SS Camaros
They didn't get anything special besides some "bigger" sway bars, but they aren't even anything great
Originally Posted by Firehawk0220
I thought the SS had all the same options as the Firehawk. That's my mistake.
Originally Posted by SStheBest
well u kinda just ate ur own words there bud.....that is a DIFFRENCE....just b/c u didnt notice it dont mean it aint there....anyways i own and "SLP" SS which means it was ordered from the factory like this and its a red M6.....there less than 100 RED SLP SS made in 99 and i forget what #mine is(need to look it up)....but THATS somthin special there...i dont care what u say
Puhleeeease... EVERY SS Camaro 96-02 went to SLP for the conversion. Some had more SLP options than others, but they are all still from SLP. Those "bigger" sway bars certainly don't do much to make it special - which is why I am labeling the SS performance advantage over a Z28 as a joke.I gaurantee there are more than 100 red 99 SS's. There were only 305 cars made in 00 in my combination, but do I care? Nope.
Plain and simple, the SS was advertised by Chevrolet and was in the main Camaro brochure as a regular option. Do you see people going on about how special and rare their Beretta Z26 is? No, because it's not special because everyone knows about it and everyone could get one.
Special to me is a 35th anniversary SS or the like. Those cars are one offs, one year only, and are only in limited numbers. Not to bring up the Firehawk, but that car is another example of a special edition as dealerships technically could not get a Firehawk just to sit on the lot - they had to be ordered. This results in limited numbers which is why people Firehawk0220 is so proud of their car because there simply aren't many of them.
I'm proud of my SS because it's comparatively fast, looks mean, and has the SS heritage - not because it's a rare or limited edition. If someone else has different reasons, then they are entitled to it, but it's not like it's that great. They don't offer superior performance, and they still drop in value like every other Camaro.
I'm sorry for going off on simply my opinions, because, that's all they are.
Originally Posted by DMNSPD
No biggie, that's why were here, to learn
So you're trying to say there is a "SS" and a "SLP SS"? Puhleeeease... EVERY SS Camaro 96-02 went to SLP for the conversion. Some had more SLP options than others, but they are all still from SLP. Those "bigger" sway bars certainly don't do much to make it special - which is why I am labeling the SS performance advantage over a Z28 as a joke.
I gaurantee there are more than 100 red 99 SS's. There were only 305 cars made in 00 in my combination, but do I care? Nope.
Plain and simple, the SS was advertised by Chevrolet and was in the main Camaro brochure as a regular option. Do you see people going on about how special and rare their Beretta Z26 is? No, because it's not special because everyone knows about it and everyone could get one.
Special to me is a 35th anniversary SS or the like. Those cars are one offs, one year only, and are only in limited numbers. Not to bring up the Firehawk, but that car is another example of a special edition as dealerships technically could not get a Firehawk just to sit on the lot - they had to be ordered. This results in limited numbers which is why people Firehawk0220 is so proud of their car because there simply aren't many of them.
I'm proud of my SS because it's comparatively fast, looks mean, and has the SS heritage - not because it's a rare or limited edition. If someone else has different reasons, then they are entitled to it, but it's not like it's that great. They don't offer superior performance, and they still drop in value like every other Camaro.
I'm sorry for going off on simply my opinions, because, that's all they are.
So you're trying to say there is a "SS" and a "SLP SS"?
Puhleeeease... EVERY SS Camaro 96-02 went to SLP for the conversion. Some had more SLP options than others, but they are all still from SLP. Those "bigger" sway bars certainly don't do much to make it special - which is why I am labeling the SS performance advantage over a Z28 as a joke.I gaurantee there are more than 100 red 99 SS's. There were only 305 cars made in 00 in my combination, but do I care? Nope.
Plain and simple, the SS was advertised by Chevrolet and was in the main Camaro brochure as a regular option. Do you see people going on about how special and rare their Beretta Z26 is? No, because it's not special because everyone knows about it and everyone could get one.
