New to the Board - First Post

ATX_SS · 01-29-2018, 02:10 PM

Greetings Ladies and Gents!

I never thought I'd be here under these circumstances (read below), but I'm here!

Just got my 2013 SS L99 Vert yesterday (see pic). I have had a mixed bag of vehicles, fox body Stangs, 300zx Turbo, and an 05 C6 Vette. Daily driving an 03 Civic and the Camaro is for good weather days. I always wanted a 4th Gen SS but hey maybe one day.

The 5th Gen Camaro never really appealed to me and my personal taste but has grown on me over the years. I was actually going to get a 1st gen CTS-V but the sale didn't work out. This one caught my eye and I drove her home yesterday. Of course I wanted a 6 spd but the 6spd verts seem hard to come by and being a vert was the major selling point for me. Price was a big factor. Also the girlfriend can drive this one, not that she couldn't learn stick!

I'm getting knocked a little for getting the "slower" L99 and a heavier convertible but I'm not looking for a speed freak but more of a nice weekend cruiser that has some get up and go. This one hits the spot!

Got some springs coming in and will maybe do a CAI, muffler delete and tune. Maybe black her out with lights, wheels, etc. down the road. Enjoying her as she is now though.

Making this post too long but just excited to be here! I look forward to the fun times ahead!

BAD DAB · 01-29-2018, 02:16 PM

gpskinzhut · 01-29-2018, 02:47 PM

Welcome!

Ignore the noise from naysayers. The way I see it, until they're willing to cough up cash to pay your car payment, they can go F themselves IMO.

pyroguy · 01-29-2018, 02:49 PM

Welcome! Also, don’t let anybody fool you, stock vs stock an automatic is actually faster than a manual 5th gen. Enjoy your new ride.

c0r3yr0s3 · 01-29-2018, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

Welcome! Also, don’t let anybody fool you, stock vs stock an automatic is actually faster than a manual 5th gen. Enjoy your new ride.

I figured that's why gm had to give a few more horsies to the manual

QUICRNU · 01-29-2018, 03:27 PM

Yea, who said it was slower? Until they out run you in the manual they dont get to say anything.

Welcome to the forum, have fun with that thing!

GatorGreg · 01-29-2018, 03:47 PM

Very nice - is that black or blue ray? No shame in choosing the auto, it suits the 5th gen verts personality well IMO and having the paddle shifters lets you have a bit of fun with it when you want. Now if I had the ZL1 vert I'd definitely want the stick!

hrpiii · 01-29-2018, 03:51 PM

the L99 has plenty of power to keep you well above the Speed Limit. Enjoy it. I have had mine since Dec '09 and have loved it.

silversleeper · 01-29-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ATX_SS

Greetings Ladies and Gents!
I always wanted a 4th Gen SS but hey maybe one day.

I'm getting knocked a little for getting the "slower" L99 and a heavier convertible but I'm not looking for a speed freak but more of a nice weekend cruiser that has some get up and go. This one hits the spot!

No, not so much for the 4th gens. Their lack of low end torque ruined the sale when I test drove a new one. Yeah yeah they could be built up, but so could your civic

Your car looks good and you wanted a convertible, I'm guessing it fits comfortably in your budget so enjoy it

I don't see people with high hp cars on here (some are over 1300 rear wheel hp) criticize other's cars. Even the v6 cars. The only time that starts is when a 6'er starts up with exaggerated claims and bench racing fantasy. So if someone without a nice car questions your choice, whatever

sbubbaklein · 01-29-2018, 04:13 PM

welcome

GatorGreg · 01-29-2018, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

the L99 has plenty of power to keep you well above the Speed Limit.

So does my 323 hp V6 - it's electronically governed at 155 mph since it came with the 20" wheels and supposedly MotorTrend got their V6 up to 157 before the governor actually kicked in! It's actually much faster than my old '97 Z28 vert which would only go about 115 mph before the governor kicked in because it had the regular non Z rated tire package :( I remember being really pissed at my salesman back then for not pointing out the importance of getting the upgraded tire option. I think the Z28's with the Z rated tire package were also governed at 155 back then but I'm not sure.

go_go_gadget88 · 01-29-2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

Welcome! Also, don’t let anybody fool you, stock vs stock an automatic is actually faster than a manual 5th gen. Enjoy your new ride.

