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spartacus459 · 05-13-2016, 02:47 PM

So I was casually looking through the order form for my 1LE yesterday and saw this little thing that said "performance dual mode exhaust" so i googled it up and learned of what it does and found out how to pull the fuse. Did that this morning and you can hear a difference.

I then skimmed through my manual for anything else and turns out my car has launch control as well? Read through that and learned how to activate but haven't gotten around to finding a road to test it.

Was browsing the forums just now and learned of a little piece you can buy to get rid of the skip shift function which i hate. Definitely need to order that now.

Is there anything else that i need to know of that might have a small impact on the experience? I had some big mods planned out for the near future like the hellion twin turbo setup so i didn't really plan on doing much small stuff. But if its there i would like to know of it. My car is a 2015 1LE 2ss manual if that matters at all.

Stormcloak · 05-13-2016, 03:16 PM

One of the only quick / easy tricks that there's plenty of info on is the temporary fuse pull in case the car was ever run with lower octane gas in it. I did it and noticed no difference, but others report that it did indeed change things.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38964

Worth a try considering the cost.

SSMY1LE · 05-13-2016, 06:31 PM

Change the transmission and rear end fluid to RedLine or Royal Purple, make a huge difference.

HELLsx · 05-13-2016, 08:34 PM

Subbed.... I like your post. I too just got a '15 2SS RS 1LE and am finding all kind of little things about it everyday.

Yesterday i found out by looking a someones elses int pictures that there is a power outlet next to the "traction control" button. I'd never even touched this "plate" before as there is nothing on it saying its other than a blank.

...Your talking about the skip shift eliminator.... But have you gotten a taste of hill start assist!!?? Damn thatt is irritating!!! It got me the first (and only) time i was on a serious hill, i was like WTF??? Whats wrong with this stupid car!! Ended up excusing myself to car... Lol!!

Didnt try the launch either. Im just at 650 miles so still pampering it....... A bit.

HELLsx.

Ps, glad to see your looking at pressurising the thing!! Im considering it too!! Ill be following if you do!

IROCZ28R · 05-18-2016, 10:30 PM

First thing I did was install the skip shift eliminator. The second thing I did was get a plug in harness that keeps the DRL's on at night. 3rd thing I did was install LED lamps in the DRL's so they match the halos and HID's. Did all these in the 1st 2 weeks of ownership.

markgws6 · 05-18-2016, 10:49 PM

Get a front end clear bra and also for the side mirrors and "gill" area in front of the rear wheels pronto.

Some rock guards too if you do not install any clear material behind each wheel to protect the paint from our super sticky rubber.

LT1Zob · 05-18-2016, 11:32 PM

XPEL, Z28 intake and enjoy.

RyanR3KC · 05-19-2016, 01:35 AM

long tube headers. Let that LS3 breathe

Cool1LE · 05-19-2016, 11:33 AM

High Flow Cats ..... the sound is perfect

vinman · 05-19-2016, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cool1LE

High Flow Cats ..... the sound is perfect

This and lots of gasoline, because you will always be on the loud pedal now

Brettmess24 · 05-19-2016, 04:04 PM

1. Pull fuse
2. Black Lug nuts Gorrilla keyed are nice and on all of my vehicles
3. Window Tint
4. Black out reflectors and tail lights
5. 1LE Badging
6. ZL1 rockers, contact garys customs forum vendor
7. ZL1 rock guards, mud flaps whatever you want to call them
8. Black out or color code your bowties or even a flow tie
9. CAI or Roto Fab intake with washer bottle and scoop
10. Long tube headers and hi flow cats, unless your planning twin turbo later down the road.
11. SCT tuner tuned by RDP forum vendor
12. Lowering springs and Alignment

That should be a good start

And don't forget the jack pads for jacking your car up to complete mods and oil/lube/gear change.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 05-19-2016, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brettmess24

1. Pull fuse
2. Black Lug nuts Gorrilla keyed are nice and on all of my vehicles
3. Window Tint
4. Black out reflectors and tail lights
5. 1LE Badging
6. ZL1 rockers, contact garys customs forum vendor
7. ZL1 rock guards, mud flaps whatever you want to call them
8. Black out or color code your bowties or even a flow tie
9. CAI or Roto Fab intake with washer bottle and scoop
10. Long tube headers and hi flow cats, unless your planning twin turbo later down the road.
11. SCT tuner tuned by RDP forum vendor
12. Lowering springs and Alignment

That should be a good start

And don't forget the jack pads for jacking your car up to complete mods and oil/lube/gear change.

Agree with all but lowering.

Add brake ducts, six piston calipers, skip shift eliminator, NPP, Forza Compenetti.

1KillerSS · 05-20-2016, 01:58 AM

Piss on all that other stuff, bolt on two turbos for a 300whp increase, then yell at me for all the bugs you kill and gas your gunna burn....

All kidding aside, if turbos are in your future, do your homework. Read, read, read then read some more. Check the competition and then read some more.

1bad1le · 02-02-2017, 01:41 PM

Boooooost!

