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Old 09-23-2017, 06:41 PM   #1
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Camaro SS 1LE review

Hey everyone here is a review of my 1LE done by a couple guys with a YouTube channel. The one guy has a BMW M3 that's been modified. Smoked him from a standing start but he could hang on rolling starts but went through 2 gears to my one. Must be shorter gearing in that twin clutch tranny. Anyhow they were pleasantly surprised and that's conning from guys who are die hard euro car fans.

https://youtu.be/2wcXPnL75QQ
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Old 09-23-2017, 08:06 PM   #2
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What 1LE is designed for is smoking competition on road courses
M3/4 and all Porsches up to GT4 are "fair game". I've passed a ton of them and thus far not a one has ever passed my 1LE. Heck, with a bit of "luck" and work the 1LE is capable of passing even more "uber" cars, as well. An amazing machine!
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Old 09-23-2017, 08:48 PM   #3
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Hey everyone here is a review of my 1LE done by a couple guys with a YouTube channel. The one guy has a BMW M3 that's been modified. Smoked him from a standing start but he could hang on rolling starts but went through 2 gears to my one. Must be shorter gearing in that twin clutch tranny. Anyhow they were pleasantly surprised and that's conning from guys who are die hard euro car fans.

https://youtu.be/2wcXPnL75QQ
My friend has a 2012 M3 with the dual clutch and I pull away by a couple cars every time from slow and higher speed rolls. Same outcome when we switch drivers. I don't have a 1LE but a 2SS manual, so should be the same in a straight line. Maybe its because you have 2 people in he car weighting it down.


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I just read the M3 was modified
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Old 09-23-2017, 08:52 PM   #4
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My friend has a 2012 M3 with the dual clutch and I pull away by a couple cars every time from slow and higher speed rolls. Same outcome when we switch drivers. I don't have a 1LE but a 2SS manual, so should be the same in a straight line. Maybe its because you have 2 people in he car weighting it down.
No I am pretty sure its because his M3 was modified and was putting out a little over 400 hp according to him. Sounded like it I didnt ask about what mods I am sure its on the youtube channel somewhere but I could tell he had an intake and exhaust and chip tuning at the bare minimum. I dont think stock he would have been able to hang on the rolling start.
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Old 09-27-2017, 05:27 AM   #5
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I have the M3 in the video

For anyone curious, I have ecu tune, and exhaust, with upgraded intake filter.

That 1LE is much nicer and quicker than I expected. Very respectable car for sure!

I'll take a rematch in cooler weather without my passenger any day though lol

Thanks again bro!
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Old 09-27-2017, 12:00 PM   #6
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Nice!
I've always been a BMW fan, considered getting one more than once, it's just maintenance costs keep me away.


Like you said about the Camaro, the fat chick lost some weight, and now she can finally dance.

That's why I'm trying to get a 1LE sometime soon.
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Old 09-27-2017, 08:58 PM   #7
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I have the M3 in the video

For anyone curious, I have ecu tune, and exhaust, with upgraded intake filter.

That 1LE is much nicer and quicker than I expected. Very respectable car for sure!

I'll take a rematch in cooler weather without my passenger any day though lol

Thanks again bro!
So I do get it right then with the mods. Your M3 sounds nasty though. Pissed off snorting and gurgling. Love it lol. Totaly different sound though from the camaro that's for sure.

I had fun it was a good time doing the review with you and I was happy to help. Just about gave me a heart attack though during the one run where you were driving. You know which one I mean .

I will take you up in the cooler weather run I was actually thinking of doing the tail of the Dragon in October when the leaves change you should go and check it out it would make for a nice video.
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Old 09-27-2017, 09:06 PM   #8
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So I do get it right then with the mods. Your M3 sounds nasty though. Pissed off snorting and gurgling. Love it lol. Totaly different sound though from the camaro that's for sure.

I had fun it was a good time doing the review with you and I was happy to help. Just about gave me a heart attack though during the one run where you were driving. You know which one I mean .

I will take you up in the cooler weather run I was actually thinking of doing the tail of the Dragon in October when the leaves change you should go and check it out it would make for a nice video.
Haha! We had a good laugh about that after it was all said and done.

I'm down for a nice drive for sure. I've been waiting to round up some people to go!
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