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FosterSS · 01-06-2012, 08:38 AM

Im looking at moving to Denver within the next couple months or sooner and Im curious as to how you guys are driving in the weather there? Is it risky driving the camaro around in the snow and what not or do you guys just park them for the winter months?

I was looking at getting a truck to drive in the winter months, but if this isnt needed then let me know!

AG383 · 01-06-2012, 06:02 PM

Having lived in Colorado all my life I can tell you we do get snow and bad weather in winter but we also get 60 degree and warmer weather too. Some around here drive thier Camaros all year round. They put down de-icer, salt, and sand on the roads depending on the conditions. I would recommend a truck or SUV or at least FWD for the bad days here. Welcome to Colorado.

Earl · 01-06-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FosterSS

Im looking at moving to Denver within the next couple months or sooner and Im curious as to how you guys are driving in the weather there? Is it risky driving the camaro around in the snow and what not or do you guys just park them for the winter months?

I was looking at getting a truck to drive in the winter months, but if this isnt needed then let me know!

Answers to bolded questions above...

YES! and YES!

steelrfan · 01-11-2012, 09:32 PM

I put Blizzaks on mine and have no issues driving in the snow here in Colorado

Icntdrv55 · 01-24-2012, 10:47 AM

I drive my Camaro year round with the PZeros on it! Now, that being said, there are certainly days where I cant even get up my driveway!
There are many people who put snow tires on their Camaros and have no problems driving them throughout the winter. Heck, some even race at Bandi with them on (names witheld on the grounds of incrimination)

Go to the Rocky Mountain regional section of C5 and join the group. Also, if you facebook, check out Camaro Club Of the Rockies (CCOTR) Much more traffic on our facebook page, especially in the winter time!

Welcome to Denver!

0N1X · 03-16-2012, 02:57 PM

I'm a new Camaro owner since last Fall so I've had it all winter this season. Lived in CO my whole life and drove in snow for half of it. My previous cars were AWD so RWD was a new thing to me but I know how to drive in snow (which is the most important thing no matter what vehicle you have).

Well I slapped on Bridgestone Blizzaks LM-60s which I've used before and had absolutely no problem driving all season. Now ice is a different matter but everything slides on that.

B-Rex · 03-16-2012, 03:01 PM

I used the pirelli scorpions this winter and they worked awesome for the few times it actually snowed. I think an additional car is really up toyou, because the camaro will handle properly enough to get around safely. If the conditions are just too terrible for it with the snow tires then it may be best to just hang out on the couch lol

3BCT4ID · 03-24-2012, 08:46 AM

i drove mine with summer tires this winter but i live in the Army base and my work is 1 mile away.

SolomonAKOO · 05-07-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Icntdrv55

I drive my Camaro year round with the PZeros on it! Now, that being said, there are certainly days where I cant even get up my driveway!
There are many people who put snow tires on their Camaros and have no problems driving them throughout the winter. Heck, some even race at Bandi with them on (names witheld on the grounds of incrimination)

Go to the Rocky Mountain regional section of C5 and join the group. Also, if you facebook, check out Camaro Club Of the Rockies (CCOTR) Much more traffic on our facebook page, especially in the winter time!

Welcome to Denver!

Im looking at joining the CCOTR. What is needed in order to join? Is there a yearly fee or is it just free?

steelrfan · 05-07-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SolomonAKOO

Im looking at joining the CCOTR. What is needed in order to join? Is there a yearly fee or is it just free?

Totally free. Just show up to events and you're a part of the club

Most of the events get posted over on Facebook on the CCOTR page. Hopefully we'll see you around

SolomonAKOO · 05-08-2012, 04:29 AM

Awesome i cant wait to get out there and see some great cars!

JMAN311 · 05-08-2012, 11:11 PM

I've had plenty of RWD cars in this area. I would definately recommend putting a set of winter tires on your Camaro if you want to use it as your only car. The most I ever did in the past was use all season tires for my '01 Corvette and '00 Camaro. I could get around fine in the winter, but you don't get the best of snow or dry performance as you will with a set of tires dedicated to each. Welcome to the area

KRamdathZL1 · 05-09-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JMAN311

I've had plenty of RWD cars in this area. I would definately recommend putting a set of winter tires on your Camaro if you want to use it as your only car. The most I ever did in the past was use all season tires for my '01 Corvette and '00 Camaro. I could get around fine in the winter, but you don't get the best of snow or dry performance as you will with a set of tires dedicated to each. Welcome to the area

You ordered a ZEEE!!!

And another one in Parker!!!

steelrfan · 05-09-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KRamdathZL1

You ordered a ZEEE!!!

And another one in Parker!!!

WOW.....2 ZL1's in Parker.....

JMAN311 · 05-10-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KRamdathZL1

You ordered a ZEEE!!!

And another one in Parker!!!

Yep!!!

I think I saw your Ashen Gray car when I was coming home from work 3-4 weeks ago. It was turning onto Main St. just before Jordan Rd. Rolled my windows down to hear that ZL1....oh what a sound

You'll have to let me know if you are going to be at any of the meetups around town so I can check out your ride.

Boomerjinks · 05-16-2012, 06:06 PM

Does anyone in the Denver are own a rally yellow Camaro with black stripes? I run a replica movie car club in town we'd love to have one join us for parades, car shows, whatever really. I see them all over but I've never been able to directly contact an owner!

pumpkinrancho · 05-16-2012, 11:42 PM

I talked to one of your guys at the denver auto show. I actually live in cheyenne,yet we have a store in fort collins and some rentals in the springs so i come to colo a lot. Having said that i have recently ordered a new zl1 camaro so my time with bumblebee is coming to an end. Currently i do have one.

Boomerjinks · 05-17-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pumpkinrancho

I talked to one of your guys at the denver auto show. I actually live in cheyenne,yet we have a store in fort collins and some rentals in the springs so i come to colo a lot. Having said that i have recently ordered a new zl1 camaro so my time with bumblebee is coming to an end. Currently i do have one.

Baaaarhg! What awful luck! Well if you feel like doing some ridiculously-silly, totally awesome things before you're done with it, we have a parade in the morning and our big show on June 9. We also have a few events between then and now.

Awww man! www.facebook.com/coloradomoviecars

Did you chat with us at the 2012 show? I was there with the other cofounder and another friend, but I don't recall meeting anyone new

I do remember running up to the owner of a rally yellow at a light and giving him a rather awful business card in 2011, was that you??

ceyl · 06-10-2012, 01:35 AM

Here's mine for future reference. Live in Aurora.

ceyl · 06-17-2012, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomerjinks

Does anyone in the Denver are own a rally yellow Camaro with black stripes? I run a replica movie car club in town we'd love to have one join us for parades, car shows, whatever really. I see them all over but I've never been able to directly contact an owner!

Try this again.

01-06-2012, 08:38 AM	#1
FosterSS Guardians Of The Night Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black M6 1968 SS 396 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Italia Posts: 296	Denver area camaro owners Im looking at moving to Denver within the next couple months or sooner and Im curious as to how you guys are driving in the weather there? Is it risky driving the camaro around in the snow and what not or do you guys just park them for the winter months? I was looking at getting a truck to drive in the winter months, but if this isnt needed then let me know! __________________ LS3 - Comp Cam Stage 2 custom, LG LT's/full 3" exhaust w/HF cats/2" drop springs/sways/endlinks, K&N intake, VMax ported TB and intake manifold, RX catch can, SLP UD pulley, Melling H/V, ADM scoop w/relocator kit, LSR short shifter, AAC tinted markers/red halos/Afterburners, blacked out with custom flat black vinyl stripes, custom dyno tune...471rwhp/429rwtq (without UD pulley and ported IM, so give or take a few HP) 1968 SS 396- awaiting to be resurrected...

