SS Test Drive
08-26-2010 | 05:13 PM
#1
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Joined: 03-26-2008
Posts: 264
From: Calgary
SS Test Drive
Hello All SS owners,
I will be test driving a 2009 SS this weekend and would appreciate a little input from the SS owners.
What should I be seeing on that little gauge on the driver side pillar?
I just want to make sure that the turbo is working as it should.
Can you suggest other things I should be aware of?
Humorous replies are most welcome.
Many thanks.
Kev
I will be test driving a 2009 SS this weekend and would appreciate a little input from the SS owners.
What should I be seeing on that little gauge on the driver side pillar?
I just want to make sure that the turbo is working as it should.
Can you suggest other things I should be aware of?
Humorous replies are most welcome.
Many thanks.
Kev
08-26-2010 | 06:08 PM
#2
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Joined: 05-12-2010
Posts: 229
From: Marion, Illinois
We test drove ours, it had 8 miles on the clock, Loved the feel of the steering. Its 20% faster than non SS models. Drivability was very cool. brakes felt good. Watch the torque steer at about 40 lol
Overall this car WILL put a big grin on your face as it did ours, we bought after 30 test miles. We drove Ruby away at 38 miles. Wife uses to work daily, it always is a pleasure to drive for her. {I have work truck} but when we head out, Clean & detailed. Shes always a head turner and just a blast to drive normal or spirited. Yer not going to be disapointed
Kev
Overall this car WILL put a big grin on your face as it did ours, we bought after 30 test miles. We drove Ruby away at 38 miles. Wife uses to work daily, it always is a pleasure to drive for her. {I have work truck} but when we head out, Clean & detailed. Shes always a head turner and just a blast to drive normal or spirited. Yer not going to be disapointedKev
08-26-2010 | 09:55 PM
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Joined: 07-05-2008
Posts: 5,464
From: Akron Ohio
Boost on the gauge will vary.
Stock SS will see 12-17 PSI depending on conditions. Odds are in most areas you will see 12-15 PSI.
If it has the upgrade it will see 21-24 PSI. 25 Is rare. GMPD said we normally will not see over 25 with the upgrade. Look at the fuel lid and if it says Premium Recomended it is stock if it says Premium Required it has the kit. Also there will be a GMPD sticker under the hood with the Emissions number.
Stock SS will see 12-17 PSI depending on conditions. Odds are in most areas you will see 12-15 PSI.
If it has the upgrade it will see 21-24 PSI. 25 Is rare. GMPD said we normally will not see over 25 with the upgrade. Look at the fuel lid and if it says Premium Recomended it is stock if it says Premium Required it has the kit. Also there will be a GMPD sticker under the hood with the Emissions number.
08-27-2010 | 12:33 PM
#7
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Joined: 04-06-2010
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From: Pottstown, PA
Floor it untill around 100 if you suddenly loose boost and your car stop going your turbo is broke. Ask me how I know. I never did a wide open throttle run on the test drive and needless to say didn't find the issue until I had the car about 5 days.
As for boost, I have an auto and it goes up to around 15 and then settles in around 10-12 typically when getting on it.
As for boost, I have an auto and it goes up to around 15 and then settles in around 10-12 typically when getting on it.
08-28-2010 | 07:15 AM
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Joined: 08-15-2009
Posts: 126
From: Colorado
um...20% ? stock 2.4, 172hp, 0-60 9.5, 1/4 16.95. SS 2.0 260hp, 0-60 6.1, 1/4 14.2. Per Edmunds Inside Line.
Be sure to check the tires, they're not cheep! Also...2 hands on the wheel when you get into the skinny one :))
Be sure to check the tires, they're not cheep! Also...2 hands on the wheel when you get into the skinny one :))
