My New 2015 Chevy SS **Boo-Hissss**

[4DRHTRD]

Car just went 10.5@136
http://youtu.be/m3cKi65IXCQ

 

[BlueSHO]

 

[Vortech347]

... I'll take a RWD car with proper snow tires over an AWD with all seasons any day of the week.

RWD 410 hp SS + snow tires will behave as if it's running on slicks. Too much power for just one set of wheels to handle, chains maybe, but not just snows.

AWD SHO + AS tires spreads the traction work around, better chance to grab.

If the OP puts snows on his SS maybe he can let us know his thoughts on how they compare ...

I'm not doubting the overall ability for actual straight line traction.  Using HP for snow traction is irreverent unless you race in the snow.  I prefer how a RWD car drives and handles.  My wife and I both daily drove a Cobra and Marauder through winter with blizzaks without a single problem. Anyone here that has ran a dedicated snow tire will vouch that all season tires are the jack of all trades but masters of none.  Especially when it comes to braking.

AWD only does ONE THING better and that is overall forward traction.  It doesn't stop better, turn better, ect.  Only provides more forward motion.  Which is why Its fun to laugh at the Subaru's and lifted trucks slid off the road because they think AWD/4x4 magically changes the laws of friction and what tires are on the vehicle.    I personally enjoy and prefer the handling and driving experience with RWD.  Its okay though, I keep telling myself this SHO is a grown up car and I need to act my age.  Thank god I still have the two tire shredd'n Mustangs in the garage when I choose to hang the ass out. 

Back on topic that white SS is sexy!!

 

[ecoboostsho]

Did anyone see the license plate! LOL CTS V

Haha

 

[SHOdded]

Did anyone see the license plate! LOL CTS V

Good catch!  Beaten by the green (!!!) Camaro, though?

 

[mval]

saw a similar one at our strip a couple weeks ago running similar times, so had to go see it for myself. just couldn't believe was bone stock & configuration looked very similar to above. maybe company out their doing conversions. it was also white.

 

[SHOnUup]

... I'll take a RWD car with proper snow tires over an AWD with all seasons any day of the week.

RWD 410 hp SS + snow tires will behave as if it's running on slicks. Too much power for just one set of wheels to handle, chains maybe, but not just snows.

AWD SHO + AS tires spreads the traction work around, better chance to grab.

If the OP puts snows on his SS maybe he can let us know his thoughts on how they compare ...

I'm not doubting the overall ability for actual straight line traction.  Using HP for snow traction is irreverent unless you race in the snow.  I prefer how a RWD car drives and handles.  My wife and I both daily drove a Cobra and Marauder through winter with blizzaks without a single problem. Anyone here that has ran a dedicated snow tire will vouch that all season tires are the jack of all trades but masters of none.  Especially when it comes to braking.

AWD only does ONE THING better and that is overall forward traction.  It doesn't stop better, turn better, ect.  Only provides more forward motion.  Which is why Its fun to laugh at the Subaru's and lifted trucks slid off the road because they think AWD/4x4 magically changes the laws of friction and what tires are on the vehicle.    I personally enjoy and prefer the handling and driving experience with RWD.  Its okay though, I keep telling myself this SHO is a grown up car and I need to act my age.  Thank god I still have the two tire shredd'n Mustangs in the garage when I choose to hang the ass out. 

Back on topic that white SS is sexy!!

That's why you pedal out of a slide...lol

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[FoMoCoSHO]

... I'll take a RWD car with proper snow tires over an AWD with all seasons any day of the week.

RWD 410 hp SS + snow tires will behave as if it's running on slicks. Too much power for just one set of wheels to handle, chains maybe, but not just snows.

AWD SHO + AS tires spreads the traction work around, better chance to grab.

If the OP puts snows on his SS maybe he can let us know his thoughts on how they compare ...

It doesn't stop better, turn better, ect. 

Back on topic that white SS is sexy!!

I think that isn't entirely true....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=938&v=F5F18o8xayA

 

[14 TUX BL]

... I prefer how a RWD car drives and handles.

That's the point, an aspect of AWD handling makes RWD irrelevant. 

My wife and I both daily drove a Cobra and Marauder through winter with blizzaks without a single problem. Anyone here that has ran a dedicated snow tire will vouch that all season tires are the jack of all trades but masters of none.  Especially when it comes to braking.

I've driven 9 different Mustangs (most GT's) over 30 years including Winter driving, none of them with snows. To say they compare to AWD is beyond unreasonable.

AWD only does ONE THING better and that is overall forward traction.

VERY WRONG. For example, try doing a full throttle left or right TURN at an intersection in the SHO, then do the same in a Stang. Actually, don't even bother trying to do it in a Stang. Save yourself the trouble.

Let's get back on topic comparing SS to SHO!

 

[Vortech347]

... I prefer how a RWD car drives and handles.

That's the point, an aspect of AWD handling makes RWD irrelevant. 

My wife and I both daily drove a Cobra and Marauder through winter with blizzaks without a single problem. Anyone here that has ran a dedicated snow tire will vouch that all season tires are the jack of all trades but masters of none.  Especially when it comes to braking.

I've driven 9 different Mustangs (most GT's) over 30 years including Winter driving, none of them with snows. To say they compare to AWD is beyond unreasonable.
If you know what you're doing with the proper tire. FWD/RWD can greatly exceed the standard expectation.  Will it be 100% as good in a straight line for acceleration, of course not!  But road holding and braking will be the same.

AWD only does ONE THING better and that is overall forward traction.

VERY WRONG. For example, try doing a full throttle left or right TURN at an intersection in the SHO, then do the same in a Stang. Actually, don't even bother trying to do it in a Stang. Save yourself the trouble.
That's called having fun with a RWD car.  Of course you'll have better traction under any full throttle condition. no denying that.

Let's get back on topic comparing SS to SHO!
Agree'd.  I just get a kick out of beating up STi-EVO guys open track with my 25 year old tin can fox body.

 

[14 TUX BL]

If you know what you're doing with the proper tire. FWD/RWD can greatly exceed the standard expectation.  Will it be 100% as good in a straight line for acceleration, of course not!  But road holding and braking will be the same.

To get remotely near what an AWD vehicle is capable of versus FWD/RWD, you'll need ultra sticky 3 Season tires (possibly shaved as well). Not a good scenario in my book! 

That's called having fun with a RWD car.  Of course you'll have better traction under any full throttle condition. no denying that.

My Stangs provided me with that kind of fun for decades. But now it's nice to have something that actually sticks while moving forward. lol

Agree'd.  I just get a kick out of beating up STi-EVO guys open track with my 25 year old tin can fox body.

Nothing against Fox bodies (I had a new 82 GT, 83 GT, 85 GT, 93 LX 5.0) but any car can be modified to do literally anything. Right? A go cart could be modded to outrun Fox bodies (and most exotic cars) like they were standing still.

Just want to reiterate to the OP and everyone else that I think his car looks great, and stock for stock (if it can get traction) accelerates faster than our SHO. But again, I live in the Northeast and have had it with FWD/RWD cars. For me, the SHO is the perfect choice.

PEACE

 

[4DRHTRD]

Did anyone see the license plate! LOL CTS V

Haha

He's yet to beat my times in my V

 

[SHO-Time]

Awesome looking car.  However, why would you need a catch can on a NA car? there isn't enough blow by that the PCV system wouldn't suffice.  Could have saved a little $ IMO.

Haven't been on this site for awhile, so sorry for the bump.

The LS3 engine produces a lot of blow-bye through the PCV system and feeds it right back into the intake...especially if the car is driven "spirited". The picture below is of another SS owner's catch can (same one I have installed). I can attest to the same results, but this was roughly 800 miles of daily driving with occasional spirited driving. Would you want this feeding back into your intake?

 

[ZSHO]

Awesome looking car.  However, why would you need a catch can on a NA car? there isn't enough blow by that the PCV system wouldn't suffice.  Could have saved a little $ IMO.

Haven't been on this site for awhile, so sorry for the bump.

The LS3 engine produces a lot of blow-bye through the PCV system and feeds it right back into the intake...especially if the car is driven "spirited". The picture below is of another SS owner's catch can (same one I have installed). I can attest to the same results, but this was roughly 800 miles of daily driving with occasional spirited driving. Would you want this feeding back into your intake?

Thats great Mike,is that with full synthetic oil?  Z

 

[SHO-Time]

Awesome looking car.  However, why would you need a catch can on a NA car? there isn't enough blow by that the PCV system wouldn't suffice.  Could have saved a little $ IMO.

Haven't been on this site for awhile, so sorry for the bump.

The LS3 engine produces a lot of blow-bye through the PCV system and feeds it right back into the intake...especially if the car is driven "spirited". The picture below is of another SS owner's catch can (same one I have installed). I can attest to the same results, but this was roughly 800 miles of daily driving with occasional spirited driving. Would you want this feeding back into your intake?

Thats great Mike,is that with full synthetic oil?  Z

Hey Z, I run Pennzoil Ultra Platinum full-syn. Personally, whether you have an N/A or forced Induction engine, a catch can is just added protection and peace of mind. The SS will be going in for a dyno-tune hopefully by the end of March / early April. 

 

[SHOdded]

Another intake saved,  yeah!

 

[SHO-Time]

Just to add to the AWD vs RWD debate....I ended up buying a 04 BMW 325XI as a winter beater in September. To date the SS has not seen a single snowflake.

 

[ajpturbo]

Just to add to the AWD vs RWD debate....I ended up buying a 04 BMW 325XI as a winter beater in September. To date the SS has not seen a single snowflake.

Thats ok it saw snow and rain at the dealership they just didnt tell you....its a chevy, a general motors product...meaning a car for the masses...it belongs in the snow and weather, nothing special

 

[SHO-Time]

Just to add to the AWD vs RWD debate....I ended up buying a 04 BMW 325XI as a winter beater in September. To date the SS has not seen a single snowflake.

Thats ok it saw snow and rain at the dealership they just didnt tell you....its a chevy, a general motors product...meaning a car for the masses...it belongs in the snow and weather, nothing special

Not the precipitation I care about, mainly the road salt. It's a little special being Holden is closing their doors this year. It's no# 30 out of 44 optioned in Perfect Blue with the manual transmission, sunroof & full size spare.

 

[ajpturbo]

Just to add to the AWD vs RWD debate....I ended up buying a 04 BMW 325XI as a winter beater in September. To date the SS has not seen a single snowflake.

Thats ok it saw snow and rain at the dealership they just didnt tell you....its a chevy, a general motors product...meaning a car for the masses...it belongs in the snow and weather, nothing special

Not the precipitation I care about, mainly the road salt. It's a little special being Holden is closing their doors this year. It's no# 30 out of 44 optioned in Perfect Blue with the manual transmission, sunroof & full size spare.

Everybody thought the late model gto's were cool because they were a Holden car but it was a fatboy chevy that died without a fight....funny to me how the mainstream options that your ss has tries to deceive people as being unique.....i could wipe my bum and place a piece of poopy toilet paper in the trunk of my sho and it would be only #1 of 1 that has a stinky trunk with brown stained poop paper in it...wouldnt be worth anymore money tho