I drove a 2010 SS today!

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02-24-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bballr4567

I dont think that GM would of went to the ZETA if it wasnt needed to progress the car. If the new Camaro still had the same layout as the 4th gen it would be laughed out of the automotive world.

Ford went with a three link live rear axle setup with the new Mustang, even after using an IRS on the previous Cobra. It seems to be selling pretty well and doing well in performance setups.

Just because its old tech doesn't mean it doesn't work.

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02-24-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4

this car solves problems and creates problems....

solves: all the 4th gen issues with build/ride quality/comfort etc.
creates: the 4th gen is now the new 3rd gen

and im not paying 40 Gs for that car so i guess i better grow my mullet out.....

40Gs?? Its $31k for the base SS.

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True, true but they werent too worried about ride quality. The car still feels like it rides on a live axle.

GM used the IRS on the new ZR1. Just because its new tech doesnt mean it wont work.

Seriously, I do agree with you. I wish it was a solid rear to save money and weight on the car but Ill reserve judgement on it until I drive the car and drive it hard.

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02-24-2009, 08:05 AM

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True, true but they werent too worried about ride quality. The car still feels like it rides on a live axle.

GM used the IRS on the new ZR1. Just because its new tech doesnt mean it wont work.

Seriously, I do agree with you. I wish it was a solid rear to save money and weight on the car but Ill reserve judgement on it until I drive the car and drive it hard.

I guess I'm not that concerned about ride quality either.

I'm looking forward to taking one for a test drive and seeing how it is, it would just have some big shoes to fill.

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02-24-2009, 11:01 AM

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Who said it costs 40Gs

did i say 40Gs, i meant 55...

http://www.ckautos.com/detail-2010-c...s-2835493.html

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02-24-2009, 11:10 AM

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i just checked chevy website and the loaded SS looks to be about 35Gs plus tax and other BS fees. 40Gs. im good at math..

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02-24-2009, 12:19 PM

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i just checked chevy website and the loaded SS looks to be about 35Gs plus tax and other BS fees. 40Gs. im good at math..

$40k is right for a 2SS/RS with options, thats right about where my step dad's is going to be. Most of us don't just get the base model 1SS... Also, if you consider that my car new was $33k in 2002, 40k for a new one isn't that bad with the improvements made to it.

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02-24-2009, 12:25 PM

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Patman or jeff2380,

Can you tell me what the max operating RPM is before hitting the rev-limiter? Also, did you get to use the 4-cylinder cruise control? Are the LS3 and L98 all aluminum engines?

So they're keeping the dual headlights and not the quad headlight variant that appeared on several prototypes?

Thanks for sharing info and pictures.

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02-24-2009, 12:38 PM

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Those headlights were just placement headlights to make the car street legal as the production headlights werent ready then.

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02-24-2009, 01:01 PM

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I think it looks best in the picture above, i really hope it is an option when purchasing them!

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02-24-2009, 01:10 PM

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Not even an option!!!! Those headlights were just to make the car street legal over a YEAR ago.

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02-24-2009, 01:26 PM

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If i got one the first thing i would do is get rid of that stupid engine cover.

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02-24-2009, 02:02 PM

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If i got one the first thing i would do is get rid of that stupid engine cover.

Pretty sure it just an option..so it would save money by not even getting it. and i'm with ya, it looks stupid

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02-24-2009, 06:41 PM

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Are the LS3 and L98 all aluminum engines?

I think you mean L99...the L98 is from way back in the '80s/early 90s.

And yes, the LS3 and the L99 are all aluminum as is the base model's V6.

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02-24-2009, 08:01 PM

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Oh even the V6 is aluminum now too? I didn't know that.

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02-24-2009, 08:26 PM

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that thing looks good. Can't wait to add one to the stable.

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02-24-2009, 09:49 PM

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I think you mean L99...the L98 is from way back in the '80s/early 90s.

And yes, the LS3 and the L99 are all aluminum as is the base model's V6.

The L99 is derived from the LS3. It has little changes such as a different cam profile(smoother idle). It also has the Active Fuel Management, that can shut off 4 cylinders at cruising speeds. The L99 also has a 10.4CR compared to the 10.7CR of the LS3(due to valve reliefs on the L99). The PCV system is different too...

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02-25-2009, 07:40 AM

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I'm still on the fence about this car.
I still do not like the looks of the exterior of the car to begin with. The interior looks ok.
Performance wise, I'm not too impressed with what is written about it so far.
I guess I would have to see one and drive one to really know.