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

[Vortech347]

Maybe it will be better than you anticipate....

"In our lapping session I found the car surprisingly civilized, supple and quiet, despite its ability to turn in nicely and then drift in controlled, balanced fashion. The engine is blazingly fast down the straights and comes off the corners with hard-hitting torque (and makes a lovely sound while doing it), and the easily modulated brakes have no trouble catching the line drive to shortstop. For a big car, it bleeds off speed easily and impressively."

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/reviews/a18234/2013-ford-taurus-sho-with-performance-package/

Based off some aggressive driving I've already done If I try to get on the throttle earlier to take advantage of the AWD I get snow plow THEN the rear wheels get power and start to help out.  Its a very unsettling feeling.  The system reacts pretty slow.  I think the reason they didn't put the "nanny off" switch in until later models is because its better to leave it on so you don't get that short moment of plowing under-steer if the front wheels break loose.  I'm willing to bet ALL of the magazine test people either put advanced trac sport mode or have non-PP cars and the nanny's are on.  I'll be fun to experiment between the different modes in a timed environment.

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

Maybe it will be better than you anticipate....

"In our lapping session I found the car surprisingly civilized, supple and quiet, despite its ability to turn in nicely and then drift in controlled, balanced fashion. The engine is blazingly fast down the straights and comes off the corners with hard-hitting torque (and makes a lovely sound while doing it), and the easily modulated brakes have no trouble catching the line drive to shortstop. For a big car, it bleeds off speed easily and impressively."

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/reviews/a18234/2013-ford-taurus-sho-with-performance-package/

Based off some aggressive driving I've already done If I try to get on the throttle earlier to take advantage of the AWD I get snow plow THEN the rear wheels get power and start to help out.  Its a very unsettling feeling.  The system reacts pretty slow.  I think the reason they didn't put the "nanny off" switch in until later models is because its better to leave it on so you don't get that short moment of plowing under-steer if the front wheels break loose.  I'm willing to bet ALL of the magazine test people either put advanced trac sport mode or have non-PP cars and the nanny's are on.  I'll be fun to experiment between the different modes in a timed environment.

Neither car has behaved like that at all. Power always goes to the rear first under any kind of aggressive acceleration.

Installing my active all wheel drive gauge only confirmed what I felt in both cars. Power to the rear first then moving towards 50-50 with speed. Cruising is really the only time I see heavy front bias. Foot off the gas you will see the rear axle is ready to receive power upon acceleration.

With Blizzaks and wet roads combined with WOT downshifts I've seen it dump all the power to the rear initially which is exactly what I'd expect as the weight transfers to the rear.

The AWD is both proactive and reactive and capable of making 100 changes per second based on something like 27 different sensors. I've not experienced the understeer you speak of even with all of the extra supplied Torrie power.

Only the PP cars that are designed for track usage get the nanny off mode.

 

[14 TUX BL]

I stopped reading posts because I don't want to get into needless arguments, just want to go down with this final thought if that's ok:

SHO-Time originally posted on his SS, a car he was clearly proud of. I wish him the best!

My response was/remains it's a great looking car with equally great performance. But for me, I needed a one-solution AWD performance sedan, and the SHO fit the bill (plus, I'm a Ford guy to a fault).

I wish our SHO's pulled 13.0's stock (C&D says the auto SS is even a tenth faster at 12.9) but I'll have to be content with my 13.79 non-PP bone stock ET, which doesn't carry a $1300 Gas Guzzler Tax equipped with an automatic.

Bottom line is the SS is a commendable car that has earned respect in the performance sedan market, as well it should.

PEACE

 

[SHO-Time]

I stopped reading posts because I don't want to get into needless arguments, just want to go down with this final thought if that's ok:

SHO-Time originally posted on his SS, a car he was clearly proud of. I wish him the best!

My response was/remains it's a great looking car with equally great performance. But for me, I needed a one-solution AWD performance sedan, and the SHO fit the bill (plus, I'm a Ford guy to a fault).

