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joeysSS · 01-02-2012, 07:34 PM

They found a a Camaro finally. 2SS/RS black on black. I'm thrilled but I know I have to have the ground effects just like my old one had but I have a nagging feeling I am going to end up with the new one back in the dealer for the same problem I had one #1. My exhaust tips were rubbing the inside of the Showodw box (or whatever it's called) so I had to cut the stock ones off and go with slightly smaller tips. Pain in the Arss on a brand new car. Has anyone had this problem??? The dealer says more then likely I will have to do the same on this one too. It just doesn't seem right to have to do all that. Seems to me like Chevy would make a Ground Effect pkg that would accommodate it's existing tips? Am I crazy? I know you guys are SICK of me going on about this deal but it's a big deal. I drove the new one today. I thought it seemed a little faster then my old one and the sales guy said it has a few more horsies. It was great. Didn't make my decision any easier. The Ford is here too. NOW WHAT?

P3SAR · 01-02-2012, 07:56 PM

The LS3 and L99 engines have the same horsepower ratings they have had since the beginning...426 and 400 respectively. That salesperson must be confused with the power bump for the new V6. Good luck with the new one though!

htron50 · 01-02-2012, 08:03 PM

those add on ground effects seem to be a problem with others, i have read. Maybe you can adjust the exhaust hangers (bend them a pinch?)

EM1/SS · 01-02-2012, 08:13 PM

I have factory ground effects and my tips fit fine.

gelboy1015 · 01-02-2012, 08:44 PM

When I had the stock exhaust on my car with ground effects, it would rattle sometimes. I would pull down on the bezel and it would help stop the vibrating for a few days. Now I have an aftermarket exhaust and the MBRP tips that are made specifically for the GFX and I havent had a problem.

Alain · 01-02-2012, 10:28 PM

my stock exhaust tips fit in fine in my GM ground effects. they actually touch the metal part of the GFX but it doesn't rattle or melt anything.

rberns · 01-02-2012, 10:45 PM

I have the GFX with stock exhaust for now and I also did not have this issue with the rubbing. Maybe your original camaro's exhaust wasn't on straight???

TJ91 · 01-03-2012, 12:22 AM

Glad you got a new one !!

As for the GFX, definitly a PITA but well worth it. Hope you get that fixed soon, black out the bezels too maybe? lol

dianeokie · 01-03-2012, 12:43 PM

Is the exhaust welded? Mine are, no problem, but the tips for the SS are bigger than the tips for the 2LT. Maybe the exhaust isn't tight enough and vibrates some?

PS: I'm from Edmond!

orangejuice · 01-03-2012, 12:52 PM

Can I ask what happened to your last Camaro?

SSTG · 01-03-2012, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangejuice

Can I ask what happened to your last Camaro?

Husband wrecked it.

KEEP RT · 01-03-2012, 01:38 PM

Just get it already. I mean it in the nicest of ways. You want it, your apprehensive on the Ford.

The only hold up is the exhaust tips right? So go see a muffler shop and make Hubby pay for tips that fit the GFX.

Then post pics of him and what he's paying for for the love of his life.

Best wishes.

joeysSS · 01-03-2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dianeokie

Is the exhaust welded? Mine are, no problem, but the tips for the SS are bigger than the tips for the 2LT. Maybe the exhaust isn't tight enough and vibrates some?

PS: I'm from Edmond!

Hey! Good to see someone from Edmond on here! I'm not sure I am going with the SS afterall. I do love it but I am dreading snow and ice. If it werent for that I'd do it. I really need to make up my mind as it's at the dealership.....

joeysSS · 01-03-2012, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSTG

Husband wrecked it.

Yep. Merry Christmas Honey.

01-02-2012, 07:56 PM	#2
P3SAR Waiting to Drive Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM w/SIM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Germantown, TN Posts: 164	The LS3 and L99 engines have the same horsepower ratings they have had since the beginning...426 and 400 respectively. That salesperson must be confused with the power bump for the new V6. Good luck with the new one though! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2ss/rs IBM 6M with SIM stripes

01-02-2012, 08:13 PM	#4
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	I have factory ground effects and my tips fit fine. __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

01-02-2012, 10:45 PM	#7
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	I have the GFX with stock exhaust for now and I also did not have this issue with the rubbing. Maybe your original camaro's exhaust wasn't on straight??? Attached Images __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

01-03-2012, 12:22 AM	#8
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	Glad you got a new one !! As for the GFX, definitly a PITA but well worth it. Hope you get that fixed soon, black out the bezels too maybe? lol __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

01-03-2012, 12:43 PM	#9
dianeokie Going places Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,897 View My Garage	Is the exhaust welded? Mine are, no problem, but the tips for the SS are bigger than the tips for the 2LT. Maybe the exhaust isn't tight enough and vibrates some? PS: I'm from Edmond! __________________ "just stay with traffic, you'll be fine". = famous last words

01-02-2012, 07:34 PM	#1
joeysSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 328	Anyone have trouble with ground effects? They found a a Camaro finally. 2SS/RS black on black. I'm thrilled but I know I have to have the ground effects just like my old one had but I have a nagging feeling I am going to end up with the new one back in the dealer for the same problem I had one #1. My exhaust tips were rubbing the inside of the Showodw box (or whatever it's called) so I had to cut the stock ones off and go with slightly smaller tips. Pain in the Arss on a brand new car. Has anyone had this problem??? The dealer says more then likely I will have to do the same on this one too. It just doesn't seem right to have to do all that. Seems to me like Chevy would make a Ground Effect pkg that would accommodate it's existing tips? Am I crazy? I know you guys are SICK of me going on about this deal but it's a big deal. I drove the new one today. I thought it seemed a little faster then my old one and the sales guy said it has a few more horsies. It was great. Didn't make my decision any easier. The Ford is here too. NOW WHAT? __________________

01-02-2012, 08:03 PM	#3
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	those add on ground effects seem to be a problem with others, i have read. Maybe you can adjust the exhaust hangers (bend them a pinch?)

01-02-2012, 08:44 PM	#5
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	When I had the stock exhaust on my car with ground effects, it would rattle sometimes. I would pull down on the bezel and it would help stop the vibrating for a few days. Now I have an aftermarket exhaust and the MBRP tips that are made specifically for the GFX and I havent had a problem.

01-02-2012, 10:28 PM	#6
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	my stock exhaust tips fit in fine in my GM ground effects. they actually touch the metal part of the GFX but it doesn't rattle or melt anything.

01-03-2012, 12:52 PM	#10
orangejuice H1 OFCR Drives: 2013 ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Shelby Twp., Michigan Posts: 1,320 View My Garage	Can I ask what happened to your last Camaro? __________________ Corsa Rotofab BBK ZL1 Hood/Fascia AAC Afterburners/Sidemarkers Havoc Black Chrome 5% Tint/20% Smoked Taillights

01-03-2012, 01:38 PM	#12
KEEP RT Wonderfully Awful Idea Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 1,456 View My Garage	Just get it already. I mean it in the nicest of ways. You want it, your apprehensive on the Ford. The only hold up is the exhaust tips right? So go see a muffler shop and make Hubby pay for tips that fit the GFX. Then post pics of him and what he's paying for for the love of his life. Best wishes. __________________

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