I have a 23 1SS 1LE with 700 miles.... honestly, this car makes no sense! The fact you can buy this thing for $48k, brand new in 2023, during this inflation, is the biggest surprise to me! I too drive it all the time with auto rev match on! Killing my gas mileage, but it's worth it ...... keep the Camaro content coming!
The thing that surprised me the most about my son's 2SS 1LE was the cornering. The second thing was the amazing 10 speed automatic transmission. It was fantastic. Hope you had a great Easter.
Love the car! While you're parked, put it in track, then turn off traction control, then double tap the traction control. You should see an extra menu on your dash that says wet dry sport 1 sport 2 and race. Try those modes. They're amazing!
Mike, regarding the clutch, it is hydraulic which means the feedback force you feel when depressing the clutch pedal is a function of the master cylinder, not the spring force of the pressure plate as on a mechanical clutch system. That's the beauty of hyd clutches, you can have a monster pressure plate, but not need to do leg presses to be able to use it!
I'm definitely A Corvette man But the Camaro is really Fun car to drive it responds well to everything And I agree with you the interior is really comfortable you could drive the car all day long
Look under the plastic shroud on the drives side to see if you have the performance tag with the engine builders name on it. My 21 SS 1LE 6 speed has the Performance Tag from Bowling Green plant with the guy who built my engine on it. I added the tower strut brace yesterday to mine.
I just bought a 2023 2SS 1LE this week and a 2003 C5 ZO6 last week...lol. Love both.. Haven't driven the SS much, as I'm waiting on my Full PPF appointment.
I bought a 23’ 1SS 1LE, basically identical to yours except I have the A10 auto. They are amazing cars for sure! I feel like the handling is just as capable as a corvette in many ways along with the power being similar. I don’t think you can get a better car for the price! Glad you got one for your channel. I also love the vette too👍🏻
Mike I have followed your channel for a couple years now and think what you are doing is awesome, I have a 2019 Z06 that I absolutely love, full disclosure, i actually wished I had ordered it to my specs sooner but I kept going onto the configurator and then chickening out thinking what about the C8 what if I liked it better in person because I liked the C7 Z06 better " OVERALL " than the C8 pictures & videos I had scene. When I saw one of the first C8's in person idk call me crazy but I just liked the C7 Z06 more. By this time I had the task of trying to find something that checked most of my boxes from remaining inventory, demo, or used. It took my a few months but I found it. I have been a Corvette fanatic my entire life and when the C7 was released I immediately loved that car the first time I saw it. The C8 has slowly grown on me, I love the C8 Z06 especially w/ the Z07 pkg who doesnt but given that here in Canada to date their is only 23 C8 Z06's and only 2 have had Z07 ....need I continue, lets not even talk about with exposed carbon fibre..... im not a celebrity so my chances are pretty much zero. All that said they are now discontinuing the Camaro and truthfully I always was. a fan of the ZL1 and the 1 LE and owned quite a few Camaros when I was younger , so it really has me looking at my options, My current corvette isnt going anywhere, I am not interested in riding the C8 emotional roller coaster with allocations etc. if they ever get it sorted out I will revisit the idea, I have my own theories that its not all supply chain issues, that results in order restraints but production ??? c'mon there is more to this than we are being told and I will stop there on that. Both the 1LE and the ZL1 Camaros are very capable muscle cars and are alot of fun. I get it , keep doing what your doing I love the content
I agree 💯 percent Chris, I choose the c7 z06 over a c8 myself. I’m so glad I did because the c7 z is refined but yet still has a rawness to it that the c8 will never have. I’m also with you on the so called supply chain issue as well. 🤔 something’s off with all this craziness.
Thank you Chris, I appreciate it. I totally understand your decision to get the C7 Z. I agree with you about the supply chain issues as well. They definitely don’t make any sense at all.
I absolutely agree with you. I said the same thing when I test drove mine. The best car I’ve ever owned. I want to buy it again. 0-60 in 4.0 seconds. The suspension and 6 piston Brembo brakes are top notch
I have a 2021 2ss 1le A10..i thought about getting the 6 speed but after test driving it i was like the heck with that..the 10 speed auto is amazing and i average around 26mpg.
Brink of Speed, I really appreciate the love and respect your showing for the SS1LE!👍 It’s unbelievable this car is so track focused but yet IS comfortable to drive in normal driving conditions. IMHO, it’s the greatest track focused (all motor) Camaro in history. (5th Gen Z28? 🤔..maybe) Take care!
In 5th and 6th gear the valves on the NPP actually close so there’s no drone on the highway. No matter if it’s in track mode. I pulled the fuse on mine 😅
Great video Mike! I am already on the waiting list for the 2024 Collectors Edition Camaro, hope it is worth it and it doesn't take me a year and a half to get like my C8 was.
My 23 drinks the hell out of gasoline! But I’m always in Tr Mode! 😂 Hello I’m in Plano. I need t meet up witchu at the Nebraska Furniture location. I could use a few tips on this 6 speed manual! I don’t know how to launch. I have performance’s that are still locked. Every time I start to read this manual. I fall asleep 😴
I have the same car on order since October and nothing yet. I don't think it will get built. You are lucky you got yours before they stop making them. GM doesn't seem to like building performance cars and don't really seem to like money anymore either. It's brutal.
@@BrinkofSpeed The build hasn't even been picked up yet so I guess I won't have a build number. I have asked the dealership twice and they don't have any information on it. They say that GM never says anything to them.
Since you said that you're trying to get more miles on the Camaro, maybe it's time for you to "See the Usa in your Chevrolet." Are you old enough to remember that ad on tv? I believe it was sung by Dinah Shore, or it was aired on the Dinah Shore TV show. Of course, the Camaro didn't exist then and for whatever reason, GM never showed a Vette in the commercials. Excellent video as to your surprises Mike. Do you have any plans aesthetic or aero mods? Save the Wave while seeing the USA. 😉😉
That would actually be really fun to do. I haven’t seen that ad, I’ll have to see if it’s on RUclips. Thank you Peter. I am, I’d like to make this car look even more aggressive than it already does. 👍😊
Just bought my 4th one 2ss1le I love the Camaro best bang for the buck I tried to get away from them but had to go back those they are built very well and handles so good
@@BrinkofSpeed thanks,,,mike 8 surgeries to my left knee don't want to take a chance with the manual,,,,,drove a manual only for 42 years,,,,thanks again
This cars rule of measurement is AGAINST THE ENTIRE BMW 3/4 SERIES M CARS, and from all reports so far it literally blows the doors off them for a sporty front engine sports car. Again, ALL Y chassis C8 series Corvettes and ALL Alpha chassis cars including Cadillac can outperform their European rivals by the chassis alone when set up right with the right alignment and tires. To this day it is actually the touring car leader , and Mustangs dont come close to this refinement with chassis handling at the limits. I have heard the magride can sense whether you are on track or not as well, but this car MUST have a good alignment to feel all these things.
Probably it's true, but living in Italy, i see M3 and M4 every day. That's why i'm not so excited about the Camaro stuff. Corvette are totally different beasts, more beautiful, exotic and very unusual where i live. I have loved the Vette for a life...
It sure is, and I’ve heard all the same things. GM did a fantastic job with this version of their Camaro. I have a few complaints but not many. It definitely feels like it senses where you are driving. 👍
Hi Mike, this is Howard. We met at Carlise last year with my 14 y.o. son. We recently created a brand new RUclips channel named Father & Son Synergy. The first upload was about my 2023 C8 HTC in February. It was doing quite well with about 200's ish subscribers. Unfortunately, one day about three weeks ago, all the videos were deleted and the channel was gone without the reason. Ever since, I have been so heart broken and stressed out because our account is gone and we don't know what happen, whom to contact, and how to recover it. Do you know a way that I can get our account with all the uploads back? As far as I know, there had been no violation or complaint from RUclips or anyone at all. We did not delete the videos or channel. Why? Everything was just fine until it was gone. Someone had deleted our account completely. Please, if you know a way, let me know so I can resume uploading my new videos about my 2023 C8 HTC. Thank you so much!
@@BrinkofSpeed Thank you so much, Mike. for trying to help us. Both my son and I are so disappointment and confused since it happened because we did not know what happened. It just disappeared out of thin air without any warning . We really appreciate it.
Hey there Howard, here is what RUclips sent me to send to you. I hope this helps you get your channel back. support.google.com/youtube/answer/3545535?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS
That’s actually a tough decision. My mind goes quickly to the Z06 of course but again, it’s so much power that isn’t needed to have fun. It just gets up to speeds that will get you thrown into jail too quickly, but it is super fun and looks the best too.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Sunday! Enjoy!
