Just got my first new car: 2023 1SS 1LE - Page 2

CTRifecta · 11-22-2023, 09:28 AM

congrats on the 1LE! And hey, as long as the temps are above 40 or so, don't see why you can't take that car out once in a while during the winter!

speedyink1 · 11-22-2023, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

It shouldn't be an issue if you go ahead and pull out the spacers. A dealership failing to remove them is unfortunately a fairly common mistake. Only 1LEs and ZL1s are shipped with the spacers. They are needed in order to protect the front lips during transport when loading and unloading the vehicle. You might want to let the dealership know that they missed removing the spacers during PDI in case of the unlikely event you do have an issue.

My 1LE is a 2022 and is Rapid Blue. Check out my Member Car Journal for more on my 1LE.

Oh good, glad to hear I haven't been unknowingly wrecking it probably! I'll take pictures and let them know.
Guess I could seen your profile pic. Very nice! I do like the blue too

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Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

The wheels and hood look great with black paint. Nice

Right??

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Originally Posted by MSS1LE

Sharp looking car. Pretty sweet to start your new car experiences with an SS 1LE.

Thanks! I wasn't really into any new cars really, but started looking at these to replace my old 96 T/A and fell in love

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Originally Posted by norf

Congrats on the Camaro! Bigger congrats on living on Vancouver island. We went there for vacation this past summer as well as Garibaldi lake. You have some amazing wilderness in your backyard.

Thanks! Can't wait to explore the island a bit more in depth in my car!!!

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Originally Posted by CTRifecta

congrats on the 1LE! And hey, as long as the temps are above 40 or so, don't see why you can't take that car out once in a while during the winter!

It's the salt. My car is not allowed salt in its diet, I'm very strict on that =P

chris227 · 11-22-2023, 11:03 AM

Congratulations, beautiful car.

Idaho2018GTPremium · 11-22-2023, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyink1

Perfect, thanks for the replies, I checked right away and sure enough, yup, there are these orange spacers! Good eye, guys! Better get those out..

I have driven the car a couple thousand kms, is that bad at all for anything?

You’ll probably notice it drives (and looks) much better with the spacers removed. Unfortunately dealers are morons. There’s a big sticker on the driver window telling them to remove the spacers and somehow they often get missed.

Mid_Life_Crisis · 11-22-2023, 12:34 PM

Beautiful! Congrats....I am envious!

CamaroSue · 11-22-2023, 12:41 PM

Congratulations!! Its absolutely gorgeous!!

CalgaryZL1 · 11-22-2023, 01:19 PM

Congratulations, nice addition to the island. Make sure you warm up the tires driving in the 7° weather.

speedyink1 · 11-22-2023, 08:11 PM

Thanks again for the warm welcomes!

The deed is done. I'll have fun taking these in next time I see them...

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Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1

Congratulations, nice addition to the island. Make sure you warm up the tires driving in the 7° weather.

Yes, I found the setting in the gauges, it's nice to have all that extra performance info in there!

CalgaryZL1 · 11-22-2023, 08:51 PM

The Zebra · 11-22-2023, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyink1

Perfect, thanks for the replies, I checked right away and sure enough, yup, there are these orange spacers! Good eye, guys! Better get those out..

I have driven the car a couple thousand kms, is that bad at all for anything?

It won't hurt anything that you drove a couple thousand km with the spacers. It just makes for a harsh ride because the springs are much 'stiffer' with the spacers in there. And visually, the car sits a little higher in the front. No harm done.

speedyink1 · 11-22-2023, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Zebra

It won't hurt anything that you drove a couple thousand km with the spacers. It just makes for a harsh ride because the springs are much 'stiffer' with the spacers in there. And visually, the car sits a little higher in the front. No harm done.

That makes me happy to know that, thanks!

Might explain why the tour suspension option still seemed about as stiff the sport and track options..

Now it really will be like driving it off the lot again come spring, because it'll feel all different now, lol!

JoeCamaro444 · 11-23-2023, 01:23 AM

Congrats! Sweet ride 🤘🏼

sklippi2018 · 11-24-2023, 05:35 AM

Great pick ... CONGRATULATIONS!

LT4Greg · 11-24-2023, 07:22 AM

Congratulations on your new 1LE and keep those Orange spacers. I wouldn’t give them to the dealership.��

11-22-2023, 09:28 AM	#15
CTRifecta Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 320	congrats on the 1LE! And hey, as long as the temps are above 40 or so, don't see why you can't take that car out once in a while during the winter! __________________ 2024 2SS 1LE \| 6MT \| Riverside Blue 1100 - Order submitted - 7/12/23 2000 - Order accepted - 8/22/23 Vehicle Built (per chevy chat bot) - 10/10/23 Window sticker available online - 11/4/23 Arrived at dealership - 11/10/23

11-22-2023, 12:34 PM	#19
Mid_Life_Crisis Drives: 2023 Chevy Camaro 2LT V6 6MT Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 88	Beautiful! Congrats....I am envious! __________________ 2023 Camaro 2LT V6 6MT Vivid Orange Metallic

11-22-2023, 12:41 PM	#20
CamaroSue Drives: 2019 Corvette GS, 2023 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 323 View My Garage	Congratulations!! Its absolutely gorgeous!! __________________

11-23-2023, 01:23 AM	#26
JoeCamaro444 Drives: 2018 2SS M6 Hot Wheels Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MA Posts: 581	Congrats! Sweet ride 🤘🏼 __________________ 2018 2SS M6 Hot Wheels Camaro loaded (Moonroof, Magnetic Ride Control, NPP, etc…) Previous cars: 2017 1SS Nightfall Gray Metallic w/A8 and NPP 1988 IROC-Z (tons of mods), 1995 Z28, 1998 Z28, 2006 GTO, 2010 Camaro 1SS, 2015 Subaru STI, a couple Acuras and multiple Jeeps.

11-24-2023, 07:22 AM	#28
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,814	Congratulations on your new 1LE and keep those Orange spacers. I wouldn’t give them to the dealership.�� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

11-22-2023, 11:03 AM	#17
chris227 Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sherman,Texas Posts: 844	Congratulations, beautiful car.

11-22-2023, 01:19 PM	#21
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,515	Congratulations, nice addition to the island. Make sure you warm up the tires driving in the 7° weather.

11-22-2023, 08:51 PM	#23
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,515

11-24-2023, 05:35 AM	#27
sklippi2018 Drives: 2023 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 298	Great pick ... CONGRATULATIONS!

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