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Turbo_J89 · 10-29-2019, 05:25 AM

On my first Camaro (2010 Camaro SS), I was awestruck by the car but did see a few things that could be improved from the factory.

1) Wider wheels and tires
2) A more advanced infotainment unit
3) Steering wheel better materials (chrome peels)
4) Dual exhaust tips

Ironically, all of these blocks were checked off by GM for MY14 when I was shopping a 1LE.

djm96z28 · 10-29-2019, 06:00 AM

I never liked the grille, not nearly enough detail to it. On the SS, the upper and lower grilles look nothing alike. It always seemed like a bad, unmatched replacement was done by a low budget repair shop. I don't like the Heritage grille at all either. Also, I never liked the chopped top look of the roof height. It still looks out of proportion to the rest of the car to me.

12blkgrayRS · 10-29-2019, 09:06 AM

Oh yea, my biggest gripe, why would they put a single piston brakes (V6) on these heavy cars?! They are a tad weak to me. every camaro I had (5thgen - X2, 1 6gen) I installed brembos.

myold88 · 10-29-2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by anthony.martinez

Shark fin. I want to remove it.

The only time I notice the shark fin is when I'm washing or waxing my car.

PDXSSCE · 10-29-2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

If they could have figured a way to cut another 300 to 400 lbs these cars would be killer.

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

Cheap Guy · 10-29-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by djm96z28

I never liked the grille, not nearly enough detail to it. On the SS, the upper and lower grilles look nothing alike. It always seemed like a bad, unmatched replacement was done by a low budget repair shop. I don't like the Heritage grille at all either. Also, I never liked the chopped top look of the roof height. It still looks out of proportion to the rest of the car to me.

I agree that the stock grille isn’t the greatest. I thought about the Heritage grille but it doesn’t match the lower grille either. Ended up going with the ZL1/Hot Wheels grille which looks much better.

mikeman · 10-29-2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by djm96z28

I never liked the grille, not nearly enough detail to it. On the SS, the upper and lower grilles look nothing alike. It always seemed like a bad, unmatched replacement was done by a low budget repair shop. I don't like the Heritage grille at all either. Also, I never liked the chopped top look of the roof height. It still looks out of proportion to the rest of the car to me.

The chopped top look is the best part of these cars. The chopped top look gives it a sinister "hunkered down" look started by the widely successful Chrysler 300 back in 2005. Bubble tops belong on Mustangs, not Camaros.

farm rat · 10-29-2019, 03:23 PM

I love my car but I do have a few beefs.

The 1LS comes with no, none, nada, ZERO bells and whistles. No home link, no heated seats, no port for auxilary music, no blue tooth, nothing. That stuff is standard on practically everything. My 2003 Monte Carlo had all that.

The needles on the tack and speedo are so wide they hide the gauges.

Where the CEL is the speedo needle hides it

The DIC could have some useful displays other than as a speedo

granted it is a baseline model, but come on for $25+K original price you ought to get SOMETHING besides a cool car.

15RS2NV · 10-29-2019, 03:26 PM

The RS package gave my LT the SS spoiler, but would agree it needs to be taller. I'll be swapping it out with a Z28 spoiler at some point.

After doing extensive research (serious, extensive) on the LFX V6 engine, it's a really great and powerful engine, however you can't find but a few things for it. Can't get an intake for it, no chrome valve covers, headers. You can add a turbo/supercharger but that's about it without going internal.

15RS2NV · 10-29-2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by StingrayblueSS

The mail slot. I'd rather have a funtional hood vent.

Found this for you StingrayblueSS

https://www.pfyc.com/CA1230.html

jcampos · 11-02-2019, 10:43 AM

A turn off was the overall weight as it felt like I was hauling a 24' flatbed gooseneck with two skid loaders. Cars are bricks, but I love my SS. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

SquawkVFR · 11-02-2019, 10:59 AM

Passengers side mirror is bigger than the drivers side mirror.

Moto-Mojo · 11-02-2019, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by myold88

The only time I notice the shark fin is when I'm washing or waxing my car.

Ditto. I have no issues with the fin. Hell, it has gills, it’s gotta have a fin!

Rock-It Man · 11-02-2019, 12:00 PM

The speedometer needle on my 2010 is so fat it's more than 5mph wide on the dial. So I have to look at the digital speed, which is lame.

10-29-2019, 03:23 PM	#64
farm rat Drives: 2011 Vistory Red 1LS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 487	I love my car but I do have a few beefs. The 1LS comes with no, none, nada, ZERO bells and whistles. No home link, no heated seats, no port for auxilary music, no blue tooth, nothing. That stuff is standard on practically everything. My 2003 Monte Carlo had all that. The needles on the tack and speedo are so wide they hide the gauges. Where the CEL is the speedo needle hides it The DIC could have some useful displays other than as a speedo granted it is a baseline model, but come on for $25+K original price you ought to get SOMETHING besides a cool car. __________________ The Original Farm Rat 2011 1LS M6 Victory Red Sold 1967 Coupe Green and White 1969 SS 396 Hugger Orange 1969 Z/28 All original White with deluxe interior 1970 RS Blue 1978 Coupe Fugly Green 1978 WS-6 Trans-Am Factory 4 speed 1985 IROC-Z Red

10-29-2019, 03:26 PM	#65
15RS2NV Ponies are for girls Drives: 2015 RS LFX Red Hot A6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Southern AZ Posts: 315 View My Garage	The RS package gave my LT the SS spoiler, but would agree it needs to be taller. I'll be swapping it out with a Z28 spoiler at some point. After doing extensive research (serious, extensive) on the LFX V6 engine, it's a really great and powerful engine, however you can't find but a few things for it. Can't get an intake for it, no chrome valve covers, headers. You can add a turbo/supercharger but that's about it without going internal. __________________ H&R 1.8/1.7” drop, Overkill 80mm + intake ported by AFS, 1" insulator MACE, Accel Super Coils, THR cai, JET MAF sensor, Hurst shifter handle, GPP strut tower brace, CI ice cube tray hood vents (functional) @SemperFiCamaro

10-29-2019, 05:25 AM	#57
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	On my first Camaro (2010 Camaro SS), I was awestruck by the car but did see a few things that could be improved from the factory. 1) Wider wheels and tires 2) A more advanced infotainment unit 3) Steering wheel better materials (chrome peels) 4) Dual exhaust tips Ironically, all of these blocks were checked off by GM for MY14 when I was shopping a 1LE.

10-29-2019, 06:00 AM	#58
djm96z28 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,114	I never liked the grille, not nearly enough detail to it. On the SS, the upper and lower grilles look nothing alike. It always seemed like a bad, unmatched replacement was done by a low budget repair shop. I don't like the Heritage grille at all either. Also, I never liked the chopped top look of the roof height. It still looks out of proportion to the rest of the car to me.

10-29-2019, 09:06 AM	#59
12blkgrayRS Drives: 2012 Camaro RS 2LT 6spd man Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dickinson, Texas Posts: 535	Oh yea, my biggest gripe, why would they put a single piston brakes (V6) on these heavy cars?! They are a tad weak to me. every camaro I had (5thgen - X2, 1 6gen) I installed brembos.

11-02-2019, 10:43 AM	#67
jcampos Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 821	A turn off was the overall weight as it felt like I was hauling a 24' flatbed gooseneck with two skid loaders. Cars are bricks, but I love my SS. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

11-02-2019, 10:59 AM	#68
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	Passengers side mirror is bigger than the drivers side mirror.

11-02-2019, 12:00 PM	#70
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	The speedometer needle on my 2010 is so fat it's more than 5mph wide on the dial. So I have to look at the digital speed, which is lame.