I have a 23 1SS 1LE with 700 miles.... honestly, this car makes no sense! The fact you can buy this thing for $48k, brand new in 2023, during this inflation, is the biggest surprise to me! I too drive it all the time with auto rev match on! Killing my gas mileage, but it's worth it ...... keep the Camaro content coming!
You are correct, I feel the same way. It’s almost too good to be true. I sure will. Thank you for your support 🙌😊
The thing that surprised me the most about my son's 2SS 1LE was the cornering. The second thing was the amazing 10 speed automatic transmission. It was fantastic. Hope you had a great Easter.
Oh yeah, it corners on rails! I totally agree, the 10 speed very good. Thank you 😊
The SS 1LE is the best performance bargain available today. Wish they were easier to get.
I totally agree! 👍😊
You're not kidding, i ordered my 2023 2ss 1le October 1st. And i just picked it up about a week ago.
@@robbyhood2467mrsp.
@@LujosElPhoenixGot mine easily MSRP, not hard. Took two weeks.
Love the car! While you're parked, put it in track, then turn off traction control, then double tap the traction control. You should see an extra menu on your dash that says wet dry sport 1 sport 2 and race. Try those modes. They're amazing!
As a Mustang guy I’ve always respected the Camaro’s engine & performance 👍🏾
Nice, yeah, they are great cars for sure.
Mike, regarding the clutch, it is hydraulic which means the feedback force you feel when depressing the clutch pedal is a function of the master cylinder, not the spring force of the pressure plate as on a mechanical clutch system. That's the beauty of hyd clutches, you can have a monster pressure plate, but not need to do leg presses to be able to use it!
I'm definitely A Corvette man But the Camaro is really Fun car to drive it responds well to everything And I agree with you the interior is really comfortable you could drive the car all day long
They are both amazing cars in their own right. 👍😊
Wish Chevy continued with a Gen 7. Love these cars
I do too, they could make it even better than it already is. 👍😊
What surprised me most about my Camaro is how well it is built. No rattles like my German cars.
Look under the plastic shroud on the drives side to see if you have the performance tag with the engine builders name on it. My 21 SS 1LE 6 speed has the Performance Tag from Bowling Green plant with the guy who built my engine on it. I added the tower strut brace yesterday to mine.
Awesome, thank you for sharing this with me. I can’t wait to check! 👍😊
I just bought a 2023 2SS 1LE this week and a 2003 C5 ZO6 last week...lol. Love both.. Haven't driven the SS much, as I'm waiting on my Full PPF appointment.
My 2ss 1le just got to the dealership this afternoon. Get to pick it up Monday can’t wait to drive it. Got Rapid Blue manual
I bought a 23’ 1SS 1LE, basically identical to yours except I have the A10 auto. They are amazing cars for sure! I feel like the handling is just as capable as a corvette in many ways along with the power being similar. I don’t think you can get a better car for the price! Glad you got one for your channel. I also love the vette too👍🏻
Awesome, they sure are amazing cars, and I agree with you, they are such an amazing value! 👍😊
Mike I have followed your channel for a couple years now and think what you are doing is awesome, I have a 2019 Z06 that I absolutely love, full disclosure, i actually wished I had ordered it to my specs sooner but I kept going onto the configurator and then chickening out thinking what about the C8 what if I liked it better in person because I liked the C7 Z06 better " OVERALL " than the C8 pictures & videos I had scene. When I saw one of the first C8's in person idk call me crazy but I just liked the C7 Z06 more. By this time I had the task of trying to find something that checked most of my boxes from remaining inventory, demo, or used. It took my a few months but I found it. I have been a Corvette fanatic my entire life and when the C7 was released I immediately loved that car the first time I saw it. The C8 has slowly grown on me, I love the C8 Z06 especially w/ the Z07 pkg who doesnt but given that here in Canada to date their is only 23 C8 Z06's and only 2 have had Z07 ....need I continue, lets not even talk about with exposed carbon fibre..... im not a celebrity so my chances are pretty much zero. All that said they are now discontinuing the Camaro and truthfully I always was. a fan of the ZL1 and the 1 LE and owned quite a few Camaros when I was younger , so it really has me looking at my options, My current corvette isnt going anywhere, I am not interested in riding the C8 emotional roller coaster with allocations etc. if they ever get it sorted out I will revisit the idea, I have my own theories that its not all supply chain issues, that results in order restraints but production ??? c'mon there is more to this than we are being told and I will stop there on that. Both the 1LE and the ZL1 Camaros are very capable muscle cars and are alot of fun. I get it , keep doing what your doing I love the content
I agree 💯 percent Chris, I choose the c7 z06 over a c8 myself. I’m so glad I did because the c7 z is refined but yet still has a rawness to it that the c8 will never have. I’m also with you on the so called supply chain issue as well. 🤔 something’s off with all this craziness.
Thank you Chris, I appreciate it. I totally understand your decision to get the C7 Z. I agree with you about the supply chain issues as well. They definitely don’t make any sense at all.
21 2SS auto, fun car, white with 285s 305s , people do look when you go by lol
Nice, I bet you love it. Yeah, it really surprises me every time people stop and stare at it. 🙌😊
@@BrinkofSpeed at 77 years young, don't need supper charged race car to enjoy the need for all that speed.
As long as u have a Camaro u got my sub 😂🫡 2016 2SS owner here 🤘🏽
Awesome, welcome to Brink of Speed! 🙌👍
I absolutely agree with you. I said the same thing when I test drove mine. The best car I’ve ever owned. I want to buy it again. 0-60 in 4.0 seconds. The suspension and 6 piston Brembo brakes are top notch
I have a 2021 2ss 1le A10..i thought about getting the 6 speed but after test driving it i was like the heck with that..the 10 speed auto is amazing and i average around 26mpg.
Brink of Speed,
I really appreciate the love and respect your showing for the SS1LE!👍
It’s unbelievable this car is so track focused but yet IS comfortable to drive in normal driving conditions.
IMHO, it’s the greatest track focused (all motor) Camaro in history. (5th Gen Z28? 🤔..maybe)
Take care!
No problem at all. I enjoy doing content with it. It sure is an unbelievable car and is super comfortable. 👍🙌
In 5th and 6th gear the valves on the NPP actually close so there’s no drone on the highway. No matter if it’s in track mode. I pulled the fuse on mine 😅
Probably the best bang for the buck track weapon that money can buy.
Great video Mike! I am already on the waiting list for the 2024 Collectors Edition Camaro, hope it is worth it and it doesn't take me a year and a half to get like my C8 was.
Thank you, I’m happy you enjoyed it. That’s awesome, I want to order one too, but I’m not sure I will. I hope you get one quickly. 😊
I just love how it sounds and i saw one fitted with camaro VictorRacing active wing made it look as good as it sounds
Nice Mike ! I can’t wait to take you up on the offer to ‘take a spin’ in your Camaro!
Thank you Mark, it will be soon 😊👍
My 23 drinks the hell out of gasoline!
But I’m always in Tr Mode! 😂
Hello
I’m in Plano.
I need t meet up witchu at the Nebraska Furniture location.
I could use a few tips on this 6 speed manual!
I don’t know how to launch.
I have performance’s that are still locked.
Every time I start to read this manual.
I fall asleep 😴
Waiting for my 2023 2SS 1LE to be delivered today! Hoping it's as good as this vid makes it look! CAN'T WAIT!
I have the same car on order since October and nothing yet. I don't think it will get built. You are lucky you got yours before they stop making them. GM doesn't seem to like building performance cars and don't really seem to like money anymore either. It's brutal.
Wow, you have no updates from your dealership at all? You should call GM concierge and ask them about it, if you have a build number that is.
@@BrinkofSpeed The build hasn't even been picked up yet so I guess I won't have a build number. I have asked the dealership twice and they don't have any information on it. They say that GM never says anything to them.
Since you said that you're trying to get more miles on the Camaro, maybe it's time for you to "See the Usa in your Chevrolet." Are you old enough to remember that ad on tv? I believe it was sung by Dinah Shore, or it was aired on the Dinah Shore TV show. Of course, the Camaro didn't exist then and for whatever reason, GM never showed a Vette in the commercials. Excellent video as to your surprises Mike. Do you have any plans aesthetic or aero mods? Save the Wave while seeing the USA. 😉😉
That would actually be really fun to do. I haven’t seen that ad, I’ll have to see if it’s on RUclips. Thank you Peter. I am, I’d like to make this car look even more aggressive than it already does. 👍😊
Love mine, been a life long jdm owner and this is my first American car, it is worth every penny .. only complain is the annoying skip shift .. 😩
Awesome, I love it too. The Skipshift is totally annoying!
Are you considering an axle back exhaust? I've been researching and am considering the Borla S-Type
I have the Corsa NPP axle back and it’s amazing! Zero drone and it’s a beast as soon as you hit the gas. My $0.02
I sure am, but I think I may go with AWE.