Special to me is a 35th anniversary SS or the like. Those cars are one offs, one year only, and are only in limited numbers. Not to bring up the Firehawk, but that car is another example of a special edition as dealerships technically could not get a Firehawk just to sit on the lot - they had to be ordered. This results in limited numbers which is why people Firehawk0220 is so proud of their car because there simply aren't many of them.
I'm proud of my SS because it's comparatively fast, looks mean, and has the SS heritage - not because it's a rare or limited edition. If someone else has different reasons, then they are entitled to it, but it's not like it's that great. They don't offer superior performance, and they still drop in value like every other Camaro.
I'm sorry for going off on simply my opinions, because, that's all they are.
Originally Posted by SStheBest
hell i didnt say i liked mine just b/c it was special...
But the point I was making in reference to you was every SS is a SLP car. Some just had more SLP options than others. Hell, mine has WU8, but I don't have any options - kinda weird.
I'd rather have something that didn't have all that gimmicked SLP stuff on it anyway since I'd put something better on. If you want a stock car, then get the 345hp package, but if you want to mod, save the money and the markups.
Originally Posted by DMNSPD
I know, I was just speaking in general.
But the point I was making in reference to you was every SS is a SLP car. Some just had more SLP options than others. Hell, mine has WU8, but I don't have any options - kinda weird.
I'd rather have something that didn't have all that gimmicked SLP stuff on it anyway since I'd put something better on. If you want a stock car, then get the 345hp package, but if you want to mod, save the money and the markups.
But the point I was making in reference to you was every SS is a SLP car. Some just had more SLP options than others. Hell, mine has WU8, but I don't have any options - kinda weird.
I'd rather have something that didn't have all that gimmicked SLP stuff on it anyway since I'd put something better on. If you want a stock car, then get the 345hp package, but if you want to mod, save the money and the markups.
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Originally Posted by SStheBest
lol very tru.....**** i didnt buy it from the dealer(*** rape of a price)....i got my SS for $13500 and at the time it had 26k and now almost 40k.....i do ALOT of driving hell i have only had the car 9 1/2 months....o and im young(20 years old...daily driver)
I originally set out looking for a Z but when I found this car at this price I couldn't pass it up. SS, Z/28, T/A, Formula all the same car essentially. I think the main reason people consider the SS's special is because they were "numbered" people seem to think that if the car is X out of Y made then it is special or else it wouldn't be numbered.
Bottom line, once you start modding none of it matters anymore.
I think my SS is pretty cool. Plus i'd love to see a stock Z beat an SS like mine. It's funny that you say your stock Z beat an SS or whatever you were going on about because apparently they didn't know how to drive because with the SLP dual dual exhaust (like mine has), the SS should win because of more horsepower so therefore it is faster. The SS wins, done deal.
Originally Posted by titaniumSS
I think my SS is pretty cool. Plus i'd love to see a stock Z beat an SS like mine. It's funny that you say your stock Z beat an SS or whatever you were going on about because apparently they didn't know how to drive because with the SLP dual dual exhaust (like mine has), the SS should win because of more horsepower so therefore it is faster. The SS wins, done deal.
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Originally Posted by NC Guy
SS Cars are Special Edition Vehicles? Since when?
Thousands were built - Ain't nothing Special about them! Nothing more than a over priced Z28 with a factory scoop hood and rear spoiler. Tack on more $$ if equiped with BS SLP options.
Forget the color - Anyone can paint a car!
Prove me wrong!
Thousands were built - Ain't nothing Special about them! Nothing more than a over priced Z28 with a factory scoop hood and rear spoiler. Tack on more $$ if equiped with BS SLP options.
Forget the color - Anyone can paint a car!
Prove me wrong!
Actually I only decided to browse this section because I am bored and I saw that it listed SS's and WS6's and I went wtf?
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Originally Posted by titaniumSS
I think my SS is pretty cool. Plus i'd love to see a stock Z beat an SS like mine. It's funny that you say your stock Z beat an SS or whatever you were going on about because apparently they didn't know how to drive because with the SLP dual dual exhaust (like mine has), the SS should win because of more horsepower so therefore it is faster. The SS wins, done deal.
