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chilihed · 01-13-2011, 08:08 AM

We had a bit of snow here in the Kansas City area, and I had to put the Camaro to bed for a while. It doesn't look very promising to be able to get her out for quite a long time. I want to let everything melt, and get the salt off the roads first. It's only been a week and I am already having power withdrawls. Wish I lived in a warmer climate

. Your thoughts?

v6sonoma · 01-13-2011, 08:38 AM

Could be worse. Somewhere under there is a Camaro.

TooCool5 · 01-13-2011, 09:23 AM

Once the roads dry and the salt dusts off you will be fine to drive the Camaro.

ron10 · 01-13-2011, 09:36 AM

i'm in the same boat as you.seems we have snow on the ground all the time this winter.i'm retired so i only get my car out in dry weather.

Darth_Emma · 01-13-2011, 09:37 AM

Mine has been covered in the garage for 2 months now. It'll be another 6 to 8 weeks before I can get it out again. I know how you feel!

heRS · 01-13-2011, 09:47 AM

I just keep telling myself it will be Christmas in April (or possibly late March if the ice gods are sated by all the winter's car-crash-sacrifices). When I get to work and see all the ice/snow/salt/mud encrusted cars (especially my work buddy's vert stang) I remind myself "THIS is why Trigger is parked til spring". Then when I see a 15-20 year old car that's all rusted out I remind myself "THIS is why Trigger will be parked every winter I own him".
But when I walk past that Camaro all tucked and plugged in, to get in my truck it's a whole lot of "Damn I wish I could take the Camaro". For those of you who say "Yes, you should", you just don't understand the winter dynamics where I live... The Camaro wouldn't make it 1/2 mile and it would never get back upslope into the shop once I drove it down onto the ice.

ctk1 · 01-13-2011, 10:23 AM

I hear ya man. Same thing here in PA. Once the snow starts flying, it won't stop for months. Up here they use that awful liquid ice melter. It eats up cars worse than the salt! I have a 2004 Silverado and because of the liquid I have already had to replace the rocker panels, rear bumper, brake lines, rotor backing plates, and the gas tank straps. Winter sucks!

04Ram2500Hemi · 01-13-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Mine has been covered in the garage for 2 months now. It'll be another 6 to 8 weeks before I can get it out again. I know how you feel!

Same here- this sucks!

camarobh · 01-13-2011, 11:53 AM

I don't know how you do it. I live in a city where I can drive my Camaro year round, and today I had to leave it at the dealer for paint protection and an alarm install (as part of the purchase, new 2011 SS bought last Friday) and it's driving me nuts. And it's only one day!

AC · 01-13-2011, 12:56 PM

Mines been garaged since Sunday and I miss is bad. Main roads are clear but some side streets in shade are still bad. Going to wait a few more days for the sand and salt to get off the roads and then back on the attack. Gotta love the 4x4 for the winter though.

SSGirl · 01-13-2011, 01:25 PM

I live in Vegas and car drive all year long. I would hate to have to put my baby away for the winter. I hope it flys by for you!

phntmss · 01-14-2011, 05:08 PM

im going threw the same withdraw as well.. however i just recently bought my camaro so i really only got to drive her 2 times... so i cant wait for warmer weather to let it loose!

montreal2010yellow · 01-14-2011, 05:41 PM

Take a look at what I wrote today:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124219

2010 SSRS · 01-14-2011, 05:51 PM

no withdrawals here, I don't mind my Camaros sitting in my Garage during the Winter, better than being coated with salt.

01-13-2011, 08:08 AM	#1
chilihed Drives: 2010 Hendrick Modified SS #015 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 63 View My Garage	I miss my car!! We had a bit of snow here in the Kansas City area, and I had to put the Camaro to bed for a while. It doesn't look very promising to be able to get her out for quite a long time. I want to let everything melt, and get the salt off the roads first. It's only been a week and I am already having power withdrawls. Wish I lived in a warmer climate. Your thoughts? __________________

01-13-2011, 08:38 AM	#2
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Could be worse. Somewhere under there is a Camaro. Attached Images __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

01-13-2011, 09:23 AM	#3
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Once the roads dry and the salt dusts off you will be fine to drive the Camaro. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

