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guerrillakilla13 · 07-31-2014, 04:45 PM

How do you all feel about using your Camaro SS as a trip car? I mean, how much wear and tear does it do to our cars? Mind you I have a 1LE (less tire wear and bigger gear ratio really) but im thinking about doing a 1000 mile round trip in a month or two. Any thoughts?

Car currently has 800 miles. I'm not old enough to rent a car quite yet :(

OneSlowV · 07-31-2014, 05:03 PM

I wont be bad i had no problem in my SS.

wayne watson · 07-31-2014, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by guerrillakilla13

How do you all feel about using your Camaro SS as a trip car? I mean, how much wear and tear does it do to our cars? Mind you I have a 1LE (less tire wear and bigger gear ratio really) but im thinking about doing a 1000 mile round trip in a month or two. Any thoughts?

Car currently has 800 miles. I'm not old enough to rent a car quite yet :(

no more than a truck or anything else, it is a car, not made of dirt or sugar. drive it

pyroguy · 07-31-2014, 05:25 PM

I don't have a 1LE, but I do have a SS and I drove it from eastern Pennsylvania to Missouri, then down to Oklahoma and back to Pennsylvania last summer. Car rode great, gas mileage was respectable (25 mpg average), and I looked good on the trip. Also, wife had just had a serious accident a couple months prior and was still hurting rather badly (sitting in a car for long periods of time was not comfortable for her). She loved the Camaro's ride and was as comfortable as she could be the whole time.

Rock-It Man · 07-31-2014, 05:37 PM

A 1000 mile round trip? Sounds more like a commute!

What are you waiting for? The Camaro is great for road trips. It's a luxury car with attitude.

Front Runner · 07-31-2014, 05:44 PM

I took my SS on a 2000 mile trip. Great trip. I think the SS ride is softer than the 1LE and the gearing is more highway friendly. At 70 mph I'm turning around 1600 rpm allowing me to get about 25 mpg's.

Someone with a 1LE should chime in. I heard they ride rather harsh compared to the SS. Not sure though......

mariojmoe · 07-31-2014, 06:02 PM

I dd the crap outta mine. 4 and a half months and just under 11k miles. Drive it dude that whats you spen. 37k for right lol. Driving mine to texas next week from northern Ohio, looking forward to it (and im not stock).

Op do not pamper and be afraid to drive your car. It is made for that very purpose, I have major credit cards and am 29 (old enough to rent) and would never even think about renting a car with something new. I guess to each their own though

benji276289 · 07-31-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by guerrillakilla13

I'm not old enough to rent a car quite yet :(

???But you're old enough to own a brand new 1LE Camaro?

raptor5244 · 07-31-2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by guerrillakilla13

How do you all feel about using your Camaro SS as a trip car? I mean, how much wear and tear does it do to our cars? Mind you I have a 1LE (less tire wear and bigger gear ratio really) but im thinking about doing a 1000 mile round trip in a month or two. Any thoughts?

Car currently has 800 miles. I'm not old enough to rent a car quite yet :(

Not sure what you mean by less tire wear and bigger gear ratio? Yes, our 1les have different wheels and tires and the gear ratios have been optimized with the 3.91 rear for the track but that won't really matter when you are cruising at 70mph in 6th gear. If anything, the tire wear will be increased because these Goodyear supercar f1 tires only last about 10,000 miles anyway.

As for the drive I think it will be one of the most enjoyable 1000 mile trips you ever make. If you are going for great mileage then you may want to rent a Nissan Altima or something similar.

guerrillakilla13 · 07-31-2014, 06:59 PM

Thanks everyone for your input

I'm 23, I have to be 25 to rent. The only thing holding me back is money, since..you know..I just bought a brand new Camaro hahaha. I'd love to do a road trip, I just don't wanna pay big bucks down the road cause again the tire tread looks really small (and they're expensive to replace!). I don't have a single doubt it'll be comfortable, I'm just wondering if its appropriate to take a high performance car on a long trip (reliability speaking). Sounds like it is

giant_g2 · 07-31-2014, 07:22 PM

I've gone back to my parent's several times and that's a 500 mile round trip. The 1LE's ride isn't that harsh since most highways are pretty smooth. Since you don't have many miles on it, you want to vary your speed. If you use cruise control you'll want to move it up or down to vary speed so your engine doesn't run at the same RPM. I'd even suggest running in fifth every once in a while.

trashmanssd · 07-31-2014, 07:24 PM

drive it enjoy it lifes short no need owning it and never driving it. Its not a Rembrandt.

oldfriend · 07-31-2014, 07:28 PM

Is that even a question ?
Gee , these things can go on , and one , just like the bunny

Indydriver · 07-31-2014, 07:43 PM

Even though I have a much softer riding 2SS/RS convertible, one of the first things I did was buy a second set of wheels and tires. I spec'd UHP A/S on the second set of wheels for two reasons.

