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SSBlack · 07-12-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Biscuitpie

I don't notice this because there are 2309492030942902309 Camaros around here and nobody gives me a second look.

You mean you don't wave at each one?

I can imagine this conversation:

Me: "I waved at 15 Camaros in Dallas today".

Friend: "Did any of tthem wave back"?

Me: "One. He waved a Glock".

Dawn55430 · 07-12-2012, 08:52 AM

Get used to it. I posted a rant on here just after I got mine about the same thing. My gripe is the morons who used to let me fly by them in my old car, now won't let me pass. Doesn't matter that they were only going 50 on the freeway in the slow lane, as soon as I get next to them, they decide to go 75.

I'll repeat myself: This car brings out the crazies. But you learn to adjust your driving style, because you can't control them just try to stay out of their way.

stevea · 07-12-2012, 09:23 AM

Down shift a gear or two, punch it and wave bye bye. Works for me

45thAnniversary2SS · 07-12-2012, 09:27 AM

I think that's just the way people drive for the most part. Sure the mustanks and imports are guilty of probably trying to get a response from you, but people are just bad drivers. Plain and simple.

Gman5001 · 07-12-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GlennP

If you drive fast enough you wont have these problems

I will because I'll be pulled over and then even more will fly by.

S-eatin-grin · 07-12-2012, 09:48 AM

Happens to me too..usually ignore them except for the late 90's vette the other day...lets just say I bet he's shopping for a new car or mods afterwards

All Star · 07-12-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SSBlack

Me: "I waved at 15 Camaros in Dallas today".

Friend: "Did any of tthem wave back"?

Me: "One. He waved a Glock".

Fantastic.

usnatclee · 07-12-2012, 10:41 AM

Ive been pulled over twice in the last 3 weeks by Texas State Highway Patrol for doing 75 in a 70. Luckily I am in the military so they just gave me a warning but both times as they walked up to the car the first thing they said was hi my name is so and so "nice car do you know why I pulled you over?". I replied both times with "because you wanted to look at my Camaro?"

dkg11 · 07-12-2012, 10:55 AM

Add a couple of mods so when someone tries to blow past you you can beat thema nd make them look even more like an idiot!....but hey wouldnt you rather people doing that it shows how awesome camaros are!

TSSUNAMI · 07-12-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

HA!!! actually I will probably be asleep in the front passenger seat...I have to work from 7pm to 7am overnight Thurs and then leave around 9am Fri morning...so I am sure the wife will be doing her best to attract the attention of all my NYSP brothers up there

....(especially the dynamic duo I always see in the 55 zone on I-81 they sure are dedicated ha ha)
Just don't get freaked out if from retard in a DE Tahoe starts waving to you...I will be listening for that beautiful Chevy powered music...LOL
(gonna try and hook up with mclark10 while I'm up there)

Don't worry, I'm downshifting to the lowest possible gear everytime I pass a tahoe (That isn't a state trooper

Don't want to attract the attention of your NYS colleagues!) You won't be sleeping then!

Mark is an awesome guy! He and his wife are super nice people, and his camaro is the hottest RJT I've ever seen in person. I'm sure you will have a great time.

Have a safe trip!

PQ · 07-12-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by usnatclee

Ive been pulled over twice in the last 3 weeks by Texas State Highway Patrol for doing 75 in a 70. Luckily I am in the military so they just gave me a warning but both times as they walked up to the car the first thing they said was hi my name is so and so "nice car do you know why I pulled you over?". I replied both times with "because you wanted to look at my Camaro?"

Man, when I got back from Desert Storm I got warnings every time I got pulled over.

That military ID back then was a free pass in some cases. And I was young and drove faster than I do now.

Buckbo · 07-12-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gman5001

I'm not sure if this is a common thing since I've only owned the car for like 3 weeks but is it normal for people to pull up next to you on the highway look then like try and blast pass, do they feel like they are beating me or somthing. Is this normal, because I've been noticing it a lot.

Just happened to me yesterday at 5:00am by the only other car on the road.

PQ · 07-12-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckbo

Just happened to me yesterday at 5:00am by the only other car on the road.

2001ragtop · 07-12-2012, 01:01 PM

Yes it is normal for you to get extra attention because your car looks like a 1969 Camaro and everyone else has a car that looks like a Toyota Camry.

This car makes (non camaro owners) do crazy things.

07-12-2012, 09:27 AM	#46
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	I think that's just the way people drive for the most part. Sure the mustanks and imports are guilty of probably trying to get a response from you, but people are just bad drivers. Plain and simple. __________________

07-12-2012, 10:41 AM	#50
usnatclee Drives: '12 2SS/RS, '13 Vette, '13 Wrangler Join Date: May 2012 Location: wherever the Navy sends me Posts: 740	Ive been pulled over twice in the last 3 weeks by Texas State Highway Patrol for doing 75 in a 70. Luckily I am in the military so they just gave me a warning but both times as they walked up to the car the first thing they said was hi my name is so and so "nice car do you know why I pulled you over?". I replied both times with "because you wanted to look at my Camaro?" __________________ 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Metallic 2SS/RS "Timberwolf". Custom exhaust, RX oil catch can and oil breather, CAI inc intake, SLP 160* thermostat, TSP 2" LT headers w/ off road pipes, custom cam, tuned. 467rwhp 450rwtq. 2013 Corvette Torch Red LS3. 378rwhp/375rwtq SAE corrected, tuned. ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!

07-12-2012, 10:55 AM	#51
dkg11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	Add a couple of mods so when someone tries to blow past you you can beat thema nd make them look even more like an idiot!....but hey wouldnt you rather people doing that it shows how awesome camaros are! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/LS3 Magna Flow Street series Exhaust Airaid Intake+throttle body Custom tune by Bob Morreale www.thetuningschool.com QTP Electronic Exhaust cut-outs 12'' Alpine type R with 1500watts double ported box Tinted windows 392RWHP on Mustang Dyno #13933

07-12-2012, 08:52 AM	#44
Dawn55430 Drives: 2023 Radiant Red 2LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 283 View My Garage	Get used to it. I posted a rant on here just after I got mine about the same thing. My gripe is the morons who used to let me fly by them in my old car, now won't let me pass. Doesn't matter that they were only going 50 on the freeway in the slow lane, as soon as I get next to them, they decide to go 75. I'll repeat myself: This car brings out the crazies. But you learn to adjust your driving style, because you can't control them just try to stay out of their way.

07-12-2012, 09:23 AM	#45
stevea Drives: just a car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 285	Down shift a gear or two, punch it and wave bye bye. Works for me

07-12-2012, 09:48 AM	#48
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2013 2SS/RS AGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	Happens to me too..usually ignore them except for the late 90's vette the other day...lets just say I bet he's shopping for a new car or mods afterwards

07-12-2012, 01:01 PM	#56
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	Yes it is normal for you to get extra attention because your car looks like a 1969 Camaro and everyone else has a car that looks like a Toyota Camry. This car makes (non camaro owners) do crazy things.