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Blake_GM · 01-26-2012, 03:26 PM

I voted for #1 because I think it should be a 'base race car' like feel. I don't think a bigger engine is really needed once they shave some weight from it, but I do think they could improve the power a tad on the LS3 as is for the 1LE. Much like Ford upped the power on the 5.0 for the BOSS over the GT.

JusticePete · 01-26-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

mmmmmm............for the record - the question I have is:

Should we offer the concept as you see it

or

Should we not offer the concept as you see it.

Very important to understand that powertrains aren't 'plug and play' -

You can't just grab and engine or a transmission or an axle and put it into the powertrain - there are all kinds of algorithms -- from throttle control to ABS to traction control.....etc.etc.etc.

Yes.

JusticePete · 01-26-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Uh...don't twist my words/wishes...your engine nomenclature, at that price, is FOUR digits off...and so is your price if you want the BIG Kahuna LS7...

Can I have an option for the BIG Kahuna with everything else in your sig?

Elykson · 01-26-2012, 09:29 PM

I'll take a blue one.

edog · 01-26-2012, 09:58 PM

Ok, not exactly like the concept, but enough to keep the excitement...

I would like it to start with a 1ss and give options to build from there. Rear gear choice, engine mod choice, exhaust and suspension choice. It seems we have all been chasing the HP and these are the MODs that cost the most. To be able to have them bundled in for finance and warranty would be awesome.

Just as GM was surprised with the majority of sales being V8s at the beginning, I think they will see a huge lift in profit margin due to the ala cart options. I know I would have installed rear gears and a cam at the start if I could have financed it all together.

LoneCynic · 01-26-2012, 10:28 PM

Fbodfather,

Thank you for reaching out to the community and asking our thoughts on the concept you have shown. I believe your concept car dubbed "1LE" as shown would make an excellent production car. I have been waiting for such a model while currently driving the 2011 LS. I enjoy the base model amenities, and am not interested in a performance driven model having 2SS options. I hope the 1LE would be similar to the LS in that way to help keep the costs down. If Chevrolet builds this car, uses the Z/28 nameplate, and offers some version of blue as a color option, then yes, I will buy one.

TaylorRyanSS · 01-26-2012, 10:45 PM

LS7, beef it up to 520 hp, loose 200 lbs, 43-45k

SSCamaroZ28 · 01-27-2012, 07:30 AM

The Z28, not the 1LE, should have ZL1-like suspension and braking with a hotter LS3. It will be lighter than the ZL1 and handle great. Revise the bumper, hood, spoiler, rims, and give it some full length Z28 stripes. If you really want to use 1LE, make the Z28 1LE a low content, even more focused version of the Z28 without a back seat and such, like a track car.

2cnd chance · 01-27-2012, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blake_GM

I voted for #1 because I think it should be a 'base race car' like feel. I don't think a bigger engine is really needed once they shave some weight from it, but I do think they could improve the power a tad on the LS3 as is for the 1LE. Much like Ford upped the power on the 5.0 for the BOSS over the GT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyanSS

LS7, beef it up to 520 hp, loose 200 lbs, 43-45k

You had me until the price. Can't see all that for that.

Synner · 01-27-2012, 10:51 AM

I'd rather have adjustable coilovers than magnetic ride and it should be cheaper for the consumer. Although they may want to make it idiot proof for the masses which means no adjustability that requires common sense to use.

JusticePete · 01-27-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synner

I'd rather have adjustable coilovers than magnetic ride and it should be cheaper for the consumer. Although they may want to make it idiot proof for the masses which means no adjustability that requires common sense to use.

LOWDOWN · 01-27-2012, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Can I have an option for the BIG Kahuna with everything else in your sig?

NOTHING would make me happier than to be able to send your order into GM for an Oshawa build...UNLESS of course it was an order for MINE!

BTW, did you want yours in "Pedders Red"?

2cnd chance · 01-27-2012, 01:02 PM

Pete,
How's the Pedderized MRC looking?