1. I knew I had a couple of lengthy road trips planned and I didn't want to burn up the soft OE max summers on the highway and

2. I wanted some light snow capability just in case I got caught out late in the season.

Tire Rack is your friend. In fact, there is a TR rep on duty here. Contact him.

Can't speak for the 1LE but the SS vert is an excellent road car.

07-31-2014, 04:45 PM	#1
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	Camaro SS as a trip car How do you all feel about using your Camaro SS as a trip car? I mean, how much wear and tear does it do to our cars? Mind you I have a 1LE (less tire wear and bigger gear ratio really) but im thinking about doing a 1000 mile round trip in a month or two. Any thoughts? Car currently has 800 miles. I'm not old enough to rent a car quite yet :(

07-31-2014, 05:03 PM	#2
OneSlowV Drives: 2018 camaro ss Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States Posts: 578	I wont be bad i had no problem in my SS. __________________ 2019 charger scatpack FBO 11.16@122 2020 CAMARO LT1 6spd 11.02@ 135 dragy approved

07-31-2014, 05:25 PM	#4
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	I don't have a 1LE, but I do have a SS and I drove it from eastern Pennsylvania to Missouri, then down to Oklahoma and back to Pennsylvania last summer. Car rode great, gas mileage was respectable (25 mpg average), and I looked good on the trip. Also, wife had just had a serious accident a couple months prior and was still hurting rather badly (sitting in a car for long periods of time was not comfortable for her). She loved the Camaro's ride and was as comfortable as she could be the whole time. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

07-31-2014, 05:44 PM	#6
Front Runner Drives: 2016 Nightfall Gray Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 1,011	I took my SS on a 2000 mile trip. Great trip. I think the SS ride is softer than the 1LE and the gearing is more highway friendly. At 70 mph I'm turning around 1600 rpm allowing me to get about 25 mpg's. Someone with a 1LE should chime in. I heard they ride rather harsh compared to the SS. Not sure though...... __________________ 2016 Nightfall Gray Camaro SS

07-31-2014, 07:43 PM	#14
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	Even though I have a much softer riding 2SS/RS convertible, one of the first things I did was buy a second set of wheels and tires. I spec'd UHP A/S on the second set of wheels for two reasons. 1. I knew I had a couple of lengthy road trips planned and I didn't want to burn up the soft OE max summers on the highway and 2. I wanted some light snow capability just in case I got caught out late in the season. Tire Rack is your friend. In fact, there is a TR rep on duty here. Contact him. Can't speak for the 1LE but the SS vert is an excellent road car. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

07-31-2014, 05:37 PM	#5
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	A 1000 mile round trip? Sounds more like a commute! What are you waiting for? The Camaro is great for road trips. It's a luxury car with attitude.

07-31-2014, 06:02 PM	#7
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	I dd the crap outta mine. 4 and a half months and just under 11k miles. Drive it dude that whats you spen. 37k for right lol. Driving mine to texas next week from northern Ohio, looking forward to it (and im not stock). Op do not pamper and be afraid to drive your car. It is made for that very purpose, I have major credit cards and am 29 (old enough to rent) and would never even think about renting a car with something new. I guess to each their own though

07-31-2014, 06:59 PM	#10
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	Thanks everyone for your input I'm 23, I have to be 25 to rent. The only thing holding me back is money, since..you know..I just bought a brand new Camaro hahaha. I'd love to do a road trip, I just don't wanna pay big bucks down the road cause again the tire tread looks really small (and they're expensive to replace!). I don't have a single doubt it'll be comfortable, I'm just wondering if its appropriate to take a high performance car on a long trip (reliability speaking). Sounds like it is

07-31-2014, 07:22 PM	#11
giant_g2 Drives: '13 1LE, '89 Caprice Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: PA Posts: 333	I've gone back to my parent's several times and that's a 500 mile round trip. The 1LE's ride isn't that harsh since most highways are pretty smooth. Since you don't have many miles on it, you want to vary your speed. If you use cruise control you'll want to move it up or down to vary speed so your engine doesn't run at the same RPM. I'd even suggest running in fifth every once in a while.

07-31-2014, 07:24 PM	#12
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	drive it enjoy it lifes short no need owning it and never driving it. Its not a Rembrandt.

07-31-2014, 07:28 PM	#13
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Is that even a question ? Gee , these things can go on , and one , just like the bunny