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102SS · 11-23-2019, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

GM sorta did figure it out. It's called the 6th generation.

Its a different platform the Alpha.

The interior is way too cramped that's my beef with gen 6.

Glassman66 · 11-23-2019, 08:35 PM

The 2010 steering wheel

SSammy · 11-23-2019, 09:06 PM

I have to admit, I initially hated the changes made for the 2014 model. I thought the 2010-13 taillights looked better (I’ve now come to equally appreciate the RS tail lights on the 2014-15). I thought the 2010-13 grill looked better and more aggressive (still feel this way, but I do like the 2014-15 as well). But the items that bothered me the most were the non-functional mail slot and gills. The look is cool, but I wish the mail slot was either gone or functional. I understand the throwback gill design giving a nod to the ‘69, but IMO the gills could have easily been functional rear brake cooling vents. I just really don’t like fake “just looks like it’s functional” items. Those items just feel a little, dare I say “ricey” to me.

Ashn4it · 11-24-2019, 12:16 AM

Definitely the sound (or lack thereof) of the LS3 in 2012 with the factory mufflers on lol

Much better now

john2012camaroSS · 11-24-2019, 06:34 AM

Didnt like the rear plastic looking diffuser on my 2012. Not as bad on a black car cause it blends in a bit more. I love the mod from MPD1 which completes the bumper. It was a very sad day when Eric the owner passed away. That guy was a true artist. Peace my brother.

JD555 · 11-24-2019, 08:17 AM

The front grill on the 2010-2013 I just cant get past. 2014-2015 changed that for me. The tail lights were nice on the earlier one but the grill was a deal breaker. Now the heritage grill is the nicest of them all.

FASTFATBOY · 11-24-2019, 08:39 AM

I have a ZL1, the stereo left a little to be desired.

Rest of the car is perfect, other than it under steers too much.

SSammy · 11-24-2019, 09:30 AM

One other thing I couldn’t stand from the factory, my L99 was so quiet with stock exhaust that sometimes I couldn’t tell it was running. Like, Honda Civic quiet.

Quicksilver2SS · 11-24-2019, 08:26 PM

I always thought from the side view that the nose could have been a little longer, gotten used to it...

InFiD3ViL · 11-24-2019, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glassman66

The 2010 steering wheel

Yup, same here.

I changed mine to a leather 2014 ZL1 wheel. Feels o much nicer but of course lost a bit of character. But the ergonomics are vastly better.

PDXSSCE · 11-25-2019, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 102SS

Its a different platform the Alpha.

Yes, the General figured out a new platform was needed.

myold88 · 11-25-2019, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashn4it

Definitely the sound (or lack thereof) of the LS3 in 2012 with the factory mufflers on lol

Much better now

The quiet exhaust was a big disappointment to me also when I got my '10 SS
in the Summer of '09. I was one of the first customers to buy the Solo muffler
delete axle back exhaust. It's sounded like an American muscle car ever since.

mikeman · 11-25-2019, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilver2SS

I always thought from the side view that the nose could have been a little longer, gotten used to it...

I thought this too. If it was, we'd have a Camaro nearly 200" long though.

Coleroad · 11-25-2019, 01:08 PM

How the car feels handling wise stock. It feels every bit of pushing nearly two tons. It feels like it doesn't take a set till you're finally in the center of a turn. By then who cares. Lighter wheels and a 26.7 inch diameter tire helps now. A weight difference out back of 20lbs each and up front 10lbs each. Running a square setup of 275/40/18's. The subframe bushes were huge. Poly bushes up front. Then the spring and damper change. It now feels much lighter on it shoes let's get that right.

11-23-2019, 08:35 PM	#86
Glassman66 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Denver Co Posts: 260	The 2010 steering wheel __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LE SS/RS THE MISTRESS

11-24-2019, 08:26 PM	#93
Quicksilver2SS Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 NPP Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sacramento Posts: 227	I always thought from the side view that the nose could have been a little longer, gotten used to it... __________________ Taylor 409's, BF Comp 2's, Z26 pads, Hurst billet shifter

11-23-2019, 09:06 PM	#87
SSammy Drives: 2015 2SS A6 Commemorative Edition Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Utah Posts: 433 View My Garage	I have to admit, I initially hated the changes made for the 2014 model. I thought the 2010-13 taillights looked better (I’ve now come to equally appreciate the RS tail lights on the 2014-15). I thought the 2010-13 grill looked better and more aggressive (still feel this way, but I do like the 2014-15 as well). But the items that bothered me the most were the non-functional mail slot and gills. The look is cool, but I wish the mail slot was either gone or functional. I understand the throwback gill design giving a nod to the ‘69, but IMO the gills could have easily been functional rear brake cooling vents. I just really don’t like fake “just looks like it’s functional” items. Those items just feel a little, dare I say “ricey” to me.

11-24-2019, 12:16 AM	#88
Ashn4it Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray LS3 M6 (SOLD) Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: California Posts: 224	Definitely the sound (or lack thereof) of the LS3 in 2012 with the factory mufflers on lol Much better now

11-24-2019, 06:34 AM	#89
john2012camaroSS Drives: 2012 Black SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York Posts: 220 View My Garage	Didnt like the rear plastic looking diffuser on my 2012. Not as bad on a black car cause it blends in a bit more. I love the mod from MPD1 which completes the bumper. It was a very sad day when Eric the owner passed away. That guy was a true artist. Peace my brother.

11-24-2019, 08:17 AM	#90
JD555 Drives: 2014 2SS RS, 6 sp man Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 461	The front grill on the 2010-2013 I just cant get past. 2014-2015 changed that for me. The tail lights were nice on the earlier one but the grill was a deal breaker. Now the heritage grill is the nicest of them all.

11-24-2019, 08:39 AM	#91
FASTFATBOY Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 301	I have a ZL1, the stereo left a little to be desired. Rest of the car is perfect, other than it under steers too much.

11-24-2019, 09:30 AM	#92
SSammy Drives: 2015 2SS A6 Commemorative Edition Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Utah Posts: 433 View My Garage	One other thing I couldn’t stand from the factory, my L99 was so quiet with stock exhaust that sometimes I couldn’t tell it was running. Like, Honda Civic quiet.

11-25-2019, 01:08 PM	#98
Coleroad Drives: 13 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 315	How the car feels handling wise stock. It feels every bit of pushing nearly two tons. It feels like it doesn't take a set till you're finally in the center of a turn. By then who cares. Lighter wheels and a 26.7 inch diameter tire helps now. A weight difference out back of 20lbs each and up front 10lbs each. Running a square setup of 275/40/18's. The subframe bushes were huge. Poly bushes up front. Then the spring and damper change. It now feels much lighter on it shoes let's get that right.