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paul's ss · 01-27-2010, 02:28 AM

I know this question has been asked before, and I'm not trying to start any controversy, but I wanted to get your guys/gals feedback on the camaro SS handling, in particular the 6 speed manual 2SS. How does the car feel and drive in the real world, around bends, corners, going around freeway onramps, in and out of traffic? I know the car is not a mini, but how is it? I had a 2006 mustang gt which was kinda lame, no track pack, etc. I have read that the camaro has a very good compromise between ride and handling, which is good! What are your thoughts, happy with the car?

Thanks everybody, I have a 2SS manual on order, and am questioning myself.

Zeus · 01-27-2010, 02:32 AM

Well thats the thing, if you try to take it around bends, corners, freeway ramps or even briskly turning into a parking spot....you die.

So to answer your question, we really don't know.

flyby · 01-27-2010, 07:06 AM

I do not agree with the previous post. I have a 2ss/rs and love the way it steers. I am able to take corners faster than I could in any other car I have ever driven. If you know how to corner properly this car responds very well. If you plan on road racing you may do well to do a pedders update. According to pedders their camaro did better on closed course than a corvette.

2010 SSRS · 01-27-2010, 07:08 AM

The 2SS handling is awesome

Zeus · 01-27-2010, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyby

I do not agree with the previous post. I have a 2ss/rs and love the way it steers. I am able to take corners faster than I could in any other car I have ever driven. If you know how to corner properly this car responds very well. If you plan on road racing you may do well to do a pedders update. According to pedders their camaro did better on closed course than a corvette.

Yes that was a bit of Sarcasm

67MellowYellow · 01-27-2010, 07:16 AM

Stock, it is nice compromise of ride comfort and handling. Most of the journalist complaints regarding excessive understeer at the limits could probably be addressed by just replacing the rear sway bar with a balance bar. The car reportedly has excellent chassis DNA so it can be made to handle just about as well as one wants.

infernoinandout · 01-27-2010, 07:28 AM

I have no handling issues at all, take it I am not a race car driver or professional tester. I am able to take an on ramp curve at about 75 and not kick out. If your going to race then up grades will be needed. Going to store or soccer its a pretty cool ride.

Mark A Collier Sr · 01-27-2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyby

I do not agree with the previous post. I have a 2ss/rs and love the way it steers. I am able to take corners faster than I could in any other car I have ever driven. If you know how to corner properly this car responds very well. If you plan on road racing you may do well to do a pedders update. According to pedders their camaro did better on closed course than a corvette.

kentf · 01-27-2010, 08:07 AM

No handling problems at all. There is a curvy road that goes up hill and I can pour on the power and she is so sweet!!!! It is very quick and agile!

axis · 01-27-2010, 08:26 AM

The car does have a bit of understeer but it's nothing that the $450 Eibach Pro Plus kit won't fix. There are better systems out there but for $450 you get a 1in drop and better sways. That would take most of the understeer away and not sacrifice too much of the ride.

MacTruck · 01-27-2010, 08:28 AM

I have a 2SS 6M and it handles great.

My only complaint is the seat flex. When I floor this beast I feel the seat go back a little which throws my position off. Other than that this is the best handling car I have ever owned.

JOHNREX · 01-27-2010, 08:36 AM

The SS beat out a WRX and a Z in the CD Lightning road course

Zeus · 01-27-2010, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNREX

The SS beat out a WRX and a Z in the CD Lightning road course

Because it wasn't a handling competition

greenrail · 01-27-2010, 08:37 AM

It is stock.. as such, there are compromises. The car is great as far as I am concerned. I don't race and that's something about which I could really care less.

Much like any other vehicle, mass marketed cars, there will be a mix of compromises. That's why there are so many aftermarket parts out there on the market.

This car exceeds my expectations, and the handling for me is exactly what I expected. No problems as far as I am concerned.

01-27-2010, 02:28 AM	#1
paul's ss Drives: 2008 VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 21	Happy with the 2SS handling?? I know this question has been asked before, and I'm not trying to start any controversy, but I wanted to get your guys/gals feedback on the camaro SS handling, in particular the 6 speed manual 2SS. How does the car feel and drive in the real world, around bends, corners, going around freeway onramps, in and out of traffic? I know the car is not a mini, but how is it? I had a 2006 mustang gt which was kinda lame, no track pack, etc. I have read that the camaro has a very good compromise between ride and handling, which is good! What are your thoughts, happy with the car? Thanks everybody, I have a 2SS manual on order, and am questioning myself.

01-27-2010, 07:28 AM	#7
infernoinandout Drives: 2010 camaross/rs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: buffalo Posts: 461	No problems I have no handling issues at all, take it I am not a race car driver or professional tester. I am able to take an on ramp curve at about 75 and not kick out. If your going to race then up grades will be needed. Going to store or soccer its a pretty cool ride.

01-27-2010, 08:26 AM	#10
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	The car does have a bit of understeer but it's nothing that the $450 Eibach Pro Plus kit won't fix. There are better systems out there but for $450 you get a 1in drop and better sways. That would take most of the understeer away and not sacrifice too much of the ride. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

01-27-2010, 08:28 AM	#11
MacTruck Drives: Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 318	I have a 2SS 6M and it handles great. My only complaint is the seat flex. When I floor this beast I feel the seat go back a little which throws my position off. Other than that this is the best handling car I have ever owned. __________________ Soon - Camaro Black 1SS/RS Convertible Piece of Crap Toyota Tundra 4x4 CREWMAX SR5 5.7L Yeah, I'm 7yrs old

01-27-2010, 08:37 AM	#14
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	It is stock.. as such, there are compromises. The car is great as far as I am concerned. I don't race and that's something about which I could really care less. Much like any other vehicle, mass marketed cars, there will be a mix of compromises. That's why there are so many aftermarket parts out there on the market. This car exceeds my expectations, and the handling for me is exactly what I expected. No problems as far as I am concerned. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

01-27-2010, 02:32 AM	#2
Zeus BOOOOOM MF'R!! Drives: to Chipotle daily Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 3,614	Well thats the thing, if you try to take it around bends, corners, freeway ramps or even briskly turning into a parking spot....you die. So to answer your question, we really don't know.

01-27-2010, 07:06 AM	#3
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,336 View My Garage	I do not agree with the previous post. I have a 2ss/rs and love the way it steers. I am able to take corners faster than I could in any other car I have ever driven. If you know how to corner properly this car responds very well. If you plan on road racing you may do well to do a pedders update. According to pedders their camaro did better on closed course than a corvette.

01-27-2010, 07:08 AM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	The 2SS handling is awesome

01-27-2010, 07:16 AM	#6
67MellowYellow Drives: 2010 SS/RS ABM M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East of Seattle Posts: 85	Stock, it is nice compromise of ride comfort and handling. Most of the journalist complaints regarding excessive understeer at the limits could probably be addressed by just replacing the rear sway bar with a balance bar. The car reportedly has excellent chassis DNA so it can be made to handle just about as well as one wants.

01-27-2010, 08:07 AM	#9
kentf Drives: 2010 camaro Black/White Stripes SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conyers, Ga Posts: 81	No handling problems at all. There is a curvy road that goes up hill and I can pour on the power and she is so sweet!!!! It is very quick and agile!

01-27-2010, 08:36 AM	#12
JOHNREX Drives: SILVER 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 82	The SS beat out a WRX and a Z in the CD Lightning road course

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