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5th_GEN_SS · 02-28-2013, 11:17 AM

Just curious how many people traded from their standards SS to a 1LE?
i just saw another one a few days ago at the dealer, beautiful.
Is it worth the upgrade if your not at the track all the time? For the people that have switched or driven both how much of a difference is there.. Is it night and day?

SUKXOST · 02-28-2013, 11:19 AM

Didnt OWN a previous SS but driven one....

NIGHT and F*CKING DAY. 1LE FTW

VR Baron · 02-28-2013, 11:26 AM

Ones I know do track the car or didnt own a Camaro before, and modded it even more.If not would be a big waste of money with the trade in/sell loss, more down etc I know as I did a LT to SS TRADE.You can add the suspension parts or better aftermarket for less other then the gearing and zl1 trans etc.But if doing events alot with big fast road courses would be good to have all that for longevity I guess.Though the fastest guys out here have SS's

need4spd · 02-28-2013, 11:36 AM

Not a big difference between and SS and 1LE. Not enough motivation to spend the extra dollars. I would rather go ZL1.

SnowVert · 02-28-2013, 11:42 AM

If I had bought one as a track day car, I would consider it. But since I don't have "track day car" money, I'll pass.

SuperSport2011 · 02-28-2013, 11:46 AM

big waste of money, not that special at all. But if you're a first time buyer and like to race a lot then get it. I personally don't care for it at all...

EDIT: I know people are gonna get offended and cry so when I say big waste of money, not special at all I mean trading your ss to a new 1le isn't worth it. It’s not gonna blow your mind, if you want something impressive then get a zl1

Powhusku · 02-28-2013, 11:46 AM

I think it would cost less money to build your SS to 1LE specs or even faster. Granted you'd probably lose your warranty modding it, especially with new gears.

ZL1 Spoked · 02-28-2013, 11:50 AM

Its essentially a very similar car. I wouldnt go 2ss to ss 1le. Its not faster in the quarter if that matters

5th_GEN_SS · 02-28-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Powhusku

I think it would cost less money to build your SS to 1LE specs or even faster. Granted you'd probably lose your warranty modding it, especially with new gears.

I heard the opposite. There was a thread of someone doing the full conversion and said the extra price from GM is a deal compared to A DIY

v6sonoma · 02-28-2013, 11:51 AM

I would say someone coming from a 2010 SS might get enough value out of buying a 2013 1LE to justify it. With the 2013 having HUD, Backup sensors, Camera, Mylink, Nav, updated interior, revised suspension, and then tack on the 1LE goodies. I could see someone making a case for it. I would never get rid of my 2010 but I'm sure there are those out there that would upgrade a little.

Powhusku · 02-28-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS

I heard the opposite. There was a thread of someone doing the full conversion and said the extra price from GM is a deal compared to A DIY

I dont mean converting to 1LE parts. Meant using aftermarket parts to make yours faster than a 1LE. The wheels are what makes the 1LE seem cheaper, so expensive to buy them aftermarket.

Cincy10SSRS · 02-28-2013, 11:54 AM

I drive an SS and am on here quite a bit and I'm not TOO embarrassed to admit that I still don't really understand what a 1LE is so I'm pretty sure 99.99% of the general public doesn't either. I know it has some upgraded suspension items but that's about the extent of my understanding. I'm kind of surprised GM/Chevy came out with this sub-model. I've never seen one and I live and drive in a fairly large metro area daily.

gmen09 · 02-28-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

Its essentially a very similar car. I wouldnt go 2ss to ss 1le. Its not faster in the quarter if that matters

Really, I thought the gears and close ratio trans would help with acceleration.

Dynabyte · 02-28-2013, 12:13 PM

I'll be trading in my 2011 SS for a 2013 1LE here in a few weeks once it's built and delivered. I'm not going to track it - the MM6 TR6060, 3.91 gears, killer rims, suspension bits, navigation and backup camera are enough to consider it an upgrade. Lastly - and probably most important to my wife - the passenger seat will go up and down now

Going from a 2012 SS to a 2013 1LE may require more thought - but the 2012+ models brought alot of new features as compared to 2010/2011. This will be my 3rd 5th-gen and I'm very much looking forward to it!

