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Hicompression · 10-20-2009, 07:22 AM

I've got to say, right out of the box, my 2SS 6-speed manual car is a real pleasure to drive. I've owned a lot of Mustangs and I've had the urge to mod them right away (even an '03 Cobra). However, with this new Camaro:

1) The shifter is smooth as butter (haven't missed a shift yet) and don't need the Hurst.
2) The horsepower is all there (100 hp up on the Mustang) and don't need a tune.
3) The handling is amazing (on rails) and don't need suspension upgrades.
4) The exhaust note is just perfect for me (light popping on decel and nice growl on accelleration) so don't need aftermarket.
5) The 20" wheels and tires are nicely styled so I don't need any custom jobbers.

Overall I'm one satisfied customer. There's a few quirks and bugs but overall, GM did an amazing job with this car. I can't speak for the V6 or even the 1SS models, but I'm leaving my 2SS alone.

DangerZL1 · 10-20-2009, 10:00 AM

I commented to a friend of mine about this when we were looking at Camaros a few months ago. I told him everything on the car looks good the way it is including the absence of a lot of chrome, great-looking wheels, more hp/$ than the competition, etc. GM really did their research in designing this car and listening to the enthusiasts before bringing it to market, and the proof is in the numerous posts by satisfied owners.

I would probably want a tune and a cold air kit for the auto equipped model, but that is on the light side for mods.

trm0002 · 10-20-2009, 10:07 AM

Hell, I was just happy it was the first car I didn't want to rip the stereo out of on the way home from the dealership. Not earth pounding, glass shattering but definitely adequate and a step way up from the Blaupunkt in the GTO I had or the Bose systems in my last couple Z28's.

Doc · 10-20-2009, 10:13 AM

I'm doing some mods but not as many as I had planned before I got the car. I ordered mine sight-unseen, never driven one. When it arrived I was stunned at how beautiful it actually is in person. I'm now seriously scaling back what I had planned on doing because I like it so much just the way it is. For engine mods I'm doing CAI and catback exhaust and that's it at this point. I've already gotten my wheels and I'll do a Pedder's suspension kit, 2-piece lighter brake rotors, and I'm waiting on a carbon fiber driveshaft deal. And I don't think I'll do much more. I'm carefully trying ideas with Photoshop on pictures of my car to come up with a stripe scheme. I'm not doing anything huge or heavy; no rally stripes or hockey stripes. I want to make sure I don't mess up the beautiful looks this car already has.

I think this is the most exciting car GM has come up with since the original Camaro back in 1967.

2010 SSRS · 10-20-2009, 10:25 AM

I agree, these 2010 2SSRS Camaros are absolutely awesome, I am so happy with mine, I do want to put a loud exhaust on next spring, but like you said these Camaros Rock, I think they are the best looking Camaros ever made.

Hicompression · 10-20-2009, 10:54 AM

In addition...in the last two issues of Hot Rod magazine, they have tried several intake and exhaust mods. They only gained a few horsepower for each mod. They're really not worth the effort or money. They even did a cam change in the latest issue and it really didn't gain that much power.

The only two mods that make a significant amount of power that would be worthwhile are Nitrous and/or a Supercharger.

Dakota Kid · 10-20-2009, 11:04 AM

I agree totally. I am leaving my SS just the way she came into the world.

Blue Demon · 10-20-2009, 11:07 AM

Except for the exhaust comment I fully agree with you. We did put the Corsa cat back exhaust systema on ours and it now sounds really sweet. We'll be just doing appearance mods and a K&N air intake filter.

SS4PK · 10-20-2009, 01:04 PM

Hicompression completely agree with you

TwoEcho · 10-20-2009, 01:17 PM

Agrred on most points. I do wish it sounded more aggressive, but it doesn't bother me THAT much. I suppose I will do an exhaust eventually, but for now just some little appearance things to make her look like MY car and not just another Camaro...

Hicompression · 10-20-2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoEcho

I do wish it sounded more aggressive, but it doesn't bother me THAT much. I suppose I will do an exhaust eventually...

What is unique (and cool at the same time) about the exhaust on the 2010 Camaro, is that it is a perforated "straight-through" (s-curve) pipe that is packed around it's length with mineral wool (similar to glass-packs). This "packing" will break down with time and the exhaust WILL get louder. I've personally noticed that my exhaust has gotten louder after the first 500 miles.

subzero05 · 10-20-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hicompression

I've got to say, right out of the box, my 2SS 6-speed manual car is a real pleasure to drive. I've owned a lot of Mustangs and I've had the urge to mod them right away (even an '03 Cobra). However, with this new Camaro:

1) The shifter is smooth as butter (haven't missed a shift yet) and don't need the Hurst.
2) The horsepower is all there (100 hp up on the Mustang) and don't need a tune.
3) The handling is amazing (on rails) and don't need suspension upgrades.
4) The exhaust note is just perfect for me (light popping on decel and nice growl on accelleration) so don't need aftermarket.
5) The 20" wheels and tires are nicely styled so I don't need any custom jobbers.

