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12-05-2011, 01:03 AM
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SS daily driver
Hey guys I have a 2011 Ls with a bunch if mods and now I'm getting the power itch how is the SS as a daily driver? Should I get a 2012 or wait till 2013? Thanks everyone
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12-05-2011, 01:08 AM
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Chu no guat a hasa is?
Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Some where in So Cal
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I traded my LT for a 2SS. I currently do 40 miles round trip to and back from work. Im doing no more than $280 in gas a month. Its my DD an worth it too since i carpool also. None of that stop and go, well sometimes.
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12-05-2011, 01:09 AM
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Highway Man
Drives: '10 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Ear Falls, ON, Canada
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Same car. Slightly less on mileage, loads more on power. It's all good
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12-05-2011, 01:11 AM
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Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Montreal
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My 2011 2SS just got it's winter wheels and this is winter number two. It rocks all year round just fine. Enjoy your Camaro dude, it's new!
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12-05-2011, 01:27 AM
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Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: MI
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i have seen plenty of people get decent MPG and such. whats great about the v8 is that it has low end power and you dont need to rev it out to feel the power when driving through the city.
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12-05-2011, 01:45 AM
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That's what I don't like about the v6 you have to rev to 3k before you feel it even with the vmax porters throttle body
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12-05-2011, 01:54 AM
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Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009
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one thing people overlook when switching from a v6 to a v8. is that yes you gained like 100HP, but you are gaining more torque than HP. i think its like 120-130 torque rating increase to a LS3 SS might be more actually . which is a LOT of torque and you are going to feel it. |
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12-05-2011, 02:06 AM
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How much do you guys rev to drive a little faster than normal but not extreme accelerating
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12-05-2011, 02:17 AM
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Don't Like it? Suggit.
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I drive mine daily, and. It because I have to... It's a great daily ride. (even after the drop springs)
I don't see the 02 going back to DD duty any time soon 
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12-05-2011, 02:19 AM
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Don't Like it? Suggit.
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"Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp |
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12-05-2011, 02:21 AM
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I know I rev min all the time to 3000 am I hurting my car? If I am that sucks because below 2500 and there's not much pick up
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12-05-2011, 02:24 AM
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 Drives: 2012 45th anniversary edition 'vert Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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as mentioned above, you don't have to rev it that high for the power. I'm actually getting similar or the same mileage as my v6 because of that. it's not like you gotta step on the pedal each time..well after you get it outta your system the first weeks or so..
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12-05-2011, 02:29 AM
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I'm just asking about my v6 is 3000 to high for normal driving. (stop lights, merging interstate) and sorry for changing the subject just a quick question
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12-05-2011, 02:39 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Houston, Texas
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the ss makes a perfect daily driver. even when highly modded i drove mine everyday for a few years at 530 hp with not one issue . that stopped 2 weeks ago as im trying to keep the miles from adding up and the fact that i needed a truck. so it got parked.
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