they are finally here (gwn f)

[itsme4g63]

fresh off the boat from down under

[Woodchukka]

Your welcome. Enjoy.

[mjrandom]

I've just read in a US blog that the SS is considered too soft and good sales aren't likely. Is that your view? If so that is a pity, as I see it the only chance we have of seeing an LT1 in a Commodore or HSV is if the Chevy SS is embraced in the US.

[jc_sv8]

Is it just me or do they sound a little more aggressive than our version? :-)

[Drizt]

Is it just me or do they sound a little more aggressive than our version? :-)

They definitely sound more aggresive to me. Must be a different spec exhaust ??

[GTS LSA]

I thought the same, I assume US has different regs to us on noise and pollution etc??

[D_BLOCK]

Is it just me or do they sound a little more aggressive than our version? :-)

It wouldnt surprise me if we are getting shafted on the exhaust (much like lack of vented seats,paddle shift etc..) but also werent they getting an LS3 standard?
which would explain the change in note.

[VX-300]

It wouldnt surprise me if we are getting shafted on the exhaust (much like lack of vented seats,paddle shift etc..) but also werent they getting an LS3 standard?
which would explain the change in note.

Yes LS3 only.
Auto trans only.
4 colours only.
Options List.....Sunroof & Spare Wheel.

[itsme4g63]

Yes LS3 only.
Auto trans only.
4 colours only.
Options List.....Sunroof & Spare Wheel.

Aye, we only get one model, ls3, front brembos equipped, I think its pretty much the equivalent to the redline model. I believe this may be a test market launch car and if things go over well enough then the options/models will start trickling down. Its the most expensive sedan to be sold under the chevy badge till date, so that will factor into the aforementioned.

[D_BLOCK]

Aye, we only get one model, ls3, front brembos equipped, I think its pretty much the equivalent to the redline model. I believe this may be a test market launch car and if things go over well enough then the options/models will start trickling down. Its the most expensive sedan to be sold under the chevy badge till date, so that will factor into the aforementioned.

Whats the drive away price? And your version is well above our redline.

[NODDY347]

Have a look at the chevy SS forum vid section, there's a vid there of one SS fired up in a showroom. They seem to be much louder than the home grown Holden SS.

On a side note I was also watching a Jay Leno Garage vid this week and he mentioned that new vehicle Noise pollution targets are measured differently. They take all the noise a vehicle produces into consideration not just exhaust noise. If a particular car has been engineered well with very little engine and drivetrain noise at certain rpms the laws allow that manufacturer to run a more open exhaust system. It's a collective reading, I'm not sure if that's just in California but that's how he described it.

[jaykay]

itsme4g63 thanks for posting...are you able to find out what the exhaust configuration is on these export models please ?

[CLUBRED]

On a side note I was also watching a Jay Leno Garage vid this week and he mentioned that new vehicle Noise pollution targets are measured differently. They take all the noise a vehicle produces into consideration not just exhaust noise. If a particular car has been engineered well with very little engine and drivetrain noise at certain rpms the laws allow that manufacturer to run a more open exhaust system. It's a collective reading, I'm not sure if that's just in California but that's how he described it.

I remember reading something about them having to induce artificial noise into some cars (like EVs and Hybrids etc) as they were too quiet for sight impaired and the like.

I'm thinking they might be the bi-modal, but perhaps set open?

[GR346]

Cool video - like in invading army

[IJ.]

Mate of mine loads cars at the docks, he always says the Export cars seem much snappier than the Local ones!