05-13-2016, 02:47 PM	#1
spartacus459 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Nebraska Posts: 36 View My Garage	Must have's for your car? So I was casually looking through the order form for my 1LE yesterday and saw this little thing that said "performance dual mode exhaust" so i googled it up and learned of what it does and found out how to pull the fuse. Did that this morning and you can hear a difference. I then skimmed through my manual for anything else and turns out my car has launch control as well? Read through that and learned how to activate but haven't gotten around to finding a road to test it. Was browsing the forums just now and learned of a little piece you can buy to get rid of the skip shift function which i hate. Definitely need to order that now. Is there anything else that i need to know of that might have a small impact on the experience? I had some big mods planned out for the near future like the hellion twin turbo setup so i didn't really plan on doing much small stuff. But if its there i would like to know of it. My car is a 2015 1LE 2ss manual if that matters at all.

05-13-2016, 03:16 PM	#2
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	One of the only quick / easy tricks that there's plenty of info on is the temporary fuse pull in case the car was ever run with lower octane gas in it. I did it and noticed no difference, but others report that it did indeed change things. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38964 Worth a try considering the cost. __________________

05-13-2016, 06:31 PM	#3
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	Change the transmission and rear end fluid to RedLine or Royal Purple, make a huge difference. __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

05-13-2016, 08:34 PM	#4
HELLsx Drives: 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 161	Subbed.... I like your post. I too just got a '15 2SS RS 1LE and am finding all kind of little things about it everyday. Yesterday i found out by looking a someones elses int pictures that there is a power outlet next to the "traction control" button. I'd never even touched this "plate" before as there is nothing on it saying its other than a blank. ...Your talking about the skip shift eliminator.... But have you gotten a taste of hill start assist!!?? Damn thatt is irritating!!! It got me the first (and only) time i was on a serious hill, i was like WTF??? Whats wrong with this stupid car!! Ended up excusing myself to car... Lol!! Didnt try the launch either. Im just at 650 miles so still pampering it....... A bit. HELLsx. Ps, glad to see your looking at pressurising the thing!! Im considering it too!! Ill be following if you do! __________________ BOUGHT THE LAST avail. 2015 1LE in Canada!!! Signed March 3rd 2016. Shippig from British Columbia to Montreal for delivery. 2SS-RS-1LE. Exhaust (NPP), Recaro's(AYZ), Navigation, Heads UP display, Boston acoustic (UHQ), Rear view camera, Sun roof (CF5) ...(hey, it was there...), Opt Gas cap (VQL), Optionnal carpet mats (VYW), rear cargo net (W2D). RS package (WRS) / with HID lightning and fogs (T4F and T3N). Yep..... It was kinda loaded!! :-) but it was the last 2015 1LE in Canada. I wanted white.... I got BLACK!!!! Lol!!!

05-18-2016, 10:49 PM	#6
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Get a front end clear bra and also for the side mirrors and "gill" area in front of the rear wheels pronto. Some rock guards too if you do not install any clear material behind each wheel to protect the paint from our super sticky rubber. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

05-18-2016, 10:30 PM	#5
IROCZ28R Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2016 Location: Osceola, Iowa Posts: 6	First thing I did was install the skip shift eliminator. The second thing I did was get a plug in harness that keeps the DRL's on at night. 3rd thing I did was install LED lamps in the DRL's so they match the halos and HID's. Did all these in the 1st 2 weeks of ownership.

05-18-2016, 11:32 PM	#7
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,990 View My Garage	XPEL, Z28 intake and enjoy. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

05-19-2016, 01:35 AM	#8
RyanR3KC "1/LE Rebel Alliance" Drives: 18 Black 1SS 1LE “Siouxsie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 324	long tube headers. Let that LS3 breathe

05-19-2016, 11:33 AM	#9
Cool1LE Drives: 2014 Blk 2SS/1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 340	High Flow Cats ..... the sound is perfect

05-19-2016, 04:04 PM	#11
Brettmess24 Drives: 17 C7 GS WGG Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wisco Posts: 193	1. Pull fuse 2. Black Lug nuts Gorrilla keyed are nice and on all of my vehicles 3. Window Tint 4. Black out reflectors and tail lights 5. 1LE Badging 6. ZL1 rockers, contact garys customs forum vendor 7. ZL1 rock guards, mud flaps whatever you want to call them 8. Black out or color code your bowties or even a flow tie 9. CAI or Roto Fab intake with washer bottle and scoop 10. Long tube headers and hi flow cats, unless your planning twin turbo later down the road. 11. SCT tuner tuned by RDP forum vendor 12. Lowering springs and Alignment That should be a good start And don't forget the jack pads for jacking your car up to complete mods and oil/lube/gear change.

05-20-2016, 01:58 AM	#13
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	Piss on all that other stuff, bolt on two turbos for a 300whp increase, then yell at me for all the bugs you kill and gas your gunna burn.... All kidding aside, if turbos are in your future, do your homework. Read, read, read then read some more. Check the competition and then read some more. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

02-02-2017, 01:41 PM	#14
1bad1le Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 127	Boooooost! __________________ 2013 Camaro 1LE - SLP TVS2300, TSP 2" Headers, CAI, ADM FCM, NPP, Monster LT1 clutch, MGW flat stick, TSP LS3b cam, PAC springs, S&M Motorsports Tuning, 591 hp on Mustang Dyno 2016 GMC Denali 1500 Bulach Racing Team - Home of the fastest manual powered GM car in the world!