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s.norman · 02-15-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGazinya

^^^He was comparing it to a Z06, I am sure there is a little difference there in the snap factor. Would not worry too much

yeh but it was an older 405hp z06...i'm concerned about the lack of snap

GatorBlue371 · 02-15-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zedder

A lot of the other guys there really liked the Orange colour...just a personal preference thing

All of us thought the car lacked the "snap", not just me. Some wondered if the motor was detuned for the Camaro, but no one really had any insider info. Even the C6 Corvette exhaust is quite quiet compared to the C5 Z06. However, the LS3 sounds great in the C6 Corvette when the baffles are opened on the exhaust (RPO NP3 I think?). Are they offering this on the Camaro also? If so, I'd definitely get it. If not, an aftermarket exhaust will fix this problem.

If the car is coming out again, I'll be sure to post the date and time here...

Sorry for not getting any more specific video, but to be honest, the exhaust sound was so quiet, that it didn't even cross my mind. I'm sure some of you are thinking I am a Corvette guy bashing the new Camaro....not so! I've owned 35 Camaros over the years and am a Camaro guy before any other car!!! The new Camaro is a great car. I just think it's going to need a tune and an exhaust system to put a really big grin on my face.

so you would say it was noticeably slower than the vette? specifically the force from digging into the power band

MerF · 02-15-2009, 08:30 PM

Why would this be a surprise people? It's a car available at half the cost and much more weight. Of course it's not going to jump off the line like a Vette, no one with realistic expectations should think so.

TheCaptain · 02-15-2009, 08:30 PM

Uh... the 04 Z06 mentioned is about 600-750 lbs lighter no? That would make a difference in the seat of your pants "snap".

*The_Blur* · 02-15-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCaptain

Uh... the 04 Z06 mentioned is about 600-750 lbs lighter no? That would make a difference in the seat of your pants "snap".

I concur. The Z06 and the Camaro SS are not the same car. Let's not get too excited about that sort of comparison.

GatorBlue371 · 02-15-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I concur. The Z06 and the Camaro SS are not the same car. Let's not get too excited about that sort of comparison.

What im not excited about is, the reaction by all who drive it... which is that the SS isnt all that fast.

With 426hp and 400+lb/ft this car should be a screamer. No doubt that the comparison to a Z06 is retarded, but it doesn't sound like its been all that exciting to ANYONE who has driven it.

camaroguy · 02-15-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

What im not excited about is, the reaction by all who drive it... which is that the SS isnt all that fast.

With 426hp and 400+lb/ft this car should be a screamer. No doubt that the comparison to a Z06 is retarded, but it doesn't sound like its been all that exciting to ANYONE who has driven it.

Yeah, for me, I don't care what others are saying about it. Seems like they are trying to compare this car to the Corvettes

... Of course this car is going to be slower...
0-60 in 4.7 sec is exciting enough considering I have been driving pos suzuki sidekick with a whopping 90hp... lol

CynAgain · 02-15-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MerF

Clicking is the sound of shift linkage if I've ever heard it.

It sounded that way to me too. I thought it was the wind but it also happens when he puts in first.

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I concur. The Z06 and the Camaro SS are not the same car. Let's not get too excited about that sort of comparison.

Agreed.

camaro5 · 02-15-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

That was a stick, not the L99.

Right. They obviously used the same quiet exhaust for the LS3 and L99.

It's OK, there will be plenty of exhaust systems available. Borla comes to mind.

ZombieEatsYou · 02-15-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by StarkyLuv

Can't believe I'm just two months away from cruising around Maryland in my Imperial Blue 2LT! Thanks for the vid!

Where you at in Maryland? I'm in Waldorf, Charles Cty.

TheCaptain · 02-15-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

What im not excited about is, the reaction by all who drive it... which is that the SS isnt all that fast.

With 426hp and 400+lb/ft this car should be a screamer. No doubt that the comparison to a Z06 is retarded, but it doesn't sound like its been all that exciting to ANYONE who has driven it.

Once you drive anything fast (Corvette), and drive something slower (Camaro), it doesn't matter how slow it is, it is slower. It is deathly slow if one mentions such. They just mention it is slow (compared to Corvettes, mostly an 04 Z06).

It's like when i ride my Sea-Doo, 0-110kph in 4 seconds, and turns on a dime. Then i get off it, and drive my Cobalt, and 0-110kph in 6.2 seconds doesn't seem that fast. Then i get out, and drive my Caprice Classic, and 0-110kph in 12 seconds is deathly slow.
Get my point?

GatorBlue371 · 02-15-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCaptain

Once you drive anything fast (Corvette), and drive something slower (Camaro), it doesn't matter how slow it is, it is slower. It is deathly slow if one mentions such. They just mention it is slow (compared to Corvettes, mostly an 04 Z06).

It's like when i ride my Sea-Doo, 0-110kph in 4 seconds, and turns on a dime. Then i get off it, and drive my Cobalt, and 0-110kph in 6.2 seconds doesn't seem that fast. Then i get out, and drive my Caprice Classic, and 0-110kph in 12 seconds is deathly slow.
Get my point?

i get it, but i get out of my 350z, get in an M5, and get out and roll a GTO, and ALL of them feel fast and exciting.

CynAgain · 02-15-2009, 08:56 PM

Thanks to the OP for the vid!!!!! I actually got tears before I watch it 14 times.

r.i.p.01slpss · 02-15-2009, 08:56 PM

Yeah in photos and video it really does look red but my local chevy dealer has a colorado in inferno orange metallic and trust me in person it is very orange. also aqua blue metallic has a green tinge to it on certain angles but in pictures it only looks blue.

02-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#46
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	Uh... the 04 Z06 mentioned is about 600-750 lbs lighter no? That would make a difference in the seat of your pants "snap". __________________

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MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,532	Why would this be a surprise people? It's a car available at half the cost and much more weight. Of course it's not going to jump off the line like a Vette, no one with realistic expectations should think so.

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r.i.p.01slpss Drives: 01 camaro ss (R.I.P) 92 RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.L.C. Utah Posts: 103 View My Garage	Yeah in photos and video it really does look red but my local chevy dealer has a colorado in inferno orange metallic and trust me in person it is very orange. also aqua blue metallic has a green tinge to it on certain angles but in pictures it only looks blue.