I know there are SS haters.... but.. - Page 2

strykerg8gt · 03-05-2017, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zodiac

I know that.... it's why I said it needs some of the styling. Say parts off the HSV, the holden grille, etc. It looks like any other Malibu, Impala, etc on the road. My wife won't spot the SS until I point it out. She can point out a G8 easily though even from a distance.

The previous generation of Commodore (VE) had more options in terms of styling than what we got with the G8. This generation (VF) doesn't differ much from the SS. They've left the styling cues to HSV for this generation.

There are some bits from HSV that if you can get them would really wake up the SS in terms of styling. But even as it is the 2017 model is a huge improvement over what the SS originally started as. The OP got a great car and in 10 years it'll still look great.

nukemustang · 03-06-2017, 05:35 AM

Thanks all!!

I was semi-surprised when I had to pay a gas guzzler tax, it was only then I realized it had the LS3, not the L99 I had in the 2011 Camaro, but I do appreciate having all 8 cylinders all the time!!

Hate may have been a strong word, but it does "blend in" with the family sedan crowd, which is good for my wife's right foot... however...the red hot paint job might not help though!!!

On another note, I looked over the HSV website, but didn't see an "HSV Commodore", so how do I figure out what model does it become when it is upgraded by HSV?

DRKS1D3 · 03-06-2017, 06:15 AM

The SS is nice, but the styling is quite bland for a performance sedan IMHO. I'd love to have one as my DD, but living in PA, it isn't logical. A RWD car and typical PA winters don't mix.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-06-2017, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nukemustang

Thanks all!!

I was semi-surprised when I had to pay a gas guzzler tax, it was only then I realized it had the LS3, not the L99 I had in the 2011 Camaro, but I do appreciate having all 8 cylinders all the time!!

Hate may have been a strong word, but it does "blend in" with the family sedan crowd, which is good for my wife's right foot... however...the red hot paint job might not help though!!!

On another note, I looked over the HSV website, but didn't see an "HSV Commodore", so how do I figure out what model does it become when it is upgraded by HSV?

As of right now, the Commodore sedan-based HSV models are the GTS line and the Senator Signature.

SS Wacko · 03-06-2017, 07:38 AM

Congrats on the new ride. Ive always liked those. Very nice..

lbls1 · 03-06-2017, 08:01 AM

The hood vents look like a new edition. Very nice car.

ChefBorOzzy · 03-06-2017, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lbls1

The hood vents look like a new edition. Very nice car.

Yep, they added them for 16 MY.

shaffe · 03-06-2017, 09:19 AM

Nice ride. The idea of the SS is awesome I just can't get past the styling.

strykerg8gt · 03-06-2017, 09:36 PM

I would look at the GTS or GTSR lineup. If you could get ahold of the rear spoiler for either of those along with the front splitter and side-skirts, that would really set the car off. I can't imagine HSV would sell anything for the GTSR or W1 at all without proof of a vin for that particular vehicle. You might be able to find some GTS bits though.

Gunmetal Speedster · 03-08-2017, 01:52 AM

I love these cars. Wish I could afford one as well as my camaro. I'd have one for sure!

Scrappy Doo · 03-08-2017, 12:04 PM

Looks great!

smeech · 03-18-2017, 10:40 AM

Coming from a Holden-ized GTO (which I still have for now), I was looking at the Chevy SS vs. Camaro 2SS. It was a hard choice, but ultimately I'm happy with the Camaro. I got the 2SS for roughly the same price as the discounted SS.

The GTO...

SlingShot · 03-19-2017, 07:33 PM

I love my 14 and love the understated aggressive look of the way the fenders flare out. The car handles great and with a little mild tweeking the power is very good. With just intake, exhaust and good tune it puts down 390rwhp and 395rwtq through an A6 trans. Also the car gets a ton of looks and thumbs up !!!

unavailablezl1 · 03-21-2017, 01:34 PM

No hate here either. I just thought is was a good way to get a 4 door Camaro for the kids

03-06-2017, 05:35 AM	#16
nukemustang Drives: 2017 Raptor, 2017 SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 277	Thanks all!! I was semi-surprised when I had to pay a gas guzzler tax, it was only then I realized it had the LS3, not the L99 I had in the 2011 Camaro, but I do appreciate having all 8 cylinders all the time!! Hate may have been a strong word, but it does "blend in" with the family sedan crowd, which is good for my wife's right foot... however...the red hot paint job might not help though!!! On another note, I looked over the HSV website, but didn't see an "HSV Commodore", so how do I figure out what model does it become when it is upgraded by HSV? __________________ Saving for: 2019 ZL1 convertible..... SOLD:2016 2SS Red Hot Convertible with black metallic rally stripes SOLD:2011 Silver Ice Metallic 1SS/RS Convertible. Completed modifications: installed factory HUD, deleted AFM/DOD, Dynatech LT coated headers with high flow cats, Solo Cat back exhaust, CAI inc. intake, Vmax ported TB, SIM quarter flares/splash guards, steering wheel radio controls, PDIM iPod interface in center console, RX catch can, JRE cold air scoop, windshield washer bottle relocation.

03-06-2017, 06:15 AM	#17
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	The SS is nice, but the styling is quite bland for a performance sedan IMHO. I'd love to have one as my DD, but living in PA, it isn't logical. A RWD car and typical PA winters don't mix. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

03-06-2017, 08:01 AM	#20
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,073	The hood vents look like a new edition. Very nice car. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

03-08-2017, 01:52 AM	#24
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	I love these cars. Wish I could afford one as well as my camaro. I'd have one for sure! __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

03-18-2017, 10:40 AM	#26
smeech Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, 2006 GTO Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: South Bay Area, CA Posts: 46	Coming from a Holden-ized GTO (which I still have for now), I was looking at the Chevy SS vs. Camaro 2SS. It was a hard choice, but ultimately I'm happy with the Camaro. I got the 2SS for roughly the same price as the discounted SS. The GTO... __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS Black w/ Ceramic White Interior, M6 2006 GTO, CGM, w/ Aussie VZ Front, SAP side and rear, mildly modded, M6 (FS Soon) 2016 Sonata Hybrid. Really??

03-06-2017, 07:38 AM	#19
SS Wacko Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 48	Congrats on the new ride. Ive always liked those. Very nice..

03-06-2017, 09:36 PM	#23
strykerg8gt Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 379	I would look at the GTS or GTSR lineup. If you could get ahold of the rear spoiler for either of those along with the front splitter and side-skirts, that would really set the car off. I can't imagine HSV would sell anything for the GTSR or W1 at all without proof of a vin for that particular vehicle. You might be able to find some GTS bits though.

03-08-2017, 12:04 PM	#25
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	Looks great!

03-19-2017, 07:33 PM	#27
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I love my 14 and love the understated aggressive look of the way the fenders flare out. The car handles great and with a little mild tweeking the power is very good. With just intake, exhaust and good tune it puts down 390rwhp and 395rwtq through an A6 trans. Also the car gets a ton of looks and thumbs up !!! __________________

03-21-2017, 01:34 PM	#28
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	No hate here either. I just thought is was a good way to get a 4 door Camaro for the kids __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic