First drive through the mountains - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

pckelly44 · 03-12-2011, 06:03 PM

Well, I've had my car for a week and a half now, and after watching the younger sisters regatta at Clemson I decided it was time to go for a mountain drive. 72 degrees at the start, 60 degrees at the top of the mountain; sunny, not many other cars or bikes on the roads either. Makes for a PERFECT day to go out for a drive and see what the camaro can really do.

Had a great route planned too; HWYs 11, 178, 215, 276...it was incredible. I have to say, overall I love the car. It was tons of fun to drive. You can throw the car around a good amount and it sticks well. I was surprised how much the weight of the car is felt while cornering, but i guess that is expected with as heavy a car it is. The only thing I wished was there is MORE TORQUE!!!! but, I did buy the V6 because it is my daily driver and with a 30 mile commute each way to work the gas mileage is nice. But I still would like more torque.

My only complaint, and a question for y'all is about the brakes. After about an hour of medium intensity driving it felt like the brakes were getting a little soft. After the left front started to make a loud squeal I decided to take it very easy and take a look at the brakes at the next stop. Everything looked OK, and no extra heat so I continued the drive but not as hard. I don't plan on driving like this a lot, maybe once every 5 or 6 weeks but is this something anyone else has experienced? do the brakes get adequate cooling?

As I said before, I LOVE my car

. Very happy with choosing it over a mustang. Pics from a few stops on the drive below.

Darth_Emma · 03-12-2011, 06:04 PM

There is a structural anticline in the metasediments behind your car.

Oh yeah, your car looks great too! Love the color.

2010 SSRS · 03-12-2011, 06:04 PM

very cool pics

Moni · 03-12-2011, 06:07 PM

Too cool! Car looks good, cool location!

Zeus95 · 03-12-2011, 06:14 PM

Nice Pic's !!

VR Baron · 03-12-2011, 06:29 PM

The v6 breaks do loose their stopping power after a bunch of hard stops or driving like this, daily driver type car after all. If you do swaybars and springs the car will feel 300-400 lbs lighter and be planted and corner flat.

boltmark · 03-12-2011, 07:39 PM

Nice pics and location.

IamJacksCamaro · 03-12-2011, 07:53 PM

Very nice! I need me a mountain drive too.

IBMROBERT · 03-12-2011, 08:46 PM

Welcome!

pckelly44 · 03-13-2011, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbee

The v6 breaks do loose their stopping power after a bunch of hard stops or driving like this, daily driver type car after all. If you do swaybars and springs the car will feel 300-400 lbs lighter and be planted and corner flat.

Those are upgrades I am definitely going to have to look into. Any suggestions on brake upgrades, extra brake cooling?

ibeck · 03-13-2011, 07:21 PM

I'd say get some stainless steel brake lines and Hawk or EBC brake pads along with the suspension, and you'd have an amazing car on the mountain. Jealous of the pictures though, all I get to do is drive on I-75 thats filled with potholes

LoneCynic · 03-17-2011, 04:43 AM

Congrats on the new ride. I'm glad you're enjoying your new Camaro. I have the LS model, and have had it for eight months now. I can tell you this, that feeling of excitement every time you walk towards it with key in hand hasn't gone away yet. Have fun and be safe!

Revo1 · 03-17-2011, 04:46 AM

Looks great! Aren't these drives fantastic in this car?

dcamarom · 03-17-2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pckelly44

. . .I don't plan on driving like this a lot, maybe once every 5 or 6. . .

Good Luck, but I told myself I would only drive like that with the camaro group but find myself driving like that every chance I get.

03-12-2011, 06:03 PM	#1
pckelly44 Drives: 2011 1LT RS CGM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 6	First drive through the mountains Well, I've had my car for a week and a half now, and after watching the younger sisters regatta at Clemson I decided it was time to go for a mountain drive. 72 degrees at the start, 60 degrees at the top of the mountain; sunny, not many other cars or bikes on the roads either. Makes for a PERFECT day to go out for a drive and see what the camaro can really do. Had a great route planned too; HWYs 11, 178, 215, 276...it was incredible. I have to say, overall I love the car. It was tons of fun to drive. You can throw the car around a good amount and it sticks well. I was surprised how much the weight of the car is felt while cornering, but i guess that is expected with as heavy a car it is. The only thing I wished was there is MORE TORQUE!!!! but, I did buy the V6 because it is my daily driver and with a 30 mile commute each way to work the gas mileage is nice. But I still would like more torque. My only complaint, and a question for y'all is about the brakes. After about an hour of medium intensity driving it felt like the brakes were getting a little soft. After the left front started to make a loud squeal I decided to take it very easy and take a look at the brakes at the next stop. Everything looked OK, and no extra heat so I continued the drive but not as hard. I don't plan on driving like this a lot, maybe once every 5 or 6 weeks but is this something anyone else has experienced? do the brakes get adequate cooling? As I said before, I LOVE my car . Very happy with choosing it over a mustang. Pics from a few stops on the drive below. Attached Images

03-12-2011, 06:04 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	very cool pics __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-12-2011, 06:07 PM	#4
Moni H-Town Camaro Club VP Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 657	Too cool! Car looks good, cool location! __________________ Khaoss 2010 2SS/RS http://www.khaoss2010.com/

03-12-2011, 06:14 PM	#5
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	Nice Pic's !! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

03-13-2011, 07:21 PM	#11
ibeck OT's Most Wanted Drives: 2011 2LT RS, 2011 Legacy 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 12,487 View My Garage	I'd say get some stainless steel brake lines and Hawk or EBC brake pads along with the suspension, and you'd have an amazing car on the mountain. Jealous of the pictures though, all I get to do is drive on I-75 thats filled with potholes __________________ 2011 SIM 2LT RS- Volant Powercore CAI, Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer, CNT Catback Exhaust, Passport Escort 9500i 2011 Legacy 2.5i- Floor mats. Oh and LED license plate bulbs. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ibeck1013 Twitter: https://twitter.com/turkishbaus

03-12-2011, 06:04 PM	#2
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	There is a structural anticline in the metasediments behind your car. Oh yeah, your car looks great too! Love the color.

03-12-2011, 06:29 PM	#6
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	The v6 breaks do loose their stopping power after a bunch of hard stops or driving like this, daily driver type car after all. If you do swaybars and springs the car will feel 300-400 lbs lighter and be planted and corner flat.

03-12-2011, 07:39 PM	#7
boltmark Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2 SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: il Posts: 1,275	Nice pics and location.

03-12-2011, 07:53 PM	#8
IamJacksCamaro Drives: Camaro LS M6, Fiero, Ford F100 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 638	Very nice! I need me a mountain drive too.

03-12-2011, 08:46 PM	#9
IBMROBERT Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Simpsonville, sc Posts: 74	Welcome!

03-17-2011, 04:43 AM	#12
LoneCynic Drives: 2015 BVM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 457 View My Garage	Congrats on the new ride. I'm glad you're enjoying your new Camaro. I have the LS model, and have had it for eight months now. I can tell you this, that feeling of excitement every time you walk towards it with key in hand hasn't gone away yet. Have fun and be safe!

03-17-2011, 04:46 AM	#13
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Looks great! Aren't these drives fantastic in this car? __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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