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myold88 · 11-09-2009, 04:45 PM

My L99 woke up At about 13-1400 miles. Now with 1800+ it seems to be more responsive each time I take it out. It seems to run better in the recent cool weather. My rear wheels have broken loose a couple of times without even trying.
You got to be careful with this brute.

PnCRedJwl2SS · 11-10-2009, 12:31 AM

OK, I just have to add my two cents...

I owned two Camaros before my L99. My first was an '83 Berlinetta 5-speed manual. Lot's of fun, but not lot's of power. I learned how to drive a stick in this car on the way home from the dealership! I drove it until 2003 (yep--20 years!). In 2002, I bought an '02 35th anniversary Z28. That one was a 310HP, 6-speed manual LS1 with the Hurst short-throw shifter--lot's of power AND lots of fun. All my Camaros have been my daily drivers, including my L99.

Which is why I went with the automatic transmission this time...I've had the fun of driving a manual (and it was fun), but my L99 brings a whole new dimension to the word "fun" for me. Now, I don't have to worry about the clutch in heavy traffic. I no longer get the type "A" jaw clench at the first sign of a string of brake lights in front of me. Now I sit back, relax, crank up the XM or my iPod tunes and truly ENJOY. Then, when the traffic let's up...I have so much fun squealing the tires and watching the cars get smaller behind me--I don't even think about the clutch anymore!

And when I feel like being even more engaged in the driving experience, I just shift into "M" (Sport Mode) and tap-shift away! It's a different type of shifting but I find that, to do it well, you need to practice and get a feel for the up shifting and down shifting--just like in a stick! So it's just as much "fun" for me, and I just don't have sufficient words to describe how much I'm enjoying this car.

Yes...driving a stick is fun...if you haven't yet, you should...at least once...just to say you did. Then come on over to the L99 side and have the time of your life! You won't regret it! Do the 5/20 fuse pull (i did) and this car is a beast. Even more so below 70 degrees F!

Way, way, way too freakin' cool!

Oldrocker · 11-10-2009, 11:48 AM

I have no complaints on the L99 other than the AFM. Great running strong pulling engine.

Dave Coyle · 11-10-2009, 02:19 PM

Got mine and ran it hard on the break-in as per the thread explained and when I took it to Livernois Motorsports for some work she pulled 339 rwhp/345lbfttq before the mods and that was at only 350 miles on the clock. After mods she pulled 383hp/387tq. I now have over 700 miles and she is still getting better every time I take her out. Bottom line, I LOVE IT!!!!

Revo1 · 11-10-2009, 02:55 PM

I'm glad to hear that, as it looks like I'll be going L99 now myself.

shroomjohn · 11-10-2009, 05:12 PM

Just got mine yesterday and love it I cant wait till its broke in but even now it pulls pretty damn hard!

Dakota Kid · 11-10-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shroomjohn

Just got mine yesterday and love it I cant wait till its broke in but even now it pulls pretty damn hard!

Right on brother!!! Lets see em side by side soon!

1969to2010 · 11-10-2009, 05:14 PM

my L99 pulls like a frieght train im actually surprised at how fast my car is after reading all the L99 complaints

CamaroFemme · 11-10-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969to2010

my L99 pulls like a frieght train im actually surprised at how fast my car is after reading all the L99 complaints

The complaints mostly seem to be over the fuse pull issue.

Nothin' but love here.

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 11-10-2009, 05:19 PM

They also seem to be the first cars out !!!!!!

When mine comes in I plan to fill it up with 93/91 pull the fuse over night just for the heck of it then replace them in the morning and drive it like I stole it from day one.

CamaroFemme · 11-10-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jekyll-N-Hyde

When mine comes in I plan to fill it up with 93/91 pull the fuse over night just for the heck of it then replace them in the morning and drive it like I stole it from day one.

Random note on fuse pull: I only left my fuses out for 2 hours, and it worked.

Deebo · 11-12-2009, 08:29 PM

I ran a few tanks of BP93 through her, pulled the fuses, and changed the oil. At 1700 miles she literally transformed. Mine will snap your neck. I've put a couple of million miles on some pretty wicked cars. Stock...this one takes the cake. You'll run out of road in a hurry if you're not careful! Oh yeah, love the brakes...

5thGenOwner · 11-13-2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElAntonius

...the car likes to snarl up and jump off the line, though is otherwise a very refined and smooth experience.

Well put! I look forward to stop signs and lights!