@@BrinkofSpeed Personally went with the MBRP for a great value and no drone.
Where did you get your side skirts and are they satin? Thank you!
How is the AFM/cylinder deactivation? Is it annoying?
Just bought my 4th one 2ss1le I love the Camaro best bang for the buck I tried to get away from them but had to go back those they are built very well and handles so good
Every time I get in it it actually makes me feel like I am getting in a race car because you are sitting down in it
The Sound on that SS is SSSSSSSICK!!!
Agreed!
can you get the automatic in the 1le ss camaro
Yes.
@@BrinkofSpeed thanks,,,mike 8 surgeries to my left knee don't want to take a chance with the manual,,,,,drove a manual only for 42 years,,,,thanks again
So what kind of fuel economy can you get on the highway? thank you,
This cars rule of measurement is AGAINST THE ENTIRE BMW 3/4 SERIES M CARS, and from all reports so far it literally blows the doors off them for a sporty front engine sports car. Again, ALL Y chassis C8 series Corvettes and ALL Alpha chassis cars including Cadillac can outperform their European rivals by the chassis alone when set up right with the right alignment and tires. To this day it is actually the touring car leader , and Mustangs dont come close to this refinement with chassis handling at the limits. I have heard the magride can sense whether you are on track or not as well, but this car MUST have a good alignment to feel all these things.
Probably it's true, but living in Italy, i see M3 and M4 every day. That's why i'm not so excited about the Camaro stuff. Corvette are totally different beasts, more beautiful, exotic and very unusual where i live. I have loved the Vette for a life...
It sure is, and I’ve heard all the same things. GM did a fantastic job with this version of their Camaro. I have a few complaints but not many.
It definitely feels like it senses where you are driving. 👍
Great video. I also have 2023 2ss 1le and i am also in Frisco 😄
Enjoy!
Best of both worlds I told my wife I wanted to do something both of the vehicle you I'm getting to have in my garage
Great cars if you know you know 🇺🇸💪
It’s just a simple valve so sport mode same loudness as track
Smashed !!!!
Thank you 😊
This car with a manual is going to worth good money once Chevy stops production
Sure enough, they seem to hold their value well even now.
More CORVETTE Videos Please
Lol, I have over 800 corvette videos on this channel. Take your pic. 👍
Did you see the cop just after 3:00 and let off?
Which one you like driving more?
Hell yeah!!!
Hi Mike, this is Howard. We met at Carlise last year with my 14 y.o. son. We recently created a brand new RUclips channel named Father & Son Synergy. The first upload was about my 2023 C8 HTC in February. It was doing quite well with about 200's ish subscribers. Unfortunately, one day about three weeks ago, all the videos were deleted and the channel was gone without the reason. Ever since, I have been so heart broken and stressed out because our account is gone and we don't know what happen, whom to contact, and how to recover it. Do you know a way that I can get our account with all the uploads back? As far as I know, there had been no violation or complaint from RUclips or anyone at all. We did not delete the videos or channel. Why? Everything was just fine until it was gone. Someone had deleted our account completely. Please, if you know a way, let me know so I can resume uploading my new videos about my 2023 C8 HTC. Thank you so much!
So sorry to hear about this. Let me see what I can do. I definitely can’t make any promises though.
@@BrinkofSpeed Thank you so much, Mike. for trying to help us. Both my son and I are so disappointment and confused since it happened because we did not know what happened. It just disappeared out of thin air without any warning . We really appreciate it.
@@howardtran5904 No problem, that’s how I’ve heard it happens. I will do what I can. 😊
Hey there Howard, here is what RUclips sent me to send to you. I hope this helps you get your channel back.
support.google.com/youtube/answer/3545535?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS
Terrible visibility tho
Actually it isn’t bad at all. You just have to know how to adjust your mirrors, and use the camera mirror.
Show the badging sometime I don't like white cars
It should have! The Camaro 2SS 1LE is an amazing machine all the way around! It out does the Scat Packs and Performance Packs from Mustang every time!
C5 z06 is not a thirsty car
If you could only choose one, 2023 1le ss, 2019 z06 or GS for everyday driving?🥹
That’s actually a tough decision. My mind goes quickly to the Z06 of course but again, it’s so much power that isn’t needed to have fun. It just gets up to speeds that will get you thrown into jail too quickly, but it is super fun and looks the best too.