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SlingShot · 10-20-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by justinxxvii

So the answer is that the dealer will do it for a fee, and he should get some different tires.

Does this limit occur on the LT2?

The answer is no he won't, it is considered a tune and will void your warranty.

SlingShot · 10-20-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

I've been 163 in a controlled environment, everything stock

And I bet you still had pedal left ... Theses cars feel the same doing 100 as they do 30, just so stable.

pyledrivr · 10-20-2012, 01:03 PM

I know I am going to see about having mine removed. I would like to go Nebraska and run the sand dunes course....it just seems like it would be a real adrenalin rush. I realize that I will have to upgrade my tires for it .

Fiveg56 · 10-20-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I've never been over a 100mph in any of my cars ... All of them are able to do 150+ but no need to be stupid, but like knowing if the Zombies are chasing me I got a little something for them.

I call BS!!!!

.....zombies are slow

Micawber · 10-20-2012, 03:46 PM

The dealer is ordering some winter tires for my SS. He cautioned me that they were only rated for 149 mph, but he thought that should be enough for winter driving.

SGOS252382 · 10-20-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

I've been 163 in a controlled environment, everything stock

Camaro SS's have gone 172 mph with no mods other than speed limiter removed.
I believe stock ZL1 have gone in the 180s range. You'd expect it to go faster due to having 580hp, but I guess the gearing, etc becomes an issue.

SGOS252382 · 10-20-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

And I bet you still had pedal left ... Theses cars feel the same doing 100 as they do 30, just so stable.

It is true.
If you have a safe controlled spot (abandoned runway, race events, etc) you'll quickly learn how slow 100mph really feels in these cars.
I don't get the "WOW I'M GOING FAST" feeling until I get north of 135 mph or so. My top speed has been 164 mph so far.

I'm hoping to run my car in some top speed mile events.

awfarley · 10-20-2012, 04:05 PM

Even 118 in my little V6 doesn't feel "unsafe", meaning I've heard stories of other cars getting loose or shaking at speeds over 100mph. I'm not really ready to tune it yet but when I do I'll venture to the limits of the otherwise stock LFX.

driyac · 10-20-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SGOS252382

It is true.
If you have a safe controlled spot (abandoned runway, race events, etc) you'll quickly learn how slow 100mph really feels in these cars.
I don't get the "WOW I'M GOING FAST" feeling until I get north of 135 mph or so. My top speed has been 164 mph so far.

I'm hoping to run my car in some top speed mile events.

See this is bs, 100 mph in a bolt on SS is so easy to reach and you dont even realize it.

For instance if your on the open highway and just keep putting your foot down in sixth, not all the way just maybe an additional inch, the car will quickly get to 100 before you have even realized you were really adding throttle.

Secondly if your on the high way crusing say at 70 and go to pass to the outside and drop into 5th and give her some your up in the 90's + almost to 100 before you realize, and say OH SH*T. WHOOPS

The Second one happens to me on a daily... hahhaa

MaroMike94 · 10-20-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by awfarley

Tuning it out is the only way. People will give you a hard time about driving reckless because...well it's reckless.

Be aware that your tires are T rated which means they are good for 118mph. I'm not saying they'll explode at 119 but if I was going to tune my limiter out I'd think about getting some H rated or better tires.

Thanks man, I'm gonna have to look into it.

MaroMike94 · 10-20-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by justinxxvii

So the answer is that the dealer will do it for a fee, and he should get some different tires.

Does this limit occur on the LT2?

Thank you

JAX CAMARO · 10-20-2012, 07:21 PM

Just a note about the 118 mph, I was going up the interstate in Virgina last weekend running along with a BMW and moving at 118 and then we slowed down but by no means pushing it to the floor and after I backed off I said to my wife how fast we were going and she had no idea that we were not going the speed limit of 70-90

vinman · 10-20-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by usafboy

RS package allows you to go max 145 mph. You could get some better rims or tires and tune your car

RS=155mph

EMB135Driver · 10-20-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JAX CAMARO

Just a note about the 118 mph, I was going up the interstate in Virgina last weekend running along with a BMW and moving at 118 and then we slowed down but by no means pushing it to the floor and after I backed off I said to my wife how fast we were going and she had no idea that we were not going the speed limit of 70-90

What road were you on that the speed limit is 70-90 in Virginia?

10-20-2012, 01:03 PM	#17
pyledrivr SW Drives: 2011 Camaro Summit White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 327 View My Garage	I know I am going to see about having mine removed. I would like to go Nebraska and run the sand dunes course....it just seems like it would be a real adrenalin rush. I realize that I will have to upgrade my tires for it . __________________ 2011 Summit White LS pyledrivr@hotmail.com

10-20-2012, 07:21 PM	#26
JAX CAMARO Drives: orange 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: royersford Pa Posts: 1,080	Just a note about the 118 mph, I was going up the interstate in Virgina last weekend running along with a BMW and moving at 118 and then we slowed down but by no means pushing it to the floor and after I backed off I said to my wife how fast we were going and she had no idea that we were not going the speed limit of 70-90 __________________ ARH 1 7/8" Headers W/HFC, GM Performance Exhaust / K&N Typhoon CAI, Comp Custom Grind Dominator 3 Cam, Pioneer Dual Valve Springs, Trickflow Push rods, IWIS Timing Chain, Rapid Motorsports Tune, 496 RWHP

10-20-2012, 03:46 PM	#19
Micawber Drives: '92 Chev K1500 + 2011 VR 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 162	The dealer is ordering some winter tires for my SS. He cautioned me that they were only rated for 149 mph, but he thought that should be enough for winter driving.

10-20-2012, 04:05 PM	#22
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	Even 118 in my little V6 doesn't feel "unsafe", meaning I've heard stories of other cars getting loose or shaking at speeds over 100mph. I'm not really ready to tune it yet but when I do I'll venture to the limits of the otherwise stock LFX.