01-06-2012, 06:02 PM	#2
AG383 Drives: 91 Z71, 2010 Camaro SS LSX 454 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 501 View My Garage	Having lived in Colorado all my life I can tell you we do get snow and bad weather in winter but we also get 60 degree and warmer weather too. Some around here drive thier Camaros all year round. They put down de-icer, salt, and sand on the roads depending on the conditions. I would recommend a truck or SUV or at least FWD for the bad days here. Welcome to Colorado. __________________ LSX 454 (nuff said)

01-24-2012, 10:47 AM	#5
Icntdrv55 CCOTR Member Drives: Victory Red 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Parker CO Posts: 1,083	I drive my Camaro year round with the PZeros on it! Now, that being said, there are certainly days where I cant even get up my driveway! There are many people who put snow tires on their Camaros and have no problems driving them throughout the winter. Heck, some even race at Bandi with them on (names witheld on the grounds of incrimination) Go to the Rocky Mountain regional section of C5 and join the group. Also, if you facebook, check out Camaro Club Of the Rockies (CCOTR) Much more traffic on our facebook page, especially in the winter time! Welcome to Denver! __________________ Camaro Club Of The Rockies (CCOTR) Check us out on Facebook! --------------------------- 2010 Camaro SS/RS Victory Red A6- Vararam Intake, Doug Thorley Tri Y LTs, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster Super 40's, VMS Tune, Razzi Ground Effects, Herritage Grill, RED headlight and fog light Halos, LED DRLs, Dash and extended Door ABL, engine, grill and rear defusser LED lighting ........ 12.59@112.21 (DA Corrected)

03-16-2012, 03:01 PM	#7
B-Rex Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 464 View My Garage	I used the pirelli scorpions this winter and they worked awesome for the few times it actually snowed. I think an additional car is really up toyou, because the camaro will handle properly enough to get around safely. If the conditions are just too terrible for it with the snow tires then it may be best to just hang out on the couch lol __________________ B-Rex 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Hurst, LG, C.A.I., Flowmaster, Pfadt, Pedders, U.S. Gear/Axle Tech, LPW, SJM, Nitto, Nitrous Outlet, ZEX

03-24-2012, 08:46 AM	#8
3BCT4ID Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colorado springs Posts: 135	i drove mine with summer tires this winter but i live in the Army base and my work is 1 mile away. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS

01-11-2012, 09:32 PM	#4
steelrfan Drives: 2011 2LT RS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 259 View My Garage	I put Blizzaks on mine and have no issues driving in the snow here in Colorado

03-16-2012, 02:57 PM	#6
0N1X Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2	I'm a new Camaro owner since last Fall so I've had it all winter this season. Lived in CO my whole life and drove in snow for half of it. My previous cars were AWD so RWD was a new thing to me but I know how to drive in snow (which is the most important thing no matter what vehicle you have). Well I slapped on Bridgestone Blizzaks LM-60s which I've used before and had absolutely no problem driving all season. Now ice is a different matter but everything slides on that.

05-08-2012, 04:29 AM	#11
SolomonAKOO Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wyoming Posts: 420 View My Garage	Awesome i cant wait to get out there and see some great cars!

05-08-2012, 11:11 PM	#12
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 ZL1 #386 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,194	I've had plenty of RWD cars in this area. I would definately recommend putting a set of winter tires on your Camaro if you want to use it as your only car. The most I ever did in the past was use all season tires for my '01 Corvette and '00 Camaro. I could get around fine in the winter, but you don't get the best of snow or dry performance as you will with a set of tires dedicated to each. Welcome to the area __________________ 2013 ZL1 Coupe Delivered 7/24 2G1FL1EP1D9800386 SIM \| A6 \| Black 10-Spoke Wheels \| ECF Hood Insert \| Illuminated Footwells \| Satin Nickel Fuel Door _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

05-16-2012, 06:06 PM	#16
Boomerjinks Drives: Colorado Movie Cars Join Date: May 2012 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7	Does anyone in the Denver are own a rally yellow Camaro with black stripes? I run a replica movie car club in town we'd love to have one join us for parades, car shows, whatever really. I see them all over but I've never been able to directly contact an owner!

05-16-2012, 11:42 PM	#17
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 13 ZL1,67 & 69 Camaros, 73 ta 455 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,108 View My Garage	I talked to one of your guys at the denver auto show. I actually live in cheyenne,yet we have a store in fort collins and some rentals in the springs so i come to colo a lot. Having said that i have recently ordered a new zl1 camaro so my time with bumblebee is coming to an end. Currently i do have one. __________________

06-10-2012, 01:35 AM	#19
ceyl Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 36	Here's mine for future reference. Live in Aurora.

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