Edit: Also, only 7,312 out of 48,490 camaros made in 1998 came with the sport package. How many of those were blck auto Z28 coupes? I'll bet it's not very many. (how do I find that out??) Does that make my car a special edition?
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Well NCGUY My car is only 1 of 37 SOMSSverts and only 1 of 2 with all SLP options. I have all paperwork on it. There was two SOM SS verts special ordered by Scott Settlemier himself for a friend of his. Guy turned in both cars since they were leased. I got one and a guy 30 mins away has the other one. Sticker was 39k on it lol. I love my car but I'd never pay that for it. I can bet it will be worth alot in 20 years
Sorry, i'm ignorant DMNSPD, this is the first LS1 or 8 cylinder at all i've owned, so we all have to start off somewhere, so lay off dickwad. And stock to stock, a car with an upgraded exhuast is going to beat the other. That doesn't require research 
. And if driver ability is equal then the car with more horsepower and torque will win, i think you can agree with me there. I'm talking about stock to stock, not stock versus a modded car.
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Originally Posted by titaniumSS
And stock to stock, a car with an upgraded exhuast is going to beat the other. That doesn't require research .
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Originally Posted by titaniumSS
Sorry, i'm ignorant DMNSPD, this is the first LS1 or 8 cylinder at all i've owned, so we all have to start off somewhere, so lay off dickwad.
Haha, i never said every other one, and who knows, maybe mines just a factory freak. And do research about what, and explain how i am ignorant. I'm still learning and i said if driver ability is equal, next time read the whole thing.
Not this ignorant **** again. If you dont like the SS dont buy it. My SS came fully loaded because thats what I wanted. All, the factory and SLP options they could stuff into it. You bought a Z because thats what you wanted or maybe all you could afford?, why cant it end there? Why do the Z owners seem to act like they all have something to prove? Its the same freaking engine. Add all the SLP options and there is a slight performance difference but the stripped z is pro'lly quicker due to the overall weight reduction. My car weighs in at like 4200 where stripper Z's are like 3200 . The big difference right now is at the price tag. A z can be had for a lot cheaper than an SS. Its all what your personal wants are.
Oh and if you must know my SS is one of 656. Not quite as rare as some of the others but rare just the same. When a car is in limited production its considered rare. Limited production cars are worth more money than a base model of the same car.
Oh and if you must know my SS is one of 656. Not quite as rare as some of the others but rare just the same. When a car is in limited production its considered rare. Limited production cars are worth more money than a base model of the same car.
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Originally Posted by titaniumSS
....i'd love to see a stock Z beat an SS like mine. It's funny that you say your stock Z beat an SS or whatever you were going on about because apparently they didn't know how to drive because with the SLP dual dual exhaust (like mine has), the SS should win because of more horsepower so therefore it is faster. The SS wins, done deal.
Originally Posted by titaniumSS
Haha, i never said every other one, and who knows, maybe mines just a factory freak. And do research about what, and explain how i am ignorant. I'm still learning and i said if driver ability is equal, next time read the whole thing.
Edit: I don't want to be too harsh, but this "my ss has a cat-back and is faster than any Z28" thing you had going just won't cut it. Now you know.
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Originally Posted by fastmatt98
Well NCGUY My car is only 1 of 37 SOMSSverts and only 1 of 2 with all SLP options. I have all paperwork on it. There was two SOM SS verts special ordered by Scott Settlemier himself for a friend of his. Guy turned in both cars since they were leased. I got one and a guy 30 mins away has the other one. Sticker was 39k on it lol. I love my car but I'd never pay that for it. I can bet it will be worth alot in 20 years
Although you didn't say, it should be a M6 - not a A4. Correct me if I'am wrong please.
Originally Posted by titaniumSS
Plus i'd love to see a stock Z beat an SS like mine because with the SLP dual dual exhaust, the SS should win because of more horsepower so therefore it is faster. The SS wins, done deal.
Originally Posted by titaniumSS
so lay off dickwad
Really though, we all did start from not knowing ****. I still don't know ****, but I also didn't go making comments before I knew what was up. Good luck.