I wish our SHO's pulled 13.0's stock (C&D says the auto SS is even a tenth faster at 12.9) but I'll have to be content with my 13.79 non-PP bone stock ET, which doesn't carry a $1300 Gas Guzzler Tax equipped with an automatic.

Bottom line is the SS is a commendable car that has earned respect in the performance sedan market, as well it should.

PEACE

Thanks 14 TUX BL!

When originally posting my thread, it was never intended to start a "what car is better" or "AWD vs RWD" argument, but such is the internet. As everything in life, people will choose what ever product best suits their preferences, personality and/or overall tastes. I enjoyed my SHO very much, I simply decided to go in a different direction.

With that said, I did get the SS tuned a couple of weeks ago...

Basline with Rotofab Intake = 366 RWHP / 373 RWTQ

RotoFab CAI & Dyno-Tune = 390 RWHP / 388 RWTQ

And I had these custom painted engine covers made

 

[SHOdded]

Thank heavens at least the paint is the right color! 

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

Man, I love those rotofab intakes, I wish they'd give us some love.

Engine covers look great as well.

Who did your tuning?

 

[SHO-Time]

Man, I love those rotofab intakes, I wish they'd give us some love.

Engine covers look great as well.

Who did your tuning?

Thank you.

I had Late Model Throttle in Waukesha, WI do the tune.

They thought they could've squeeze a little more timing out, but I stored the car for the winter and I most likely had some poopy stale fuel or winter blend 93 octane in the tank....oh well.

 

[ZSHO]

Definitely looks great Mike.  Z  :thumb:

 

[Vortech347]

I apologize for Hi-jacking.

Your SS is a sexy beast.  If I would have had another 5k in the bank at the time.  I would have bought one.

 

[14 TUX BL]

Thanks 14 TUX BL!

When originally posting my thread, it was never intended to start a "what car is better" or "AWD vs RWD" argument, but such is the internet. As everything in life, people will choose what ever product best suits their preferences, personality and/or overall tastes. I enjoyed my SHO very much, I simply decided to go in a different direction.

Understood.

I actually like the SS, very nice car and as fast as a stock Mustang GT. And as you probably know, MT recently tested an SS and called it "The New Benchmark Sport Sedan":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbLweooe3aM

With that said, I did get the SS tuned a couple of weeks ago...

Basline with Rotofab Intake = 366 RWHP / 373 RWTQ

RotoFab CAI & Dyno-Tune = 390 RWHP / 388 RWTQ

Really nice results. Did you run the SHO on the same dyno? Numbers on that for comparo?

Best of luck to you and your car, stay safe!

 

[southtxSHO]

I stopped reading posts because I don't want to get into needless arguments, just want to go down with this final thought if that's ok:

SHO-Time originally posted on his SS, a car he was clearly proud of. I wish him the best!

My response was/remains it's a great looking car with equally great performance. But for me, I needed a one-solution AWD performance sedan, and the SHO fit the bill (plus, I'm a Ford guy to a fault).

I wish our SHO's pulled 13.0's stock (C&D says the auto SS is even a tenth faster at 12.9) but I'll have to be content with my 13.79 non-PP bone stock ET, which doesn't carry a $1300 Gas Guzzler Tax equipped with an automatic.

Bottom line is the SS is a commendable car that has earned respect in the performance sedan market, as well it should.

PEACE

Thanks 14 TUX BL!

When originally posting my thread, it was never intended to start a "what car is better" or "AWD vs RWD" argument, but such is the internet. As everything in life, people will choose what ever product best suits their preferences, personality and/or overall tastes. I enjoyed my SHO very much, I simply decided to go in a different direction.

With that said, I did get the SS tuned a couple of weeks ago...

Basline with Rotofab Intake = 366 RWHP / 373 RWTQ

RotoFab CAI & Dyno-Tune = 390 RWHP / 388 RWTQ

And I had these custom painted engine covers made

Damn... those covers look sweet.... been debating to get that but really saving up for some welds wheels for the ss

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