BearDownSS · 12-11-2009, 02:19 AM

ahhhh thank you guys so much, I was beginning to feel like I made a bad decision in going with the auto (my brother's had stick mustangs) ....I think they're just mad I didn't get a mustang like they did - haha

11-10-2009, 12:31 AM	#44
PnCRedJwl2SS Howdy! Pete here... Drives: 2017 50th Anniv 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Schertz, TX Posts: 1,380 View My Garage	My L99 - Absolutely Love it! OK, I just have to add my two cents... I owned two Camaros before my L99. My first was an '83 Berlinetta 5-speed manual. Lot's of fun, but not lot's of power. I learned how to drive a stick in this car on the way home from the dealership! I drove it until 2003 (yep--20 years!). In 2002, I bought an '02 35th anniversary Z28. That one was a 310HP, 6-speed manual LS1 with the Hurst short-throw shifter--lot's of power AND lots of fun. All my Camaros have been my daily drivers, including my L99. Which is why I went with the automatic transmission this time...I've had the fun of driving a manual (and it was fun), but my L99 brings a whole new dimension to the word "fun" for me. Now, I don't have to worry about the clutch in heavy traffic. I no longer get the type "A" jaw clench at the first sign of a string of brake lights in front of me. Now I sit back, relax, crank up the XM or my iPod tunes and truly ENJOY. Then, when the traffic let's up...I have so much fun squealing the tires and watching the cars get smaller behind me--I don't even think about the clutch anymore! And when I feel like being even more engaged in the driving experience, I just shift into "M" (Sport Mode) and tap-shift away! It's a different type of shifting but I find that, to do it well, you need to practice and get a feel for the up shifting and down shifting--just like in a stick! So it's just as much "fun" for me, and I just don't have sufficient words to describe how much I'm enjoying this car. Yes...driving a stick is fun...if you haven't yet, you should...at least once...just to say you did. Then come on over to the L99 side and have the time of your life! You won't regret it! Do the 5/20 fuse pull (i did) and this car is a beast. Even more so below 70 degrees F! Way, way, way too freakin' cool! __________________ PnCRedJwl2SS 2017 50th Anniversary Edition, A8, NPP, MRC, w/Sunroof and Glow-tie! ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Ordered from GM Delivered to dealership and home 9-16-16 This car is a beast!

11-10-2009, 02:55 PM	#47
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I'm glad to hear that, as it looks like I'll be going L99 now myself. __________________ "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

11-10-2009, 05:12 PM	#48
shroomjohn Drives: Golden Eagle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: No Posts: 1,134 View My Garage	Just got mine yesterday and love it I cant wait till its broke in but even now it pulls pretty damn hard! __________________ Loving this car!

11-10-2009, 05:14 PM	#50
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	my L99 pulls like a frieght train im actually surprised at how fast my car is after reading all the L99 complaints __________________

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11-09-2009, 04:45 PM	#43
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,162 View My Garage	My L99 woke up At about 13-1400 miles. Now with 1800+ it seems to be more responsive each time I take it out. It seems to run better in the recent cool weather. My rear wheels have broken loose a couple of times without even trying. You got to be careful with this brute.

11-10-2009, 11:48 AM	#45
Oldrocker Drives: 2010 SS2/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Here and Now Posts: 387	I have no complaints on the L99 other than the AFM. Great running strong pulling engine.

11-10-2009, 02:19 PM	#46
Dave Coyle Drives: 2010 SS , 1970 Z-28, 2002 Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,524 View My Garage	Got mine and ran it hard on the break-in as per the thread explained and when I took it to Livernois Motorsports for some work she pulled 339 rwhp/345lbfttq before the mods and that was at only 350 miles on the clock. After mods she pulled 383hp/387tq. I now have over 700 miles and she is still getting better every time I take her out. Bottom line, I LOVE IT!!!!

11-10-2009, 05:19 PM	#52
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	They also seem to be the first cars out !!!!!! When mine comes in I plan to fill it up with 93/91 pull the fuse over night just for the heck of it then replace them in the morning and drive it like I stole it from day one.

11-12-2009, 08:29 PM	#54
Deebo 2SS/1LE GAZ 1 of 221 Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ROLL TIDE ROLL! Posts: 212 View My Garage	I ran a few tanks of BP93 through her, pulled the fuses, and changed the oil. At 1700 miles she literally transformed. Mine will snap your neck. I've put a couple of million miles on some pretty wicked cars. Stock...this one takes the cake. You'll run out of road in a hurry if you're not careful! Oh yeah, love the brakes...

12-11-2009, 02:19 AM	#56
BearDownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS orange Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 46 View My Garage	ahhhh thank you guys so much, I was beginning to feel like I made a bad decision in going with the auto (my brother's had stick mustangs) ....I think they're just mad I didn't get a mustang like they did - haha