2013 Camaro Full List of Changes

[10spokess]

Where are these wheel pics

[Z/28orSs]

Originally Posted by Homestar1217

I think I'm the one that suggested that :-) And I'm 22 years old! I'm all for nav systems, I'm used to them now that I work on cars that pretty much all have them. But I think the way this interior was designed it just does not go well at all. I think it's hideous. I like the features it offers, just not the way it looks. In the other GM cars that are recent the interior has been designed with that in mind from the get-go and it works well, but it doesn't work well at all with the retro theme in these cars. IMO, no offense to anyone!

i agree with you!!!

[GearheadSS]

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

Me too!!!!!
Except the part about the $2000 lol
Seriously though,I can get a red 2012 (want white) 1SS with the $1000 off rebate that the dealer located,or wait and order a 2013.
Don't know what to do.
Leaning more towards the 2013 and ordering the color that I absolutly want. Just hoping I don't hate the new wheel design.

Ditto. I really want Inferno Orange but there are none to be found in a 1SS with a manual.

I'm just wondering how much more the 2013s will be.

[GearheadSS]

BTW, we can now put in preliminary and sold orders for 2013 Camaros.

[ORANGE U NV]

Here's my prediction on the NEW 20' 2013 wheels............. they will be the 45th Anniversary wheels design (painted silver, RS- midnight silver or polished). GM has done this in the past where a "special edition" model gets a special wheel that is only released the next model year. Example- the 1994 Trans-Am 25th anniversary model had a NEW white 5 spoke design wheel. In 1995 all firebirds came with the same wheel design in silver or optional chrome.

[LAWMAN]

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Originally Posted by LAWMAN

man,G.M.just keeps on with upgrades FORCING me to think serious about trading for a 2013,and i will never get out of mine the $ i have put into it,and what does the new blue look like?[/QUOTE

A Trade up to a 13' Model may be worth it if you have a 10' model......The only thing that's different that's worth a hoot to my 2012 2SS model is the touchscreen....I'll stick to my Baby for a while!!

i dont blame ya for sticking to your 12'it has a few upgrades from my 10'..i would love to have the HUD,and the upgraded suspinsion although my 10' rides quite well still,i am amazed at how smooth and quiet the cabin is at over 100 mph,even at 135 mph,

[LAWMAN]

Originally Posted by Z/28orSs

i agree with you!!!

+2...i like the features of the screen,it fits well in the Equinox and other g.m. vehicles but it just looks out of place in the camaro with the current dash,maybe if it was recessed in a bit like other g.m. cars,...?

[Chemical]

Originally Posted by ORANGE U NV

Here's my prediction on the NEW 20' 2013 wheels............. they will be the 45th Anniversary wheels design (painted silver, RS- midnight silver or polished). GM has done this in the past where a "special edition" model gets a special wheel that is only released the next model year. Example- the 1994 Trans-Am 25th anniversary model had a NEW white 5 spoke design wheel. In 1995 all firebirds came with the same wheel design in silver or optional chrome.

I shall challenge your prediction and state the the new standard wheel are found in the Dusk edition camaro and the Jay Leno twin turbo Camaro.

Winner adds +10 HP to their car!

[LeviG]

I have a question about the dual mode exhaust system. I understand how the thing works with the solenoids diverting the exhaust into a straight path through the mufflers versus the baffled path. My question is would it be worth buying a 2013 for the dual mode exhaust option or can I get the same performance result by getting a 2012 and just installing an aftermarket exhaust? I figure if I did it that way, it would be like the dual mode was constantly on, right? And I'm not interested in the 1LE package, so that's not a factor in the decision for me.

[newb]

An aftermarket exhaust will probably make more power than the dual mode exhaust. If your goal is solely based on horsepower, buy aftermarket. But, if you want quiet comfortable freeway cruising or cruising in general, go dual mode. This avoids attention from popo and meets noise requirements.

I like the idea of taking the family for a quiet drive while still being able to make noise when I want to.

[nak3dsnake]

Originally Posted by LeviG

I have a question about the dual mode exhaust system. I understand how the thing works with the solenoids diverting the exhaust into a straight path through the mufflers versus the baffled path. My question is would it be worth buying a 2013 for the dual mode exhaust option or can I get the same performance result by getting a 2012 and just installing an aftermarket exhaust? I figure if I did it that way, it would be like the dual mode was constantly on, right? And I'm not interested in the 1LE package, so that's not a factor in the decision for me.

I would go aftermarket. Dual mode is a way for GM to meet noise ordinance laws, and still provide a straight through performance exhaust. The aftermarket will probably flow better than the dual mode too.

[CLEAN]

You can make them functional easily enough. You'll need to tap into a vacuum source, either the fitting that's molded into the rear of the intake manifold, or just T into one of the vacuum lines in the same area. Run that into an exhaust controller like "NPP in a Box" (Google it), then the split lines to your mufflers. You'll wire it in to your fuse box for power, and you're in business. Plus, you'll have the added benefit of having the remote controller (or you can hard wire a switch) and be able to open or close the valves at your discretion, something the factory setup won't allow you to do.

[Shaimerej]

Does the "hill start assist" come with a pacifier? :-)

[LeviG]

Thanks guys. I think cost wise, the 2012 would be the way to go for me. I see the Camaro as a muscle car. That being said, I dont mind a little noise. I want the some horsepower from the exhaust. I dont want to go crazy into the 500 and 600 HP range, but I would mind getting about 475 HP or so to the wheels (which DOES take the car into the 500 HP range, I know, but I'm talking the power you can feel in the seat of your pants here!).

As you can see, right now I'm driving a 1995 Acura Integra GSR, which only has 170 HP on a good day. So upgrading to 425 HP will likely satiate my need for speed for quite a while. I think I will focus mainly on asthetic upgrades at first. I've found some really cool stainless steal engine covers online and a hot set of wheels. I also want to get the unpainted front spoiler from the factory bodykit and some kind of grille replacement with the new SS emblem. When I do go for the performance upgrades it will probably be limited to an exhaust (Probably Borla cat-back) and an intake (The VR Camaro ram Air intake) and probably some kind of tuning to take full advantge of the new flow.

The car itself will be a 2SS RS, Inferno Orange Metallic with black rally stripes and the orange leather interior package.

Sorry for rambling. I just get really excited at the thought of finally getting my dream car!

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