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GARYSSS · 12-29-2010, 10:34 PM

If I had to drive it in the snow I would, but I don't have to so I don't. I see no good coming from doing it. I didn't buy it for a investment, but I do plan to keep it a long time.

"prima"Donna · 12-30-2010, 12:53 AM

This is my 2nd winter and I do drive it in the snow...

I have no other car...I do have snow tires...

I would be miserable until Spring if I had to put my HWAY STR away for the winter...

Life is too short not to drive the hell out of this great car...it was made to be driven, not stored...

Just my very humble opinion, not a judgement of anyone else's Camaro, just my own...

Carry on...

Griffstar · 12-30-2010, 10:05 AM

I got mine last April and have driven it everyday. It's a great snow car, you just have to be careful. Rear wheel drive cars just present a different challenge than front wheel or four wheel. I have driven all types over the years and have the experience necessary to be safe. In short, it's a great all weather car. Just drive smart.

AlohaBR · 12-30-2010, 10:29 AM

Got mine in Aug of this year. Daily Driver!
Have had no issues so far in the winter.
LOVIN' it!

geminidreams · 12-30-2010, 12:47 PM

Hate to admit it but I too have to drive my car in the snow this year. I got take offs from an LS and they work really good in the snow. My 20s are sitting in the garage till spring. I do wash my baby three times a week to keep that dam salt from eating her up.

Ive always had rear wheel drive cars growing up so that doesnt really bother me I just drive slow........

ddunerider · 12-30-2010, 01:10 PM

No Rain ..No Snow Hell no!!! I Live in So-Cal.........

Murph0408 · 12-30-2010, 01:12 PM

drove it in the snow last year and it was awful. almost crashed, was lucky i didn't. not to mention got covered in salt and sand from the road. i had a short commute to work and figured it was worth it anyway.

i started a new job over the spring/summer and it is a further drive. i saved up some cash and got an old durango and put the camaro in the garage on thanksgiving. zero regrets

lexlueger · 12-30-2010, 01:18 PM

Got my SS stuck in the snow last night in NY. Most fun I've had in awhile!! Snow + V8 = rooster tails

CUPRA · 12-30-2010, 01:35 PM

I have never driven mine in snow. Mainly because it hasn't snowed since I bought it! It's 72°F here today... no chance of snow here!

I would love to have a third vehicle (second vehicle is my wifes) so that I didn't have to take the Camaro out in bad weather... but finances won't allow, so the Camaro will get driven in all weather.

The other part of me thinks, if I DID have a third vehicle, it would be hard to leave the Camaro in the garage, knowing I could have driven it.

My neighbor across the road bought a brand new 2005 Corvette when they came out. But he kept it in the garage. Drove it 5000 miles in the 2 and a half years he owned it.

I couldn't wake up each morning knowing I had a Corvette in the garage, and then not drive it. It's just not in me to be able to do that, as much as I would like to.

I love to drive my nice car!

My Camaro will be 6 months old on Saturday, I'm at 5084 miles!

MacMulkin · 12-30-2010, 02:44 PM

I LOVE driving mine in the snow blieve it or not!
I did have to swap to snow tires
(Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow) but it is unstoppable.

Drove it last year all winter and have been having
fun this year already!

Bring it on the SNOW the NEW Camaro can take it!!

Ron

Pics of the Snow tires and the Snow Baby!

outlaw2 · 12-30-2010, 09:56 PM

No..Ain't doing the snow thing again. To many STUPID drivers with 0-NO-NADDA winter training.Had a mini van coming at me doing a 45degree slide and the DA was talking on his Cell Phone at about 40 mph...Back to the 65 Impala,funny thing though people Do Not pull out in front of me in this,She's made 45 years and no body damage from others...Real Steel

WileySG · 12-30-2010, 10:43 PM

Shhhhh......She's sleeping for the winter (right next to the Harley)! Driving my old pick-up in the crappy weather.

jmaryt · 12-31-2010, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oneday

Mine is a daily driver, so yes i do no problem just be carefull.

Some of you are saying "not even in the rain" ...Like nothing can happen aslong as long as the sun is shining.

Salt and rain, nothing good maintenance (keep it clean) can't fix, i mean its not a 50 year old classic, its never going to be worth more than we paid for it...
It's a great car meant to be driven.

I see some of us here who have gotten there car a year ago, and only 2000 miles or less on it? I think a $30 k painting or other form of art would have been a better investment.

i agree!..car was meant to be driven,and is safe to drive in all kinds of weather!..make sure ya get the 'salt" off every week,and good to go!..no worries!

jmaryt · 12-31-2010, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al

Let your horses run free !!!!

Mine has never been in a garage, barn, or cage. Look at him smile!

yeah!..happy in the snow!..look at that thing grin!..(hot damn!)

12-30-2010, 12:53 AM	#30
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	This is my 2nd winter and I do drive it in the snow... I have no other car...I do have snow tires... I would be miserable until Spring if I had to put my HWAY STR away for the winter... Life is too short not to drive the hell out of this great car...it was made to be driven, not stored... Just my very humble opinion, not a judgement of anyone else's Camaro, just my own... Carry on... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

12-30-2010, 10:05 AM	#31
Griffstar Drives: Shadowfax-2010 1LT Summit White A6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Grand Ledge, Michigan Posts: 81 View My Garage	I got mine last April and have driven it everyday. It's a great snow car, you just have to be careful. Rear wheel drive cars just present a different challenge than front wheel or four wheel. I have driven all types over the years and have the experience necessary to be safe. In short, it's a great all weather car. Just drive smart. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT Summit White A6, Injen longtube, MRT v2.0, black gill slits, black bowties.