Overall I'm one satisfied customer. There's a few quirks and bugs but overall, GM did an amazing job with this car. I can't speak for the V6 or even the 1SS models, but I'm leaving my 2SS alone.

well maybe..But, if you drove one with the mods mentioned above I have a hunch you would want some of them

Partick · 10-20-2009, 02:58 PM

Only thing I disagree with is the stock shifter. It was clunky and I had some trouble getting into 3rd under load. Hurst short throw made a pretty big difference. R-F CAI gives it a nice throaty growl when you get on it and a little better acceleration. Thats probably all I'll do as its a pretty amazing car!!!!

walmartworker · 10-20-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hicompression

In addition...in the last two issues of Hot Rod magazine, they have tried several intake and exhaust mods. They only gained a few horsepower for each mod. They're really not worth the effort or money. They even did a cam change in the latest issue and it really didn't gain that much power.

The only two mods that make a significant amount of power that would be worthwhile are Nitrous and/or a Supercharger.

hey can you post a link to the article if they have one i dont have a camaro but i need it to justice my reason not to mod a car like this to the...well not stupid but not as well informed as the people of camaro5.com are LOL

thanks!!

10-20-2009, 07:22 AM	#1
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,469	First Car I Haven't Wanted to Mod. I've got to say, right out of the box, my 2SS 6-speed manual car is a real pleasure to drive. I've owned a lot of Mustangs and I've had the urge to mod them right away (even an '03 Cobra). However, with this new Camaro: 1) The shifter is smooth as butter (haven't missed a shift yet) and don't need the Hurst. 2) The horsepower is all there (100 hp up on the Mustang) and don't need a tune. 3) The handling is amazing (on rails) and don't need suspension upgrades. 4) The exhaust note is just perfect for me (light popping on decel and nice growl on accelleration) so don't need aftermarket. 5) The 20" wheels and tires are nicely styled so I don't need any custom jobbers. Overall I'm one satisfied customer. There's a few quirks and bugs but overall, GM did an amazing job with this car. I can't speak for the V6 or even the 1SS models, but I'm leaving my 2SS alone. __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

10-20-2009, 10:07 AM	#3
trm0002 VIN #2G1FT1EW6A9100074 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS RJT VIN 00074 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo,NY 'burbs Posts: 4,216	Hell, I was just happy it was the first car I didn't want to rip the stereo out of on the way home from the dealership. Not earth pounding, glass shattering but definitely adequate and a step way up from the Blaupunkt in the GTO I had or the Bose systems in my last couple Z28's. __________________

10-20-2009, 10:13 AM	#4
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	I'm doing some mods but not as many as I had planned before I got the car. I ordered mine sight-unseen, never driven one. When it arrived I was stunned at how beautiful it actually is in person. I'm now seriously scaling back what I had planned on doing because I like it so much just the way it is. For engine mods I'm doing CAI and catback exhaust and that's it at this point. I've already gotten my wheels and I'll do a Pedder's suspension kit, 2-piece lighter brake rotors, and I'm waiting on a carbon fiber driveshaft deal. And I don't think I'll do much more. I'm carefully trying ideas with Photoshop on pictures of my car to come up with a stripe scheme. I'm not doing anything huge or heavy; no rally stripes or hockey stripes. I want to make sure I don't mess up the beautiful looks this car already has. I think this is the most exciting car GM has come up with since the original Camaro back in 1967. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

10-20-2009, 10:54 AM	#6
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,469	In addition...in the last two issues of Hot Rod magazine, they have tried several intake and exhaust mods. They only gained a few horsepower for each mod. They're really not worth the effort or money. They even did a cam change in the latest issue and it really didn't gain that much power. The only two mods that make a significant amount of power that would be worthwhile are Nitrous and/or a Supercharger. __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

10-20-2009, 11:04 AM	#7
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	I agree totally. I am leaving my SS just the way she came into the world. __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99

10-20-2009, 10:00 AM	#2
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I commented to a friend of mine about this when we were looking at Camaros a few months ago. I told him everything on the car looks good the way it is including the absence of a lot of chrome, great-looking wheels, more hp/$ than the competition, etc. GM really did their research in designing this car and listening to the enthusiasts before bringing it to market, and the proof is in the numerous posts by satisfied owners. I would probably want a tune and a cold air kit for the auto equipped model, but that is on the light side for mods.

10-20-2009, 10:25 AM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I agree, these 2010 2SSRS Camaros are absolutely awesome, I am so happy with mine, I do want to put a loud exhaust on next spring, but like you said these Camaros Rock, I think they are the best looking Camaros ever made.

10-20-2009, 11:07 AM	#8
Blue Demon Drives: 2006 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 484	Except for the exhaust comment I fully agree with you. We did put the Corsa cat back exhaust systema on ours and it now sounds really sweet. We'll be just doing appearance mods and a K&N air intake filter.

10-20-2009, 01:04 PM	#9
SS4PK Drives: 2010SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: VA Posts: 541 View My Garage	Hicompression completely agree with you __________________ Her Hot Rod.

10-20-2009, 01:17 PM	#10
TwoEcho Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-Imperial Blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charleston AFB, SC Posts: 227	Agrred on most points. I do wish it sounded more aggressive, but it doesn't bother me THAT much. I suppose I will do an exhaust eventually, but for now just some little appearance things to make her look like MY car and not just another Camaro... __________________ "Some people are like slinkies. Not really good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs"

10-20-2009, 02:58 PM	#13
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	Only thing I disagree with is the stock shifter. It was clunky and I had some trouble getting into 3rd under load. Hurst short throw made a pretty big difference. R-F CAI gives it a nice throaty growl when you get on it and a little better acceleration. Thats probably all I'll do as its a pretty amazing car!!!!

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