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camaro_uk · 04-21-2015, 11:02 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm a new member here, just saying hi.. I came from 'across the pond' partly because of your American V8s and muscle cars!! About 2.5 weeks ago I bought a 2015 Ashen Gray 2SS 1LE Camaro after having owned 2 C5 Corvettes, one of which was back in the UK. I love this new toy! I haven't driven it much yet as it's my weekend toy. It's much more street friendly than the Vette I had - feels 10 times better built, handles better, and soaks the bumps much better too And in gray/black it looks like Batmobile

I plan to add a few vinyl protectors around the door sill and trunk opening, maybe add some Lloyd mats (we don't really seem to have much choice), and take out the exhaust fuse. I may do something to the hood vent because I just don't like the idea of water and dust getting in there so may try to block it off, but other than that, I really don't plan on doing much to it. I plan to leave it pretty much stock and pampered

Not the best of pics attached, but you guys get the drift!

Sunny

Egon · 04-21-2015, 11:21 PM

She looks fantastic and I am not only saying that because she is a twin to mine! If you can swing the cost please go out and get some clear bra installed at least over the gill area to stop those rock chips. It is the one thing I have deeply regretted not doing right off the bat. I would also recommend leaving the hood vent as is. The tray underneath will divert water and other debris from doing any damage and it will still allow the heat and trapped air to escape from under the hood as it was designed to do.

Elvira1le · 04-21-2015, 11:47 PM

The only real change I made was to put the engine cover in the garage on a shelf the day I bought it. I like the look of the real power plant and it stays pretty clean. Plus it is much more impressive than a plastic lid. GO NAKED.

camaro_uk · 04-22-2015, 01:35 AM

Egon, I see you're also in San Diego... You don't happen to be near Mission Trails, by any chance, do you?

Egon · 04-22-2015, 08:18 AM

Yes I am very very close to Mission Trails. You should come to the SCCA Autocross event at Qualcomm stadium on May 2nd and 3rd to at least check it out if not run in it yourself. There is another guy there that runs a 2013 1LE in black as well.

markgws6 · 04-22-2015, 09:29 AM

Nice car and color choice!! Welcome to the club and you will love driving her especially on the twisty sections. Be careful in cold weather with the stock tires but other than that enjoy. And I agree, get clear bra on the front and gills areas.

homewrecker · 04-22-2015, 10:08 AM

Gorgeous 1LE! I live in San Diego too right next to Qualcomm stadium! I'll be on the lookout for your 1LE's! Here's mine:
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04-21-2015, 11:02 PM	#1
camaro_uk Drives: 2015 1LE Camaro Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 88	New 1LE Owner Hi everyone, I'm a new member here, just saying hi.. I came from 'across the pond' partly because of your American V8s and muscle cars!! About 2.5 weeks ago I bought a 2015 Ashen Gray 2SS 1LE Camaro after having owned 2 C5 Corvettes, one of which was back in the UK. I love this new toy! I haven't driven it much yet as it's my weekend toy. It's much more street friendly than the Vette I had - feels 10 times better built, handles better, and soaks the bumps much better too And in gray/black it looks like Batmobile I plan to add a few vinyl protectors around the door sill and trunk opening, maybe add some Lloyd mats (we don't really seem to have much choice), and take out the exhaust fuse. I may do something to the hood vent because I just don't like the idea of water and dust getting in there so may try to block it off, but other than that, I really don't plan on doing much to it. I plan to leave it pretty much stock and pampered Not the best of pics attached, but you guys get the drift! Sunny Attached Images

04-21-2015, 11:21 PM	#2
Egon Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 977	She looks fantastic and I am not only saying that because she is a twin to mine! If you can swing the cost please go out and get some clear bra installed at least over the gill area to stop those rock chips. It is the one thing I have deeply regretted not doing right off the bat. I would also recommend leaving the hood vent as is. The tray underneath will divert water and other debris from doing any damage and it will still allow the heat and trapped air to escape from under the hood as it was designed to do. __________________

04-22-2015, 08:18 AM	#5
Egon Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 977	Yes I am very very close to Mission Trails. You should come to the SCCA Autocross event at Qualcomm stadium on May 2nd and 3rd to at least check it out if not run in it yourself. There is another guy there that runs a 2013 1LE in black as well. __________________

04-22-2015, 09:29 AM	#6
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Nice car and color choice!! Welcome to the club and you will love driving her especially on the twisty sections. Be careful in cold weather with the stock tires but other than that enjoy. And I agree, get clear bra on the front and gills areas. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

04-21-2015, 11:47 PM	#3
Elvira1le Mistress of the dark Drives: Black 2014 RS 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chandler, Az Posts: 104 View My Garage	The only real change I made was to put the engine cover in the garage on a shelf the day I bought it. I like the look of the real power plant and it stays pretty clean. Plus it is much more impressive than a plastic lid. GO NAKED.

04-22-2015, 01:35 AM	#4
camaro_uk Drives: 2015 1LE Camaro Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 88	Egon, I see you're also in San Diego... You don't happen to be near Mission Trails, by any chance, do you?

04-22-2015, 10:08 AM	#7
homewrecker Drives: '04 Z06, '14BMW M235i, '15 SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Diego/Los Angeles Posts: 845	Gorgeous 1LE! I live in San Diego too right next to Qualcomm stadium! I'll be on the lookout for your 1LE's! Here's mine: