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Mikem53 11-11-2013 10:49 PM
Congrats on the 1LE.. Those are hard to come by... Best way to go with a Camaro!
I certainly understand the V8 power addiction.. It runs deep..



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Originally Posted by SVThis (Post 1325848)
Actually I didn't take too much of a hit. Traded for $10,495 difference on a car that stickered for $37,035. The car was a special event car that Chevrolet had on display at Camaro Fest. Had 170 miles on it when I picked it up.

As far as a comparison goes it's kind of comparing apples to oranges. The Camaro is huge in comparison both in size and weight, but with the 1LE package drives a lot smaller than it is. I'll probably be doing quite a few track events and autocrossing with it.

I loved the FRS but was never really happy with the car for autocross. My driving style probably had a lot to do with it. I've always been much more successfull driving higher powered cars that pull hard out of a corner. Guess I'm more of a point and shoot driver compared to a momentum one.

Kelbyat07 11-11-2013 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SVThis (Post 1325871)
Which happens to be pretty close to Illinois:D
Aha interesting...

SVThis 11-11-2013 10:53 PM
Randy Pobst seems to like them

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYiFiWn38jw"]2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE: Best Handling Camaro Ever! - Ignition Episode 48 - YouTube[/ame]

SVThis 11-11-2013 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by FRyeS (Post 1325822)
That car has to feel like a tank after driving the FR-S. Not a knock, fat girls need love too.
That's what I love about these cars. No respect. When I raced my 02 Z28 at Porsche, and BMW events, most of the drivers were always laughing at the car under their breath. It looked like a 6 cylinder secretary's car (with 450 RWHP and full suspension setup).

At the the end of the day most of them weren't laughing anymore and were crawling all over the car, as they had just gotten their ass handed to them by a mulletmobile.

Put on the plate frame from my 02. The Mulletmobile.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps63962ac5.jpg

Wise 11-11-2013 11:40 PM
Love the new Camaro's. Wish we could get them here in Aus (We can but they're stupidly overpriced to the point where it's cheaper to buy a Porsche Cayman).

Rented one last time I was in LA. Loved it.

whaap 11-11-2013 11:50 PM
Nice car. Try, drive and enjoy as many as you can. As I've said many times; so many cars, so little time.

R.S-HawK 11-12-2013 12:02 AM
Congrats on the purchase.

I couldn't get myself to pull the trigger on a Camaro during my shopping days, as much as I sometimes wanted to. They're great muscle cars.

Enjoy!

husker741 11-12-2013 12:03 AM
PM me with pics and info on rims and tires please.

Whitigir 11-12-2013 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SVThis (Post 1325781)
I replaced my FRS with a 13 Camaro 1LE

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps623362e9.jpg

I have a set of Enkei RPF1 17x7 ET42 wheels and Dunlop Z2 225/45/17 tires. $800 plus shipping if anyone is interested.

I am going back to my roots. Missed the torque and power too much.
Correct choice. That is what I think. You drive in the US, you need passing power. You just don't drift in the corners. The only transportation you can legally drift every corner is a bicycle. Congrats

suaveflooder 11-12-2013 12:26 AM
Car looks great! Any major mod plans?

Rampage 11-12-2013 12:26 AM
Great car. I had every intention of buying a Camaro when they were first brought back. I was just disappointed that they made them so big. I like smaller cars but my brother has a 13 ZL1 and I must admit they do not feel that big when you are attacking the curves in them. And the POWER is awesome. Congratz on your ILE. It is a beauty.

FRSfan111 11-12-2013 04:52 AM
I'm a 302 fan myself. Grandpa had a 2012 302 for about 6 months. Got to take it to a track in Florida. Soooo much fun. Then he went to a gt500. Not nearly as much fun to corner. Took him a year to go back to porches. Wish I had the money he does lol. I love my FRS none the less but a TQ bump would be nice.

chrisl 11-12-2013 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Whitigir (Post 1326037)
Correct choice. That is what I think. You drive in the US, you need passing power. You just don't drift in the corners. The only transportation you can legally drift every corner is a bicycle. Congrats

Why are you still here, since you clearly disagree with the entire premise of the 86/FR-S/BRZ so much? Nearly every post you make is critical of the car, complaining about the power, praising high-horsepower cars, etc. We get it - you like cars that are fast in a straight line. I just don't get why you stay here, instead of going over to the SRT Challenger forums, or something like that.

As for the OP: Gorgeous Camaro. I love how they look (and that red is awesome), and by all accounts, the LE is the one I'd want to have. Well balanced handling, plenty of power, and pretty reasonably priced too (though I don't want to know what the tires cost...). I'd love to drive one someone if I get the chance. Enjoy your fun new ride :D

Khánh 11-12-2013 05:16 AM
When I saw the title " I went to the dark side" I surely thought it was about FRS went FI especially it's under FRS section :( such trickery!

nice car btw


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