Am I crazy for wanting a 2015 Chevrolet SS?

[AdamK47]

You pay for map updates. If you don't have a DVD player, then you have to go to the dealership to get the updates loaded, otherwise it comes on disk. Typically around $200 for an update from past experience.

The 4G LTE is purely a hotspot and not integrated into the ChevyLink. If you have ATT you can add the service to your shared plan, otherwise you pay for chunks of data. Tried it out, but has little value in a 2 seater. Maybe a family sedan or SUV would be a better place.

Thanks. I haven't messed around with it very much. I doubt I will. I heard that MyLink did have access through a 4G connection for 2015, but that looks like it was delayed.

I just need to know where to find NPR. I'll probably use the nav and phone connection every now and then.

 

[KentState]

Thanks. I haven't messed around with it very much. I doubt I will. I heard that MyLink did have access through a 4G connection for 2015, but that looks like it was delayed.

I just need to know where to find NPR. I'll probably use the nav and phone connection every now and then.

I was ready to download the SDK and start making apps but they pulled the software Just hoping that it's backward compatible since we have the plumbing in place. For example, the '14 Corvette with MyLink will not have the functionality available.

 

[bruceb]

$200 for a map update is insane. I can buy a whole GPS unit for much less than that.

 

[Wuzup101]

$200 for a map update is insane. I can buy a whole GPS unit for much less than that.

$200 is rather tame compared to what some other manufacturers charge. But I agree - and that's why I just use my cellphone.

 

[Tuanies]

Yea map updates are pricey. I've been using my phone + Android Wear for my navigating needs while traveling, I'm starting to like it better than car infotainment systems.

 

[KentState]

$200 for a map update is insane. I can buy a whole GPS unit for much less than that.

That's why I do it at the most every 3-4 years. The updates just don't have enough in them to bother every year.

 

[Amol S.]

I dont think this has much of anything to do with this thread...

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[GTaudiophile]

Have you read this?
Chevrolet SS vs. E39 M5...

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...parison-2003-bmw-m5-versus-2015-chevrolet-ss/

 

[AdamK47]

Round 1 of mods done. 002 = Stock, 005 = 1-7/8" Headers - Cats - X-Pipe & CAI. It sounds amazing!

Round 2 will be later this Summer.

 

[KentState]

Does that also includes a tune?

 

[AdamK47]

Yes

 

[bruceb]

Those are good numbers at the rear wheels. Did they also do the Skip Shift Elimination mod in the tune ?

 

[AdamK47]

Yep, skip shift has been disabled through the tuning process.

 

[bruceb]

What software did they use ? HP Tuners or something else ? If I buy one, I would only want to do the skip shift disable ... I know SLP makes an adapter that plugs in between the car harness and the skip shift solenoid, but they do not say if it works on the SS yet (it should but the tech specs are not yet listed as working on the SS)

 

[AdamK47]

HP Tuners

 

[AdamK47]

I can never wait on things. LSA supercharger kit, blower cam, valvetrain upgrades, and meth injection are incoming. I'll have some help with the install this time.

 

[herm0016]

going nuts with it. love it!

 

[AdamK47]

I've read this:
http://www.lsxtv.com/tech-stories/engine/preparing-your-ls3-for-surviving-boost/

I'm shooting for 650hp

 

[SearchMaster]

I can never wait on things. LSA supercharger kit, blower cam, valvetrain upgrades, and meth injection are incoming. I'll have some help with the install this time.

Well you made half a week....willpower FTW!

I know you've had high HP cars before - what do you do with them exactly? I'm not condemning, just curious. Do you track them or just blow away ricers every once in a while?

 

[AdamK47]

I could blow away ricers easily now. I'll just drive it every now and then. Drive it within legal limits at all times on public roads. Probably take it down the quarter mile track a few times to see how it performs.

 

[AdamK47]

LSA Supercharger
ZL1 lid and heat exchanger
Ported blower snout
Ported heads
ARP head studs
LS9 head gaskets
Blower cam (CS booSSt)
BTR dual valve springs
3 bolt cam upgrade kit
ID850 injectors
Melling HP oil pump
160 degree T-stat
3 BAR MAP sensor
Roto-Fab CAI
Stainless Works 1-7/8" headers
High-flow cats w/ X-pipe
Stock mufflers
TR6 plugs and MSD wires
Elite Engineering catch can
All other GM factory parts for the LSA

 

[JulesMaximus]

Used and/or expensive to buy/maintain. The SS should be cheap to own and easy/cheap to mod.

G8-GXPs are expensive BTW!

Why not just keep the jelly bean then? :hmm:

 

[AdamK47]

Why not just keep the jelly bean then? :hmm:

You're a bit late on that one, sir.

 

[JulesMaximus]

You're a bit late on that one, sir.

True. And having driven the last model jelly bean I would have to say this: Nice upgrade sir! :thumbsup:

 

[mazeroth]

When will the upgrades get some dyno action?