New from NC

homestead_us · 04-05-2014, 10:27 AM

Hey guys, names James and I live in Eastern NC. I just picked up a 2012 2SS/RS White last night and this thing is clean! This is replacing a 2004.5 GLI but I still own a built 03 Ford Lighting.
Back to the car, it has some work done, Ive noticed a breather on the PCV line coming off the front passenger side of the engine, which I know is bad for allowing un-metered air. The mufflers are cut off, which doesn't sound bad at all surprisingly and third, I noticed the temp needle doesnt reach the middle of the gauge so Im assuming a lower temp stat.
One more thing, the car looks lower than other SS' in pictures, whats a good way to tell? Does any have wheel gaps for stock ride heights?

James

nyny69 · 04-05-2014, 01:17 PM

Welcome. What kind of warranty did it come with. You also might have an after market tune also.

BAD DAB · 04-05-2014, 01:18 PM

Congrats and welcome to Camaro5!

USCAMARO14 · 04-05-2014, 04:01 PM

Welcome!

Sir Nuke · 04-05-2014, 08:55 PM

James, CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 04-11-2014, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homestead_us

Hey guys, names James and I live in Eastern NC. I just picked up a 2012 2SS/RS White last night and this thing is clean! This is replacing a 2004.5 GLI but I still own a built 03 Ford Lighting.
Back to the car, it has some work done, Ive noticed a breather on the PCV line coming off the front passenger side of the engine, which I know is bad for allowing un-metered air. The mufflers are cut off, which doesn't sound bad at all surprisingly and third, I noticed the temp needle doesnt reach the middle of the gauge so Im assuming a lower temp stat.
One more thing, the car looks lower than other SS' in pictures, whats a good way to tell? Does any have wheel gaps for stock ride heights?

James

Hello James,

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your Camaro! How's the initial driving experience been?

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

homestead_us · 04-21-2014, 01:53 AM

Thanks everyone for the welcome. I wish I could have started out with a better experience with my first GM car but on the second day of owning this car, #8 intake valve spring broke, melted the intake and runner and was in the shop for the first week of owning the car. I really like the looks and how the car handles but now it seems like I may have a trans issue with grinding 2nd gear engagement with spirited driving.

Spartan01 · 04-21-2014, 07:59 AM

"Welcome to the party, pal."
-John McClane

menendez1293 · 04-21-2014, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homestead_us

Thanks everyone for the welcome. I wish I could have started out with a better experience with my first GM car but on the second day of owning this car, #8 intake valve spring broke, melted the intake and runner and was in the shop for the first week of owning the car. I really like the looks and how the car handles but now it seems like I may have a trans issue with grinding 2nd gear engagement with spirited driving.

Assuming you have a manual, that is a known issue with these cars. Some say either separating the clutch master cylinder reservoir or replacing the clutch master cylinder have helped with the grinding. If you search for it on the forum, you will find some long threads of others with the same issue.

45thAnniversary2SS · 04-21-2014, 08:38 AM

Welcome James. ECU grad here, so spent a lot of time in eastern NC.

Post some pics and we can chime in regarding ride height. Great choice on year model!

Bradley · 04-21-2014, 05:29 PM

Welcome!

homestead_us · 04-21-2014, 09:04 PM

Heres a couple pics when I picked it up. When I was underneath it, I discovered that spring were Eibachs which is fine with me, I wasnted to lower it. Now Im trying to figure out what wheels I should get. Those TSW Nurburgring look pretty sharp along with the weight savings. I also have a splitter on the way, thinking about plasti dipping it matte black.

45thAnniversary2SS · 04-21-2014, 09:56 PM

Yup defininitely lowered. Looks awesome.

31B · 04-21-2014, 09:58 PM

Lowered and lookin good. Congrats and welcome!

04-05-2014, 10:27 AM	#1
homestead_us Drives: '12 2SS/RS White Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NC Posts: 22	New from NC Hey guys, names James and I live in Eastern NC. I just picked up a 2012 2SS/RS White last night and this thing is clean! This is replacing a 2004.5 GLI but I still own a built 03 Ford Lighting. Back to the car, it has some work done, Ive noticed a breather on the PCV line coming off the front passenger side of the engine, which I know is bad for allowing un-metered air. The mufflers are cut off, which doesn't sound bad at all surprisingly and third, I noticed the temp needle doesnt reach the middle of the gauge so Im assuming a lower temp stat. One more thing, the car looks lower than other SS' in pictures, whats a good way to tell? Does any have wheel gaps for stock ride heights? James

04-05-2014, 01:18 PM	#3
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,230 View My Garage	Congrats and welcome to Camaro5! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

04-05-2014, 04:01 PM	#4
USCAMARO14 Drives: 2LS 2014 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Staten ISland Posts: 3,404	Welcome! __________________

04-05-2014, 08:55 PM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,695 View My Garage	James, CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

04-21-2014, 08:38 AM	#10
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Welcome James. ECU grad here, so spent a lot of time in eastern NC. Post some pics and we can chime in regarding ride height. Great choice on year model! __________________

04-05-2014, 01:17 PM	#2
nyny69 Drives: 2010 IOM SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,397	Welcome. What kind of warranty did it come with. You also might have an after market tune also.

04-21-2014, 01:53 AM	#7
homestead_us Drives: '12 2SS/RS White Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NC Posts: 22	Thanks everyone for the welcome. I wish I could have started out with a better experience with my first GM car but on the second day of owning this car, #8 intake valve spring broke, melted the intake and runner and was in the shop for the first week of owning the car. I really like the looks and how the car handles but now it seems like I may have a trans issue with grinding 2nd gear engagement with spirited driving.

04-21-2014, 07:59 AM	#8
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	"Welcome to the party, pal." -John McClane __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

04-21-2014, 05:29 PM	#11
Bradley Gray Eagle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM, 1994 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 331 View My Garage	Welcome! __________________ Ordered - 14 Aug 2009 Born - 4 Nov 2009 Delivered - 17 Dec 2009

04-21-2014, 09:04 PM	#12
homestead_us Drives: '12 2SS/RS White Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NC Posts: 22	Heres a couple pics when I picked it up. When I was underneath it, I discovered that spring were Eibachs which is fine with me, I wasnted to lower it. Now Im trying to figure out what wheels I should get. Those TSW Nurburgring look pretty sharp along with the weight savings. I also have a splitter on the way, thinking about plasti dipping it matte black.

04-21-2014, 09:56 PM	#13
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Yup defininitely lowered. Looks awesome. __________________

04-21-2014, 09:58 PM	#14
31B Drives: 2014 Black 1SS A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cameron, NC Posts: 658	Lowered and lookin good. Congrats and welcome!