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oustaz · 05-12-2015, 09:44 PM

Lost control and luckily hit highway barriers,Thank God I am ok but my Camaro had serious damage and right seat airbag deployed while unoccupied.Would like to know what you guys think about the damage and if it looks like a total loss?

The Patriot · 05-12-2015, 09:49 PM

Glad you're OK! I got caught in a sleet/hailstorm about 3 weeks ago with my P Zeros on. At around 40mph you could feel it get "floaty", not fun. I hope you get it fixed quickly!

SuperSport2011 · 05-12-2015, 09:51 PM

Got anymore pics?

oustaz · 05-12-2015, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

Got anymore pics?

Just updated!

oustaz · 05-12-2015, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Patriot

Glad you're OK! I got caught in a sleet/hailstorm about 3 weeks ago with my P Zeros on. At around 40mph you could feel it get "floaty", not fun. I hope you get it fixed quickly!

Thanks a lot

Homer2 · 05-12-2015, 09:58 PM

Looks like a little metal work and a rear bumper cover? Is there front damage?

SuperSport2011 · 05-12-2015, 09:59 PM

Well glad you are okay and I'm sure your car isn't totalled.(based on visual damage)

titanfan · 05-12-2015, 10:01 PM

I have driven dozens of cars with summer tires in the rain with zero issues. My advice is to adjust your driving style to the road conditions. Not saying it was what was going on in your case, but too many people drive exactly the same in the rain as they do when it is dry, which is a recipe for disaster. Sorry about your car, but glad you're okay.

oustaz · 05-12-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Homer2

Looks like a little metal work and a rear bumper cover? Is there front damage?

no front damage at all

oustaz · 05-12-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

Well glad you are okay and I'm sure your car isn't totalled.(based on visual damage)

Even with the deployed seat airbag?

Drumminxx · 05-12-2015, 10:03 PM

Was this last night? I'm in Columbus too and it was pouring.

ChocoTaco369 · 05-12-2015, 10:12 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again - these cars shouldn't come with summer-only tires stock. I've heard every single excuse possible from this forum as to why they do. The fact is, summer tires stink at everything. They're useless in the cold and snow, poor in the rain and when it comes to actual dry conditions, they fail as to what an actual sticky tire can produce. I suffered through PZero's for one year. Horrendous tire. Terrible grip in real-world conditions, horrible treadlife, noisy and very expensive. Switched to Gmax's and they handle just as well as a PZero in perfect street conditions and far outperform in every single condition that isn't 100% perfect. Plus, double the treadlife and they cost 30% less. I thought I'd be snowed in one day. 8 inches, unplowed, uphill. I cut right through it. I'm sold.

These cars should've had GMax's stock. For the "magazine time" excuse, the solution is simple - make an all season the standard and have a summer-only option. If you want to pay more for worse performance on a streetcar so you can have a couple seconds shaved off an 8 minute track time, the option will be available so GM can brag to Motor Trend. For the casual driver they're a major problem.

To the OP - glad you're OK. Once your car gets fixed, do the smart thing and get those junk tires off for a set of GMax's or equivalent. I couldn't begin to tell you the improvement in the quality of your drive. Every aspect in real-world driving is improved dramatically.

Blu Ray · 05-12-2015, 10:12 PM

If that all of the damage, you no where near a total loss.... why do you think its Totaled?

djteezerSS · 05-12-2015, 10:13 PM

Hope your ok and safe, damages can always be fixed. As long as no one got hurt , its not a total lost. That's what insurance is for.... Hope you get your ride on the road soon. There are some good all weather tires out there, it depends what you wanna spend.... Good luck.

05-12-2015, 09:44 PM	#1
oustaz Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 292	Do NOT drive with summer tires when raining Lost control and luckily hit highway barriers,Thank God I am ok but my Camaro had serious damage and right seat airbag deployed while unoccupied.Would like to know what you guys think about the damage and if it looks like a total loss? Attached Images

05-12-2015, 09:49 PM	#2
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 455	Glad you're OK! I got caught in a sleet/hailstorm about 3 weeks ago with my P Zeros on. At around 40mph you could feel it get "floaty", not fun. I hope you get it fixed quickly! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"

05-12-2015, 09:51 PM	#3
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 956 View My Garage	Got anymore pics? __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

05-12-2015, 09:58 PM	#6
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,636	Looks like a little metal work and a rear bumper cover? Is there front damage? __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

05-12-2015, 09:59 PM	#7
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 956 View My Garage	Well glad you are okay and I'm sure your car isn't totalled.(based on visual damage) __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

05-12-2015, 10:01 PM	#8
titanfan Account Suspended Drives: Several in a big garage Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville Posts: 628	I have driven dozens of cars with summer tires in the rain with zero issues. My advice is to adjust your driving style to the road conditions. Not saying it was what was going on in your case, but too many people drive exactly the same in the rain as they do when it is dry, which is a recipe for disaster. Sorry about your car, but glad you're okay.

05-12-2015, 10:03 PM	#11
Drumminxx Drives: 2014 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 656 View My Garage	Was this last night? I'm in Columbus too and it was pouring. __________________ Nice car bro!

05-12-2015, 10:12 PM	#12
ChocoTaco369 145lb Powerlifter Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 1,146	I've said it before and I'll say it again - these cars shouldn't come with summer-only tires stock. I've heard every single excuse possible from this forum as to why they do. The fact is, summer tires stink at everything. They're useless in the cold and snow, poor in the rain and when it comes to actual dry conditions, they fail as to what an actual sticky tire can produce. I suffered through PZero's for one year. Horrendous tire. Terrible grip in real-world conditions, horrible treadlife, noisy and very expensive. Switched to Gmax's and they handle just as well as a PZero in perfect street conditions and far outperform in every single condition that isn't 100% perfect. Plus, double the treadlife and they cost 30% less. I thought I'd be snowed in one day. 8 inches, unplowed, uphill. I cut right through it. I'm sold. These cars should've had GMax's stock. For the "magazine time" excuse, the solution is simple - make an all season the standard and have a summer-only option. If you want to pay more for worse performance on a streetcar so you can have a couple seconds shaved off an 8 minute track time, the option will be available so GM can brag to Motor Trend. For the casual driver they're a major problem. To the OP - glad you're OK. Once your car gets fixed, do the smart thing and get those junk tires off for a set of GMax's or equivalent. I couldn't begin to tell you the improvement in the quality of your drive. Every aspect in real-world driving is improved dramatically. __________________

05-12-2015, 10:12 PM	#13
Blu Ray ALWAYS-N-BOOST Drives: 2021 ZLE A10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 2,376	If that all of the damage, you no where near a total loss.... why do you think its Totaled? __________________ 2012 1LS M6 Black-Sold 2013 2LT M6 BluRay- Sold 2015 1SS 1LE M6 Black-Sold 2021 ZLE A10 Riverside Blue - Awaiting Arrival 01/10

05-12-2015, 10:13 PM	#14
djteezerSS Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 149	Hope your ok and safe, damages can always be fixed. As long as no one got hurt , its not a total lost. That's what insurance is for.... Hope you get your ride on the road soon. There are some good all weather tires out there, it depends what you wanna spend.... Good luck.