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Sold my crew
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:40 am
by TheBigFitz
Well, I hit the local Chevy dealership a couple weeks ago to look at a Silverado SS before committing to getting a Sierra with the Special Edition package, with my Dad’s employee discount and the current rebates I ended up leaving with this.
So it choked me up a bit, but I sold my crew on Friday. Had the truck for over 5 years, by far the best ride I had to date, but it couldn’t haul my ATV and my work “encourages” us to have trucks newer than 5 years old since I get paid monthly truck rent. I told the guy I sold it to about this site, so maybe he will join at some point. Time to start with the SS mods!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:54 am
by barch97
I guess that allowance helps even out any difference in fuel efficiency. Good luck with the new truck
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:53 pm
by CrazyChaz
Sweet Truck
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is it AWD or 2wd?
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:23 pm
by BobbleSmitty
I'm pretty sure all Silverado SS's are AWD!! That is definately a sick truck!! I got to drive one of those on an enclosed track!! It is sweet
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:47 am
by TheBigFitz
CrazyChaz wrote:Sweet Truck
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
is it AWD or 2wd?
They did away with the AWD, from what I understand, to many problems with the front drive train. It is a 2WD truck sitting on a 4x4 chassis and lowered 1" in front and 2" in back from a regular 4x4. The truck hauls though, much nicer ride than the crew had.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:03 am
by killian96ss
TheBigFitz wrote:CrazyChaz wrote:Sweet Truck
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
is it AWD or 2wd?
They did away with the AWD, from what I understand, to many problems with the front drive train. It is a 2WD truck sitting on a 4x4 chassis and lowered 1" in front and 2" in back from a regular 4x4. The truck hauls though, much nicer ride than the crew had.
It's nice to see GM finally offering a 2WD version of the Silverado SS.
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I believe they still offer the AWD, however I think most people will now buy the 2WD version since it is almost 500 pounds lighter and all that power can now go to 2 wheels for some real fun.
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Any idea what the stock 1/4 mile times are for the 2WD SS? Are there any Ford Lightnings in your area?
Steve
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:27 am
by jeff024
if im not mistaken the SS runs 14.2s in the 1/4 stock my brother in law has 1 thats AWD
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:36 am
by killian96ss
jeff024 wrote:if im not mistaken the SS runs 14.2s in the 1/4 stock my brother in law has 1 thats AWD
The 2WD version should be able to put down a high 13 with some good drag radials if the AWD can do low 14's.
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The AWD launches nice because of all the traction, but the drivetrain loss and extra weight make it slower through the traps. A supercharged version of the 2WD SS would be nice.
Steve
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:21 pm
by jeff024
I can run the 1/4 in the same times if I run 2wd or 4wd
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:53 pm
by killian96ss
jeff024 wrote:I can run the 1/4 in the same times if I run 2wd or 4wd
With your Crew Cab? ![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
Whether your in 2WD or 4WD your CC is the same weight. Do you have tire spin in 2WD and not in 4WD? I can easily spin the rear tires in 2WD, but I have never attempted a 4WD launch due to concerns of the front diff exploding if there were a variance in traction from front to rear. A 2WD S10 with the same engine and trans with a little added weight to compensate for our extra 2 door cab will be faster than our 4WD trucks. This is why I mentioned that a 2WD Silverado SS is faster than an AWD SS. The new Trailblazer SS is no different. It is offered in 2WD and AWD and the 2WD is 4-5 tenths faster than the AWD because of the weight and power loss disadvantage even though it has the traction advantage.
Steve
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:45 pm
by jeff024
yeah I spin in 2wd thats why I launch in 4wd and turn off the front after about 60 ft. or so
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 3:18 am
by chumley
You mean you're launching in 4wd then disengaging to 2wd at WOT? That can't be good for the t-case, can it?
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:19 pm
by jeff024
chumley wrote:You mean you're launching in 4wd then disengaging to 2wd at WOT? That can't be good for the t-case, can it?
yes I am i have done it over 20 times or so just did it today