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Millertime555 · 08-31-2014, 01:26 PM

Hey guys, I'm looking at upgrading to a V8 2SS/RS next year, and I completely hate the look of the '14s, so I'm looking at going second hand for a '12 or '13 SS. My question is: what are all of the differences between the '12s and '13s? I know that the MyLink is new on the '13s, and some of the '13s have the new rims, but other than that, that's all I know.

CamaroTom · 08-31-2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Millertime555

Hey guys, I'm looking at upgrading to a V8 2SS/RS next year, and I completely hate the look of the '14s, so I'm looking at going second hand for a '12 or '13 SS. My question is: what are all of the differences between the '12s and '13s? I know that the MyLink is new on the '13s, and some of the '13s have the new rims, but other than that, that's all I know.

The 2013's have the available 1LE package & NPP exhaust options on manual transmission cars.

They changed the 20'' rims, frame-less rear view mirror and electric power steering for 2013.

Millertime555 · 08-31-2014, 01:37 PM

Thanks for the quick reply man, and about the power steering:
Is there much of a difference between electric and hydraulic? And if so, which would you recommend? I'm not really familiar with it

wayne watson · 08-31-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Millertime555

Thanks for the quick reply man, and about the power steering:
Is there much of a difference between electric and hydraulic? And if so, which would you recommend? I'm not really familiar with it

i love the electric steering , it is very responsive and 1 less belt and 1 less fliud leak. but other than that, i hate my car too

CamaroTom · 08-31-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Millertime555

Thanks for the quick reply man, and about the power steering:
Is there much of a difference between electric and hydraulic? And if so, which would you recommend? I'm not really familiar with it

With the electric power steering there is less drag on the motor so more power. Combine that with the NPP exhaust and you get the 2013+ LS3's dynoing slightly higher on average.

jdsblueray2013 · 08-31-2014, 05:05 PM

I like my 2013 2ss auto, just fine. Electric steering was started on vettes. The faster you go the smoother it gets. Much different than 2010-2012. you'll like it.

Edzo · 08-31-2014, 05:12 PM

Don't forget the shitty hill start assist if you get a stick!

Rocky1974 · 08-31-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Millertime555

Hey guys, I'm looking at upgrading to a V8 2SS/RS next year, and I completely hate the look of the '14s, so I'm looking at going second hand for a '12 or '13 SS. My question is: what are all of the differences between the '12s and '13s? I know that the MyLink is new on the '13s, and some of the '13s have the new rims, but other than that, that's all I know.

My Link, different wheels, electric power steering, hill start and different shift knobs on the manuals. They had a shortage on the polished 20" wheels during the '13 model run, so a lot the ones that were ordered with the polished wheels got the '10-'12 style wheels.

Muscle Car Memories · 08-31-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wayne watson

i love the electric steering , it is very responsive and 1 less belt and 1 less fliud leak. but other than that, i hate my car too

Wayne, Your 2014 tailights suck...

Zig Zag · 08-31-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

Wayne, Your 2014 tailights suck...

jdsblueray2013 · 08-31-2014, 05:41 PM

I 3rd the 2014 tail lights, lame!

Emig5m · 08-31-2014, 05:51 PM

I've driven every year and they're all good, lol.

Muscle Car Memories · 08-31-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jdsblueray2013

I 3rd the 2014 tail lights, lame!

I can tell your not a mental heavyweight, Wayne and I both have 2014's

Dfault · 08-31-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

I can tell your not a mental heavyweight, Wayne and I both have 2014's

Your 2014's tail lights are lame! Mine are better!

08-31-2014, 01:26 PM	#1
Millertime555 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Columbus Posts: 287	'12 and '13 SS differences Hey guys, I'm looking at upgrading to a V8 2SS/RS next year, and I completely hate the look of the '14s, so I'm looking at going second hand for a '12 or '13 SS. My question is: what are all of the differences between the '12s and '13s? I know that the MyLink is new on the '13s, and some of the '13s have the new rims, but other than that, that's all I know.

08-31-2014, 01:37 PM	#3
Millertime555 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Columbus Posts: 287	Thanks for the quick reply man, and about the power steering: Is there much of a difference between electric and hydraulic? And if so, which would you recommend? I'm not really familiar with it

08-31-2014, 05:05 PM	#6
jdsblueray2013 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2ssrs Blue Ray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chi town, south suburbs Posts: 612 View My Garage	I like my 2013 2ss auto, just fine. Electric steering was started on vettes. The faster you go the smoother it gets. Much different than 2010-2012. you'll like it.

08-31-2014, 05:12 PM	#7
Edzo Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 63 Impala Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 355	Don't forget the shitty hill start assist if you get a stick!

08-31-2014, 05:41 PM	#11
jdsblueray2013 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2ssrs Blue Ray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chi town, south suburbs Posts: 612 View My Garage	I 3rd the 2014 tail lights, lame!

08-31-2014, 05:51 PM	#12
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	I've driven every year and they're all good, lol.