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HeatherR · 01-04-2009, 12:16 PM

I do believe the "Ice possible" is triggered by the temp. Our ther cars do similar things--some ding, have other lights, etc. Ironically, when this was taken in the driveway we were in the middle of freezing rain and as you can see on the drive it was a sheet of ice!

djsnoflake · 01-04-2009, 12:27 PM

Yeah as soon as my car (G5) senses it is just above freezing or lower, "Ice Possible" appears in my driver's info center upon startup, then dissapears after a few seconds

Geno · 01-04-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trm0002

Ok, I'll bite. 2nd last picture... Since when does a vehicle tell you "Ice Possible" ?

My '06 Monte Carlo does!!!

HeatherR · 01-04-2009, 12:36 PM

OK here are answers to a few of your questions-sorry it took so long for a few of them!

The acoustics were great, not sure where all 9 speakers are? 2 on each door, 1 center dash, at least 2 in the back-That's seven? I'll ask

I really wish we had the connectivity package, but at least were able to plug the ipod in through the aux. jack and with 2 people in the car it was not as difficult to use the ipods controls, but I would want it on my own vehicle.

I think the skip-shift questions have been answered by others-Thanks! I drove it quite a bit before the questin was asked and I had to ask my husband if the car even had it because it never engaged while I was driving?

The standard headlights were great. We hit quite a bi of fog through GA on the way home and they lit the road up great. The halos are cool though, but if you aren't ordering the package I think you'll find the standard headlamps are sufficient.

The wheels are painted aluminum.

I know many of you were disappointed with the sound (and lack of burnouts!), but it is a company car and needs to be treated well-remember this will be someone else's car one day! I agree, we could have done a similar drive away as the V6, but those videos were being shot pretty much in the backround and not really staged. The person shooting those videos left before we did, so he really didn't have a chance to set up a shot. In hindsight maybe we should have. It does sound better in person, but not as good as the 68 and 69!!! Different time period!!!

Hope this answers many of your questions-hope I didn't miss any? If I did, feel free to ask again!

UCF w00t · 01-04-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeatherR

I do believe the "Ice possible" is triggered by the temp. Our ther cars do similar things--some ding, have other lights, etc. Ironically, when this was taken in the driveway we were in the middle of freezing rain and as you can see on the drive it was a sheet of ice!

Not only is she dead sexy, she's smart too!!! (the car

)

djsnoflake · 01-04-2009, 12:38 PM

Hey Heather, I know it has been said, but it can't be said enough. THANK YOU so much for all you guys have done in getting this info out to people. Even though you don't have time to answer all the questions or maybe don't know all the answers, we have learned tons of little and big details we wouldnt have known without ya.

tredts · 01-04-2009, 02:03 PM

Hearther Thank you for takin time to post all of this! I remember you mentioned you have or had a corvette, I know the Camaro is heavier and less areodynamic but how did the camaro feel when you guys stepped on it? I know you must have stepped on during this trip. How do you compiar the performance to the Vette? Thanks.

Legend · 01-04-2009, 02:15 PM

Complete info throughout this thread...thanks so much for taking the time to answer questions and to post so many pics!!

THANK YOU!!

TheCaptain · 01-04-2009, 03:26 PM

Thanks Heather, good to see you made your trip nice and safe. And probably with a lot more friends now eh?

*GTAHVIT* · 01-04-2009, 03:46 PM

Welcome home!

fad1 · 01-04-2009, 04:23 PM

Thank you very much heather for the pics.

NVMY68SS · 01-04-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeatherR

OK here are answers to a few of your questions-sorry it took so long for a few of them!

I know many of you were disappointed with the sound (and lack of burnouts!), but it is a company car and needs to be treated well-remember this will be someone else's car one day!

Another big thank you Heather for sharing your trip with all of us. It made the last 2 weeks seem to fly-by getting updates on your trip.

A question.

Who are cars like this sold to? If someone ordered this exact car, could they get it? How would someone know? Are they discounted?

Joe in T.O. · 01-04-2009, 06:26 PM

This whole thread feels as though we were all there with you Heather. Thank-you for all the responses. Hope your husband has a safe journey back to Toronto.

HeatherR · 01-04-2009, 06:29 PM

I just got home from a quick trip to the grocery store and had the craziest thing happen...My husband left about two hours prior to return to Toronto and I was heading up Whitmore Lake Rd. in Brighton less than a half mile from my house and I pass a Victory Red Camaro!!! I actually had to think about it, but I knew it couldn't be him-It was not. Not sure if it was an SS or a V6 it passed me rather quickly! Number 3 were you in my area?