01-13-2011, 09:47 AM	#6
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	I just keep telling myself it will be Christmas in April (or possibly late March if the ice gods are sated by all the winter's car-crash-sacrifices). When I get to work and see all the ice/snow/salt/mud encrusted cars (especially my work buddy's vert stang) I remind myself "THIS is why Trigger is parked til spring". Then when I see a 15-20 year old car that's all rusted out I remind myself "THIS is why Trigger will be parked every winter I own him". But when I walk past that Camaro all tucked and plugged in, to get in my truck it's a whole lot of "Damn I wish I could take the Camaro". For those of you who say "Yes, you should", you just don't understand the winter dynamics where I live... The Camaro wouldn't make it 1/2 mile and it would never get back upslope into the shop once I drove it down onto the ice. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

01-13-2011, 10:23 AM	#7
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	I hear ya man. Same thing here in PA. Once the snow starts flying, it won't stop for months. Up here they use that awful liquid ice melter. It eats up cars worse than the salt! I have a 2004 Silverado and because of the liquid I have already had to replace the rocker panels, rear bumper, brake lines, rotor backing plates, and the gas tank straps. Winter sucks! __________________ 2010 Victory Red R6P 2SS w/RS package. Gloss black Rallys, 6 speed manual, SLP Loudmouth I exhaust, LS7 style blackout panel, SS emblems front and rear, Custom 69 inspired headlight covers, Vararam no tune, Hurst Short Throw, and MTI Racing rear spoiler, SLP Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Skirts

01-13-2011, 09:36 AM	#4
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i'm in the same boat as you.seems we have snow on the ground all the time this winter.i'm retired so i only get my car out in dry weather.

01-13-2011, 09:37 AM	#5
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Mine has been covered in the garage for 2 months now. It'll be another 6 to 8 weeks before I can get it out again. I know how you feel!

01-13-2011, 11:53 AM	#9
camarobh Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 31 View My Garage	I don't know how you do it. I live in a city where I can drive my Camaro year round, and today I had to leave it at the dealer for paint protection and an alarm install (as part of the purchase, new 2011 SS bought last Friday) and it's driving me nuts. And it's only one day!

01-13-2011, 12:56 PM	#10
AC *GO HOGS GO* Drives: 68/327 & 10 2SS SIM w/ CGM Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,796 View My Garage	Mines been garaged since Sunday and I miss is bad. Main roads are clear but some side streets in shade are still bad. Going to wait a few more days for the sand and salt to get off the roads and then back on the attack. Gotta love the 4x4 for the winter though. __________________ ProCharger F1A, ID1000 Injectors, SW Headers, SW full 3" Exhaust, BMR Suspension, CCW 10"/11.5", DBA Rotors, 3.91's, 560/570 hp/tq ProCharger F1A, VMax TB, ID1000 Injectors, SW Headers, SW full 3" Exhaust, BMR Suspension & 4 Point Strut Tower Brace, 3.91 Gears, DBA Rotors Heritage Grille, CCW SP16a Wheels 10"/11.5" Nitto 275/40 315/35, Painted Calipers, Blackout: Bowtie, Rear Panel, Markers & Side Vents, SS Fender Badges, 6.2L Cowl Lettering, Pistol Grip Shifter, RPI SS Door Kick Plates, Billet Cup Holder, Fesler Shift Boot, Lloyd Floor Mats..(1/4: 12.917 @ 109.63)

01-13-2011, 01:25 PM	#11
SSGirl Life's Good! Drives: 2SS/RS SW with Black Stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,211 View My Garage	I live in Vegas and car drive all year long. I would hate to have to put my baby away for the winter. I hope it flys by for you! __________________ "Betty" 2011 2SS/RS K&N CAI, Customized Graphics, JBA Long Tube Headers, JBA High Flow Cat Back Exhaust, LED Fog Lamps, Heritage Grill, TSW Mirabeau Multipiece Alloy Wheels.

01-14-2011, 05:08 PM	#12
phntmss Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 544	im going threw the same withdraw as well.. however i just recently bought my camaro so i really only got to drive her 2 times... so i cant wait for warmer weather to let it loose!

01-14-2011, 05:41 PM	#13
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Take a look at what I wrote today: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124219

01-14-2011, 05:51 PM	#14
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	no withdrawals here, I don't mind my Camaros sitting in my Garage during the Winter, better than being coated with salt. Last edited by 2010 SSRS; 01-14-2011 at 06:02 PM.

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