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UCF w00t · 03-17-2009, 01:30 PM

chevrolet.com/camaro has 123ft for the SS.

zebra · 03-17-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

chevrolet.com/camaro has 123ft for the SS.

it also says that it still only gets 23 (22 for the manual) mpg.

watch the video above. Al Oppenheiser is the Camaro Chief Engineer & he states that 117ft (or less) is for the SS. i highly doubt figures that have been previously released are going to be revised with numbers showing degraded performance

rmbrady · 03-17-2009, 02:18 PM

I hope for the Camaro's sake that the SS brakes better than 123 from 60. Motortrend got 108 ft in the 2010 Mustang.

UCF w00t · 03-17-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

it also says that it still only gets 23 (22 for the manual) mpg.

watch the video above. Al Oppenheiser is the Camaro Chief Engineer & he states that 117ft (or less) is for the SS. i highly doubt figures that have been previously released are going to be revised with numbers showing degraded performance

Not in the chart. It has the correct MPG in the chart. It's just the graphics that have the old estimated stuff.

*radz28* · 03-17-2009, 02:53 PM

It'd be nicer to see 117-feet but it's not like it's too big a deal. However, when you think about it, a few feel could be all that keep one from stuffing the front of their Camaro into the back of another car...

*DGthe3* · 03-17-2009, 09:45 PM

I was a little surprised too since Brembos are supposed to make performance brakes.

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

could aways be better.... for a price

Retro rockets perhaps?

ZZcamaro · 03-17-2009, 10:23 PM

My idea would be throw in some more aggressive pads, maybe some vented and drilled rotors. If you need more than that you are looking at some serious money. I would think those two upgrades would make an improvement.
You could put on stainless brake lines also. That should be more than enough for any of us regular folks. Maybe racing would require more.

Rogue Leader · 03-17-2009, 10:54 PM

You really arent going to get huge gains worth the money in braking distance. That number (be it 125 or 117) is extremely good. However the benefit of better brakes is less fade. So it stops just as well on the 20th stop as the 1st, when you are driving "spiritedly".

The Stock Brembos are VERY good brakes, and you will have to spend a WHOLE LOT of money to upgrade them significantly. There are lots of things you can do to make them better as is, such as brake cooling. I believe the SS has brake ducts from the front grill similar to the Vette, if not I'm SURE someone will build them eventually. As well slotted and drilled rotors help dissipate heat more. Finally steel braided lines (if it doesnt already have them) help keep even constant pressure all the time, and prevents against lines bursting. Those things are more than enough for any street driving or even HPDE and Autocross type of events. You will not get any sort of significant gains otherwise without spending BIG bucks, and if you are driving on the street and need that sort of braking, you are trying very hard for a Camaro shaped coffin.

gunslinger · 03-17-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Retro rockets perhaps?

I like you thinking

Until then, a set of Hawk HPS or HP+ pads should bring the stopping distance down a few feet, as long as you don't mind cleaning your wheels once every two weeks.

For more stopping power, the CTS-V brakes sound like a viable solution, but I haven't done any research yet to see if they fit...

Unfortunately this car is too new for anyone to be making aftermarket caliper brackets, which are widely available for the 4th Gen. It will be awhile before the assortment of aftermarket parts catches up with the 4th Gens...

gunslinger · 03-17-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

Finally steel braided lines (if it doesnt already have them) help keep even constant pressure all the time, and prevents against lines bursting.

Just be sure that the lines have the vinyl coating around them to keep little particle of dirt from finding their way into the steel weave and wearing down the inside rubber liner...

Once again, the aftermarket for this car will take some time to develop as well as some time for people to test the new parts and find out which ones are designed well and which ones need a little re-design...

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-18-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I was a little surprised too since Brembos are supposed to make performance brakes.

Retro rockets perhaps?

you gotta remember tho.... this is a 4000 lb vehicle moving at 60mph... (or higher in most of our cases) to 0mph. i wanna see what the chally and the rustang do in the same test.

and actually, I was thinking a dragline or something. retractable chutes or something along those lines.... lol

Rodrunner · 03-18-2009, 10:02 AM

^^^Yeah, it's hard to believe the Challenger at more weight and skinnier tires could match the Camaro. And I guarantee the brembos will not fade!

I like the chute idea, not too expensive and talk about impressing onlookers!!!

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03-17-2009, 10:54 PM	#22
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	You really arent going to get huge gains worth the money in braking distance. That number (be it 125 or 117) is extremely good. However the benefit of better brakes is less fade. So it stops just as well on the 20th stop as the 1st, when you are driving "spiritedly". The Stock Brembos are VERY good brakes, and you will have to spend a WHOLE LOT of money to upgrade them significantly. There are lots of things you can do to make them better as is, such as brake cooling. I believe the SS has brake ducts from the front grill similar to the Vette, if not I'm SURE someone will build them eventually. As well slotted and drilled rotors help dissipate heat more. Finally steel braided lines (if it doesnt already have them) help keep even constant pressure all the time, and prevents against lines bursting. Those things are more than enough for any street driving or even HPDE and Autocross type of events. You will not get any sort of significant gains otherwise without spending BIG bucks, and if you are driving on the street and need that sort of braking, you are trying very hard for a Camaro shaped coffin. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

03-18-2009, 10:02 AM	#26
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	^^^Yeah, it's hard to believe the Challenger at more weight and skinnier tires could match the Camaro. And I guarantee the brembos will not fade! I like the chute idea, not too expensive and talk about impressing onlookers!!! __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

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03-17-2009, 01:30 PM	#15
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	chevrolet.com/camaro has 123ft for the SS.

03-17-2009, 02:18 PM	#17
rmbrady Drives: 68 camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Everywhere Posts: 22	I hope for the Camaro's sake that the SS brakes better than 123 from 60. Motortrend got 108 ft in the 2010 Mustang.

03-17-2009, 10:23 PM	#21
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	My idea would be throw in some more aggressive pads, maybe some vented and drilled rotors. If you need more than that you are looking at some serious money. I would think those two upgrades would make an improvement. You could put on stainless brake lines also. That should be more than enough for any of us regular folks. Maybe racing would require more.