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Doglife1LE · 12-05-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

My baby is here!!! I am leaving in an hour to pick her up!!!

Sweet! Congratulations and post some pics when you get a chance!

tramtwo · 12-05-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ST1LE

My baby is here!!! I am leaving in an hour to pick her up!!!

Awesome!

newb · 12-05-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

Go get your car!!

What he said

OzzySS · 12-05-2012, 02:56 PM

+11 (turning it up to 11!)

scubadoo7 · 12-05-2012, 03:25 PM

Just got a call from the dealership. Says my car is near Baltimore, and that's only 100 miles from the shop. I just may get my car by the weekend! Btw, i bought a set of SS wheel and tire combo, complete with sensors, for cold weather, from another Camaro owner on this site. He gave me a sweet deal,so thanks Joe!

ST1LE · 12-05-2012, 04:31 PM

Ok she now has just over 40 miles on her and I wanted to give an impression for you guys that are still waiting. I must say it feels weird writing this instead of reading it. For a background to explain where my impressions come from I have owned 2 4th Gens, and infiniti, and just traded in a newer GMC Sierra. So quite a range for comparison.

The first thing that I noticed is NPP exhaust. It sounds absolutely amazing!!! Had the loudest flowmaster they make on my truck so love LOUD exhausts. Wasnt sure if the factory performance exhaust would do the trick, but it is AMAZING!!!! Definately an amazing sound, and I will never replace that with aftermarket.

Second thing I noticed, and was extremely surprised by is the electronic power steering. It is real loose and easy at slow speeds, which makes it an absolute dream in city driving. As soon as the MPH's go up though it tightens up and just like Cornerspeed said, 'It feels like a go kart!'. It feels nimble, light, and small, and all the things it should not feel like.

As far as my impressions on the appearance in person go....ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!! The pics and vids do nothing for this car. When you see it in person you will literally lose your breath. Even the stance, which I myself have said it looks like it rides high, looks better in person. I havent posted pics because she is dirty and the weather is awful but I will as soon as I can I promise.

ST1LE · 12-05-2012, 04:34 PM

Oh! I almost forgot to mention that the one fear I had was if the ride comfort would be ok for a DD. My fears were immediately dashed on the test drive. It is direct and firm, but at the same time very smooth and confortable. I love this thing!!!

scubadoo7 · 12-05-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

Oh! I almost forgot to mention that the one fear I had was if the ride comfort would be ok for a DD. My fears were immediately dashed on the test drive. It is direct and firm, but at the same time very smooth and confortable. I love this thing!!!

Just what we want to hear.

Thanks for filling us in, and congrats!

CrystalRedTintcoat · 12-05-2012, 06:06 PM

That's a darn good write up. I'm more excited now than ever.

OzzySS · 12-05-2012, 06:44 PM

me too...but i've still got some more waiting ahead of me...sucks because i've got my intake and retrofit at the house waiting with me...

tramtwo · 12-05-2012, 06:51 PM

Glad our group now has troops on the ground! I go to "closing" GM term on Monday. I have a feeling the car hits the dealership tomorrow.

Congratz guys and thanks for sharing.... keeps us going!

PhiLE1 · 12-05-2012, 07:02 PM

Doglife
Pick it up! This car makes you drive with confidence. Forget the back roads & slow. All this talk about the tires, just drive it!!!

cornerspeed92 · 12-05-2012, 07:09 PM

[QUOTE=CrystalRedTintcoat;5880721]Seriously? Is that part of Al Oppenheiser saying they aren't putting too much of the patch down in the rear?

"The reason (we stretched the same sized zl1 front tire on an 11" rear wheel) is that this is a track car. And for track you don't necessarily want to push that tire patch down by having downforce or too much grip in the back. It's contrary to trying to fix the understeer. We wanted to loosen up the slip and allow you to ring this thing out because in competitive mode this thing is a track car."

As a retired superbike racer i know only TOO well about heat in you're tires,i hit the ground a few times cause i was impatient,and it was time to go

it's time to share so here is a cool pic,ok so back to the subject.These Goodyears are the bomb,so once the warmth(spring summer) comes back and im on the track i will have all the confidence in the them,just not on the street,but thats not what their made for. I mean that video of the sub 3 min. video at VIR you dont get that superb grip unless the tires rock!

PS, in that pic im at 130mph, just exiting turn# 8(Willow Springs) from 150 mph, knee firmly planted on the ground,thats where my final crash was, never made turn #9 some idiot decided to turn in on me, and take my front out. Anyway the point of this watch out my fellow 1LERS these tires are awesome when heat is in them,but we really cant get the heat in them that we need unless we are on the track and a couple laps under our belt,cant wait.

