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TheCaptain · 02-15-2009, 08:59 PM

Well, driving my Sea-Doo and Cobalt back to back, leaves me wanting more out of my Cobalt. Then i look down at the speedo and realize just how fast i am going...

Speedy1975 · 02-15-2009, 09:27 PM

That exhaust is WAY too quiet. The Mustang GT sounds awesome, GM needs to use that as a benchmark.

GatorBlue371 · 02-15-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

That exhaust is WAY too quiet. The Mustang GT sounds awesome, GM needs to use that as a benchmark.

i think the hemi challenger is the benchmark in exhaust.

havent heard a better stock exhaust.

Speedy1975 · 02-15-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MerF

Why would this be a surprise people? It's a car available at half the cost and much more weight. Of course it's not going to jump off the line like a Vette, no one with realistic expectations should think so.

Ummm, not really. Found an 06 Z06 locally with 5100 miles on the clock for $47K. The 06 Z06 is 505HP. That's far from half the cost, granted it's used, but 5100 miles.....hardly.

yotaman96 · 02-15-2009, 09:52 PM

Quiet while cruising is good. I'm sure it comes alive at WOT.

MerF · 02-15-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Ummm, not really. Found an 06 Z06 locally with 5100 miles on the clock for $47K. The 06 Z06 is 505HP. That's far from half the cost, granted it's used, but 5100 miles.....hardly.

Well, in about 3 years, when 2010 Camaros are 3 years old, then we can compare those used prices and make this even ground, yes?

That's the same argument the Mustang folks have about value...a USED Mustang is more bang for the buck than your NEW Camaro! Pwned!

!!!TED!!! · 02-16-2009, 02:10 AM

WOAH....
You had an SS Camaro...at Sherway Gardens Chapters?!
God damn. I live 5 minutes away....

No one tells me anything. I think if I saw it on the Queensway I would have a heart attack!

Shifty 6 · 02-16-2009, 07:54 AM

I hear what you guys are saying on the exhaust thing. I will say with my '99 Z28 it sounded pretty quiet for the first 5K miles. Then it really started to open up a bit. I had a few people ask me what exhaust I had on it. They were surprised to hear it was stock. I spent a lot of time in the upper RPM range to get it that way though. The one thing I DON'T want is a "muffler job". I have heard cars and especially trucks with a muffler job. I had a friend with a 425 hp lingenfelter package on his Z28 and it sounded awesome. I am anxious to hear what the GMPP exhaust sounds like.

VJCamaro · 02-16-2009, 08:10 AM

Anyone in their right mind would know that the Camaro and Corvette are totally two different cars. One is an exotic (muscle) sports car, while the other is just a sports (muscle) car. For the price of a Camaro, it would only take a little bit of over the counter parts to make it run with the corvette. Of course it would take more if you were running against the new 505hp vette's.

Zedder · 02-16-2009, 08:41 AM

LOL! You guys are right, what was I thinking comparing a 425hp Camaro to a 405hp Corvette???

Let me try again...We all loved the car and couldn't believe the "snap" it had compared to my wife's Honda Odyssey....and it sounded even better than a Lumina at idle!

Happy Now?

CamaroSSforme · 02-16-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zedder

LOL! You guys are right, what was I thinking comparing a 425hp Camaro to a 405hp Corvette???

Let me try again...We all loved the car and couldn't believe the "snap" it had compared to my wife's Honda Odyssey....and it sounded even better than a Lumina at idle!

Happy Now?

No I'm not happy. I don't understand why you aren't comparing the SS to Boeing 747. I mean don't they weigh the same?

Sarcasm off.

Thank for the video and images as well as your thoughts. I never imagined it would feel like an older Z06 so my expectations haven't been tarnished by your words in the slightest. I am thinking it will feel more like a very fast G8 and I'm wonderfully happy with that thought.

Hylton · 02-16-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

Why is it every IOM car has the black panels in it,, im starting to get pissed. I know my order sheet says that i get my orange plastic panels with it, but is there another reason as to why these cars are getting black panels.
Zedder, if you have any more photos, can you share them please.

That car does have cloth door panels and dash strip which is not supposed to be in a leather interior car. Not sure why the translucent pieces are not in the car. A bit concerning since this car is supposed to be "production intent".

UCF w00t · 02-16-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

That car does have cloth door panels and dash strip which is not supposed to be in a leather interior car. Not sure why the translucent pieces are not in the car. A bit concerning since this car is supposed to be "production intent".

This is the same as the 2LT they had at the Jacksonville auto show...

Zedder · 02-16-2009, 08:57 AM

Yes Hylton, it did have a cloth strip across the dash. We were trying to figure out what that was...a speaker??? It looked out of place in the car. I'd also prefer a brighter shade of silver on the wheels. The front grille etc. looks really good in person.

02-15-2009, 08:59 PM	#57
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Well, driving my Sea-Doo and Cobalt back to back, leaves me wanting more out of my Cobalt. Then i look down at the speedo and realize just how fast i am going... __________________

02-15-2009, 09:27 PM	#58
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,245	That exhaust is WAY too quiet. The Mustang GT sounds awesome, GM needs to use that as a benchmark. __________________ -Speedy 2016 Go Mango Challenger Hellcat (PB E.T. in 1/4 Mile 9.83 @ 140MPH)

02-15-2009, 09:52 PM	#61
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	Quiet while cruising is good. I'm sure it comes alive at WOT. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

02-16-2009, 02:10 AM	#63
!!!TED!!! Drives: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 44	WOAH.... You had an SS Camaro...at Sherway Gardens Chapters?! God damn. I live 5 minutes away.... No one tells me anything. I think if I saw it on the Queensway I would have a heart attack! __________________

02-16-2009, 08:41 AM	#66
Zedder Drives: 40 plus Camaros and counting! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville Posts: 232	LOL! You guys are right, what was I thinking comparing a 425hp Camaro to a 405hp Corvette??? Let me try again...We all loved the car and couldn't believe the "snap" it had compared to my wife's Honda Odyssey....and it sounded even better than a Lumina at idle! Happy Now? __________________ Mark GM cancelled my 2012 ZL1 order

02-16-2009, 07:54 AM	#64
Shifty 6 Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 679	I hear what you guys are saying on the exhaust thing. I will say with my '99 Z28 it sounded pretty quiet for the first 5K miles. Then it really started to open up a bit. I had a few people ask me what exhaust I had on it. They were surprised to hear it was stock. I spent a lot of time in the upper RPM range to get it that way though. The one thing I DON'T want is a "muffler job". I have heard cars and especially trucks with a muffler job. I had a friend with a 425 hp lingenfelter package on his Z28 and it sounded awesome. I am anxious to hear what the GMPP exhaust sounds like.

02-16-2009, 08:10 AM	#65
VJCamaro Please not have any Delay Drives: 2SS, RS, Sunroof, Polished Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 205	Anyone in their right mind would know that the Camaro and Corvette are totally two different cars. One is an exotic (muscle) sports car, while the other is just a sports (muscle) car. For the price of a Camaro, it would only take a little bit of over the counter parts to make it run with the corvette. Of course it would take more if you were running against the new 505hp vette's.

02-16-2009, 08:57 AM	#70
Zedder Drives: 40 plus Camaros and counting! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville Posts: 232	Yes Hylton, it did have a cloth strip across the dash. We were trying to figure out what that was...a speaker??? It looked out of place in the car. I'd also prefer a brighter shade of silver on the wheels. The front grille etc. looks really good in person. __________________ Mark GM cancelled my 2012 ZL1 order

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