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Gary B · 05-11-2009, 11:02 PM

What are your thoughts on other than the "mail slot" and badges, someone can buy a 6 cylinder version and look just about like an SS does? I'd rather the 4 pack gauges be only for the SS and maybe a different spoiler or something. They ALL look great, but I'd like a lil difference. Thank god theres no stripe package on 6 cylinders! Or is there???

SSOOCH · 05-11-2009, 11:04 PM

People can try to look the part all they want. But when they mash the gas they won't last!

I'm a poet and didn't even know it!!

*GTAHVIT* · 05-11-2009, 11:04 PM

You can get the 4 pack and the stripes on any trim as an option. The only thing exclusive to the SS is the front mail slot and wider facia.

cyberbro · 05-11-2009, 11:05 PM

For me it's about what is under the hood. The v6 is nice and I don't care if it looks just like an SS! I'm sure a few SS will borrow the Z/28 look when it hits!

Zabo · 05-11-2009, 11:06 PM

All the stripe packages available on the SS are available on the LT. Also, there are some LT specific things like highwing spoiler, heated engine block, cheap cost, fuel economy, etc.

BL202 · 05-11-2009, 11:18 PM

I like little differences too. but it's true that anyone can and probly will try to look the part. I knew a guy in high school that had a 69 chevelle ss with an inline 6. He put every SS look alike thing on the car including the SS badge. I just about kille him. All he ever did was get wooped by everything else on the street.....oh sorry for the near high jack. But little differences are cool.

RyanSSaddict · 05-11-2009, 11:19 PM

I really don't care, it's what's underneath the hood that counts.

RallyFever · 05-11-2009, 11:19 PM

Front and rear fascia make the real difference.
Not a cheap upgrade to just "fake the funk"

Nexus6 · 05-11-2009, 11:19 PM

i wont see them as they will be behind me

GoldBowtie · 05-11-2009, 11:23 PM

The V6 has to be a marketing success (sell in big numbers) for the Camaro to be successful. I believe they should make them ALL great cars with the powertrain being the biggest difference -- so they did it right.

Bond · 05-11-2009, 11:24 PM

You don't need it in the face.
The important part, the big difference is under the hood.
That's where I like it.

Just my thoughts.. but way back when it was just a concept and I was thinking that all trims would look the same (don't know why I thought they'd look the same), I was gonna de-badge mine so no one would know what it was til I opened it up. And by opening it up, I don't mean lifting the hood!

wjones14 · 05-11-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary B

What are your thoughts on other than the "mail slot" and badges, someone can buy a 6 cylinder version and look just about like an SS does? I'd rather the 4 pack gauges be only for the SS and maybe a different spoiler or something. They ALL look great, but I'd like a lil difference. Thank god theres no stripe package on 6 cylinders! Or is there???

I'm with you - there's not enough difference between the V8 and V6 appearance-wise. I still can't really tell the difference from the back, and only the mail slot gives it away in the front.

And yes, the stripe package is available both on the 2SS and the 2LT models (I just looked that up on www.chevrolet.com - hehe).

It's only my opinion, but I'm allowed to have one - I think when you pay $7K more for the V8, it ought to be more noticeable than it is. In the old days, you had the big bold Z28 or IROC stripes, and that was definitely noticeable. I liked it that way.

ClaymoreZ28 · 05-11-2009, 11:42 PM

SS has a broader chin and larger "mouth" as my daughter would say.

I am sure some folks will go against the V6 and think it was a V8 and maybe have a close thing and then get fright of their life when they meet an actual SS.

All good fun.

JMAN311 · 05-11-2009, 11:48 PM

Only other thing I can think of that hasn't been mentioned is that I think the V6 has slightly smaller exhaust tips, but not enough to notice it without seeing a V6 and V8 next to each other. Sure made it easy with the 4th gens to spot a V6 cause of the single exhaust tip. Anything can be changed though. But once they fire it up that's the only thing that will be a dead give away no matter what is done.

It would be nice for more differences, but in all honsety I agree that making the LT's just as good looking on the outside helps the SS cause all SS owners will need the V6 sales if we want the 5th gen to turn into a 6th gen. That's why everyone needs to

the V6 owners. Cause I wouldn't mind owning a 6th gen Z28 someday

05-11-2009, 11:02 PM	#1
Gary B Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 572	SS owners and ONLY SS owners...... What are your thoughts on other than the "mail slot" and badges, someone can buy a 6 cylinder version and look just about like an SS does? I'd rather the 4 pack gauges be only for the SS and maybe a different spoiler or something. They ALL look great, but I'd like a lil difference. Thank god theres no stripe package on 6 cylinders! Or is there??? __________________ Time for a new ride soon....6th Gen or 5th Gen Z28? Hmmm....