IowaGuy · 01-27-2012, 02:37 PM

A name that isn't alphabet soup. Camaro Panther?

View Poll Results: How Should GM Build The 1LE?
1SS/LS3 + MRC + MG9 + ZL1 Brakes/Wheels/Tires/Diff/Axles + 3.73 = 1LE	164	62.84%
2SS as Starting Point	55	21.07%
More Engine Than LS3 Required	102	39.08%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 261. You may not vote on this poll

01-26-2012, 03:26 PM	#29
Blake_GM Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS in IBM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MO, USA Posts: 381 View My Garage	I voted for #1 because I think it should be a 'base race car' like feel. I don't think a bigger engine is really needed once they shave some weight from it, but I do think they could improve the power a tad on the LS3 as is for the 1LE. Much like Ford upped the power on the 5.0 for the BOSS over the GT. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS w/RS, Imperial Blue Metallic - Toy. CAI Inc. cold air intake, SOLO axle-back with j-pipes, Kooks 1 7/8" long tube headers with Kooks high flow cats, GPI SS2 VVT cam + engine goodies and dyno tuned by Ryan/Dr. L99/GPI.

01-26-2012, 09:29 PM	#32
Elykson Custom One Off Drives: 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Edition #1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 1,190	I'll take a blue one. __________________ Vararam Intake/SLP Loud Mouth II/BBK LT HFC/Magnaflow x-pipe/Pfadt Springs/Black Ice-olator/FE3 suspension/VMAX TB/RX catch can/Trifecta Tune http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129416

01-26-2012, 09:58 PM	#33
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	Ok, not exactly like the concept, but enough to keep the excitement... I would like it to start with a 1ss and give options to build from there. Rear gear choice, engine mod choice, exhaust and suspension choice. It seems we have all been chasing the HP and these are the MODs that cost the most. To be able to have them bundled in for finance and warranty would be awesome. Just as GM was surprised with the majority of sales being V8s at the beginning, I think they will see a huge lift in profit margin due to the ala cart options. I know I would have installed rear gears and a cam at the start if I could have financed it all together. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

01-26-2012, 10:45 PM	#35
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	LS7, beef it up to 520 hp, loose 200 lbs, 43-45k __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

01-26-2012, 10:28 PM	#34
LoneCynic Drives: 2015 BVM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 457 View My Garage	Fbodfather, Thank you for reaching out to the community and asking our thoughts on the concept you have shown. I believe your concept car dubbed "1LE" as shown would make an excellent production car. I have been waiting for such a model while currently driving the 2011 LS. I enjoy the base model amenities, and am not interested in a performance driven model having 2SS options. I hope the 1LE would be similar to the LS in that way to help keep the costs down. If Chevrolet builds this car, uses the Z/28 nameplate, and offers some version of blue as a color option, then yes, I will buy one.

01-27-2012, 07:30 AM	#36
SSCamaroZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 97	The Z28, not the 1LE, should have ZL1-like suspension and braking with a hotter LS3. It will be lighter than the ZL1 and handle great. Revise the bumper, hood, spoiler, rims, and give it some full length Z28 stripes. If you really want to use 1LE, make the Z28 1LE a low content, even more focused version of the Z28 without a back seat and such, like a track car. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Black/Black 21,000 miles. #6944 of 7956. 1 of 1208 black manual coupes.

01-27-2012, 10:51 AM	#38
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	I'd rather have adjustable coilovers than magnetic ride and it should be cheaper for the consumer. Although they may want to make it idiot proof for the masses which means no adjustability that requires common sense to use.

01-27-2012, 01:02 PM	#41
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Pete, How's the Pedderized MRC looking?

01-27-2012, 02:37 PM	#42
IowaGuy Drives: 2013 Cyber Gray Metallic Chevy Volt Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lives on camaro5 Posts: 353 View My Garage	A name that isn't alphabet soup. Camaro Panther?

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