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rray200 · 04-10-2010, 03:02 PM

After waiting for almost a year (since it first went into production) to get the behind the wheel of a 5th gen SS, I finally got to do so today. I gotta say, its a bad ass ride. I loved the visceral exhaust note and acceleration. Initially I was worried about the visibility in the car, especially looking out the back. But the mirrors are big enough that I had no problems with it. The clutch is super light for a muscle car. I drive an Acura RSX Type S, and that has a very light clutch. But the SS is even lighter. Took me awhile to get used to it, especially moving the car out in first gear. But after about 5 minutes I got used to it. I drove a slightly used 1SS, so no four pack of guages and cloth seats. But I didn't mind. I just loved the way the car drove and sounded. The Brembo brakes are strong. It stops on a dime. My Acura doesn't even feel like a real car anymore now after driving the big bad SS. I may have no choice now but to get a Camaro. Man, what a car!

slick rick · 04-10-2010, 03:10 PM

thedonkeyslayer · 04-10-2010, 03:25 PM

Having drove 2 different 2001 Preludes (basically same engine as your type-s) I agree. Waaaaay different feeling drive the SS...in a very good way! I found the clutch super easy, and the power is insane.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-10-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rray200

My Acura doesn't even feel like a real car anymore now after driving the big bad SS. I may have no choice now but to get a Camaro. Man, what a car!

Yeah, you just got hooked. Your gonna have the shakes until you get some more. Congrats on the test drive, I hope you get your baby soon. What a car
INDEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rray200 · 04-10-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Yeah, you just got hooked. Your gonna have the shakes until you get some more. Congrats on the test drive, I hope you get your baby soon. What a car
INDEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I know what Fbodfather meant by 'perma grin'. He wasn't joking.

sask-man · 04-10-2010, 04:29 PM

Take the plunge brother and join the cult!

Darth_Emma · 04-10-2010, 05:15 PM

When I took my test drive in an SS, I just had to have it. I ordered my car the same day. I've never driven a car in which everything feels so easy!

shinzon · 04-10-2010, 08:21 PM

iyt definytly mekes for phun tyme...

lwlkr92 · 04-10-2010, 08:46 PM

You have been bit by the bug now. You had best plan on picking it up soon!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-10-2010, 08:57 PM

It's worse than nicotine for addiction, I swear...If I wasn't so concerned about driving someone elses car...I'd need a bi-weekly Camaro SS fix to stay sane!

Glad you liked it!!!

camaro2lt · 04-10-2010, 09:40 PM

Buy a camaro your life wont be complete without it

Revo1 · 04-10-2010, 10:11 PM

I gotta say when I finally test drove the SS, I was severely disappointed with the exhaust note...

Everything else =

ron10 · 04-10-2010, 10:18 PM

i didn't have to drive one.i just loved the looks of the car.

04-10-2010, 03:02 PM	#1
rray200 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 307	Finally test drove a Camaro SS After waiting for almost a year (since it first went into production) to get the behind the wheel of a 5th gen SS, I finally got to do so today. I gotta say, its a bad ass ride. I loved the visceral exhaust note and acceleration. Initially I was worried about the visibility in the car, especially looking out the back. But the mirrors are big enough that I had no problems with it. The clutch is super light for a muscle car. I drive an Acura RSX Type S, and that has a very light clutch. But the SS is even lighter. Took me awhile to get used to it, especially moving the car out in first gear. But after about 5 minutes I got used to it. I drove a slightly used 1SS, so no four pack of guages and cloth seats. But I didn't mind. I just loved the way the car drove and sounded. The Brembo brakes are strong. It stops on a dime. My Acura doesn't even feel like a real car anymore now after driving the big bad SS. I may have no choice now but to get a Camaro. Man, what a car!

04-10-2010, 03:10 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	__________________

04-10-2010, 08:21 PM	#8
shinzon Night Fury Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Isle of Birk Posts: 747	iyt definytly mekes for phun tyme... __________________ 2014 Black ZL1 - Toothless - Previous Lovers :2014 1LE , 2010 2SS RS,2004 GTO, 2000 Camaro SS x 2

04-10-2010, 08:57 PM	#10
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	It's worse than nicotine for addiction, I swear...If I wasn't so concerned about driving someone elses car...I'd need a bi-weekly Camaro SS fix to stay sane! Glad you liked it!!! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

04-10-2010, 10:11 PM	#12
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I gotta say when I finally test drove the SS, I was severely disappointed with the exhaust note... Everything else = __________________ "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

04-10-2010, 03:25 PM	#3
thedonkeyslayer Drives: XK 4x4 Ordered '11 2SS/RS SW LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philly Area (I miss PHX) Posts: 676 View My Garage	Having drove 2 different 2001 Preludes (basically same engine as your type-s) I agree. Waaaaay different feeling drive the SS...in a very good way! I found the clutch super easy, and the power is insane.

04-10-2010, 04:29 PM	#6
sask-man Sask-man from Sask Drives: 2010 1SSRS M6 Black of course! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 312 View My Garage	Take the plunge brother and join the cult!

04-10-2010, 05:15 PM	#7
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	When I took my test drive in an SS, I just had to have it. I ordered my car the same day. I've never driven a car in which everything feels so easy!

04-10-2010, 08:46 PM	#9
lwlkr92 Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 156 View My Garage	You have been bit by the bug now. You had best plan on picking it up soon!!

04-10-2010, 09:40 PM	#11
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	Buy a camaro your life wont be complete without it

04-10-2010, 10:18 PM	#13
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i didn't have to drive one.i just loved the looks of the car.

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