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C@m@roLVR · 12-01-2011, 10:49 PM

Now I want to test drive one... =/

Trevorw24 · 12-01-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

Yeah, felt the same. LS3 is different

BlackBee, I want to be like you one day!

HopeRidesAlone · 12-01-2011, 11:09 PM

i wish i got my v6 since its a daily driver and all and i bought it at 19 couldnt afford the insurance with the car payment for the SS so ive never drove one so i dont know what im missing yet. But the plan is to someday buy a SS

SSGUNNER · 12-01-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

Good story, but big mistake ... I'll give you 90 days and you'll be in that SS !!!

Yep. Happened to me after 1 yr 1/2.

Jrichards73 · 12-01-2011, 11:59 PM

The paddle shifts act differently depending on which mode you are in (traction control button) With everything off they are near instant.

VR Baron · 12-02-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Trevorw24

BlackBee, I want to be like you one day!

Getting older, losing hair and forgetting more?

Dont worry you will get there

Oh, the car

VR Baron · 12-02-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

The paddle shifts act differently depending on which mode you are in (traction control button) With everything off they are near instant.

I liked them in my v6. They were pretty much the same time wise as shifting.

Trevorw24 · 12-02-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

Getting older, losing hair and forgetting more?

Dont worry you will get there

Oh, the car

LOL!

Jrichards73 · 12-02-2011, 12:27 AM

I just find that when questioned manual drivers that feel the auto is slow drove it with all the Nanny controls on. Which is not a valid display of the vehicles capabilities. And an L99 is an LS3, just with the AFM, one cam swap and its gone. And test after test the stock auto edges the manual slightly due to gearing. The "loss" of 26 hp does nothing, although review of dynos will show that even that number fluctuates car to car.

Trevorw24 · 12-02-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

I just find that when questioned manual drivers that feel the auto is slow drove it with all the Nanny controls on. Which is not a valid display of the vehicles capabilities. And an L99 is an LS3, just with the AFM, one cam swap and its gone. And test after test the stock auto edges the manual slightly due to gearing. The "loss" of 26 hp does nothing, although review of dynos will show that even that number fluctuates car to car.

Valid point. However, when driving normally, which is 85 percent of my driving, the shifting is way too slow. When I did step on it, it took too long to react. I'm no novice, I know that the "nannies" make a difference. I'm talking about daily driving.

SSGUNNER · 12-02-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

I just find that when questioned manual drivers that feel the auto is slow drove it with all the Nanny controls on. Which is not a valid display of the vehicles capabilities. And an L99 is an LS3, just with the AFM, one cam swap and its gone. And test after test the stock auto edges the manual slightly due to gearing. The "loss" of 26 hp does nothing, although review of dynos will show that even that number fluctuates car to car.

Was thinking the same when i read the below. Also when the L99 is broken in....words cant describe it!

Either way i still like manuals too.

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Originally Posted by Trevorw24

The stock L99 I drove was not that special over my modded 6. The LS3 was nice though! The auto shifting the L99 was a bit slow.

Jrichards73 · 12-02-2011, 01:00 AM

With the Nannies on it goes oh ok, then it goes OH OK. Which is too slow. Turn the nannies off and put it in S mode (manual without shifting) make sure you want to go before you take your foot off of the brake......

Trevorw24 · 12-02-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

With the Nannies on it goes oh ok, then it goes OH OK. Which is too slow. Turn the nannies off and put it in S mode (manual without shifting) make sure you want to go before you take your foot off of the brake......

Next time I drive one, I'll do that! The one I drove was at the dealer, they keep you on a tight rope to say the least.

buccaneersdj · 12-02-2011, 01:11 AM

Yeah...my husband went in to 'test drive' the 2010 ss iom that's now sitting in our driveway! Love It!

12-01-2011, 11:09 PM	#87
HopeRidesAlone Drives: 2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 840 View My Garage	i wish i got my v6 since its a daily driver and all and i bought it at 19 couldnt afford the insurance with the car payment for the SS so ive never drove one so i dont know what im missing yet. But the plan is to someday buy a SS __________________ 2010 Black 2LT/RS - Injen CAI, ARK DTS Catback Polished Tips, OBX LT Headers, Lowered on Eibach, 3/8 blackiceolator, Trifecta Tuned.- *Totaled 3/10/13* 2010 Black 2SS/RS - Stainless powers 1 7/8 LT headers, cold air inductions cai, Tuned by dynosteve, Feesler side skirt, Feesler Spoiler, Feesler carbon fiber bowties, H&R Lowering Springs.

12-01-2011, 11:59 PM	#89
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	The paddle shifts act differently depending on which mode you are in (traction control button) With everything off they are near instant. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

12-02-2011, 12:27 AM	#93
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	I just find that when questioned manual drivers that feel the auto is slow drove it with all the Nanny controls on. Which is not a valid display of the vehicles capabilities. And an L99 is an LS3, just with the AFM, one cam swap and its gone. And test after test the stock auto edges the manual slightly due to gearing. The "loss" of 26 hp does nothing, although review of dynos will show that even that number fluctuates car to car. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

12-02-2011, 01:00 AM	#96
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	With the Nannies on it goes oh ok, then it goes OH OK. Which is too slow. Turn the nannies off and put it in S mode (manual without shifting) make sure you want to go before you take your foot off of the brake...... __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

12-02-2011, 01:11 AM	#98
buccaneersdj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Homosassa, Florida Posts: 4	Yeah...my husband went in to 'test drive' the 2010 ss iom that's now sitting in our driveway! Love It! __________________ Donna:5thgenvert:Mark

12-01-2011, 10:49 PM	#85
C@m@roLVR Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Springfield IL/ Buckhannon WV Posts: 89	Now I want to test drive one... =/

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