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idareu

11-01-2005, 04:51 PM

Are they out yet?

silverSS

11-01-2005, 05:00 PM

no.

ced8

11-01-2005, 05:41 PM

they are out...
Here is the first one on the streets and modded (sound)

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=2204

They were being built 2 weeks ago..

silverSS

11-01-2005, 08:12 PM

you're right...according to gm's dealer site, there are a couple on dealer lots. Only been there less than a week and I can only find 5 so far in the country.

Trendkiller Z28

11-01-2005, 11:59 PM

TB SS = :headbang::drool:

426HEMI

11-02-2005, 04:55 AM

I can't wait for the SS v SRT-8 Jeep matchup. 800+ HP in SUV's. Gonna be fucking nuts.

Gomez909

11-02-2005, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by ced8
they are out...
Here is the first one on the streets and modded (sound)

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=2204

They were being built 2 weeks ago..

Dang, dude has an '05 GTO and now a Trailblazer SS. :drool:

GMCtrk

11-02-2005, 05:50 AM

so why is there a trailblazer SS w/ls2 and yet no rcsb silverado ss :confused:

DrEvyl

11-02-2005, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by silverSS
because GM is stupid.

I suggest you read the sticky thread titled "About This Forum" at the top of the listing.

posting of anti-GM content in this forum will be considered "trolling" and will be subject to disciplinary action.

Honey Badger

11-02-2005, 05:37 PM

whats wack about the trailblazer ss is the single exit exhuast, why gm, why??????

i love it otherwise

JoeyZeppelin4

11-02-2005, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by SStick Bandit
Dang, dude has an '05 GTO and now a Trailblazer SS. :drool: It says supercharged 04 GTO :dunno:, and a turbo Trans Am :cool:

Car Guy

11-02-2005, 06:57 PM

This might be the vehicle that will replace both my Acura and GMC. But not till next next year. Let them work out any bugs that might show up on the first runs.

Mike

StreetLethal

11-02-2005, 07:25 PM

I like it:cool:

MapleRed

11-02-2005, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by StreetLethal
I like it:cool:

Me too. :yup: I want one too. :yup:

Carsnob

11-02-2005, 07:43 PM

16-17 mpg hwy :sadnana:

Jeffro

11-02-2005, 08:50 PM

I will have one.

adam

11-03-2005, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by Carsnob
16-17 mpg hwy :sadnana:

That's probably about what the I6's get on average too. Except the SS will have a shit ton more power.

adam

11-03-2005, 09:47 PM

So what are they supposed to run?

GMCtrk

11-04-2005, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by adam
So what are they supposed to run?

I would guess mid 14s

Fbodfather

11-04-2005, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by Xanax Lullaby
whats wack about the trailblazer ss is the single exit exhuast, why gm, why??????

i love it otherwise

Here's a lesson on "why are things the way they are?"

I think every enthusiast at GM (and there are lots of 'em, believe it or not....) loves dual exhausts..........and esp. the sound of a muscular V8 engine.

However..........there's this thing called 'crash standards'....you may recall that the concept TrailBlazer SS had duals and a really great looking custom rear fascia........the problem is that the vehicle MUST conform to all federal safety standards. We test to failure......then redesign. I'm told that the single exhaust was due to packaging issues........(also the fascia)....remember......when a vehicle is impacted at high speeds, the stuff under the vehicle has to go SOMEWHERE......and you don't want it going into certain places. (think crown vic)

Soooooo.........that's the reason!

We've been shipping them for about two weeks.

Fbodfather

11-04-2005, 05:57 AM

some trivia........

The Vehicle Line Executive for the Trailblazer (also Colorado and SSR) was, until last week, Tom Wallace. Tom is a Camaro enthusiast and in fact races his Camaro in Trans Am.

Last week, he was appointed VLE and Chief Engineer for the Corvette and XLR.

While I'm sorry to see Dave Hill retire, you can be assured that the Corvette and XLR are in GREAT hands.

And......he's the driving force behind the TrailBlazer SS.

Drive one and be impressed!

Honey Badger

11-04-2005, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by Fbodfather
Here's a lesson on "why are things the way they are?"

I think every enthusiast at GM (and there are lots of 'em, believe it or not....) loves dual exhausts..........and esp. the sound of a muscular V8 engine.

However..........there's this thing called 'crash standards'....you may recall that the concept TrailBlazer SS had duals and a really great looking custom rear fascia........the problem is that the vehicle MUST conform to all federal safety standards. We test to failure......then redesign. I'm told that the single exhaust was due to packaging issues........(also the fascia)....remember......when a vehicle is impacted at high speeds, the stuff under the vehicle has to go SOMEWHERE......and you don't want it going into certain places. (think crown vic)

Soooooo.........that's the reason!

We've been shipping them for about two weeks.

well that makes sense. thanks for explaining

ThumperWS6

11-04-2005, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by Fbodfather
some trivia........

The Vehicle Line Executive for the Trailblazer (also Colorado and SSR) was, until last week, Tom Wallace. Tom is a Camaro enthusiast and in fact races his Camaro in Trans Am.

Last week, he was appointed VLE and Chief Engineer for the Corvette and XLR.

While I'm sorry to see Dave Hill retire, you can be assured that the Corvette and XLR are in GREAT hands.

And......he's the driving force behind the TrailBlazer SS.

Drive one and be impressed!

You the man.

Now explain to the masses why 02 F-bodies don't have LS6 blocks and 12 bolt rearends.

Fbodfather

11-06-2005, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by w02thumper
You the man.

Now explain to the masses why 02 F-bodies don't have LS6 blocks and 12 bolt rearends.

They do.....bright aluminum casting from St. Catharines....darker aluminum casting from Mexico.

Weight.......would put a fully loaded WS6 over into the next test class .....which would carry the entire line with it.