02-28-2013, 11:17 AM	#1
5th_GEN_SS Junkie Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,695 View My Garage	SS owners to 1LE? Just curious how many people traded from their standards SS to a 1LE? i just saw another one a few days ago at the dealer, beautiful. Is it worth the upgrade if your not at the track all the time? For the people that have switched or driven both how much of a difference is there.. Is it night and day? __________________ "Letty" Murdered out 2013 Camaro 1LE. (Old car SIM 2010 2SS/RS)

02-28-2013, 11:19 AM	#2
SUKXOST Do you even lift, bro? Drives: 2013 1LE Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 3,159 View My Garage	Didnt OWN a previous SS but driven one.... NIGHT and FCKING DAY. 1LE FTW __________________ My 1LE (645WHP/597WTQ) build/journal Thread:* 1st ever 1LE COTW http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255461

02-28-2013, 11:36 AM	#4
need4spd Drives: 2012 2SS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 280	Not a big difference between and SS and 1LE. Not enough motivation to spend the extra dollars. I would rather go ZL1. __________________ previous ride - 2010 CGM 2LT RS auto w/roof, eibach lowering springs, volante cai, mrt v2 axle back current ride - 2012 Black on Black 2SS RS w/ sunroof, muffler delete with SLP exhaust tips, rotofab cai, gm strut brace, BMR 1.4 drop springs all four corners, Stainless Power 1 7/8 long tubes, Hex Vents, Jannetty Racing Tune, Helmholtz J pipe, MMR 228 Z28 replica wheels.

02-28-2013, 11:42 AM	#5
SnowVert Drives: Inferno Orange 2013 SS/RS LS3 6M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 684 View My Garage	If I had bought one as a track day car, I would consider it. But since I don't have "track day car" money, I'll pass. __________________ With this in the garage, I smile every day 6/29/2012 New 2013 ordered... 8/21/2012 New 2013 picked up!!!

02-28-2013, 11:46 AM	#6
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 956 View My Garage	big waste of money, not that special at all. But if you're a first time buyer and like to race a lot then get it. I personally don't care for it at all... EDIT: I know people are gonna get offended and cry so when I say big waste of money, not special at all I mean trading your ss to a new 1le isn't worth it. It’s not gonna blow your mind, if you want something impressive then get a zl1 __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

02-28-2013, 11:26 AM	#3
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Ones I know do track the car or didnt own a Camaro before, and modded it even more.If not would be a big waste of money with the trade in/sell loss, more down etc I know as I did a LT to SS TRADE.You can add the suspension parts or better aftermarket for less other then the gearing and zl1 trans etc.But if doing events alot with big fast road courses would be good to have all that for longevity I guess.Though the fastest guys out here have SS's

02-28-2013, 11:46 AM	#7
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	I think it would cost less money to build your SS to 1LE specs or even faster. Granted you'd probably lose your warranty modding it, especially with new gears. __________________

02-28-2013, 11:50 AM	#8
ZL1 Spoked Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,131	Its essentially a very similar car. I wouldnt go 2ss to ss 1le. Its not faster in the quarter if that matters __________________ -2013 Camaro ZL1-Black Stripe Package-Ambient Light Kit-Subwoofer Package-Sunroof-Suede Package-NAV MYLINK-MANUAL BABY-Dual Vented Fenders-Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert -Black 10 Spoke Wheels 604 RWHP 602 LBS/TQ

02-28-2013, 11:51 AM	#10
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	I would say someone coming from a 2010 SS might get enough value out of buying a 2013 1LE to justify it. With the 2013 having HUD, Backup sensors, Camera, Mylink, Nav, updated interior, revised suspension, and then tack on the 1LE goodies. I could see someone making a case for it. I would never get rid of my 2010 but I'm sure there are those out there that would upgrade a little. __________________ 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!

02-28-2013, 11:54 AM	#12
Cincy10SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 1,522	I drive an SS and am on here quite a bit and I'm not TOO embarrassed to admit that I still don't really understand what a 1LE is so I'm pretty sure 99.99% of the general public doesn't either. I know it has some upgraded suspension items but that's about the extent of my understanding. I'm kind of surprised GM/Chevy came out with this sub-model. I've never seen one and I live and drive in a fairly large metro area daily. __________________ Traded-in car: K&N Typhoon intake, JBA Shorty headers, Solo mid-pipes/hi-flow cats, GMPP Track Pack axle-back, Vmax ported TB, Billet Custom catch can, billet tensioner pulley, Hines Hex Vents, Z/TA rear spoiler, ProCustom headlight covers, Drake black/riveted quarter window covers, GM satin fuel door, chrome and brushed caps/covers under the hood, EmblemPros underhood bowtie & fuel rail "Camaro" plates, chrome "SS" door kick-panels, chrome trunk latch plate & strut rods, Street Scene lower grille ducts w/LED lights, front bowtie-delete, Yates Performance pedals, 35% tint, etc.

02-28-2013, 12:13 PM	#14
Dynabyte Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/NPP Red Hot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 264	I'll be trading in my 2011 SS for a 2013 1LE here in a few weeks once it's built and delivered. I'm not going to track it - the MM6 TR6060, 3.91 gears, killer rims, suspension bits, navigation and backup camera are enough to consider it an upgrade. Lastly - and probably most important to my wife - the passenger seat will go up and down now Going from a 2012 SS to a 2013 1LE may require more thought - but the 2012+ models brought alot of new features as compared to 2010/2011. This will be my 3rd 5th-gen and I'm very much looking forward to it! __________________