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Coy · 10-01-2015, 06:44 PM

First gear sideways.

raptor5244 · 10-01-2015, 07:13 PM

Nothing beats a nice on-ramp 3rd gear pull. Another enjoyable moment is when you make that perfect rev matched downshift while exiting one of those off ramps with a nice bend in it and then accelerate right to the limit of tire grip as you feel all the blood rush to one side of your body due to the lateral g force. The rest of trip is usually stuck at a light or in traffic. :-(.

GR8WHITE1 · 10-01-2015, 07:24 PM

1st gear with the 305's and suspension mods, just hooks!

Mark T · 10-02-2015, 12:37 AM

Love 2nd, love 3rd too.

Hate 6th. Nice if you are surfing the web while steering with your knee on the highway while eating a whopper.

CamaroDreams76 · 10-02-2015, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gzobian

Like Zyborg said, I hit it at 137-138. And we both have 13s, odd yours goes at 132

136/137, just tried. You were right. Hit the limiter and it held at 136, held it foot down for about a second. It could probably squeeze 137/138 if I held it longer.

ZYBORG · 10-02-2015, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

136/137, just tried. You were right. Hit the limiter and it held at 136, held it foot down for about a second. It could probably squeeze 137/138 if I held it longer.

Ha ha... Nice.

Billy10mm · 10-02-2015, 08:19 AM

3rd. Goes from dead stop to triple digits. Perfect backroad gear, never have to shift. 4th goes past "jail speed" and enters the "shoot him on sight" zone.

Ragnar · 10-02-2015, 08:41 AM

This is like asking which pet is your favorite. To answer the question, I pick 3rd gear. From 25 to triple digits!

cajun1le · 10-02-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragnar

This is like asking which pet is your favorite. To answer the question, I pick 3rd gear. From 25 to triple digits!

LOL

My area has a bunch of curvy bayou roads so I've become quite fond with both 2nd and 3rd!

LT1Zob · 10-02-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

136/137, just tried. You were right. Hit the limiter and it held at 136, held it foot down for about a second. It could probably squeeze 137/138 if I held it longer.

All in the name of science. Your Camaro brothers thank you for your research good sir.

Ventura 2015 1LE · 10-03-2015, 03:12 AM

1st, 2nd, and 3rd from starting from a dead launch. 4th is the bonus when your serious on the high rev matching and torque sweet spots. I typically leave the traction control on around busy streets/highways. Too much risk vs reward with others around, street poles, curbs etc. I take the traction control off and put in competitive mode around rural or canyon passes/roads. 5th gear is in moderate highway traffic and drop to 4th for extra punch around traffic. 6th is long cruising and lighter highway traffic for me and sipping fuel for milage.

I think for most that track everything is off by pressing the traction control button for 10 seconds and watch for the prompt to flash for all off. I have done that a few times running hard in the canyons but the comp mode keeps me honest in keeping the car from getting to lose or push before entry in the curves and adding power back on at midpoint/end of the curves. Comp seems to detect a wheel spin on any tire and adjusts the braking to the individual rotors.. at least in my opinion.. what it feels like in the seat too me.

GM has done a hell of good job on the 1LE in its rear end 3.91 and the adjustments in the tranny for general purpose of cruising and being still a trackable car.. Oh what fun for sure!!

Not to mention the tire selection and suspension.. and the bad ass look as it sits idle..

Deebo · 10-03-2015, 10:37 AM

I've never had a car with such a wicked fourth gear.
...like being shot from a slingshot @ 103!

Joseph1LE · 10-03-2015, 11:37 AM

As slow and fat as these cars are without extensive modding, any gear besides 1st is extremely boring to me. First gear will get the back end kicked out and put you in the seat pretty good, 2nd is ok I guess, but the car feels just meh after that... 4th gear does offer a lot of nice passing power though for regular cruising on the street.