WCFields

11-06-2005, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by Fbodfather
They do.....bright aluminum casting from St. Catharines....darker aluminum casting from Mexico.

Too bad we couldn't have seen a full LS6 for the 2002 35th. :(

Originally posted by Fbodfather
Weight.......would put a fully loaded WS6 over into the next test class .....which would carry the entire line with it. Could you fill in a few deatails on this? Are there weight points for certain crash standard levels?:confused:

426HEMI

11-06-2005, 05:33 AM

Fbodfather

11-06-2005, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by BlackLightn
Too bad we couldn't have seen a full LS6 for the 2002 35th. :(

Could you fill in a few deatails on this? Are there weight points for certain crash standard levels?:confused:

No, not crash standards.......fuel economy standards (CAFE)....raising the weight of the car would put it in the next test class weight......and that would effect the entire Corp's overall CAFE rating. This is esp. important when you realize that the Fcar was a 'positive' for CAFE.......meaning, it actually, in the test class weight it was in.....helped the Corp average fuel economy. Had it gone into the next one, it would have hindered it.

Thus.......weight is everything. (And I know there are those who are worried about 'future generations' of 'certain cars'

We should have put an LS6 engine in the Anniversary Cars???

YA THINK?!?!?!

j/k....

Yes, it would have been great to have an LS6 engine in the Anniversary cars -- and yes, it was in the plan.....however, knowing the Camaro and Firebird production would be coming to an end in the 2002 model year, there were no financial resources available for us to do it. We (the team) asked and were told 'no.'

Now.........it just so happens that several cars (about 70) happened to get shipped to Marietta, Georgia.......and it just so happens that the same number of LS6 engines got shipped to the same place. (Go figure!!!)

Ever hear of GMMG???

DrEvyl

11-06-2005, 07:50 AM

I snapped a few pics of one today...

http://pics.evyl.org/2005_Seattle_Auto_Show/Trailblazer_SS_a.jpg

http://pics.evyl.org/2005_Seattle_Auto_Show/Trailblazer_SS_b.jpg

http://pics.evyl.org/2005_Seattle_Auto_Show/Trailblazer_SS_c.jpg

I have to say, the seats were REAL comfy, and the swede center was really nice. No sliding around.

426HEMI

11-06-2005, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by DrEvyl
I snapped a few pics of one today...

http://pics.evyl.org/2005_Seattle_Auto_Show/Trailblazer_SS_a.jpg

http://pics.evyl.org/2005_Seattle_Auto_Show/Trailblazer_SS_b.jpg

http://pics.evyl.org/2005_Seattle_Auto_Show/Trailblazer_SS_c.jpg

I have to say, the seats were REAL comfy, and the swede center was really nice. No sliding around.

I am VERY impressed with the TBSS. I think GM did an outstanding job on it, and I think they will have a winner on their hands.

DrEvyl

11-06-2005, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by 426Hemi
I am VERY impressed with the TBSS. I think GM did an outstanding job on it, and I think they will have a winner on their hands.

Yeah, but I think it's success is going to be eclipsed by the Solistice and the Sky. Those two cars are definite winners.

426HEMI

11-06-2005, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by DrEvyl
Yeah, but I think it's success is going to be eclipsed by the Solistice and the Sky. Those two cars are definite winners.

Without a doubt. I see a large amount of people that have always wanted a small roadster buying them like hotcakes. Considering their previous options, Miata (womans car) Z3/4 (too expensive for some's taste) the Solstice and Sky will give them what they want. Go-Kart like performance without looking like a woman or paying through the nose. There is no way that they cannot be a runaway hit.

I'll not even get into the slaughter that will be the turbo'd versions.

DrEvyl

11-06-2005, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by 426Hemi
Without a doubt. I see a large amount of people that have always wanted a small roadster buying them like hotcakes. Considering their previous options, Miata (womans car) Z3/4 (too expensive for some's taste) the Solstice and Sky will give them what they want. Go-Kart like performance without looking like a woman or paying through the nose. There is no way that they cannot be a runaway hit.

I'll not even get into the slaughter that will be the turbo'd versions.

I liked the G6 GTP a lot, too... I thought it was a sharp looking car, I'd definitely get into driving one. Nice to see the coupe finally out, that car looks great as a coupe.

426HEMI

11-06-2005, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by DrEvyl
I liked the G6 GTP a lot, too... I thought it was a sharp looking car, I'd definitely get into driving one. Nice to see the coupe finally out, that car looks great as a coupe.

It's not bad at all. I personally like the new Impala as well. It's much better than the Impala I owned a year or so ago. Only one thing wrong, it's FWD. I hope they will fix that soon. If the new Imp was RWD, it would be the complete package. I was pleasantly suprised that they put the 303hp V8 in it.

DrEvyl

11-06-2005, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by 426Hemi
It's not bad at all. I personally like the new Impala as well. It's much better than the Impala I owned a year or so ago. Only one thing wrong, it's FWD. I hope they will fix that soon. If the new Imp was RWD, it would be the complete package. I was pleasantly suprised that they put the 303hp V8 in it.

I'm not feeling the new Impala... There's a theme to the looks of the Impala, Malibu, etc. I think they look a little bland. It really pales in comparison to the '96 Impala SS, and definitely needs RWD with that motor.

426HEMI

11-06-2005, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by DrEvyl
I'm not feeling the new Impala... There's a theme to the looks of the Impala, Malibu, etc. I think they look a little bland. It really pales in comparison to the '96 Impala SS, and definitely needs RWD with that motor.

Without a doubt it looses it's luster compared to the SS, but I think it is a gradual improvement over the previous Imps.

idareu

12-07-2005, 08:37 PM

I saw one in person, and lets say that I'm not getting one.