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Camarodriver · 12-31-2010, 09:56 PM

I now have a 2011 2SS/RS and it also has a knotchy second while driving it cold. You really have to keep it tightly against the leftmost position of the gear while shifting into second to keep it smooth an not hear the grinding of the lost synchro-mesh. It's important when a manual tranny (especially one with short throw shifter) to drive it easy when cold to let things warm up a little. That's why them extra guages come in so handy! ;')

I will post here my only gripe about this amazing car, is that my dashboard doesn't quite meet up with the door where the light strips are at. My 2010 2LT was perfect, this one is not. Also the hood is not quite lined up perfectly when closed, but this is an adjustment I will look at this spring. Other than that, I love this car! I am averaging 18 Liters per hundred in city driving. (13 MPG) I am going on a road trip tomorrow to the country, so I will see what I can pull on the highway.

Happy New Year to all!

eB

Russell James · 01-01-2011, 07:32 AM

4 qts of Royal Purple Synchromax and the M6 trans will shift a bit smoother when cold. They all are notchy when cold, the RP helps. I've owned many Tremec cars from new and they all did it, and swapping to a good synthetic helped them all.

I'd get that '11 IOM, you'll love it. The only thing I would check is the spoiler to trunk gap to make sure it is not chipping the trunk. Except for the HUD and price, it's identical to a late '10. Most of the improvements were made after the early '10s.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 01-04-2011, 08:53 AM

I CAN accept problems, as this is just a car. I do love how well built the car is, very tight inside and out. BUT since I NEVER beat it badly, I am just PATIENTLY WAITING to find out WHAT GM and its dealers WILL DO about the clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, and rear end problems.

In 2 DAYS my car has been at the dealer for ONE MONTH. I did tell them to keep it as long as they HAVE TO. I just WORRY that something else happened. I have been on MANY CAR forums in the last 5 years, and heard of many horror stories of what happens at dealers. I kind of wish I just filed bankruptcy 6 months ago when my unemployment lapsed. TAKE IT AWAY. Then I dont have to keep worrying.

I HOPE you DONT beat your car at all. Because I think you WILL have problems. I HOPE you have alot of $$$ so you can spend $5,000 and put a REAL CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, REAREND AND AXELS IN IT.

NYCSRTATE · 01-13-2011, 07:46 PM

Thanks for all the help guys.

12-31-2010, 09:56 PM	#15
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 611 View My Garage	I now have a 2011 2SS/RS and it also has a knotchy second while driving it cold. You really have to keep it tightly against the leftmost position of the gear while shifting into second to keep it smooth an not hear the grinding of the lost synchro-mesh. It's important when a manual tranny (especially one with short throw shifter) to drive it easy when cold to let things warm up a little. That's why them extra guages come in so handy! ;') I will post here my only gripe about this amazing car, is that my dashboard doesn't quite meet up with the door where the light strips are at. My 2010 2LT was perfect, this one is not. Also the hood is not quite lined up perfectly when closed, but this is an adjustment I will look at this spring. Other than that, I love this car! I am averaging 18 Liters per hundred in city driving. (13 MPG) I am going on a road trip tomorrow to the country, so I will see what I can pull on the highway. Happy New Year to all! eB __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition by the mediocre mind.... Al E 2010 Summit White 2LT Camaro <-(GONE)*New 2011 2SS/RS SW M6 OEM Hurst shifter ordered Oct 7th, 2010 The perma-grin effect pictured above by a good buddy giving me a ride in my Camaro! Used 75 Camaro = $3500 Rolling restoration over 10 years = $5000 $5 of gas burned in 10 seconds = Priceless!

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01-01-2011, 07:32 AM	#16
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	4 qts of Royal Purple Synchromax and the M6 trans will shift a bit smoother when cold. They all are notchy when cold, the RP helps. I've owned many Tremec cars from new and they all did it, and swapping to a good synthetic helped them all. I'd get that '11 IOM, you'll love it. The only thing I would check is the spoiler to trunk gap to make sure it is not chipping the trunk. Except for the HUD and price, it's identical to a late '10. Most of the improvements were made after the early '10s.

01-04-2011, 08:53 AM	#17
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	I CAN accept problems, as this is just a car. I do love how well built the car is, very tight inside and out. BUT since I NEVER beat it badly, I am just PATIENTLY WAITING to find out WHAT GM and its dealers WILL DO about the clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, and rear end problems. In 2 DAYS my car has been at the dealer for ONE MONTH. I did tell them to keep it as long as they HAVE TO. I just WORRY that something else happened. I have been on MANY CAR forums in the last 5 years, and heard of many horror stories of what happens at dealers. I kind of wish I just filed bankruptcy 6 months ago when my unemployment lapsed. TAKE IT AWAY. Then I dont have to keep worrying. I HOPE you DONT beat your car at all. Because I think you WILL have problems. I HOPE you have alot of $$$ so you can spend $5,000 and put a REAL CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, REAREND AND AXELS IN IT.

01-13-2011, 07:46 PM	#18
NYCSRTATE Drives: Future ZL1 or CTS V Owner Join Date: May 2009 Location: City That Never Sleeps Posts: 59	Thanks for all the help guys.