Roadtrip in Victory Red Camaro SS w/ cloth interior! (Captured Test Fleet Car)

[Speedy1975]

Can someone explain skip shift to me? I googled but only found 300 sites with products to defeat it. It obviously has something to do with emissions and avoiding a gas guzzler tax, but how does it work? I mean if it's a manual car, just shift how you want or am I over simplifying this?

[zebra]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Can someone explain skip shift to me? I googled but only found 300 sites with products to defeat it. It obviously has something to do with emissions and avoiding a gas guzzler tax, but how does it work? I mean if it's a manual car, just shift how you want or am I over simplifying this?

in light-throttle driving, it locks out 2nd & 3rd so you have to shift from 1st to 4th to help increase gas mileage (in simple terms)

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8147

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by zebra

in light-throttle driving, it locks out 2nd & 3rd so you have to shift from 1st to 4th to help increase gas mileage (in simple terms)

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8147

Thanks. I wouldn't like that, but if it keeps a $1700 gas guzzler tax off the price of the car so be it. I'll get a $10 cable to disable it.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

It's super confusing but the "Convenience and Connectivity Package" is only available for the 1LT. The 2LT and 2SS basically includes this package. A few of the features (leather knob and leather steering wheel) are included on the 1SS but everything else is unavailable.

The CnC package "includes (UPF) Bluetooth for phone, (KTB) wireless PDIM, (USR) USB port, (NZL) steering wheel mounted audio controls, (N34) leather wrapped steering wheel, (VY7) leather-wrapped shift knob and cargo convenience net."

If I do end up with the 1SS, one of my first "projects" will be to install a USB port. I'm fairly certain that the mounting spot is still there and I doubt that they'd turn it off in the deck/computer. Since it's the same radio as the other cars, there's no reason it shouldn't work with a simple wire-up.

My HHR 1LT didn't come with the Steering wheel radio controls, but I bought the parts from GM Parts Direct and installed them myself, and it works fine, the wiring harnass was already there all I needed to do was plug it up after swapping two wires on the existing cruise control harnass. so you may be correct about just geting the parts for the USB and hooking them up..

[HeatherR]

Anyone left in the Naples area that has not had a chance to see the car? We're going to stop over bcannon354's tomorrow around 3PM in Naples. So, if you sent me a PM here is your last chance before we leave Friday morning. PM bcannon354 for details/directions. He was great to offer a location Thank him.

[trm0002]

Originally Posted by HeatherR

Anyone left in the Naples area that has not had a chance to see the car? We're going to stop over bcannon354's tomorrow around 3PM in Naples. So, if you sent me a PM here is your last chance before we leave Friday morning. PM bcannon354 for details/directions. He was great to offer a location Thank him.

All we have to do is offer a location? PMing you my address...

[Camaro_Corvette]

Naples is a bit far for me, but if your ever passing through INDY, I'm always here.

[SoFlaZ]

Originally Posted by HeatherR

MPG has been great. We are at about 2200 miles on the trip and have done better than we expected--even with all the engine revving people ask for a lights Also, tank holds more than enough--On the trip I was forcing more stops for coffee than we needed for fuel!

Thats what I like to hear! Gotta love the 19 gal tank

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

My HHR 1LT didn't come with the Steering wheel radio controls, but I bought the parts from GM Parts Direct and installed them myself, and it works fine, the wiring harnass was already there all I needed to do was plug it up after swapping two wires on the existing cruise control harnass. so you may be correct about just geting the parts for the USB and hooking them up..

I'm hoping the harness for the center console gauges is underneath the storage area on a 1SS because thats what I plan on getting in the future and I really want those gauges!

Originally Posted by HeatherR

Anyone left in the Naples area that has not had a chance to see the car? We're going to stop over bcannon354's tomorrow around 3PM in Naples. So, if you sent me a PM here is your last chance before we leave Friday morning. PM bcannon354 for details/directions. He was great to offer a location Thank him.

Can you stop on the east coast please!!!?!?!?! You can take the turnpike and get back on 75 once turnpike ends and stop in Orlando too for our friends there.

[camaro5]

Originally Posted by HeatherR

Anyone left in the Naples area that has not had a chance to see the car? We're going to stop over bcannon354's tomorrow around 3PM in Naples. So, if you sent me a PM here is your last chance before we leave Friday morning. PM bcannon354 for details/directions. He was great to offer a location Thank him.

The Camaro should be tested on I-75. It runs straight from Naples to my house in Southwest Ranches, near Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach and South Beach.

Beautiful drive, gator country. Goes right through the Everglades.

I'll take loads of pictures and post them on Camaro5.


Whatdaya say?

[Inspector 17]

Originally Posted by camaro5

The Camaro should be tested on I-75. It runs straight from Naples to my house in Southwest Ranches, near Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach and South Beach.

Beautiful drive, gator country. Goes right through the Everglades.

I'll take loads of pictures and post them on Camaro5.


Whatdaya say?

Originally Posted by SoFlaZ

Thats what I like to hear! Gotta love the 19 gal tank

I'm hoping the harness for the center console gauges is underneath the storage area on a 1SS because thats what I plan on getting in the future and I really want those gauges!


Can you stop on the east coast please!!!?!?!?! You can take the turnpike and get back on 75 once turnpike ends and stop in Orlando too for our friends there.

Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

Naples is a bit far for me, but if your ever passing through INDY, I'm always here.

Originally Posted by trm0002

All we have to do is offer a location? PMing you my address...

HeatherR, what's it like to feel like a rock star? Also, if you need some extra money, I am thinking that you could start charging a few dollars for each stop and for each member that wants to take pictures and touch your car. BTW, don't forget that offer of the New Year's party in Northern VA!

[camaro5]

Originally Posted by camaropete

BTW, don't forget that offer of the New Year's party in Northern VA!

Yes, please stop at Pete's on your way back up. I'm sure he'll give you anything you want. So will I.

I thought about it though, and if we took a VR SS to South Beach, in the art deco district, there could be a mass rumble.

We may need police protection; I can arrange that.

Maybe some laps around Homestead/Miami Speedway are in order?

Key West would make a wonderful trip.

[Shifty 6]

Originally Posted by camaropete

I have two cars with the controls on the steering wheel and one without. I can tell you that once you have them you will never want a car without them. I would highly recommend adding that option. And if you talk on the phone much, the bluetooth is a must.

You can not get the steering wheel controls if you get the 1SS. This is why I am looking at getting the 2SS. I really wan tall the other stuff with the exception of leather.

[bcannan354]

Originally Posted by Jamey

Bryan,

I can't believe you didn't tell me about this. It was at the Chevy dealer right across the street from my office, and I even drove my 69 in that day. You're killing me.

Sorry I was out of town and did not get to see it either. Boob Taylor even called me to tell me it was going to be there but did not make it back in time.

[tredts]

Heather thank you for taking the time to post all of this! I just have one question, how does the Camaro feel compaired to the corvette as far as acceleration?