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tonyko1 · 10-20-2012, 05:38 PM

Was just at the local Wal-Mart and parked up front was a "SS" badged Camaro. Car had some aftermarket pinstriping, and different rims that weren't stock. Interestingly, not Brembo labeled piston brakes, but a chromed one that looked like a bad aftermarket.

Here's the thing: Has there been an SS without the tell-tale "mailslot", because this one DID NOT have it. I looked inside and it was an A6 and what looked like leather seats.

Finally, and this pisses me off, as I knew better, but it was a red badged SS, meaning SS/RS but I didn't note if the headlights were RS halos or not. Sorry.

So question, can this be an SS/RS or is it an imposter?.....

JeffHudgensMD · 10-20-2012, 05:41 PM

no... SS came with the V8 only

JeffHudgensMD · 10-20-2012, 05:42 PM

All have the mail slot.... im not sure about the brakes

*The_Blur* · 10-20-2012, 05:45 PM

If they swapped out the front bumper, it would be a lot harder to tell if it's a SS. Was the front end stock?

usnatclee · 10-20-2012, 05:49 PM

My guess is the front end was swapped. Afew people have done that because they did not like the mailslot. Did you happen to look at the exhaust tips or the rear diff?

flyer08 · 10-20-2012, 05:51 PM

Guy i know wants to have a sleeper and doesn't like mail slot. He was talking about swapping to v6 front

Ice Demon · 10-20-2012, 05:56 PM

Well most likely its a v6 but I fastest way to tell is look at the exhaust. If the exhaust is still stock then look at the size of the tips. The SS tips are noticeably bigger.

MoeIv · 10-20-2012, 05:59 PM

You can also look at the Brembo brakes

Angrybird 12 · 10-20-2012, 06:09 PM

V6's with SS stuff on them SS's with ZL1 stuff on them, V6's with ZL1 stuff on them, SS's with V6 stuff on them... When it comes right down to it, it shouldn't be a concern to anyone. People are going to make their Camaro to suit their taste. Just enjoy what you have and don't worry about what others have. JMHO...

SPARTAN sui · 10-20-2012, 06:10 PM

Hard to say without actually talking to the guy that owns it.

There's a good chance it's not an SS. Tell tale would be the front end, the different brakes, and mismatched badges (no halos, but RS badges, right?)

My guess would be poser. I don't get why people would do that, I'm happy my car is a V6, I wouldn't claim otherwise.

ZL1 Spoked · 10-20-2012, 06:30 PM

Definitely, no reason to pose or pretend. You have a Camaro, be proud of what you have. Badge it correctly lol.

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Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

Hard to say without actually talking to the guy that owns it.

There's a good chance it's not an SS. Tell tale would be the front end, the different brakes, and mismatched badges (no halos, but RS badges, right?)

My guess would be poser. I don't get why people would do that, I'm happy my car is a V6, I wouldn't claim otherwise.

SuperSport2011 · 10-20-2012, 06:36 PM

Easy way to tell is by looking at the speedometer.

ZL-Bee · 10-20-2012, 06:56 PM

I gave some thought to this, but decided it's kind of irrelavent without noticing all the details on a car that people have badged V6's as SS's before and done some bad appearance mods that were less than what they had originally. Seriously though I'd bet on it being a V6 just from the description.

JAX CAMARO · 10-20-2012, 07:01 PM

People have been placing SS on cars since the 60's that were not SS, so unless you intend to pull up next to them and see what they have for ya just enjoy your ride.

10-20-2012, 05:38 PM	#1
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	Real SS....?.... Was just at the local Wal-Mart and parked up front was a "SS" badged Camaro. Car had some aftermarket pinstriping, and different rims that weren't stock. Interestingly, not Brembo labeled piston brakes, but a chromed one that looked like a bad aftermarket. Here's the thing: Has there been an SS without the tell-tale "mailslot", because this one DID NOT have it. I looked inside and it was an A6 and what looked like leather seats. Finally, and this pisses me off, as I knew better, but it was a red badged SS, meaning SS/RS but I didn't note if the headlights were RS halos or not. Sorry. So question, can this be an SS/RS or is it an imposter?.....

10-20-2012, 05:45 PM	#4
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	If they swapped out the front bumper, it would be a lot harder to tell if it's a SS. Was the front end stock? __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

10-20-2012, 05:49 PM	#5
usnatclee Drives: '12 2SS/RS, '13 Vette, '13 Wrangler Join Date: May 2012 Location: wherever the Navy sends me Posts: 740	My guess is the front end was swapped. Afew people have done that because they did not like the mailslot. Did you happen to look at the exhaust tips or the rear diff? __________________ 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Metallic 2SS/RS "Timberwolf". Custom exhaust, RX oil catch can and oil breather, CAI inc intake, SLP 160* thermostat, TSP 2" LT headers w/ off road pipes, custom cam, tuned. 467rwhp 450rwtq. 2013 Corvette Torch Red LS3. 378rwhp/375rwtq SAE corrected, tuned. ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!

10-20-2012, 05:56 PM	#7
Ice Demon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,098 View My Garage	Well most likely its a v6 but I fastest way to tell is look at the exhaust. If the exhaust is still stock then look at the size of the tips. The SS tips are noticeably bigger. __________________ Mods: "Cam Only"

10-20-2012, 06:09 PM	#9
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	V6's with SS stuff on them SS's with ZL1 stuff on them, V6's with ZL1 stuff on them, SS's with V6 stuff on them... When it comes right down to it, it shouldn't be a concern to anyone. People are going to make their Camaro to suit their taste. Just enjoy what you have and don't worry about what others have. JMHO... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

10-20-2012, 05:41 PM	#2
JeffHudgensMD Drives: 2013 RS Camaro (2 LT) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA / Nashville, TN Posts: 136	no... SS came with the V8 only

10-20-2012, 05:42 PM	#3
JeffHudgensMD Drives: 2013 RS Camaro (2 LT) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA / Nashville, TN Posts: 136	All have the mail slot.... im not sure about the brakes

10-20-2012, 05:51 PM	#6
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Guy i know wants to have a sleeper and doesn't like mail slot. He was talking about swapping to v6 front

10-20-2012, 05:59 PM	#8
MoeIv Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Qatar Posts: 702	You can also look at the Brembo brakes

10-20-2012, 06:10 PM	#10
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	Hard to say without actually talking to the guy that owns it. There's a good chance it's not an SS. Tell tale would be the front end, the different brakes, and mismatched badges (no halos, but RS badges, right?) My guess would be poser. I don't get why people would do that, I'm happy my car is a V6, I wouldn't claim otherwise. __________________

10-20-2012, 06:36 PM	#12
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 956 View My Garage	Easy way to tell is by looking at the speedometer.

10-20-2012, 06:56 PM	#13
ZL-Bee Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: York, PA Posts: 576	I gave some thought to this, but decided it's kind of irrelavent without noticing all the details on a car that people have badged V6's as SS's before and done some bad appearance mods that were less than what they had originally. Seriously though I'd bet on it being a V6 just from the description.

10-20-2012, 07:01 PM	#14
JAX CAMARO Drives: orange 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: royersford Pa Posts: 1,081	People have been placing SS on cars since the 60's that were not SS, so unless you intend to pull up next to them and see what they have for ya just enjoy your ride. __________________ ARH 1 7/8" Headers W/HFC, GM Performance Exhaust / K&N Typhoon CAI, Comp Custom Grind Dominator 3 Cam, Pioneer Dual Valve Springs, Trickflow Push rods, IWIS Timing Chain, Rapid Motorsports Tune, 496 RWHP