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slakjak1215 · 11-13-2014, 06:43 AM

So I noticed this the other day. Before I bought my Camaro, I had a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee which I kept for the winters up here in NE. When I had the jeep I would usually sit in one lane on the highways and just cruise control it to my destination. But since I got the Camaro, I feel like it changed me. I find my self frequently passing slow cars and my cruise control is set much faster than my jeep. I also find my self flooring it to 100 to get onto highways when it's safe of course

. I also find myself occasionally downshifting when cruising just to hear the CAI

I wouldn't say I am a bad driver but I deffinantly went from conservative to aggressive(not in a bad way) thanks to my Camaro

I don't tailgate and dart between cars and such, just like to go fast!

SO how has your Camaro changed you?

molsonbrador · 11-13-2014, 07:27 AM

I rarely take a 'leisurely' cruise in my Silverado. I'll look at a map and disappear for 3 hours in the Camaro and not think twice. And yeah the skinny pedal has issues, or is it my foot?

Ocmert · 11-13-2014, 07:38 AM

Yes it has, I feel a little bit more fruity.

trashmanssd · 11-13-2014, 07:49 AM

I think I drive slower, Knowing I have the power to pass when needed and having the HUD to remind me how fast I am actually going not how fast feels safe for the conditions has slowed me down a bit.

ssrs2lt · 11-13-2014, 08:00 AM

hahaha a bit fruity made me laugh

ZED SLED · 11-13-2014, 08:03 AM

Yeah, I used to have money.

Blk-Ice · 11-13-2014, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ocmert

Yes it has, I feel a little bit more fruity.

DUDE....find another forum to troll!

trashmanssd · 11-13-2014, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Blk-Ice

DUDE....find another forum to troll!

NICE WORK MY FRIEND!!

Youngone · 11-13-2014, 08:19 AM

I find myself putting a lot more gas than I should in it

pickwithaustin · 11-13-2014, 08:37 AM

I built my first fast car in 1979, then followed that the next year with my first Camaro... and have had similar vehicles (maybe 80 of them) ever since. Nothing has changed.

beasstmode · 11-13-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Yeah, I used to have money.

Ain't that the truth!

Blk-Ice · 11-13-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by trashmanssd

NICE WORK MY FRIEND!!

No problemo!

Libertypilot · 11-13-2014, 09:55 AM

I drove a Jeep before the Camaro too but always the same way. Not aggressive but passing slow people and opening it up when it's safe to do so. I still do that but the Camaro is 17 times better at it. LOL!! That said I'm not about to take it offroading or through 6 inches of snow.

So has it changed me? It hasn't changed my driving style but I've wanted one since I was 12 when I first saw the '69 at a show. I wanted a Gen 5 since they came out because they're "based on the 69." Finally getting one gave me two things: a sense of accomplishment and a sense of being a part of something bigger. These cars are icons. Having one makes you part of their history and so also a part of a brotherhood that's likely older than most Gen5 owners. I'm probably older than a lot of guys here - I was born in '78. So the first Camaro is still 11 years older than me! I love being an owner of American muscle that's so iconic and with such rich history.

Short answer: I'm happier.

Gee · 11-13-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ocmert

Yes it has, I feel a little bit more fruity.

LMFAO. His account is now suspended. Really?? That was actually mad funny

11-13-2014, 06:43 AM	#1
slakjak1215 Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Derby CT Posts: 409	Has your Camaro Changed you? So I noticed this the other day. Before I bought my Camaro, I had a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee which I kept for the winters up here in NE. When I had the jeep I would usually sit in one lane on the highways and just cruise control it to my destination. But since I got the Camaro, I feel like it changed me. I find my self frequently passing slow cars and my cruise control is set much faster than my jeep. I also find my self flooring it to 100 to get onto highways when it's safe of course . I also find myself occasionally downshifting when cruising just to hear the CAI I wouldn't say I am a bad driver but I deffinantly went from conservative to aggressive(not in a bad way) thanks to my Camaro I don't tailgate and dart between cars and such, just like to go fast! SO how has your Camaro changed you? __________________

11-13-2014, 08:00 AM	#5
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	hahaha a bit fruity made me laugh __________________

11-13-2014, 08:03 AM	#6
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Yeah, I used to have money. __________________

11-13-2014, 08:37 AM	#10
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I built my first fast car in 1979, then followed that the next year with my first Camaro... and have had similar vehicles (maybe 80 of them) ever since. Nothing has changed. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

11-13-2014, 07:27 AM	#2
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	I rarely take a 'leisurely' cruise in my Silverado. I'll look at a map and disappear for 3 hours in the Camaro and not think twice. And yeah the skinny pedal has issues, or is it my foot?

11-13-2014, 07:38 AM	#3
Ocmert Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 36	Yes it has, I feel a little bit more fruity.

11-13-2014, 07:49 AM	#4
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	I think I drive slower, Knowing I have the power to pass when needed and having the HUD to remind me how fast I am actually going not how fast feels safe for the conditions has slowed me down a bit.

11-13-2014, 08:19 AM	#9
Youngone Drives: Supercharged 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 231	I find myself putting a lot more gas than I should in it

11-13-2014, 09:55 AM	#13
Libertypilot Drives: 2013 Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton NJ Posts: 474	I drove a Jeep before the Camaro too but always the same way. Not aggressive but passing slow people and opening it up when it's safe to do so. I still do that but the Camaro is 17 times better at it. LOL!! That said I'm not about to take it offroading or through 6 inches of snow. So has it changed me? It hasn't changed my driving style but I've wanted one since I was 12 when I first saw the '69 at a show. I wanted a Gen 5 since they came out because they're "based on the 69." Finally getting one gave me two things: a sense of accomplishment and a sense of being a part of something bigger. These cars are icons. Having one makes you part of their history and so also a part of a brotherhood that's likely older than most Gen5 owners. I'm probably older than a lot of guys here - I was born in '78. So the first Camaro is still 11 years older than me! I love being an owner of American muscle that's so iconic and with such rich history. Short answer: I'm happier.