PhiLE1 · 12-05-2012, 07:32 PM

Just telling the guy in the rain or the cold if your'e just streetin this thing & not pushing it the 1LE tools around just fine. (DON'T TRY A 130 MPH CORNER)

12-05-2012, 02:56 PM	#662
OzzySS Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE, 2004 Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	+11 (turning it up to 11!) __________________ Build thread linked in the pic...

12-05-2012, 04:31 PM	#664
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	1LE Delivery Day First Impressions Ok she now has just over 40 miles on her and I wanted to give an impression for you guys that are still waiting. I must say it feels weird writing this instead of reading it. For a background to explain where my impressions come from I have owned 2 4th Gens, and infiniti, and just traded in a newer GMC Sierra. So quite a range for comparison. The first thing that I noticed is NPP exhaust. It sounds absolutely amazing!!! Had the loudest flowmaster they make on my truck so love LOUD exhausts. Wasnt sure if the factory performance exhaust would do the trick, but it is AMAZING!!!! Definately an amazing sound, and I will never replace that with aftermarket. Second thing I noticed, and was extremely surprised by is the electronic power steering. It is real loose and easy at slow speeds, which makes it an absolute dream in city driving. As soon as the MPH's go up though it tightens up and just like Cornerspeed said, 'It feels like a go kart!'. It feels nimble, light, and small, and all the things it should not feel like. As far as my impressions on the appearance in person go....ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!! The pics and vids do nothing for this car. When you see it in person you will literally lose your breath. Even the stance, which I myself have said it looks like it rides high, looks better in person. I havent posted pics because she is dirty and the weather is awful but I will as soon as I can I promise. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

12-05-2012, 04:34 PM	#665
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	Oh! I almost forgot to mention that the one fear I had was if the ride comfort would be ok for a DD. My fears were immediately dashed on the test drive. It is direct and firm, but at the same time very smooth and confortable. I love this thing!!! __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

12-05-2012, 07:09 PM	#671
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	[QUOTE=CrystalRedTintcoat;5880721]Seriously? Is that part of Al Oppenheiser saying they aren't putting too much of the patch down in the rear? "The reason (we stretched the same sized zl1 front tire on an 11" rear wheel) is that this is a track car. And for track you don't necessarily want to push that tire patch down by having downforce or too much grip in the back. It's contrary to trying to fix the understeer. We wanted to loosen up the slip and allow you to ring this thing out because in competitive mode this thing is a track car." As a retired superbike racer i know only TOO well about heat in you're tires,i hit the ground a few times cause i was impatient,and it was time to go it's time to share so here is a cool pic,ok so back to the subject.These Goodyears are the bomb,so once the warmth(spring summer) comes back and im on the track i will have all the confidence in the them,just not on the street,but thats not what their made for. I mean that video of the sub 3 min. video at VIR you dont get that superb grip unless the tires rock! PS, in that pic im at 130mph, just exiting turn# 8(Willow Springs) from 150 mph, knee firmly planted on the ground,thats where my final crash was, never made turn #9 some idiot decided to turn in on me, and take my front out. Anyway the point of this watch out my fellow 1LERS these tires are awesome when heat is in them,but we really cant get the heat in them that we need unless we are on the track and a couple laps under our belt,cant wait. Attached Images

12-05-2012, 03:25 PM	#663
scubadoo7 Airborne Recondo Drives: Crystal Red 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfax Station Va. Posts: 864	Just got a call from the dealership. Says my car is near Baltimore, and that's only 100 miles from the shop. I just may get my car by the weekend! Btw, i bought a set of SS wheel and tire combo, complete with sensors, for cold weather, from another Camaro owner on this site. He gave me a sweet deal,so thanks Joe!

12-05-2012, 06:06 PM	#667
CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	That's a darn good write up. I'm more excited now than ever.

12-05-2012, 06:44 PM	#668
OzzySS Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE, 2004 Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	me too...but i've still got some more waiting ahead of me...sucks because i've got my intake and retrofit at the house waiting with me...

12-05-2012, 06:51 PM	#669
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Glad our group now has troops on the ground! I go to "closing" GM term on Monday. I have a feeling the car hits the dealership tomorrow. Congratz guys and thanks for sharing.... keeps us going!

12-05-2012, 07:02 PM	#670
PhiLE1 Drives: 2013 BLK 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Roch NY Posts: 22	Doglife Pick it up! This car makes you drive with confidence. Forget the back roads & slow. All this talk about the tires, just drive it!!!

12-05-2012, 07:32 PM	#672
PhiLE1 Drives: 2013 BLK 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Roch NY Posts: 22	Just telling the guy in the rain or the cold if your'e just streetin this thing & not pushing it the 1LE tools around just fine. (DON'T TRY A 130 MPH CORNER)