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mar10 · 01-23-2015, 08:41 PM

My car is a 2010 SS/RS basically stock other than flow master mufflers and a k&n filter. I have had the car about 9 days now. Today my friends asked if I wanted to go for a drive up the local mountain road in Tucson. (On a side note it is the same road that some race scenes were filmed for the movie The Raith.) I decided to go because I haven't gotten the car on any real curves yet and I wanted to get a feel for it before I take it to its first track day next week.

I traded in an 05 corvette when I bought the camaro so I was expecting the extra weight and softer suspension to really bother me. I'm running perelli p zeros that came on the car and looked brand new when I bought it. My friends cars were a 2003 zo6 and an older model STI. Both have a lot of work done to them and both of my friends have a lot more experience driving at a spirited pace than I do. The zo6 is putting down 450 to the wheels and the STI is 550. I was expecting them to take off and not see them again until we stopped at the top.

To my surprise the camaro handled awesome even though it felt like the car had so much body roll the mirrors might drag the ground. It was well planted. The rear end never kicked and I never noticed the traction control kick in if it ever did. When I had my vette on the same road the back in would kick out and the TC would kick in abruptly. I was right on my buddies Subaru through the corners but he would pull away pretty easy on the straights. I wasn't dissapointed though he's turbo'd with 550 wheel hp and I'm N/A at 6-9000 ft elevation with 426 crank hp. The Zo6 was a good distance ahead the whole time but never out of sight for long. I really had a blast getting to open the car up a bit. I can't wait for the track day next week where I can really push it and enjoy it.

When I bought the car I was worried I would feel like it was a downgrade and regret it. But I'm very satisfied with the purchase.

Vivenvex · 01-23-2015, 08:50 PM

Grats on the car!

Go figure, im in Tucson also *well Sahuarita* and have had my 2015 SS for 9 days as well.

Lndryguru · 01-23-2015, 08:54 PM

Thats cool

amz · 01-23-2015, 10:36 PM

Did you happen to see Gutter Boy and Skank?

Crowmag · 01-23-2015, 10:55 PM

Grats man. Mines a V6 but they do handle very nicely, I was impressed also. Maybe I'll see you on Lemmon.

beasstmode · 01-24-2015, 04:25 AM

I'll tell ya what man, these things handle amazing once you do some suspension modes and a solid alignment. I took mine up to sedona recently on 89a and this thing was a beast. Congrats on the car, and try to make it up to sedona sometime and try it out!

JudyGuitierrez · 01-24-2015, 04:53 AM

Thats really great though.

MLAZ1990 · 01-24-2015, 05:25 AM

Nice!!

PalmerGA · 01-24-2015, 07:52 AM

Was it Mt. Lemon?

Towlie · 01-24-2015, 08:36 AM

The Wraith is my childhood favorite movie of all time! I So want to drive some of those roads. Glad you enjoyed your cruise!

sonnydurden · 01-24-2015, 09:07 AM

I want to ride the Tail of the Dragon.

mar10 · 01-24-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by beasstmode

I'll tell ya what man, these things handle amazing once you do some suspension modes and a solid alignment. I took mine up to sedona recently on 89a and this thing was a beast. Congrats on the car, and try to make it up to sedona sometime and try it out!

What kind of suspension mods? I plan to get a strut tower brace and eventually a rear cradle brace. I'm not sure if I want to lower it much if at all. Where I live the roads are pretty bad and the corvette I had would always bottom out. I may be heading up to the grand Canyon in a few months when my dad comes out to visit so I may swing through sedona.

mar10 · 01-24-2015, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowmag

Grats man. Mines a V6 but they do handle very nicely, I was impressed also. Maybe I'll see you on Lemmon.

Normally we head up there on our bikes but with the road conditions now 4 wheels are best.

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Was it Mt. Lemon?

Yes it was.

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Originally Posted by Comrando

Tail of the Dragon. I had two other cars pull over to let me pass.

The best time I had was on a 2-lane in upstate New York while the wife was at the laundromat. I happened upon a local who led me through the bends

She was pissed I was late getting back to her. I told her I got lost on a detour which was pretty much true.

I've added the rear cradle bushing and front radius rod inserts.
And street performance alignment.

I love tail of the dragon. My friend with the Zo6 and I are planning a trip out there in June with our bikes. I keep joking with him saying we should put trailer hitches on our cars and trailer or bikes out there with them.

What is the difference between the street performance alignment and a regular alignment? Is it one of those with an aggressive camber that wears your tires out faster?

Coop1701 · 01-24-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Towlie

The Wraith is my childhood favorite movie of all time! I So want to drive some of those roads. Glad you enjoyed your cruise!

I happened to catch the on Encore the other day. One of my childhood favorites too.

01-23-2015, 08:41 PM	#1
mar10 Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 406	Very impressed with my Camaro. My car is a 2010 SS/RS basically stock other than flow master mufflers and a k&n filter. I have had the car about 9 days now. Today my friends asked if I wanted to go for a drive up the local mountain road in Tucson. (On a side note it is the same road that some race scenes were filmed for the movie The Raith.) I decided to go because I haven't gotten the car on any real curves yet and I wanted to get a feel for it before I take it to its first track day next week. I traded in an 05 corvette when I bought the camaro so I was expecting the extra weight and softer suspension to really bother me. I'm running perelli p zeros that came on the car and looked brand new when I bought it. My friends cars were a 2003 zo6 and an older model STI. Both have a lot of work done to them and both of my friends have a lot more experience driving at a spirited pace than I do. The zo6 is putting down 450 to the wheels and the STI is 550. I was expecting them to take off and not see them again until we stopped at the top. To my surprise the camaro handled awesome even though it felt like the car had so much body roll the mirrors might drag the ground. It was well planted. The rear end never kicked and I never noticed the traction control kick in if it ever did. When I had my vette on the same road the back in would kick out and the TC would kick in abruptly. I was right on my buddies Subaru through the corners but he would pull away pretty easy on the straights. I wasn't dissapointed though he's turbo'd with 550 wheel hp and I'm N/A at 6-9000 ft elevation with 426 crank hp. The Zo6 was a good distance ahead the whole time but never out of sight for long. I really had a blast getting to open the car up a bit. I can't wait for the track day next week where I can really push it and enjoy it. When I bought the car I was worried I would feel like it was a downgrade and regret it. But I'm very satisfied with the purchase.

01-23-2015, 08:50 PM	#2
Vivenvex LSALLTHECARS Drives: 2000 Z28/LS6/A4, 2015 SS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 15	Grats on the car! Go figure, im in Tucson also well Sahuarita and have had my 2015 SS for 9 days as well. __________________ 2000 Z28- Forged LS6, built 4l80e 2015 SS/RS- Custom Exhaust, VTC, Style 41 wheels, minor crap.... for now 2007 Silverado LT Crew Cab- Straight piped, K&N Intake, Tuned

01-23-2015, 08:54 PM	#3
Lndryguru Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 226	Thats cool __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Victory Red/Black Stripes

01-24-2015, 07:52 AM	#9
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Was it Mt. Lemon? __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-23-2015, 10:36 PM	#4
amz Factory Correct Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 666	Did you happen to see Gutter Boy and Skank?

01-23-2015, 10:55 PM	#5
Crowmag Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 117 View My Garage	Grats man. Mines a V6 but they do handle very nicely, I was impressed also. Maybe I'll see you on Lemmon.

01-24-2015, 04:25 AM	#6
beasstmode Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: surprise, az Posts: 204	I'll tell ya what man, these things handle amazing once you do some suspension modes and a solid alignment. I took mine up to sedona recently on 89a and this thing was a beast. Congrats on the car, and try to make it up to sedona sometime and try it out!

01-24-2015, 04:53 AM	#7
JudyGuitierrez Drives: 2007 Seat Alhambra Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: 4485 Amethyst Drive Coldwater, MI Posts: 3	Thats really great though.

01-24-2015, 05:25 AM	#8
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Nice!!

01-24-2015, 08:36 AM	#10
Towlie Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 142	The Wraith is my childhood favorite movie of all time! I So want to drive some of those roads. Glad you enjoyed your cruise!

01-24-2015, 09:07 AM	#11
sonnydurden Drives: ‘16 1SS & ‘19 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 2,086	I want to ride the Tail of the Dragon.