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L99CAMA2011 · 08-05-2012, 04:09 PM

I was on youtube and came across this. For the 1LE fans Uh Oh this might be a shocker. I don't know of the possible mods of this Boss if it has any at all but the lap times crushes the Magazine posted 1LE times.(

a look.

Fenderaddict2 · 08-05-2012, 10:35 PM

Sweet Vid. Not a lot of room for mods...the standard being camber plates. Really helps with tire life more than anything else though, eliminates the feathering on the outside edge...thinking of going that route myself.

C5RocksC5 · 08-05-2012, 11:55 PM

I wouldnt be surprised at all if the Boss beats the 1LE on the strip and track. The Boss is made with a track focus while the 1LE seems like just options you can add to the already heavy SS. I think the Z28 will be the Boss' main competitor and if there comes a Z28 with the ZL1 suspension, game on!

RocketCutlass · 08-06-2012, 12:10 AM

This video says it's a Laguna Seca as well, not the standard Boss that the 1LE was compared too.

grocerygetter · 08-06-2012, 12:24 AM

yeah...the standard boss is more comparable...but dudes, my buddy in Memphis has a Boss...it has some cool gadgets in it. I think that car is pretty slick.

L99CAMA2011 · 08-06-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by grocerygetter

yeah...the standard boss is more comparable...but dudes, my buddy in Memphis has a Boss...it has some cool gadgets in it. I think that car is pretty slick.

2013 right

MikeSVX · 08-06-2012, 12:49 PM

Is this the same track/configuration the 1LE was tested on? It doesn't look the same as the videos I've seen, but I could be wrong. But I agree that I think the Luguna Seca version of the boss would be faster then the 1LE.

BlackenedSS · 08-06-2012, 01:15 PM

1LE will be more on the line of the BOSS 302. LS is in a different category, but if they would just pull the trigger on the SSX it would have a competitor. I really think there is a market for it as proven by the BOSS 302 LS.

bpmurr · 08-06-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackenedSS

1LE will be more on the line of the BOSS 302. LS is in a different category, but if they would just pull the trigger on the SSX it would have a competitor. I really think there is a market for it as proven by the BOSS 302 LS.

Actually there isn't that much difference between the LS and the "Street" Boss 302. Hence why I decided to save the extra $6k.

Bhobbs · 08-06-2012, 03:29 PM

The 1LE press releases mention the LS, not the standard 302. If this is the case, then GM over hyped another car.

C5RocksC5 · 08-06-2012, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

The 1LE press releases mention the LS, not the standard 302. If this is the case, then GM over hyped another car.

are you surprised?

Fenderaddict2 · 08-06-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bpmurr

Actually there isn't that much difference between the LS and the "Street" Boss 302. Hence why I decided to save the extra $6k.

Larger grippier tires, different suspension settings, larger sway bars, rear seat delete brace. The trans scoop, chin spoiler and brakes ducts are shipped to owner separate so are just as easy to install on standard Boss.

Cuda7050 · 08-06-2012, 10:11 PM

To me the SS with 1LE option is comparable to the Mustang GT with Track Pack option. If a Z28 is produced, it will be the Boss rival.

2012 Mustang GT · 08-06-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuda7050

To me the SS with 1LE option is comparable to the Mustang GT with Track Pack option. If a Z28 is produced, it will be the Boss rival.

I agree thats what it sounds like...but thats not what GM is calling it. They are saying its targeted at the Boss/Boss LS.

08-05-2012, 10:35 PM	#2
Fenderaddict2 Opinionated bugger! Drives: Boss 302, Mazda 2, Praga & Intrepid Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oakville Posts: 1,897 View My Garage	Sweet Vid. Not a lot of room for mods...the standard being camber plates. Really helps with tire life more than anything else though, eliminates the feathering on the outside edge...thinking of going that route myself. __________________ Follow me on forums everywhere as Fenderaddict2 or my kid on the track and Twitter @fastmyles

08-06-2012, 12:24 AM	#5
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	yeah...the standard boss is more comparable...but dudes, my buddy in Memphis has a Boss...it has some cool gadgets in it. I think that car is pretty slick. __________________ -John S.

08-06-2012, 01:15 PM	#8
BlackenedSS Drives: 2010 2SS Black on Black Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 173 View My Garage	1LE will be more on the line of the BOSS 302. LS is in a different category, but if they would just pull the trigger on the SSX it would have a competitor. I really think there is a market for it as proven by the BOSS 302 LS. __________________

08-05-2012, 11:55 PM	#3
C5RocksC5 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 697	I wouldnt be surprised at all if the Boss beats the 1LE on the strip and track. The Boss is made with a track focus while the 1LE seems like just options you can add to the already heavy SS. I think the Z28 will be the Boss' main competitor and if there comes a Z28 with the ZL1 suspension, game on!

08-06-2012, 12:10 AM	#4
RocketCutlass Property USMC Drives: 95 Caprice 9C1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Camp Lejeune Posts: 476 View My Garage	This video says it's a Laguna Seca as well, not the standard Boss that the 1LE was compared too.

08-06-2012, 12:49 PM	#7
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Is this the same track/configuration the 1LE was tested on? It doesn't look the same as the videos I've seen, but I could be wrong. But I agree that I think the Luguna Seca version of the boss would be faster then the 1LE.

08-06-2012, 03:29 PM	#10
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,990	The 1LE press releases mention the LS, not the standard 302. If this is the case, then GM over hyped another car.

08-06-2012, 10:11 PM	#13
Cuda7050 Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 818	To me the SS with 1LE option is comparable to the Mustang GT with Track Pack option. If a Z28 is produced, it will be the Boss rival.