12-30-2010, 12:47 PM	#33
geminidreams Drives: ABM 2LT / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 2,391	Hate to admit it but I too have to drive my car in the snow this year. I got take offs from an LS and they work really good in the snow. My 20s are sitting in the garage till spring. I do wash my baby three times a week to keep that dam salt from eating her up. Ive always had rear wheel drive cars growing up so that doesnt really bother me I just drive slow........ __________________ Mods to date: ABM Catch can, Pfadt stage II racing suspension, axel back magna flows, Araid CAI. New Vinyl stripes and Powder coated my factory rims.

12-30-2010, 01:10 PM	#34
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	No Rain ..No Snow Hell no!!! I Live in So-Cal......... __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

12-30-2010, 01:18 PM	#36
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	Got my SS stuck in the snow last night in NY. Most fun I've had in awhile!! Snow + V8 = rooster tails __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

12-29-2010, 10:34 PM	#29
GARYSSS Drives: 2010 2SSRS M6 Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 354	If I had to drive it in the snow I would, but I don't have to so I don't. I see no good coming from doing it. I didn't buy it for a investment, but I do plan to keep it a long time.

12-30-2010, 10:29 AM	#32
AlohaBR Drives: Camaros...is there anything else? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Great Lake State Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	Got mine in Aug of this year. Daily Driver! Have had no issues so far in the winter. LOVIN' it!

12-30-2010, 01:12 PM	#35
Murph0408 Drives: 2LT Black '10 Camaro, 2000 Durango Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 373 View My Garage	drove it in the snow last year and it was awful. almost crashed, was lucky i didn't. not to mention got covered in salt and sand from the road. i had a short commute to work and figured it was worth it anyway. i started a new job over the spring/summer and it is a further drive. i saved up some cash and got an old durango and put the camaro in the garage on thanksgiving. zero regrets

12-30-2010, 01:35 PM	#37
CUPRA Drives: '21 Bronco OBX/'18 Jeep GC Altitude Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1,413 View My Garage	I have never driven mine in snow. Mainly because it hasn't snowed since I bought it! It's 72°F here today... no chance of snow here! I would love to have a third vehicle (second vehicle is my wifes) so that I didn't have to take the Camaro out in bad weather... but finances won't allow, so the Camaro will get driven in all weather. The other part of me thinks, if I DID have a third vehicle, it would be hard to leave the Camaro in the garage, knowing I could have driven it. My neighbor across the road bought a brand new 2005 Corvette when they came out. But he kept it in the garage. Drove it 5000 miles in the 2 and a half years he owned it. I couldn't wake up each morning knowing I had a Corvette in the garage, and then not drive it. It's just not in me to be able to do that, as much as I would like to. I love to drive my nice car! My Camaro will be 6 months old on Saturday, I'm at 5084 miles! __________________ Order Placed: 04/30/22 Order Accepted: 10/18/22 TPW: 11/07/22 Built: 11/18/22 VIN received: 11/19/22 On a Train: 02/27/23 ETA: TBD 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible/M6/Shadow Grey Metallic/Adrenaline Red Interior/Carbon Flash Wheels/NPP

12-30-2010, 02:44 PM	#38
MacMulkin Account Suspended Drives: 2008 Vette, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 58	Definitely GOES in the SNOW!! I LOVE driving mine in the snow blieve it or not! I did have to swap to snow tires (Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow) but it is unstoppable. Drove it last year all winter and have been having fun this year already! Bring it on the SNOW the NEW Camaro can take it!! Ron Pics of the Snow tires and the Snow Baby!

12-30-2010, 09:56 PM	#39
outlaw2 Drives: 12 SS/RS Conv, 66 Impala SS Conv Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fallon,Nevada US of A Posts: 363 View My Garage	No..Ain't doing the snow thing again. To many STUPID drivers with 0-NO-NADDA winter training.Had a mini van coming at me doing a 45degree slide and the DA was talking on his Cell Phone at about 40 mph...Back to the 65 Impala,funny thing though people Do Not pull out in front of me in this,She's made 45 years and no body damage from others...Real Steel __________________

12-30-2010, 10:43 PM	#40
WileySG Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (IOM/IO) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 207	Shhhhh......She's sleeping for the winter (right next to the Harley)! Driving my old pick-up in the crappy weather. Attached Images __________________ 2011 CAMARO 2SS/RS LS3 IOM/IO Interior, Black Rally Stripes, MGW Shifter, Stainless Works LT Headers, Hi-Flow Cats, Borla S-Type Catback, C.A.I. Intake, JRE Tune, Pedders Sways/Sub Frame Inserts, Hotchkis Springs, Spohn Arms, Elite Engineering Catch Can, The Powdercoater IOM Brake Calipers, Forgestar F14/Nitto Invo, Camaro Style CF Console, MPD1 Spoiler, SLP Splitter, EmblemPro Goodies

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