New Owner coming out of BMW 540i 6spd - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ivolley · 10-03-2010, 08:25 PM

Picked up 2010 LS 6MT, coming out of a BMW 540i 6spd. I really miss low end torque (324 ft lbs) under 4000 but I will not miss the repair bills. Honestly I said 2 yrs ago next car would American at that time the short list was

1. 2004-05 CTS-v
2. 2005 + Mustang GT
3. 2010 Camaro

I got a such a great deal on the Camaro it was a no brainer. It only had 7k miles on it. It is an LS, at the end of the day my street racing days are long gone (I'm 40) the V6 is more than adequate power...................HOWEVER if someone with an SS offered to trade of course I would do it in a heartbeat [IMG]file:///C:/Users/Owner/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif[/IMG]but I must say I am NOT use to getting so much attention, as you guys know first hand the vehicle commands attention and there is at least one compliment a day.

As far as mods I have nothing to serious planned I have dropped in a KN Panel I really dont have a desire to touch exhaust, it is a 6 and I can accept that (sound) I painted the plastic insert for the steelies and painted the calibers, she will get new wheels next summer but all other mods will be cosmetic. I was going to say this is my "mid life" crisis car but I see there are quite a few guys her my elder (I am 40) but I have been married almost 20 yrs. Look fwd to keeping the car for a quite sometime and look fwd to the infinite knowledge on Camaro5.

Jessica-Rocks- · 10-03-2010, 08:31 PM

Yay!

mikeSS · 10-03-2010, 08:35 PM

frist mod you need to do is get new rims...

2010 SSRS · 10-03-2010, 08:36 PM

congrats

ckaram · 10-03-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

frist mod you need to do is get new rims...

I'm a fan of the heritage rims, but I think ya gotta drop the red trim rings.

They look pretty good with no trim rings, IMHO.

Great car. Enjoy it!

oldfriend · 10-03-2010, 09:05 PM

Go ahead and do whatever you like to the [no name yet?] after all it is your car , CONGRA/ MAN

raqball · 10-03-2010, 09:16 PM

Congrats... Love my LS as well.... Enjoy it!

ffrcobra_65 · 10-03-2010, 11:16 PM

u need to do nothing. It looks good as is. Congrats and enjoy!

ss=scuba steve · 10-03-2010, 11:26 PM

Sweet ride man, enjoy !

heRS · 10-04-2010, 12:23 AM

Congrats and welcome to the Camaro family! I love my RS I'm sure you will too!

Ivolley · 10-04-2010, 12:35 AM

Thanks for all the replies, as I mentioned new wheels are in order but we will have snow on ground in less than 2 mths. The heritage wheel will suffice for the winter. I was reluctant to paint them then I realized sice they pop right off pop in about 3 seconds I can alternate from current to no ring at all. As far as replacement wheels I will stay with black and most likely go with the replicas in 20". Sounds like I need to give her a name as well. ;-)

Tks for replies

Arthur 818 · 10-04-2010, 12:40 AM

Yeah buddy Rollin like a big shot lol...CONGRATS !!!

007s 'Vert · 10-04-2010, 05:28 AM

I am 100% with you on the V6 choice, I too am 45 and this V6 should be more than enough power for me, I am rather interested in the convertible and how it will turn out, for the money I will be saving on the V8 I will be able to afford the convertible, but anyways I am still set on the V6, Ya I would take an SS if someone offered it to me but that is as far as it goes with me. Nice ride!, now ...........go get some new rims.

1badSS/RS · 10-04-2010, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

frist mod you need to do is get new rims...

Welcome and enjoy.

10-03-2010, 08:25 PM	#1
Ivolley Drives: 2010 Red LS 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Earth (Illinois) Posts: 10 View My Garage	New Owner coming out of BMW 540i 6spd Picked up 2010 LS 6MT, coming out of a BMW 540i 6spd. I really miss low end torque (324 ft lbs) under 4000 but I will not miss the repair bills. Honestly I said 2 yrs ago next car would American at that time the short list was 1. 2004-05 CTS-v 2. 2005 + Mustang GT 3. 2010 Camaro I got a such a great deal on the Camaro it was a no brainer. It only had 7k miles on it. It is an LS, at the end of the day my street racing days are long gone (I'm 40) the V6 is more than adequate power...................HOWEVER if someone with an SS offered to trade of course I would do it in a heartbeat [IMG]file:///C:/Users/Owner/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif[/IMG]but I must say I am NOT use to getting so much attention, as you guys know first hand the vehicle commands attention and there is at least one compliment a day. As far as mods I have nothing to serious planned I have dropped in a KN Panel I really dont have a desire to touch exhaust, it is a 6 and I can accept that (sound) I painted the plastic insert for the steelies and painted the calibers, she will get new wheels next summer but all other mods will be cosmetic. I was going to say this is my "mid life" crisis car but I see there are quite a few guys her my elder (I am 40) but I have been married almost 20 yrs. Look fwd to keeping the car for a quite sometime and look fwd to the infinite knowledge on Camaro5.

10-03-2010, 08:36 PM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	congrats __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-03-2010, 11:26 PM	#9
ss=scuba steve Drives: 2011 1SS Cyber Gray Metallic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoFla Posts: 863 View My Garage	Sweet ride man, enjoy ! __________________

10-04-2010, 12:23 AM	#10
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Congrats and welcome to the Camaro family! I love my RS I'm sure you will too! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

10-04-2010, 12:40 AM	#12
Arthur 818 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/Fully Loaded Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 213 View My Garage	Yeah buddy Rollin like a big shot lol...CONGRATS !!! __________________

10-03-2010, 08:31 PM	#2
Jessica-Rocks- One hot mess Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 426	Yay!

10-03-2010, 08:35 PM	#3
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	frist mod you need to do is get new rims...

10-03-2010, 09:05 PM	#6
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Go ahead and do whatever you like to the [no name yet?] after all it is your car , CONGRA/ MAN

10-03-2010, 09:16 PM	#7
raqball Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Posts: 636	Congrats... Love my LS as well.... Enjoy it!

10-03-2010, 11:16 PM	#8
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	u need to do nothing. It looks good as is. Congrats and enjoy!

10-04-2010, 12:35 AM	#11
Ivolley Drives: 2010 Red LS 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Earth (Illinois) Posts: 10 View My Garage	Thanks for all the replies, as I mentioned new wheels are in order but we will have snow on ground in less than 2 mths. The heritage wheel will suffice for the winter. I was reluctant to paint them then I realized sice they pop right off pop in about 3 seconds I can alternate from current to no ring at all. As far as replacement wheels I will stay with black and most likely go with the replicas in 20". Sounds like I need to give her a name as well. ;-) Tks for replies

10-04-2010, 05:28 AM	#13
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	I am 100% with you on the V6 choice, I too am 45 and this V6 should be more than enough power for me, I am rather interested in the convertible and how it will turn out, for the money I will be saving on the V8 I will be able to afford the convertible, but anyways I am still set on the V6, Ya I would take an SS if someone offered it to me but that is as far as it goes with me. Nice ride!, now ...........go get some new rims. __________________

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