View Poll Results: The ULTIMATE Z28 vs. SS Poll
Z28
105
60.34%
SS
51
29.31%
Other (ZL1, RS, etc.)
18
10.34%
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The ULTIMATE Z28 vs. SS thread. Where all Z28 vs. SS posts go to die...
04-14-2008, 08:14 PM
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The ULTIMATE Z28 vs. SS thread. Where all Z28 vs. SS posts go to die...
Okay, since it seems that this is such a hot topic that it creeps its way into a lot of other "non-Z28 vs. SS" threads and unfairly steers them off topic, it is about time to create...
...the OFFICIAL...
...the "be all, end all"...
...the LAST...
...the ULTIMATE...
Z28 vs. SS thread
Put your official vote in the poll and use this thread to try to have your opinion swim against the waves of the ocean of countering opinions. You just need to follow the rules:
RULES:
Okay guys. Good luck!
...the OFFICIAL...
...the "be all, end all"...
...the LAST...
...the ULTIMATE...
Z28 vs. SS thread
Put your official vote in the poll and use this thread to try to have your opinion swim against the waves of the ocean of countering opinions. You just need to follow the rules:
RULES:
- Be respectful. No flame wars or arguing. No exceptions.
- From this point on, posts of the Z28 vs. SS nature in other threads can and will be moved here, especially if they are not the topic of the other thread. Don't be confused when a reply may seem like it is out of nowhere.
- ZL1 / RS / etc. posts can go here as well, as long as they are with the intent of being vs. Z28 or SS.
- All other standard board rules apply.
Okay guys. Good luck!
04-14-2008, 08:21 PM
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https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=423304
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Jason....Buddy....this one is long over due.
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Z28
THAT’S IT!......
I know this has been discussed over and over again but all the ignorance recently has forced me to bring up again why the Camaro Z28 has throughout the F-bodies reign has been the top Camaro…
The Z28 was produced for 31 years to the SS’s 13 (Z28 3 more years if you count the IROC-Z’s)
The 1st gen Z28 was the race car version of the Camaro, The SS was the fully loaded street cruiser……The Z28 would out handle and out run an SS…..
Where was the SS from 1973 to 1995?...man how many years is it not produced and the Z28 was still running around
While Chevy claimed there to be a huge difference in performance during the 4th gen the SS was merely a body refreshment. If anything this was the time in the Camaros history where things went backwards….But 7 years of confusion vs over 20 years of the Z28 being the top model is hardly something for Chevrolet to continue to the 5th gen.
I’d agree that for some the SS may be the cooler car. It most always (especially in the 4th gen) came fully loaded with a high HP motor. However the Z28 was always the straight race car. For the guys here who want the stripped down, no goodies all performance, Z28 was your car.
They don’t call the top PERFORMING Corvette the Corvette SS….that’s blasphemy…Its been the Z car….the ZR1 or Z06
Furthermore the SS name has been slapped on everything from FWD cars to 6 cylinder Impalas…
This has to be said….GM knows this….I’m sick of people (newbies) getting their panties in a wad every time they see the Z28 posted above the SS.
I’m not trying to hate on the SS nameplate or anyone’s car. I personally plan on buying a MIDLEVEL SS because I want more comfort items and a convertible vs a hardcore race car. I don’t really want a 500hp car, nor do I want to pay today high premium for one these days.
This is my opening statement…..I have my flame suit on…..I’m ready to win the ensuing debate….bring on the discussion…but remember….
"Any Chevrolet can be an SS... Only a Camaro can be a Z/28!"
(flame suit on)
I know this has been discussed over and over again but all the ignorance recently has forced me to bring up again why the Camaro Z28 has throughout the F-bodies reign has been the top Camaro…
The Z28 was produced for 31 years to the SS’s 13 (Z28 3 more years if you count the IROC-Z’s)
The 1st gen Z28 was the race car version of the Camaro, The SS was the fully loaded street cruiser……The Z28 would out handle and out run an SS…..
Where was the SS from 1973 to 1995?...man how many years is it not produced and the Z28 was still running around
While Chevy claimed there to be a huge difference in performance during the 4th gen the SS was merely a body refreshment. If anything this was the time in the Camaros history where things went backwards….But 7 years of confusion vs over 20 years of the Z28 being the top model is hardly something for Chevrolet to continue to the 5th gen.
I’d agree that for some the SS may be the cooler car. It most always (especially in the 4th gen) came fully loaded with a high HP motor. However the Z28 was always the straight race car. For the guys here who want the stripped down, no goodies all performance, Z28 was your car.
They don’t call the top PERFORMING Corvette the Corvette SS….that’s blasphemy…Its been the Z car….the ZR1 or Z06
Furthermore the SS name has been slapped on everything from FWD cars to 6 cylinder Impalas…
This has to be said….GM knows this….I’m sick of people (newbies) getting their panties in a wad every time they see the Z28 posted above the SS.
I’m not trying to hate on the SS nameplate or anyone’s car. I personally plan on buying a MIDLEVEL SS because I want more comfort items and a convertible vs a hardcore race car. I don’t really want a 500hp car, nor do I want to pay today high premium for one these days.
This is my opening statement…..I have my flame suit on…..I’m ready to win the ensuing debate….bring on the discussion…but remember….
"Any Chevrolet can be an SS... Only a Camaro can be a Z/28!"
(flame suit on)
Jason....Buddy....this one is long over due.
Last edited by stars1010; 04-14-2008 at 08:25 PM.
04-14-2008, 08:24 PM
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https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=423304
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Jason....Buddy....this one is long over due.
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Jason....Buddy....this one is long over due.
Yep, that is what I and many other say everytime I see it in a thread that has nothing to do with it.
04-14-2008, 08:27 PM
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That isn't the only one. Once people figure out that they are debating over opinion and it is pointless, I will merge them all together and create the largest message board thread that ever existed.
Yep, that is what I and many other say everytime I see it in a thread that has nothing to do with it.
Yep, that is what I and many other say everytime I see it in a thread that has nothing to do with it.
04-14-2008, 08:32 PM
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04-14-2008, 09:01 PM
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Well... since you asked
this is my opinon in how I think things should pan out. - baseV6 300 HP Camaro
- SS LS3 430HP
- SS 1LE LS3 430HP 1LE handling package maybe bigger brakes.
- Z28500HP Higher end LS Brembro Brakes, Z06 type
- ZL1630HP as always the one you hear about but rarely see. along the lines of the ZR1
04-14-2008, 09:39 PM
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Please, tell me. When in history was there a 1LE SS?
04-14-2008, 09:39 PM
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I always saw the Mustang GT and the Z/28 as direct competitors. I think it make more sense to name the top-level Camaro a whole new name. The Z/28 has great history, but the top-level Camaro is going to be a Camaro so far advanced from its past versions it needs a new name so people would know you had something really special.
04-14-2008, 09:59 PM
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