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mr_desmo · 10-08-2009, 06:10 PM

man! Read the comments and testing they did! Please dont go all hating on them like the rest of car forums because they say something bad about our baby...what surprise me is they tested 0.87g befor go 0.84 g with test car...
they did 1/4 in 13.0 flat before not 13.5...Damn
But two things that could improve our car dramatically...
Torque management....remove that fu ckin shit out of my car it feels like a corolla at low rpm...when a 6.2l should shake the house like it does in the vette.
They should have put bigger sways: if you dont know any better thats good but like me coming from a lotus elise this car feels like a dead big fat men compared to a pole dancer in her prime times!
http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...let-camaro-ss/

mr_desmo · 10-08-2009, 07:08 PM

nobody have an opinion?

detroitboy · 10-08-2009, 08:02 PM

They are correct on the rear end gear....going to a 3.73 would be great. I thought that was going to be an option for the next model? If that is'nt enough its going to have to be a blower. I'd like to see forged internals on a blower motor though.....

*The_Blur* · 10-08-2009, 08:17 PM

GM had a lot of reasons for making the decisions they made. Releasing a Camaro at the time that GM did was difficult enough with bankruptcy around the corner. Success aside, we've heard our share of rants about how irresponsible a V8 is, even with efficiency that doubles classic predecessors. Additionally, there are settings in the DIC that allow the driver to make the Camaro more aggressive. Let's not forget how much these cars get moving after 1,500 miles.

Why do we care what Edmunds says? The Camaro is still chasing demand. People want this car because they already know that it is a superior performer, besides its flashy appearance.

There's a lot to be said about these sorts of articles and the numbers they produce. We have to ask about the bias of the magazine. Are they funded heavily by domestic advertisements or read by those who drive certain kinds of cars? These are important considerations, as well as the individual biases of the writers and drivers. Imagine putting a driver who prefers Nissans behind the wheel of a Corvette. Do you think they would push a GT-R harder? I'd bet my next paycheck on it. Let's also evaluate whether they use the same testing techniques on each car or whether human error is a factor in timing the numbers. What was the altitude of the test? If it was too high off the ground, then the number will be poor. Let's not forget the temperature and humidity.

There are too many factors to consider that could make a test run go bad. It would be easy for a magazine to conceal its bias behind bad driving conditions or a crappy driver who doesn't know how to put it in competition mode.

Despite results like these, people who have a brain will buy the obviously better car.

oachalon · 10-08-2009, 10:51 PM

im trying to teach them over there what a real car is but they dont listen.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-08-2009, 11:24 PM

I didn't read it...but if this is the same guy that had a conniption over the steering wheel -- take his opinion with a whole bag of salt, he's got a stick up his butt over something.

MightyT · 10-08-2009, 11:56 PM

Who cares! ... Let's see ... His 1 voice to our 17,653 voices!

Um ... We win!

OK ... I drank the Kool-Aid ... but I am HAPPY!

Sstac · 10-09-2009, 09:05 AM

The steering is like driving a truck??? is that true..?

chrisinlittlerock · 10-09-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sstac

The steering is like driving a truck??? is that true..?

Don't listen to that crap. The steering feels just fine.

nassau97 · 10-09-2009, 09:16 AM

Who cares what that A Hole from edmunds thinks. He's probably in the same group that would get all quivery over a Prius.

calflan · 10-09-2009, 09:34 AM

Steering feels great to me, not sure why they'd say that.
A 3:73 rear end would drive MPG WAY down unless and Overdrive Trans could pick up the slack.

Kaoz · 10-09-2009, 10:11 AM

The idiots are running 87 Octane in the V8.

Spam their e-mails.

see : http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...and-money.html

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-09-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaoz

The idiots are running 87 Octane in the V8.

Spam their e-mails.

No...don't spam their emails, please.

But if they are running 87 -- a healthy reminder...or hundred...to run 91 or better would certainly be constructive.

djsnoflake · 10-09-2009, 12:41 PM

I gave them a healthy constructive reminder.

10-08-2009, 06:10 PM	#1
mr_desmo Banned Drives: beated up old mini austin Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north pole Posts: 440	edmunds camaro comments! man! Read the comments and testing they did! Please dont go all hating on them like the rest of car forums because they say something bad about our baby...what surprise me is they tested 0.87g befor go 0.84 g with test car... they did 1/4 in 13.0 flat before not 13.5...Damn But two things that could improve our car dramatically... Torque management....remove that fu ckin shit out of my car it feels like a corolla at low rpm...when a 6.2l should shake the house like it does in the vette. They should have put bigger sways: if you dont know any better thats good but like me coming from a lotus elise this car feels like a dead big fat men compared to a pole dancer in her prime times! http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...let-camaro-ss/

