Driving Impressions [Archive] - Chevy TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer SS and GMC Envoy Forum

DWK

11-04-2005, 07:47 PM

Only 70 miles on it since yesterday.... I have not goosed it yet so these are very initial impressions.

The likes:
Power
The seats are very snug and comfortable (also REALLY like the suede inserts.)
Power
Exhaust sound is nice (but maybe better with a Corsa?)
Power
Bose sound system... outstanding.
Power
Nav is great.
Power.
Ride is better than expected with the stiffer springs... no problem using this as a daily driver.
Smoooooooooooth engine operation... idle is barely noticable.
Did I say power?
Handling seems very tight, but again I have not played with it much.
AWD drivetrain noise cannot be heard at all. It is better than my Cadi SRX.
XM rocks!
~2250 RPM @ 70 mph.... better than I expected with a 410 rear
Tire noise is better than expected given the size of tire.
Interior is definitely a step up from my 2002 Envoy. Color combinations just look right.
Power.
Steering wheel is comfortable and just right.
Damn this thing has power.
Black is faster than all of the other colors.
Load leveling shocks.

Could be better:
Wind noise.... I'm coming out of a Cadi so I'm spoiled.
Fog lights wiggle... they don't have enough support (noted in a previous thread)
Would have liked to have the 6 CD option with the Nav like my SRX.

First oil change in 430 miles then I'll be able to give you some 0-60 and 1/4 mile times.

Jman423

11-04-2005, 07:50 PM

So, do you like the power it has? :rotfl:

TBSS

11-04-2005, 07:58 PM

Thanks for the report. So you like?

Hmm, where's GTPprix's first impressions? I know he's had it for a while now.

slim33slim

11-04-2005, 08:37 PM

Ride is better than expected with the stiffer springs... no problem using this as a daily driver.

Daily Driver = Yes!

:yes: :yes: :yes:

Greg

11-04-2005, 10:05 PM

Black is faster than all of the other colors.

Not so sure about that one. I will agree that black is faster at getting dirty:yes: I'm glad you posted some driving impressions I think I've seen enough pictures for now. Is their any other early TBSS owners that would like to give us some thoughts on how it performs?

jauto98

11-04-2005, 10:13 PM

So... um... how about the power? This is an SS we are talking about... I want to know about the power :yes:

ieatglue

11-04-2005, 10:13 PM

How do you like the power? :D :laugh:

zamar

11-04-2005, 10:28 PM

I like the seats. They have to have better lat support than my '02 LTZ.

What about the power ? :D If they made victory red one it would be faster.

OurZoo

11-04-2005, 10:57 PM

Power is gooooooooood ya?:no:

TBSS

11-04-2005, 11:23 PM

Power is gooooooooood ya?:no:
Oh, ya, Margie, lemme make you some eggs.

GTPprix

11-04-2005, 11:29 PM

Thanks for the report. So you like?

Hmm, where's GTPprix's first impressions? I know he's had it for a while now.

Eh you'll probably find that in the pages of GMHTP most likely.. Did break 500 miles today.. now the fun begins ;)

TBSS

11-04-2005, 11:33 PM

Eh you'll probably find that in the pages of GMHTP most likely..
:confused:

Envoy Fan

11-05-2005, 12:55 PM

Does it have enough power :p

Jman423

11-05-2005, 01:05 PM

:confused:
Yeah, exactly.... :confused: :undecided :duh:

GTPprix

11-05-2005, 09:38 PM

That means you'll find my full review in GM High Tech Performance magazine lol ;)

Jman423

11-05-2005, 09:41 PM

That means you'll find my full review in GM High Tech Performance magazine lol ;)
:duh: How could I have not known that? :rolleyes:

Cmdrrjc

11-05-2005, 10:12 PM

So now that you :cool: SS:cool: owner have the cream of the crop...What now :confused: ? Any of you guys going to that the SS further? I mean, I heardddd it had a bit of power, but are you going to modify it any? Performance enhancement? Cosmetic enhancement? Audip enhancement? :undecided

Dacomputernerd

11-05-2005, 11:48 PM

Break in complete... Now the REAL fun starts :D

I bet you'll feel more power now that you can go WOT!

GTPprix

11-06-2005, 12:14 AM

Oohh yeah this thing rips off lights, I'm going to try a Typhoon style launch tomorrow with it ;) I bet this thing will cut some seriousl 60 ft's ;)

T3Husted

11-06-2005, 12:35 AM

GTPprix what issue of GMHTP would that be?

tb_ky

11-06-2005, 02:48 AM

Oohh yeah this thing rips off lights, I'm going to try a Typhoon style launch tomorrow with it ;) I bet this thing will cut some seriousl 60 ft's ;)

It would be super awesome if you could make a video of the SS actualy driving fast! I have only seem one video of it and its being driven like it was on its way home from church on sunday....

02redhawk

11-06-2005, 08:40 PM

Oohh yeah this thing rips off lights, I'm going to try a Typhoon style launch tomorrow with it ;) I bet this thing will cut some seriousl 60 ft's ;)

Too bad there's no 7lbs of boost behind it, tho'. (Hint hint, Chris....!!)

GTPprix

11-06-2005, 11:28 PM

Soon, very soon ;)

87GN

11-07-2005, 09:41 AM

I've got a set of brand new 6.0L LQ4 heads for sale (basically an LS6 casting with larger chambers compared to the LS2, LS6 and LQ9). Would be good for boosting! Let me know if you're interested....:D