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Makushr1 · 11-19-2010, 09:14 AM

Hey all. I was a proud owner of a 2000 V6 Camaro back in high school and college. After I sold that car, I bought a 2008 bmw 335i. My bmw is coming to the end of its warranty, so I'm thinking about buying a new car. I've been leaning towards the 2010 SS1.

So let me ask a few questions. Are there any major problems with the new Camaros?

What about upgrades? I enjoy working on my cars, put exhaust, IC, downpipes, etc on my 335. What are some of the typical performacne upgrades people do on their ss's? What can be done to really step up the juice on these bad boys?

Both my cars have been autos, and I've always said that my next muscle car is going to be a stick. I read online somewhere that the auto SS Camaros are in fact faster than the manuals, is that true?

I really like my 335 and hate to part with it. What do you guys think, is it worth it?

TommyTSquared · 11-19-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Makushr1

Hey all. I was a proud owner of a 2000 V6 Camaro back in high school and college. After I sold that car, I bought a 2008 bmw 335i. My bmw is coming to the end of its warranty, so I'm thinking about buying a new car. I've been leaning towards the 2010 SS1.

So let me ask a few questions. Are there any major problems with the new Camaros?

We have a forum dedicated to this here. Mull around in there and see what are the common issues/complaints.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makushr1

What about upgrades? I enjoy working on my cars, put exhaust, IC, downpipes, etc on my 335. What are some of the typical performacne upgrades people do on their ss's? What can be done to really step up the juice on these bad boys?

We have forums dedicated to performance here. Mull around in there and see what are the common, or not so common, set-ups people are running.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makushr1

Both my cars have been autos, and I've always said that my next muscle car is going to be a stick. I read online somewhere that the auto SS Camaros are in fact faster than the manuals, is that true?

Oh buddy... this is going to be good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makushr1

I really like my 335 and hate to part with it. What do you guys think, is it worth it?

You'll be hard pressed to find someone that doesn't think the car was worth it on a forum dedicated to the car in question. Actually, pretty sure there was a thread dedicated to someone trading in their 335i for a camaro. Search is your friend.

Makushr1 · 11-19-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

We have a forum dedicated to this here. Mull around in there and see what are the common issues/complaints.

We have forums dedicated to performance here. Mull around in there and see what are the common, or not so common, set-ups people are running.

Oh buddy... this is going to be good!

You'll be hard pressed to find someone that doesn't think the car was worth it on a forum dedicated to the car in question. Actually, pretty sure there was a thread dedicated to someone trading in their 335i for a camaro. Search is your friend.

Cool, thanks, buddy. I was actually coming back here right now to say nevermind about the performance upgrade questions, I just found that section. But thanks for the direction!

CamaroCowboy · 11-19-2010, 09:26 AM

just answer one question. yes the stock auto is faster off the line than the Manual. However IMHO the manual is much funner to drive.

PAUL SS · 11-19-2010, 09:31 AM

The short answer is, the car is well built and many of us have no problems. There are tons of mods and plenty diy projects avaiable.

Tommy Pike Customs · 11-19-2010, 09:42 AM

We haven't had any issues yet. Our's is auto and is brutal. As far as performance mods go air intake and exhaust are a great place to start. If you can change headers on back you won't regret it. We're running a 3" from JBA all the way back and it is killer. If you want to get into supercharger and cam with the other stuff you will be blown away. You'll find pretty much everything you need on the forum and you should be able to find an answer to just about every question, with the exception of why men have nipples. Haven't found that yet.

snowtrill · 11-19-2010, 09:47 AM

Auto vs Manual? One of the most popular topics on the board. The pure numbers answer is HP and torque for the Auto is 400 and 410 and for the manual is 426 and 420.

The argument is generally that computers can shift faster and more accurately than humans thus making up for the hp difference.

I have the manual and enjoy the hell out of it and I don't think I am heading to the track anytime soon.

Revo1 · 11-19-2010, 09:48 AM

Don't do it. Terrible cars.

Welcome to C5! You'll love the 2SS, and any questions you have, will be answered here!

Caspers2SSRS · 11-19-2010, 09:49 AM

The Gen5's SS are wonderful drivers, great performers, and absolute attention getters out of the box and as I understand it the owners of the V6 equiped cars are enoying theirs in similer fashion. In summary the Holden designed Gen5 platform is a excellent over all value.............this seems to be the consenious of owners of both the manual LS3 versions and the Automatic L99's as well. I have owned the latter for four months now and have had no equipment or powertrain issues @ 9000 miles.

Dan@showstopper · 11-19-2010, 10:07 AM

Look at the fast list here and see which trans is king. That's all I'm gonna say.........

cmore · 11-19-2010, 10:18 AM

Which ever trans u like, get it.

I have a auto and don't like the way AFM (Auto Fuel Management) works, but that me. If u go to loader mufflers, several people have complained about the drone w/ the auto. I did not like it with the standard ones.
If doing it again would probably get the manual. Which is a lot cheaper that the Auto. W/auto u can get remote start which is not available with the Std.

Since u are thinking 1SS, U might want to seriously consider the 2 SS. I like the 2SS as u get HUD (Heads Up Display) which I like. U also get a updated stereo system. Heated mirrors. Universal remote controls. Remote start (W/Auto only). Steering wheel audio controls.

sscamaro · 11-19-2010, 11:07 AM

If you are going to spend the money, why not get the best model you can, which is the 2SS/RS.

Alain · 11-19-2010, 11:18 AM

you'll love the car bro. plenty of opportunity for performance upgrades.

as far as the issue of manual vs. automatic. I'll put it to you this way....... it's a MUSCLE CAR, therefore it should be driven only one way and that's manual !!!

midnighter · 11-19-2010, 11:48 AM

My 1SS/RS w/6speed manual is hands down the best car I have ever owned. It has under 5k miles and was purchased Dec of '09. It's still a head turner. If you want leather, just upgrade to the 2SS and combined with the RS package you'll have luxury and muscle all in one.

11-19-2010, 09:14 AM	#1
Makushr1 Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: H-Town Posts: 2	Thinking of Getting an SS Hey all. I was a proud owner of a 2000 V6 Camaro back in high school and college. After I sold that car, I bought a 2008 bmw 335i. My bmw is coming to the end of its warranty, so I'm thinking about buying a new car. I've been leaning towards the 2010 SS1. So let me ask a few questions. Are there any major problems with the new Camaros? What about upgrades? I enjoy working on my cars, put exhaust, IC, downpipes, etc on my 335. What are some of the typical performacne upgrades people do on their ss's? What can be done to really step up the juice on these bad boys? Both my cars have been autos, and I've always said that my next muscle car is going to be a stick. I read online somewhere that the auto SS Camaros are in fact faster than the manuals, is that true? I really like my 335 and hate to part with it. What do you guys think, is it worth it?

11-19-2010, 09:26 AM	#4
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	just answer one question. yes the stock auto is faster off the line than the Manual. However IMHO the manual is much funner to drive. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

11-19-2010, 09:31 AM	#5
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	The short answer is, the car is well built and many of us have no problems. There are tons of mods and plenty diy projects avaiable. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

11-19-2010, 09:47 AM	#7
snowtrill Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6- Rogue Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 608 View My Garage	Auto vs Manual? One of the most popular topics on the board. The pure numbers answer is HP and torque for the Auto is 400 and 410 and for the manual is 426 and 420. The argument is generally that computers can shift faster and more accurately than humans thus making up for the hp difference. I have the manual and enjoy the hell out of it and I don't think I am heading to the track anytime soon. __________________ Power without control is useless.

11-19-2010, 09:48 AM	#8
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Don't do it. Terrible cars. Welcome to C5! You'll love the 2SS, and any questions you have, will be answered here! __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

11-19-2010, 09:42 AM	#6
Tommy Pike Customs Drives: 2010 TPC Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 324	We haven't had any issues yet. Our's is auto and is brutal. As far as performance mods go air intake and exhaust are a great place to start. If you can change headers on back you won't regret it. We're running a 3" from JBA all the way back and it is killer. If you want to get into supercharger and cam with the other stuff you will be blown away. You'll find pretty much everything you need on the forum and you should be able to find an answer to just about every question, with the exception of why men have nipples. Haven't found that yet.

11-19-2010, 09:49 AM	#9
Caspers2SSRS Caspers2SSRS Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere north of a midlife crisis. Posts: 2,865	The Gen5's SS are wonderful drivers, great performers, and absolute attention getters out of the box and as I understand it the owners of the V6 equiped cars are enoying theirs in similer fashion. In summary the Holden designed Gen5 platform is a excellent over all value.............this seems to be the consenious of owners of both the manual LS3 versions and the Automatic L99's as well. I have owned the latter for four months now and have had no equipment or powertrain issues @ 9000 miles.

11-19-2010, 10:07 AM	#10
Dan@showstopper Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 499	Look at the fast list here and see which trans is king. That's all I'm gonna say.........

11-19-2010, 10:18 AM	#11
cmore Drives: 2011 Victory Red Auto 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Tn Posts: 628	Which ever trans u like, get it. I have a auto and don't like the way AFM (Auto Fuel Management) works, but that me. If u go to loader mufflers, several people have complained about the drone w/ the auto. I did not like it with the standard ones. If doing it again would probably get the manual. Which is a lot cheaper that the Auto. W/auto u can get remote start which is not available with the Std. Since u are thinking 1SS, U might want to seriously consider the 2 SS. I like the 2SS as u get HUD (Heads Up Display) which I like. U also get a updated stereo system. Heated mirrors. Universal remote controls. Remote start (W/Auto only). Steering wheel audio controls.

11-19-2010, 11:07 AM	#12
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	If you are going to spend the money, why not get the best model you can, which is the 2SS/RS.

11-19-2010, 11:18 AM	#13
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	you'll love the car bro. plenty of opportunity for performance upgrades. as far as the issue of manual vs. automatic. I'll put it to you this way....... it's a MUSCLE CAR, therefore it should be driven only one way and that's manual !!!

11-19-2010, 11:48 AM	#14
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	My 1SS/RS w/6speed manual is hands down the best car I have ever owned. It has under 5k miles and was purchased Dec of '09. It's still a head turner. If you want leather, just upgrade to the 2SS and combined with the RS package you'll have luxury and muscle all in one.

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