01-04-2009, 02:03 PM	#679
tredts Drives: 2007 Subaru Sti, soon 2010 1SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Corona CA Posts: 14 View My Garage	Hearther Thank you for takin time to post all of this! I remember you mentioned you have or had a corvette, I know the Camaro is heavier and less areodynamic but how did the camaro feel when you guys stepped on it? I know you must have stepped on during this trip. How do you compiar the performance to the Vette? Thanks. __________________ From Rice To Muscle... I must be getting older Current ride: 2007 Subaru Sti Tuned on 50/50 Water Methanol Launch Control and flat Foot Shifting 12.4 @ 108 mph Future ride: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro 1SS

01-04-2009, 03:26 PM	#681
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Thanks Heather, good to see you made your trip nice and safe. And probably with a lot more friends now eh? __________________

01-04-2009, 03:46 PM	#682
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01-04-2009, 12:16 PM	#673
HeatherR Drives: 2009 CTS, 2008 Solstice GXP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 769 View My Garage	I do believe the "Ice possible" is triggered by the temp. Our ther cars do similar things--some ding, have other lights, etc. Ironically, when this was taken in the driveway we were in the middle of freezing rain and as you can see on the drive it was a sheet of ice!

01-04-2009, 12:27 PM	#674
djsnoflake Faith Keeper Drives: 2012 Silverado LTZ, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 2,764 View My Garage	Yeah as soon as my car (G5) senses it is just above freezing or lower, "Ice Possible" appears in my driver's info center upon startup, then dissapears after a few seconds

01-04-2009, 12:36 PM	#676
HeatherR Drives: 2009 CTS, 2008 Solstice GXP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 769 View My Garage	OK here are answers to a few of your questions-sorry it took so long for a few of them! The acoustics were great, not sure where all 9 speakers are? 2 on each door, 1 center dash, at least 2 in the back-That's seven? I'll ask I really wish we had the connectivity package, but at least were able to plug the ipod in through the aux. jack and with 2 people in the car it was not as difficult to use the ipods controls, but I would want it on my own vehicle. I think the skip-shift questions have been answered by others-Thanks! I drove it quite a bit before the questin was asked and I had to ask my husband if the car even had it because it never engaged while I was driving? The standard headlights were great. We hit quite a bi of fog through GA on the way home and they lit the road up great. The halos are cool though, but if you aren't ordering the package I think you'll find the standard headlamps are sufficient. The wheels are painted aluminum. I know many of you were disappointed with the sound (and lack of burnouts!), but it is a company car and needs to be treated well-remember this will be someone else's car one day! I agree, we could have done a similar drive away as the V6, but those videos were being shot pretty much in the backround and not really staged. The person shooting those videos left before we did, so he really didn't have a chance to set up a shot. In hindsight maybe we should have. It does sound better in person, but not as good as the 68 and 69!!! Different time period!!! Hope this answers many of your questions-hope I didn't miss any? If I did, feel free to ask again!

01-04-2009, 12:38 PM	#678
djsnoflake Faith Keeper Drives: 2012 Silverado LTZ, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 2,764 View My Garage	Hey Heather, I know it has been said, but it can't be said enough. THANK YOU so much for all you guys have done in getting this info out to people. Even though you don't have time to answer all the questions or maybe don't know all the answers, we have learned tons of little and big details we wouldnt have known without ya.

01-04-2009, 02:15 PM	#680
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	Complete info throughout this thread...thanks so much for taking the time to answer questions and to post so many pics!! THANK YOU!!

01-04-2009, 04:23 PM	#683
fad1 Drives: Future 5th gen Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1,108	Thank you very much heather for the pics.

01-04-2009, 06:26 PM	#685
Joe in T.O. Drives: 1970 GTO Ragtop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 325	This whole thread feels as though we were all there with you Heather. Thank-you for all the responses. Hope your husband has a safe journey back to Toronto.

01-04-2009, 06:29 PM	#686
HeatherR Drives: 2009 CTS, 2008 Solstice GXP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 769 View My Garage	I just got home from a quick trip to the grocery store and had the craziest thing happen...My husband left about two hours prior to return to Toronto and I was heading up Whitmore Lake Rd. in Brighton less than a half mile from my house and I pass a Victory Red Camaro!!! I actually had to think about it, but I knew it couldn't be him-It was not. Not sure if it was an SS or a V6 it passed me rather quickly! Number 3 were you in my area?