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flyby · 02-11-2012, 06:23 AM

If you have the stock pirelli's on the car, weight is not the issue, tire compound for the cold is. You would be much better with a tire meant for cold roads. Either that or wait or trailer it. Just my .02

oldschool69 · 02-11-2012, 07:44 AM

I would wait until the weather is better.

KidKilowatt · 02-11-2012, 08:08 AM

I put 140 in mine, used the same sand bags in my mustang GT, seems like a good weight, I think 600 would be overkill.

Black1SS · 02-11-2012, 08:40 AM

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cant tell if the post above is spam for WOW or not

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ROFL!! Camaro5 is a great advertising venue for WoW... hahahahaha

I dont understand what yall mean. can you explain for the newbie. Probably something very obvious but I dont get it. Thanks
sorry to thread jack

Cynthius · 02-11-2012, 10:47 AM

I've got a 50lb sand bag in case i get stuck, but otherwise, so long as you've got good tires (I'm running Pirelli Scorpions) and a little experience in the snow you'll be fine. The car is well balanced as is.

Trust me, I live in the snow belt surrounded by ski places etc... I get a lot of the white stuff! 2nd gear starts and keeping your RPM low will help.

BTW, I realize V6 to V8 is a different beast, but the principles of snow driving are the same.

*DGthe3* · 02-11-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Black1SS

I dont understand what yall mean. can you explain for the newbie. Probably something very obvious but I dont get it. Thanks
sorry to thread jack

There was a spammer advertising for World of Warcraft gold, the post has since been deleted

Broffermoon · 02-11-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jcollins91106

Im going to pick up my SS from Jannety racing from getting a 470 package installed. They are calling for 2-6 inches of snow, So for the 3hr trip back I bought 600lbs worth of 50lb salt bags to put in my trunk for traction. How much weight can I put in the trunk safely??? Any other suggestions also welcome.

Whoa, that is old school. This Camaro has good weight balance front and rear, the important thing is to have right tires. The tires that come on Camaros are strictly for summer. GET SOME SNO TIRES! You will love your car without sand bags anywhere except on your back porch!

steverc · 02-11-2012, 12:40 PM

I just use a 70# bag of sand in the trunk for snow on the road and it is just fine with my 19" all-seasons. All that weight in the trunk is way overkill!

KMPrenger · 02-11-2012, 12:56 PM

Don't bring weight...bring different rims with snow tires!

Black1SS · 02-11-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

There was a spammer advertising for World of Warcraft gold, the post has since been deleted

Oh, got it. No wonder I didnt understand.

tainoxl · 02-11-2012, 01:27 PM

Yeah without snow tires you'll be driving a heavy sled, sled will get u farther than the camaro will.
Just leave it till the weather allows you safely bring her home.

Iroc-z86 · 02-11-2012, 04:41 PM

after putting all that money into it driving in the snow is a bad idea IMO id wait 1-2 days.

5cents · 02-11-2012, 08:02 PM

People say they drive their Camaro's in snow, but I don't understand how they do it. I drive mine in the winter, but only when the roads are clear and dry. I was out yesterday, a freak snow storm started and before I made it home there was a inch of snow on the road.

That was one scarey ride. A couple times the anti-lock brakes applied at intersections, taking off from intersections was difficult without spinning the tires, turning corners was difficult. Getting home meant taking some country roads, top speeds 30 to 40mph.

My advice, ask them if you can leave it until ther storm is over and the roads are clear, or rent a trailer.

knitetrain05 · 02-11-2012, 08:13 PM

Why not just get it trailered?

02-11-2012, 08:08 AM	#17
KidKilowatt Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Race City, NC Posts: 502	I put 140 in mine, used the same sand bags in my mustang GT, seems like a good weight, I think 600 would be overkill. __________________ 2011 LLT RS Black on Black Loaded. [x]Showstopper 45th Anniversary inspired Camaro RS Stripes, [x] MPD1 Spoiler, [x] GM Heritage Grille. [x] Removed RS and Bowtie Emblems. [x] 30% Tinted Headlight Armour DRL's. [X ] Ruff Racing R954 Wheels [X] Solo Cat Back Mach X-LLT Exhaust [X ] Vmax Ported throttle body [x] Halo SC Reverse Hood Kit [x] Showstopper Painted, Modded Engine Cover [x] Cold Air Inductions CAI [x] Tinted Tails and Black Bezels [x] Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers [x] Belltech F&R Sways Check out my build thread! http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212178

02-11-2012, 10:47 AM	#19
Cynthius Drives: '11 2LT/RS (M6) & '85 Toyota MR2 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Val-Des-Monts, Qc Posts: 242	I've got a 50lb sand bag in case i get stuck, but otherwise, so long as you've got good tires (I'm running Pirelli Scorpions) and a little experience in the snow you'll be fine. The car is well balanced as is. Trust me, I live in the snow belt surrounded by ski places etc... I get a lot of the white stuff! 2nd gear starts and keeping your RPM low will help. BTW, I realize V6 to V8 is a different beast, but the principles of snow driving are the same. __________________

02-11-2012, 12:40 PM	#22
steverc Drives: 2011 2LT RJT V6 AT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 99	I just use a 70# bag of sand in the trunk for snow on the road and it is just fine with my 19" all-seasons. All that weight in the trunk is way overkill! __________________

02-11-2012, 12:56 PM	#23
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Don't bring weight...bring different rims with snow tires! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

02-11-2012, 04:41 PM	#26
Iroc-z86 Drives: 86' Iroc-z 14' Camaro SS 98' Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 264 View My Garage	after putting all that money into it driving in the snow is a bad idea IMO id wait 1-2 days. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS - Summit White W/ Inferno Orange stripes and interior package. Borla Atak catback, RotoFab CAI, Truetrac diff, 3.90 gears, DSS driveshaft and axles, LPW diff cover. 1986 Camaro IROC-Z - 305 TPI, cammed, GMMG exhaust, t56 6Spd swap, custom headlights with halos

02-11-2012, 06:23 AM	#15
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,336 View My Garage	If you have the stock pirelli's on the car, weight is not the issue, tire compound for the cold is. You would be much better with a tire meant for cold roads. Either that or wait or trailer it. Just my .02

02-11-2012, 07:44 AM	#16
oldschool69 oldschool69 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 150	I would wait until the weather is better.

02-11-2012, 01:27 PM	#25
tainoxl Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 168 View My Garage	Yeah without snow tires you'll be driving a heavy sled, sled will get u farther than the camaro will. Just leave it till the weather allows you safely bring her home.

02-11-2012, 08:02 PM	#27
5cents Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro SS - Black/CGM Stripes Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 437	People say they drive their Camaro's in snow, but I don't understand how they do it. I drive mine in the winter, but only when the roads are clear and dry. I was out yesterday, a freak snow storm started and before I made it home there was a inch of snow on the road. That was one scarey ride. A couple times the anti-lock brakes applied at intersections, taking off from intersections was difficult without spinning the tires, turning corners was difficult. Getting home meant taking some country roads, top speeds 30 to 40mph. My advice, ask them if you can leave it until ther storm is over and the roads are clear, or rent a trailer.

02-11-2012, 08:13 PM	#28
knitetrain05 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 523 View My Garage	Why not just get it trailered?

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