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Les7311 · 02-21-2015, 03:26 PM

I really don't care if you pull a boat with it..... and you entitled to...

My garage queen is winter prepped and will not see salt, snow, rain, water (unless its a wash), and no earlier than April.

I take cloth to the chassis and undercarriage on good days....

ChrisBlair · 02-21-2015, 03:28 PM

...and I used to pull my engine out every spring, put it on a stand, and detail the engine compartment. But I wouldn't think less of you for merely wiping yours down with a rag on a good day.

psm3234 · 02-21-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Ever get stuck?

that minivan is a BEAST!!!! never get stuck.

nivensid · 02-21-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gee

Hahah Same thoughts here. My bad for DDing my Camaro. Im a pleb.

Some people look down their long narrow minded nose at us that DD our Camaros. i went thru the same thing with my Harley, get used to it my friend.
Didnt you know the garage queens are so much better looking and more dependable than our DD?
I have two other trucks and drive my camaro most of the time. WHY?? because I choose to.
Sometimes I think people like to flaunt their ego by letting others know they have a garage queen. AS long as it makes them feel better, I know I do.

psm3234 · 02-21-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gee

Hahah Same thoughts here. My bad for DDing my Camaro. Im a pleb.

nope. you do what you have to. if I had the choice to dd my Camaro or not have one at all, guess what I would do?? would drive that Camaro twice a day!!!

Cam_Cam · 02-21-2015, 03:41 PM

WTF is the point of having a Camaro as a garage queen anyway? If you're going to brag about having a garage queen, a Camaro certainly isn't the car I'd brag about because it's neither expensive nor absurdly powered. If you had a Z06, sure, get your brag on. But the Camaro V6 and V8's are just highly powered daily drivers anyway unless you're rocking a Z/28.

I should have snapped a pic for you queens when mine was so caked in salt a few days ago that you couldn't tell what color it was. When spring time comes, she'll get shined up and ready to go and she'll have people staring at her all day at the Dream Cruise come August.

jd10013 · 02-21-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

It is bizarre though, how many people think that a RWD car cannot move in snow.

People today are just stupid behind the wheel and can't drive. cars can do amazing things if you're not an idiot.

unless you buy some good snow tires, they are terrible in the snow. was out in mine today, bout 2 inches, and it was a PITA taking off from a standstill and go around corners. rear just wants to swing out the tires spin so easily. and that's just a V6. cant even imagine what a headache the 8 would be.

Gee · 02-21-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

unless you buy some good snow tires, they are terrible in the snow. was out in mine today, bout 2 inches, and it was a PITA taking off from a standstill and go around corners. rear just wants to swing out the tires spin so easily. and that's just a V6. cant even imagine what a headache the 8 would be.

I hear ya. But i have 18s and Blizzaks. I go through several inches fairly easy and safely.

fmcooper · 02-21-2015, 03:50 PM

Camaro is fantastic in the snow with Scorpions!

Gee · 02-21-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by psm3234

nope. you do what you have to. if I had the choice to dd my Camaro or not have one at all, guess what I would do?? would drive that Camaro twice a day!!!

Amen. I love my car.

ChrisBlair · 02-21-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

unless you buy some good snow tires, they are terrible in the snow. was out in mine today, bout 2 inches, and it was a PITA taking off from a standstill and go around corners. rear just wants to swing out the tires spin so easily. and that's just a V6. cant even imagine what a headache the 8 would be.

But see, that proves my point. You, being not stupid, realize that tires are key.

maddoggyusa · 02-21-2015, 03:57 PM

I worked with a guy that rode a motorcycle to work in Michigan in winter for all but the worst days... he was crazy

Cam_Cam · 02-21-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

unless you buy some good snow tires, they are terrible in the snow. was out in mine today, bout 2 inches, and it was a PITA taking off from a standstill and go around corners. rear just wants to swing out the tires spin so easily. and that's just a V6. cant even imagine what a headache the 8 would be.

I have the SS and tried to drive mine last winter with the Pzeros. It's undrivable. There's a few people on the forum that will try to tell you that's not true, but it absolutely is. My driveway is at about a 10 degree incline and anything more than a dusting, it would slide all the way down.

I know have the new low profile Blizzaks wrapped around my stock 20's and have pushed through 10 inches of snow with little problem (other than doing a little bit of plowing). Best car I've had in the snow not called a Jeep Cherokee. Hell, I drove a 2015 Escalade ESV a week ago and my Camaro was FAR superior to the Escalade in the snow.

ChrisBlair · 02-21-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by psm3234

that minivan is a BEAST!!!! never get stuck.

The only correct answer

02-21-2015, 03:28 PM	#16
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	...and I used to pull my engine out every spring, put it on a stand, and detail the engine compartment. But I wouldn't think less of you for merely wiping yours down with a rag on a good day. __________________

02-21-2015, 03:50 PM	#23
fmcooper Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 'Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Detroit Metro, Michigan - General Motors Employee Posts: 418 View My Garage	Camaro is fantastic in the snow with Scorpions! __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Vert M6 w/Hurst -- 10/20/2011 (My Driveway) (traded in) 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Summit White Vert M6 w/Perf Exhaust + Perf Shifter -- 08/30/2013(Delivered!) 2016 Corvette Z51 Convertible Laguna Blue -- 06/23/2015 3800

02-21-2015, 03:26 PM	#15
Les7311 Drives: 2017 Zl1 (M6) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 611	I really don't care if you pull a boat with it..... and you entitled to... My garage queen is winter prepped and will not see salt, snow, rain, water (unless its a wash), and no earlier than April. I take cloth to the chassis and undercarriage on good days....

02-21-2015, 03:41 PM	#20
Cam_Cam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 525	WTF is the point of having a Camaro as a garage queen anyway? If you're going to brag about having a garage queen, a Camaro certainly isn't the car I'd brag about because it's neither expensive nor absurdly powered. If you had a Z06, sure, get your brag on. But the Camaro V6 and V8's are just highly powered daily drivers anyway unless you're rocking a Z/28. I should have snapped a pic for you queens when mine was so caked in salt a few days ago that you couldn't tell what color it was. When spring time comes, she'll get shined up and ready to go and she'll have people staring at her all day at the Dream Cruise come August.

02-21-2015, 03:57 PM	#26
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	I worked with a guy that rode a motorcycle to work in Michigan in winter for all but the worst days... he was crazy