Matty Ice · 10-05-2015, 09:50 AM

Gotta love that 3rd gear pull from 73 -107mph! Too many imports and Dodges have been stunned from the 6th to 3rd downshift. They instantly fall behind about 2-3 car lengths, if not more. Only went through 4th to 5th at 143mph to prove at point to a BRZ that they do not have the best drivers car! : ) Like to shut it down after taking 3rd to the top, like someone said, 4th gets you into jail territory. I guess my tune lets me get a little mph on my shifts.

10-02-2015, 12:37 AM	#18
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	Love 2nd, love 3rd too. Hate 6th. Nice if you are surfing the web while steering with your knee on the highway while eating a whopper. __________________

10-02-2015, 08:41 AM	#22
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	This is like asking which pet is your favorite. To answer the question, I pick 3rd gear. From 25 to triple digits! __________________

10-03-2015, 03:12 AM	#25
Ventura 2015 1LE Ventura 2015 1SS 1LE RS Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxnard Ca Posts: 105 View My Garage	1st, 2nd, and 3rd from starting from a dead launch. 4th is the bonus when your serious on the high rev matching and torque sweet spots. I typically leave the traction control on around busy streets/highways. Too much risk vs reward with others around, street poles, curbs etc. I take the traction control off and put in competitive mode around rural or canyon passes/roads. 5th gear is in moderate highway traffic and drop to 4th for extra punch around traffic. 6th is long cruising and lighter highway traffic for me and sipping fuel for milage. I think for most that track everything is off by pressing the traction control button for 10 seconds and watch for the prompt to flash for all off. I have done that a few times running hard in the canyons but the comp mode keeps me honest in keeping the car from getting to lose or push before entry in the curves and adding power back on at midpoint/end of the curves. Comp seems to detect a wheel spin on any tire and adjusts the braking to the individual rotors.. at least in my opinion.. what it feels like in the seat too me. GM has done a hell of good job on the 1LE in its rear end 3.91 and the adjustments in the tranny for general purpose of cruising and being still a trackable car.. Oh what fun for sure!! Not to mention the tire selection and suspension.. and the bad ass look as it sits idle.. Last edited by Ventura 2015 1LE; 10-03-2015 at 03:27 AM.

10-03-2015, 10:37 AM	#26
Deebo 2SS/1LE GAZ 1 of 221 Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ROLL TIDE ROLL! Posts: 212 View My Garage	I've never had a car with such a wicked fourth gear. ...like being shot from a slingshot @ 103! __________________ ...ain't nothing changed

10-03-2015, 11:37 AM	#27
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	As slow and fat as these cars are without extensive modding, any gear besides 1st is extremely boring to me. First gear will get the back end kicked out and put you in the seat pretty good, 2nd is ok I guess, but the car feels just meh after that... 4th gear does offer a lot of nice passing power though for regular cruising on the street. __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

10-01-2015, 06:44 PM	#15
Coy Drives: 2015 1SS 1LE BVM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 108	First gear sideways.

10-01-2015, 07:13 PM	#16
raptor5244 Drives: 2022 CT4-V Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,723	Nothing beats a nice on-ramp 3rd gear pull. Another enjoyable moment is when you make that perfect rev matched downshift while exiting one of those off ramps with a nice bend in it and then accelerate right to the limit of tire grip as you feel all the blood rush to one side of your body due to the lateral g force. The rest of trip is usually stuck at a light or in traffic. :-(.

10-01-2015, 07:24 PM	#17
GR8WHITE1 Drives: camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: ca Posts: 431	1st gear with the 305's and suspension mods, just hooks!

10-02-2015, 08:19 AM	#21
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	3rd. Goes from dead stop to triple digits. Perfect backroad gear, never have to shift. 4th goes past "jail speed" and enters the "shoot him on sight" zone.

10-05-2015, 09:50 AM	#28
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	Gotta love that 3rd gear pull from 73 -107mph! Too many imports and Dodges have been stunned from the 6th to 3rd downshift. They instantly fall behind about 2-3 car lengths, if not more. Only went through 4th to 5th at 143mph to prove at point to a BRZ that they do not have the best drivers car! : ) Like to shut it down after taking 3rd to the top, like someone said, 4th gets you into jail territory. I guess my tune lets me get a little mph on my shifts.