '11. Plus I love my black Camaro but I'm tired of trying so hard to keep the swirl marks out. I'm thinking a silver SS with rally stripes would be sweet. Or maybe Victory Red with white stripes, oh yea!
So V6ers talk me down please, tell me how impractical I'm being. I store the LS in the winter but I'm not sure how long my winter car will last. I just need to get over this SS obsession.

Stop, don't give into the forcepower

SkullDuggery · 02-19-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro8810

I'm about to go to my dealer and give her a test drive. I've fought the urge for over a year. I can't take it anymore!!!

http://www.chevroletofturnersville.c...w-7677031.html

nice! how much they asking for that bad boy? you are so going home with that

Fiveg56 · 02-19-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro8810

I'm about to go to my dealer and give her a test drive. I've fought the urge for over a year. I can't take it anymore!!!

http://www.chevroletofturnersville.c...w-7677031.html

non-RS 1SS = awesome!

IROCanSS · 02-19-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

What, a civic??!! Not a Cruze or something?

haha, just messing with ya. My "practical" winter "car" is a Jeep. Awesome for snow, but I think it gets worse mileage than the SS, and it's a V6!

Looked at the Cruze... Didn't care for it. Too small in the back.

Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep

IROCanSS · 02-19-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ss409cid

No matter how high gas goes the "difference" will remain the same as long as the spread between 87 and 93 dosen't change......

GREAT POINT! Totally missed that!

Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep

SkullDuggery · 02-19-2012, 01:44 PM

OP... wasnt that shifter enough to boost your HP a little

not really no:(

I do like the upgraded knob tho! Thanks again

02-19-2012, 10:13 AM	#130
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02-19-2012, 11:25 AM	#132
Camaro8810 Drives: Black 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 565 View My Garage	I'm about to go to my dealer and give her a test drive. I've fought the urge for over a year. I can't take it anymore!!! http://www.chevroletofturnersville.c...w-7677031.html __________________ Mods: CAI Inc. Cold Air Intake, 35% Tint, 3M Clear Bra

02-19-2012, 11:33 AM	#134
Qtrofablock Drives: 12 LS M6 All Blk Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delray Beach,Florida Posts: 220 View My Garage	Ive thought that a few times after only having my LS 5 months, but , I love my car, no matter wat anyone thinks (cuz its a 6) ! But Ima wait it out , bc chevrolet seems 2 keep comming out with more editions! Good luck either way!!! __________________ 2012LS 3.6L M6 All Black Custom mats by Llyods/ AAC colorshift 2.0 halos ,footwells/ HID/LEDS by AAC/ Aqua interior and trunk/ Black billet upper and lower grilles/ Black billet bowties.MRT V2/Magnaflow X pipe/Rx catch can and oil breather cap/ C.A.I. Intake/Scoop/ww relocater/Hurst Short Throw Shifter

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02-19-2012, 08:13 AM	#127
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	I just upgraded to a SS yesterday and its a night and day difference the V6 is fine for what it is just it doesnt have that low end Tq so u have to spin it up to get that pushed in seat feeling. If u do test drive a SS u will end up wanting it so bad and it will nag u more than ur wife jk. So just dont test drive a SS and u should be able to be fine.

02-19-2012, 10:34 AM	#131
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	yea u hear the exhaust gurgle still with the coupe still its prolly not as loud as conv. but ive never have test drove a conv. one. But if u want more exhaust sound there are alot of aftermarket exhaust that is a nice comprimise between loud and no drone.

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SkullDuggery Drives: 2011 Black LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 245	OP... wasnt that shifter enough to boost your HP a little not really no:( I do like the upgraded knob tho! Thanks again