05-11-2009, 11:04 PM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	People can try to look the part all they want. But when they mash the gas they won't last! I'm a poet and didn't even know it!! __________________

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GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	You can get the 4 pack and the stripes on any trim as an option. The only thing exclusive to the SS is the front mail slot and wider facia. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

05-11-2009, 11:05 PM	#4
cyberbro Drives: Not a Camaro at this time Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,056	For me it's about what is under the hood. The v6 is nice and I don't care if it looks just like an SS! I'm sure a few SS will borrow the Z/28 look when it hits! __________________ Order Status: 2000 8/27/15 3000 9/3/15 2000 9/22/15 (Order changed) 2016 2SS With Auto, NPP, MRC, Nav, Split 5 Spoke Bright Aluminum.

05-11-2009, 11:18 PM	#6
BL202 Seek and Destroy ricers Drives: 2010 1ss, A6, IBM, RS pkg Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 169	I like little differences too. but it's true that anyone can and probly will try to look the part. I knew a guy in high school that had a 69 chevelle ss with an inline 6. He put every SS look alike thing on the car including the SS badge. I just about kille him. All he ever did was get wooped by everything else on the street.....oh sorry for the near high jack. But little differences are cool. __________________ [SIZE="2"]1100- Preliminary order accepted 04/15/09 2000, Order accepted by GM ??? 3000, Order accepted by production control 04/30/09 3300, Order scheduled for production??? 3400, Order broadcast 06/01/09 3800, Order produced 06/10/09 Vin: 2g1fj1ej1a9116578 4200, Shipped ??? 4300, Intermediate Delivery ??? 4B00, Bayed ??? 5000, Delivered to the dealer 06/22/09 6000, Delivered to the customer 06/23/09

05-11-2009, 11:06 PM	#5
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	All the stripe packages available on the SS are available on the LT. Also, there are some LT specific things like highwing spoiler, heated engine block, cheap cost, fuel economy, etc.

05-11-2009, 11:19 PM	#7
RyanSSaddict oh no la migra Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 208	I really don't care, it's what's underneath the hood that counts.

05-11-2009, 11:19 PM	#8
RallyFever Senior Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 747	Front and rear fascia make the real difference. Not a cheap upgrade to just "fake the funk" __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS,Polished 20's PICKED UP ON 5/12/09 #4835

05-11-2009, 11:19 PM	#9
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	i wont see them as they will be behind me __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

05-11-2009, 11:23 PM	#10
GoldBowtie Drives: 2021 Yukon Denali, 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canton, MI. (Detroit Area) Posts: 241 View My Garage	The V6 has to be a marketing success (sell in big numbers) for the Camaro to be successful. I believe they should make them ALL great cars with the powertrain being the biggest difference -- so they did it right. __________________ 2018 ZL1

05-11-2009, 11:24 PM	#11
Bond Heritage Hanger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, Black. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,152	You don't need it in the face. The important part, the big difference is under the hood. That's where I like it. Just my thoughts.. but way back when it was just a concept and I was thinking that all trims would look the same (don't know why I thought they'd look the same), I was gonna de-badge mine so no one would know what it was til I opened it up. And by opening it up, I don't mean lifting the hood! __________________ Keeping The Spirit Alive!

05-11-2009, 11:42 PM	#13
ClaymoreZ28 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cary, North Carolina USA Posts: 480 View My Garage	SS has a broader chin and larger "mouth" as my daughter would say. I am sure some folks will go against the V6 and think it was a V8 and maybe have a close thing and then get fright of their life when they meet an actual SS. All good fun. __________________ SSMAUG - IOM 2SS/RS/6M Breathing Fire since October 8th 2009 !

05-11-2009, 11:48 PM	#14
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	Only other thing I can think of that hasn't been mentioned is that I think the V6 has slightly smaller exhaust tips, but not enough to notice it without seeing a V6 and V8 next to each other. Sure made it easy with the 4th gens to spot a V6 cause of the single exhaust tip. Anything can be changed though. But once they fire it up that's the only thing that will be a dead give away no matter what is done. It would be nice for more differences, but in all honsety I agree that making the LT's just as good looking on the outside helps the SS cause all SS owners will need the V6 sales if we want the 5th gen to turn into a 6th gen. That's why everyone needs to the V6 owners. Cause I wouldn't mind owning a 6th gen Z28 someday __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned