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

[trm0002]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I thought that the 4 pack guages were going to be available as a Dealer installed option later on. I would bet that you will be able to buy all the parts and install it yourself at some time.

Correct. One would have to assume though that even as a dealer installed option, the wiring harness is already there for it, used or not.

[TLSTWIN]

Originally Posted by SSmoke

I agree 100%. We're just lucky to be able to get a look at this car, and get some questions answered....as for burnout videos and hard take offs, I'll leave that for when I get my own.

MAN, NO ONE ASKED FOR A BURN OUT. read the post.

Number 3 didn't have a problem accellerating hard enough to get sound.

Nobody asked for anything that would call into anyones representation of themselves nor GM.

[mega_man_01103]

wheres is the supercharger?

j/k

but seriously, looking at the under the hood pics, doesnt look like much room to put some FI equipment under there.

thoughts?

[mitchell87]

Happy trails Heather, drive safe and have fun and thanks for all the information

[ElManny]

Originally Posted by zebra

+1 that's correct.


just for clarity. and you can only get Victory Red, Red Jewel Tintcoat, Inferno Orange, Scorch Yellow, & Black

man!!!! so you cant get a cyber grey engine cover???? guess i better call and take that off my order

[Jamey]

Bryan's '68 and my '69 w/ the 2010 car yesterday in Naples. What a great time.

[trm0002]

Originally Posted by Jamey

Bryan's '68 and my '69 w/ the 2010 car yesterday in Naples. What a great time.

I hate you.

[UCF w00t]

So can you describe anything else other than "nice ride" since you got to drive it? How was the stick/clutch? Smoothe? I'm no pro at driving a stick and wonder how it rates on the difficulty.

[trm0002]

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

So can you describe anything else other than "nice ride" since you got to drive it? How was the stick/clutch? Smoothe? I'm no pro at driving a stick and wonder how it rates on the difficulty.

The more HP you have, the easier it is to learn/drive a stick. That's the truth.

[zebra]

Originally Posted by ElManny

man!!!! so you cant get a cyber grey engine cover???? guess i better call and take that off my order

this is straight from the 2009 GMPP catalog

Engine Cover Kits
High performance and high style have always mixed with Camaro
enthusiasts. You can give your Camaro’s V-6 or V-8 engine a stylish,
show-quality upgrade with our gorgeous engine cover kits.
They’re available to match most exterior colors, allowing you
to complement or contrast the color choices to suit your style.
Match the engine cover with one of the color-coordinated
interior trim kits, too, for a completely integrated look.
The engine cover kits are easy to install and are easily removed
when service is required. They don’t interfere with oil fill or other
common maintenance access points.

92219194 V-6 Engine Cover, Victory Red (not shown)
92219193 V-6 Engine Cover, Red Jewel Tintcoat (not shown)
92219192 V-6 Engine Cover, Inferno Orange (not shown)
92219188 V-6 Engine Cover, Scorch Yellow
92219186 V-6 Engine Cover, Black
92219184 V-8 Engine Cover, Victory Red (not shown)
92219182 V-8 Engine Cover, Red Jewel Tintcoat (not shown)
92219180 V-8 Engine Cover, Inferno Orange
92219178 V-8 Engine Cover, Scorch Yellow (not shown)
92219176 V-8 Engine Cover, Black (not shown)

[Jamey]

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

So can you describe anything else other than "nice ride" since you got to drive it? How was the stick/clutch? Smoothe? I'm no pro at driving a stick and wonder how it rates on the difficulty.

The ride was smooth, pretty much what you would expect from a current model vehicle. Not too harsh, even with the 20" wheels and low profile tires. We had both windows down, but the wind noise wasn't bad at all. The wind was minimal inside the car when we were moving too. My 14 year old son was in the back seat and he said it wasn't blowing in his face much at all. Drove the car on a couple different roads at speeds up to 60 mph.

The clutch is very easy. I got used to it immediately. I let the clutch out in Bryans gravel driveway almost at idle so I wouldn't throw any rocks, and the car didn't sputter or start to stall. Once you get a feel for where it starts to grab upon pedal release, you're golden. Very much like what my 2002 Z06 felt like. Just for reference purposes, my wife learned to drive the Z06 in about 10 minutes and then drove it all the time without any problems. Shifter throw is smooth and relatively short. The clutch pedal is very light, actually lighter than my preference. I'm more used to the one in my 71 Vette, which takes a lot more pedal effort. I like it a little heavier, but as long as it bites good, I can live with the lighter pedal.

With regards to the ergonomics, I'm 6'2" and didn't need the seat all the way back. A lot more room than I expected. There was also probably 3" of clearance over the top of my head, and he said the seat will go lower. Visibility is good, but you need to watch the right rear corrner if you're backing in to a parking space. No different than any of the first or second gen cars I've owned.

I would have liked the car to be louder, but that's easily fixed. Even my wife thought it was too quiet. I don't know how much the shorty headers would change the tone or sound level, but I'm thinking a set of 2 chamber Flowmasters would be just about right.

Lastly, the view out the windshield when you're driving is great. Very much an old muscle car feel to it. It was a blast.

[zebra]

^^ sounds great!!

[UCF w00t]

Now that's more like it!!! Thanks! No detail is too small!

[Foster26]

I have to say, that first video is now my absolute favorite picture/video of this car period. I have played it about 20 times now and it makes me want my car RIGHT NOW! That is beautiful. Thanks for the video.