Weird, I would have guessed the other way around since there are over twice as many manuals on the fast list cracking into the 12's as there are auto's (and a LOT more trapping 110+ on the manual). And the "hero" time for each favors the LS3 by a couple tenths

Here's the links to each:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...EVI/edit#gid=0

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...ams/edit#gid=0

But to OP, Welcome! And there will always be someone faster no matter what you do. Best to tune out the naysayers and enjoy what you have! That's a good lookin vert!

rontammy0 · 01-29-2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by go_go_gadget88

Weird, I would have guessed the other way around since there are over twice as many manuals on the fast list cracking into the 12's as there are auto's (and a LOT more trapping 110+ on the manual). And the "hero" time for each favors the LS3 by a couple tenths

Here's the links to each:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...EVI/edit#gid=0

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...ams/edit#gid=0

But to OP, Welcome! And there will always be someone faster no matter what you do. Best to tune out the naysayers and enjoy what you have! That's a good lookin vert!

That fast list has some serious drivers on it. Joe average wont be getting those times. And once the bolt ons start the l99 really comes to life.

Rock-It Man · 01-29-2018, 05:15 PM

The L99 has a flatter torque curve, due to VVT, and therefore has more HP below 4,000 rpm.

Plus autos out-shift manuals on the drag strip, and are less likely to break your axle.

Your car looks sharp, too!

01-29-2018, 02:10 PM	#1
ATX_SS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS L99 Vert Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 27	New to the Board - First Post Greetings Ladies and Gents! I never thought I'd be here under these circumstances (read below), but I'm here! Just got my 2013 SS L99 Vert yesterday (see pic). I have had a mixed bag of vehicles, fox body Stangs, 300zx Turbo, and an 05 C6 Vette. Daily driving an 03 Civic and the Camaro is for good weather days. I always wanted a 4th Gen SS but hey maybe one day. The 5th Gen Camaro never really appealed to me and my personal taste but has grown on me over the years. I was actually going to get a 1st gen CTS-V but the sale didn't work out. This one caught my eye and I drove her home yesterday. Of course I wanted a 6 spd but the 6spd verts seem hard to come by and being a vert was the major selling point for me. Price was a big factor. Also the girlfriend can drive this one, not that she couldn't learn stick! I'm getting knocked a little for getting the "slower" L99 and a heavier convertible but I'm not looking for a speed freak but more of a nice weekend cruiser that has some get up and go. This one hits the spot! Got some springs coming in and will maybe do a CAI, muffler delete and tune. Maybe black her out with lights, wheels, etc. down the road. Enjoying her as she is now though. Making this post too long but just excited to be here! I look forward to the fun times ahead! Attached Images Last edited by ATX_SS; 01-29-2018 at 05:44 PM. Reason: corrected spelling from caught "by" eye to caught "my" eye

01-29-2018, 02:16 PM	#2
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	__________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

01-29-2018, 02:47 PM	#3
gpskinzhut Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,960 View My Garage	Welcome! Ignore the noise from naysayers. The way I see it, until they're willing to cough up cash to pay your car payment, they can go F themselves IMO. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

01-29-2018, 02:49 PM	#4
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	Welcome! Also, don’t let anybody fool you, stock vs stock an automatic is actually faster than a manual 5th gen. Enjoy your new ride. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

01-29-2018, 03:27 PM	#6
QUICRNU Drives: Z06 wannabe Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 1,200	Yea, who said it was slower? Until they out run you in the manual they dont get to say anything. Welcome to the forum, have fun with that thing! __________________ Apex Focused

01-29-2018, 03:47 PM	#7
GatorGreg Drives: '14 Blue Ray ("Suite Madame Blue") Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Orlando Posts: 395	Very nice - is that black or blue ray? No shame in choosing the auto, it suits the 5th gen verts personality well IMO and having the paddle shifters lets you have a bit of fun with it when you want. Now if I had the ZL1 vert I'd definitely want the stick!

01-29-2018, 03:51 PM	#8
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	the L99 has plenty of power to keep you well above the Speed Limit. Enjoy it. I have had mine since Dec '09 and have loved it.

01-29-2018, 04:13 PM	#10
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	welcome __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

01-29-2018, 05:15 PM	#14
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	The L99 has a flatter torque curve, due to VVT, and therefore has more HP below 4,000 rpm. Plus autos out-shift manuals on the drag strip, and are less likely to break your axle. Your car looks sharp, too!