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Joseph1LE · 06-22-2015, 01:12 PM

Brought home a summit white 2015 1LE yesterday. Optioned with 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP exhaust (already pulled the fuse lol).

Coming from a cammed/geared 4th gen, the butt-dyno was not impressed. But I expected this, so I wasn't bummed about it. I am already missing the raw feeling, and tire shredding ability of my 4th gen so I will have to get started on mods soon. I also read about the low/high octane tables, and am unsure if the car had bad gas put in it so once I run this tank down and fill it with 93 I'll have to pull those fuses to reset it just incase. Is there a necessary break in period before these 5th gens start to wake up? Mine only has 300 miles so far so that could be another factor as well. Just curious if I should expect more than it's currently giving me.

Besides that... This car is in a whole other league compared to my 4th gen in every way. And I am extremely satisfied. Love the way the car rides and the way it feels going around corners, though I haven't pushed it very hard yet. I love the interior and the Recaro seats. I wasn't expecting it to turn as many heads as my clean sunset orange 4th gen being how unique it is nowadays but to my surprise the 1LE is breaking necks left and right.

Overall happy to now be part of the 5th gen club

ZYBORG · 06-22-2015, 01:23 PM

Welcome. 1LEs are tits man, you will love playing with it! They are heavy cars but handle amazing and with the right mods, you can make them peppy.

Do you have any pics of your old camaro?

Keep it shinny!

vinman · 06-22-2015, 01:37 PM

Nice choice

Gary24 · 06-22-2015, 01:40 PM

Very nice dude. How does it compare to your 99 formula?

Joseph1LE · 06-22-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYBORG

Welcome. 1LEs are tits man, you will love playing with it! They are heavy cars but handle amazing and with the right mods, you can make them peppy.

Do you have any pics of your old camaro?

Keep it shinny!

On paper at least, I know stock vs stock and mod for mod, these typically put down faster trap speeds than the 4th gens so I'm looking forward to what I can do with this 1LE. I do have pictures of my 4th gen I'll post them when I get home later. Seen vids of your car on ls1tech. I hope mine runs as strong as yours.

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Originally Posted by vinman

Nice choice

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Gary24

Very nice dude. How does it compare to your 99 formula?

It's been a while since I had the Formula but even my 4th gen SS is a better car. Granted the Formula was my first f-body and first LS powered car and I had tons of fun with it so it will always have a special place in my memories. But regardless it is not even half the car that this 1LE is.

ZYBORG · 06-22-2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph1LE

On paper at least, I know stock vs stock and mod for mod, these typically put down faster trap speeds than the 4th gens so I'm looking forward to what I can do with this 1LE. I do have pictures of my 4th gen I'll post them when I get home later. Seen vids of your car on ls1tech. I hope mine runs as strong as yours.

Thanks man, with some attention to detail and TLC, Im sure yours will be just as good.

Too bad this forum doesnt allow for the sharing of "Mexican war stories/videos", Im sure a lot of guys here would enjoy them too.

BlakeD · 06-22-2015, 03:02 PM

Nice color choice! Mine just hit 350 miles today. Ready for many more.

Congrats!

Ippon14 · 06-22-2015, 04:35 PM

Congrats!

Sales@Phastek · 06-22-2015, 04:48 PM

Congrats and welcome!!!!

Thank you,
Ricardo

snarky · 06-22-2015, 05:09 PM

Welcome to the club.

Joseph1LE · 06-22-2015, 05:43 PM

ZYBORG here is a shot of my 4th gen.

ZYBORG · 06-22-2015, 05:52 PM

Beautiful, always heen a big fan of that gen as well.

markgws6 · 06-22-2015, 07:00 PM

Welcome to the club 1LE!! This car will "literally" run circles around your 4th gen. As far as 0-60 and 1/4 mile times, the 4th gen may edge it out, since it weighs less and sounds like it's not stock. (Nice color on the 4th gen and 5th gen too.) But if you get some of the usual bolt-ons and change a few things, you can gain a bit in the Gen 5. The LS3 responds well with mods and you have some nice gearing now to play with. But remember, you've bought a different beast. It's nature wants to TURN, and run on a road course or auto-x, not go heads up racing. :-P Have fun!!

markgws6 · 06-22-2015, 07:03 PM

Oh and as for the break in question, mine ran strong fro day 1. I had no difference doing the octane thing but I noticed a slight butt dyno difference when I put the intake and scoop on and also when I use quality gas.

06-22-2015, 01:12 PM	#1
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	New 1LE owner! Brought home a summit white 2015 1LE yesterday. Optioned with 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP exhaust (already pulled the fuse lol). Coming from a cammed/geared 4th gen, the butt-dyno was not impressed. But I expected this, so I wasn't bummed about it. I am already missing the raw feeling, and tire shredding ability of my 4th gen so I will have to get started on mods soon. I also read about the low/high octane tables, and am unsure if the car had bad gas put in it so once I run this tank down and fill it with 93 I'll have to pull those fuses to reset it just incase. Is there a necessary break in period before these 5th gens start to wake up? Mine only has 300 miles so far so that could be another factor as well. Just curious if I should expect more than it's currently giving me. Besides that... This car is in a whole other league compared to my 4th gen in every way. And I am extremely satisfied. Love the way the car rides and the way it feels going around corners, though I haven't pushed it very hard yet. I love the interior and the Recaro seats. I wasn't expecting it to turn as many heads as my clean sunset orange 4th gen being how unique it is nowadays but to my surprise the 1LE is breaking necks left and right. Overall happy to now be part of the 5th gen club Attached Images __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

06-22-2015, 01:23 PM	#2
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	Welcome. 1LEs are tits man, you will love playing with it! They are heavy cars but handle amazing and with the right mods, you can make them peppy. Do you have any pics of your old camaro? Keep it shinny! __________________

06-22-2015, 01:37 PM	#3
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	Nice choice __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

06-22-2015, 04:48 PM	#9
Sales@Phastek Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,817	Congrats and welcome!!!! Thank you, Ricardo __________________

06-22-2015, 05:09 PM	#10
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	Welcome to the club. __________________

06-22-2015, 01:40 PM	#4
Gary24 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 246	Very nice dude. How does it compare to your 99 formula?

06-22-2015, 03:02 PM	#7
BlakeD Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 286	Nice color choice! Mine just hit 350 miles today. Ready for many more. Congrats!

06-22-2015, 04:35 PM	#8
Ippon14 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet 2ssRs1Le Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rockton Posts: 322	Congrats!

06-22-2015, 05:43 PM	#11
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	ZYBORG here is a shot of my 4th gen. Attached Images __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

06-22-2015, 05:52 PM	#12
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	Beautiful, always heen a big fan of that gen as well. __________________

06-22-2015, 07:00 PM	#13
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Welcome to the club 1LE!! This car will "literally" run circles around your 4th gen. As far as 0-60 and 1/4 mile times, the 4th gen may edge it out, since it weighs less and sounds like it's not stock. (Nice color on the 4th gen and 5th gen too.) But if you get some of the usual bolt-ons and change a few things, you can gain a bit in the Gen 5. The LS3 responds well with mods and you have some nice gearing now to play with. But remember, you've bought a different beast. It's nature wants to TURN, and run on a road course or auto-x, not go heads up racing. :-P Have fun!! __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

06-22-2015, 07:03 PM	#14
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Oh and as for the break in question, mine ran strong fro day 1. I had no difference doing the octane thing but I noticed a slight butt dyno difference when I put the intake and scoop on and also when I use quality gas. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)