10-08-2009, 08:02 PM	#3
detroitboy Pinholic Drives: 11 Silverado, 08 Shelby GT500 Conv. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Macomb, Mi Posts: 697	They are correct on the rear end gear....going to a 3.73 would be great. I thought that was going to be an option for the next model? If that is'nt enough its going to have to be a blower. I'd like to see forged internals on a blower motor though..... __________________ Almost had a 2SS/RS, IOM, orange accent interior, 6 speed manual, sunroof & polished wheels ordered 01/19/07 3000 - 2/27/09 3400 - 3/27/09 3800 - 4/17/09 (built and lost in the vortex) ship date ??????? (I gave up and got a GT500) 5/11/09 - order cancelled 5/27/09 - vehicle arrived at dealership for whoever bought it after me

10-08-2009, 08:17 PM	#4
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	GM had a lot of reasons for making the decisions they made. Releasing a Camaro at the time that GM did was difficult enough with bankruptcy around the corner. Success aside, we've heard our share of rants about how irresponsible a V8 is, even with efficiency that doubles classic predecessors. Additionally, there are settings in the DIC that allow the driver to make the Camaro more aggressive. Let's not forget how much these cars get moving after 1,500 miles. Why do we care what Edmunds says? The Camaro is still chasing demand. People want this car because they already know that it is a superior performer, besides its flashy appearance. There's a lot to be said about these sorts of articles and the numbers they produce. We have to ask about the bias of the magazine. Are they funded heavily by domestic advertisements or read by those who drive certain kinds of cars? These are important considerations, as well as the individual biases of the writers and drivers. Imagine putting a driver who prefers Nissans behind the wheel of a Corvette. Do you think they would push a GT-R harder? I'd bet my next paycheck on it. Let's also evaluate whether they use the same testing techniques on each car or whether human error is a factor in timing the numbers. What was the altitude of the test? If it was too high off the ground, then the number will be poor. Let's not forget the temperature and humidity. There are too many factors to consider that could make a test run go bad. It would be easy for a magazine to conceal its bias behind bad driving conditions or a crappy driver who doesn't know how to put it in competition mode. Despite results like these, people who have a brain will buy the obviously better car. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

10-08-2009, 11:24 PM	#6
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I didn't read it...but if this is the same guy that had a conniption over the steering wheel -- take his opinion with a whole bag of salt, he's got a stick up his butt over something. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-08-2009, 11:56 PM	#7
MightyT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 539	Who cares! ... Let's see ... His 1 voice to our 17,653 voices! Um ... We win! OK ... I drank the Kool-Aid ... but I am HAPPY! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT RS - Rally Yellow Ordered from Tom Bell 1100 Prelim. Order - (09-18-09) 2000 GM Accepted - (09-22-09) Order NPJWCM. 3000 Prod Control Accepted - (10-14-09) *TPW 11/02/09. 3300 Scheduled - (10-26-09)* 3400 Broadcast - (10-31-09) 3800 Produced - (11-06-09) VIN 2G1FC1EV6A9165272 4200 Shipped - (11-09-09) Rail ETTX701486 5000 Deliver dealer - (11-27-09) 6000 Deliver customer - (11-27-09)

10-08-2009, 07:08 PM	#2
mr_desmo Banned Drives: beated up old mini austin Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north pole Posts: 440	nobody have an opinion?

10-08-2009, 10:51 PM	#5
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	im trying to teach them over there what a real car is but they dont listen.

10-09-2009, 09:05 AM	#8
Sstac Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 313	The steering is like driving a truck??? is that true..? __________________ Current: 2010 Camaro CGM 2SS RS Manual Past: '99 camaro, '01 Z28, '03 vette '08 BMW 535i 1100, Preliminary order accepted 08-06-09 2000, Accepted By GM 09-1-09 3000, Order accepted by production control 09-1-09 TPW 09-21-09 3300, Order scheduled for production 09/11/09 3400, Order broadcast 09-12-09 3800, Order produced 09-22-09 4000, Available to ship 09-23-09 4200, Shipped 09-24-09 5000, Delivered to the dealer 10/12/09 * Picked up 10/12/09

10-09-2009, 09:16 AM	#10
nassau97 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 97 Vette 91 Vette Join Date: May 2009 Location: WV Posts: 66	Who cares what that A Hole from edmunds thinks. He's probably in the same group that would get all quivery over a Prius.

10-09-2009, 09:34 AM	#11
calflan Drives: 1LT; IBM; 6 Spd Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 499	Steering feels great to me, not sure why they'd say that. A 3:73 rear end would drive MPG WAY down unless and Overdrive Trans could pick up the slack. __________________ 1LT; Airaid CAI; Flowmaster American Thunder Axelback; Int Floor Lts; RS Spoiler; Radio Controls; Sequential tail lights; Oil Catch Can; VMAX Throttle Body; MACE plenum spacer; Mace manifold insulator[/I]

10-09-2009, 10:11 AM	#12
Kaoz Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 107	The idiots are running 87 Octane in the V8. Spam their e-mails. see : http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...and-money.html __________________ Rally Yellow 2LT/RS 2000 - 06/03 - Moved to "Placed" status 2500 - 06/23 - Preferenced 3000 - 06/24 - Ready to schedule 3100 - 07/23 - Scheduled 3300 - 07/23 - Sequenced for production 3400 - 07/25 - Broadcast 3800 - 08/03 - VIN

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