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Qwanto · 11-23-2015, 07:34 AM

Just debating in my head... If I save 6K now will I will be kicking myself in the butt later on?
Though, in reality I would only be saving 4K with the 30k 1LE. I would immediately end up swapping out the stock exhaust for the same Corsa Extremes that I put on the Grand Sport, or something Similar.
BTW, for you guys that presently own a 1LE. What are you getting out of your tires for Mileage?
Looking at those Bad Boys, I can bet they will wear like the Goodyear's on my GS Corvette.
(Wear Bars showing at 5K and will not pass inspection by 10K)

Thanks everyone!

Thor142 · 11-23-2015, 07:44 AM

Why would you kick yourself later? There's no downside to a 1LE that I've experienced yet. As far as tire wear I don't know yet. I swapped mine for all seasons after 2K miles. Winter in the northeast and all.

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Originally Posted by Qwanto

Just debating in my head... If I save 6K now will I will be kicking myself in the butt later on?
Though, in reality I would only be saving 4K with the 30k 1LE. I would immediately end up swapping out the stock exhaust for the same Corsa Extremes that I put on the Grand Sport, or something Similar.
BTW, for you guys that presently own a 1LE. What are you getting out of your tires for Mileage?
Looking at those Bad Boys, I can bet they will wear like the Goodyear's on my GS Corvette.
(Wear Bars showing at 5K and will not pass inspection by 10K)

Thanks everyone!

Qwanto · 11-23-2015, 08:04 AM

Sorry for the Double Thread. I just joined the forum and I was getting a 404 server busy message every time I tried to post. ( Both ended up posting ).
And, my Copy and paste did not fully paste.

Here is the rest of my message...

Thank you,

I have to decide between two new 15 1LE's.
One is priced at 30K . The other at 36K.
The one for 30K only has Winter mat's and Nav for options.
The 36K model has,
Navigation.
RPO Brake Cooling.
Recaro Seats.
RS Package.
Dual Mode Exhaust.

vinman · 11-23-2015, 08:10 AM

1ss or 2ss?

paul84043 · 11-23-2015, 08:12 AM

If it was me, I'd opt for door number two. With the dual mode exhaust you really don't need to go aftermarket. When those baffles open, you're basically running straight pipes that breathe just fine.
Want to make it better, throw your money at headers w/ high flow cats, CAI and ported Throttle Body.

I don't care about Nav, the Recaros are wonderful, the RS package is a must.

What a horrible decision to have to make..

I've also seen the site act flaky early in the morning on a pretty consistent basis.. Maybe they're doing maintenance at that time..

20152SS1Le · 11-23-2015, 08:12 AM

price aside, it comes down to if you want those options. I personally would want the seats as well as the exhaust so its a no brainer.

Qwanto · 11-23-2015, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by vinman

1ss or 2ss?

Yes, they are both 2SS Models.

The Difference in price is really going to drain my pocket right now.
I can scrape it, but it will hurt for a few months.
Wondering if the Pain will be well served when I think about it several months down the road.
Swapping the Exhaust was a pain with the Vette. Jacking it up off of all fours took two hours in itself. ( not something really to look forward to )
Not to mention the aftermarket Cat Back for the Camaro must be close to 2K if not more.
The Factory Dual mode does sound just as good.

vinman · 11-23-2015, 08:31 AM

I would suck it up now to enjoy the bells and whistles the extra money gives you, maybe even extend a year to your payments to lower it overall

vinman · 11-23-2015, 08:31 AM

The sound is worth the cost of the npp fo sho

cdb95z28 · 11-23-2015, 10:36 AM

Do you plan on tracking or autoX 'ing the car?
If so, getting the Recaros are a no brainer.
And the dual mode exhaust is also a must have. The 1LE should have come standard with it.

Or keeping looking around for one that is optioned more to your taste. Nav in cars, to me is an overpriced option anymore that is rarely used by the owner (unless you travel ALOT). Smart phones can do just a good of a job.

gajagfan · 11-23-2015, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qwanto

Sorry for the Double Thread. I just joined the forum and I was getting a 404 server busy message every time I tried to post. ( Both ended up posting ).
And, my Copy and paste did not fully paste.

Here is the rest of my message...

Thank you,

I have to decide between two new 15 1LE's.
One is priced at 30K . The other at 36K.
The one for 30K only has Winter mat's and Nav for options.
The 36K model has,
Navigation.
RPO Brake Cooling.
Recaro Seats.
RS Package.
Dual Mode Exhaust.

I was unaware that there was a brake cooling option.......

Joseph1LE · 11-23-2015, 10:50 AM

I would choose the one with Recaros and NPP

Qwanto · 11-23-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cdb95z28

Do you plan on tracking or autoX 'ing the car?
If so, getting the Recaros are a no brainer.
And the dual mode exhaust is also a must have. The 1LE should have come standard with it.

Or keeping looking around for one that is optioned more to your taste. Nav in cars, to me is an overpriced option anymore that is rarely used by the owner (unless you travel ALOT). Smart phones can do just a good of a job.

The Recaro seats do look nice & HQ, where the Standard seats look well,,, standard. Standard with SS Badging similiar to what you are likely to so see in most any Newer Chevy.
I guess the Dual Mode Exhaust isn't standard with the 1LE package. It shows as an additional option on all of the Window Stickers including all of the Window Stickers with the 1LE option that I have looked at.

The Brake option reads this way on the Window Sticker.

LPO, Brake Cooling Package $495.00

The 16 Camaro doesn't do anything for me. To me it looks MustangEEE and a little to Chick -ISH.
Plus,, being manufactured over in MI isn't really a plus for me.. I would much rather have a Canadian built one.

Kendall421 · 11-23-2015, 11:52 AM

Second one! Recaro, NPP, RS option. If you go with option one you will kick yourself for sure! When I bought mine I loaded it up with EVERYTHING! A little strain for a bit on the budget... But I want what I want and have ZERO regrets.

Rear tires go well before the front. I have never done a burn out in my car, so it is just from driving the car. I corner it hard for sure and the rear tires take abuse. With 8500 miles on mine, rears are 3/4 wore out, fronts are only 1/4 used up. I know this because I have a brand new set on rims sitting in the shop ready to bolt on. I measured tread depth on those vs my set on the car.

11-23-2015, 07:34 AM	#1
Qwanto Drives: 2010 Grand Sport Corvette Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NH Posts: 7	Torn between two 1LE's Just debating in my head... If I save 6K now will I will be kicking myself in the butt later on? Though, in reality I would only be saving 4K with the 30k 1LE. I would immediately end up swapping out the stock exhaust for the same Corsa Extremes that I put on the Grand Sport, or something Similar. BTW, for you guys that presently own a 1LE. What are you getting out of your tires for Mileage? Looking at those Bad Boys, I can bet they will wear like the Goodyear's on my GS Corvette. (Wear Bars showing at 5K and will not pass inspection by 10K) Thanks everyone!

11-23-2015, 08:10 AM	#4
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	1ss or 2ss? __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

11-23-2015, 08:31 AM	#8
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	I would suck it up now to enjoy the bells and whistles the extra money gives you, maybe even extend a year to your payments to lower it overall __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

11-23-2015, 08:31 AM	#9
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	The sound is worth the cost of the npp fo sho __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

11-23-2015, 10:36 AM	#10
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,203	Do you plan on tracking or autoX 'ing the car? If so, getting the Recaros are a no brainer. And the dual mode exhaust is also a must have. The 1LE should have come standard with it. Or keeping looking around for one that is optioned more to your taste. Nav in cars, to me is an overpriced option anymore that is rarely used by the owner (unless you travel ALOT). Smart phones can do just a good of a job. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD

11-23-2015, 08:04 AM	#3
Qwanto Drives: 2010 Grand Sport Corvette Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NH Posts: 7	Sorry for the Double Thread. I just joined the forum and I was getting a 404 server busy message every time I tried to post. ( Both ended up posting ). And, my Copy and paste did not fully paste. Here is the rest of my message... Thank you, I have to decide between two new 15 1LE's. One is priced at 30K . The other at 36K. The one for 30K only has Winter mat's and Nav for options. The 36K model has, Navigation. RPO Brake Cooling. Recaro Seats. RS Package. Dual Mode Exhaust.

11-23-2015, 08:12 AM	#5
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	If it was me, I'd opt for door number two. With the dual mode exhaust you really don't need to go aftermarket. When those baffles open, you're basically running straight pipes that breathe just fine. Want to make it better, throw your money at headers w/ high flow cats, CAI and ported Throttle Body. I don't care about Nav, the Recaros are wonderful, the RS package is a must. What a horrible decision to have to make.. I've also seen the site act flaky early in the morning on a pretty consistent basis.. Maybe they're doing maintenance at that time..

11-23-2015, 08:12 AM	#6
20152SS1Le Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY Posts: 294	price aside, it comes down to if you want those options. I personally would want the seats as well as the exhaust so its a no brainer.

11-23-2015, 10:50 AM	#12
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	I would choose the one with Recaros and NPP __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

11-23-2015, 11:52 AM	#14
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	Second one! Recaro, NPP, RS option. If you go with option one you will kick yourself for sure! When I bought mine I loaded it up with EVERYTHING! A little strain for a bit on the budget... But I want what I want and have ZERO regrets. Rear tires go well before the front. I have never done a burn out in my car, so it is just from driving the car. I corner it hard for sure and the rear tires take abuse. With 8500 miles on mine, rears are 3/4 wore out, fronts are only 1/4 used up. I know this because I have a brand new set on rims sitting in the shop ready to bolt on. I measured tread depth on those vs my set on the car.