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Chris97b · 05-04-2013, 12:49 PM

Hi all,

Just wanted to introduce myself, and celebrate my return to being the proud owner of a Camaro! My first was a '97 Z28, however following an unfortunate incident involving a hit and run in '04, I was forced to drive an '02 Mustang until recently due to time pressure to get a new vehicle and the limited availability of Camaros at the time.

Well I've been keeping my eyes open for the right deal, and when I found a 45th anniversary SS, I couldn't resist. I brought her home this morning, and *wow* I miss these cars

I've been lurking on these forums for quite a while researching, but I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself. I've got some basic plans for the future as far as mods (the usual bolt-ons, Exhaust, CAI, tune), but following that I have no idea where this will end up.

I'll get some better pictures when I can, but for now this will have to do:

2010 SSRS · 05-04-2013, 12:53 PM

Congrats and welcome to Camaro5, very nice 45th

panther2469 · 05-04-2013, 01:05 PM

Welcome to C5

KaBoom1701 · 05-04-2013, 01:39 PM

Congrats and Welcome to C5!

Vengeance Graphix · 05-04-2013, 03:59 PM

welcome!

mikeyg36 · 05-04-2013, 08:29 PM

stick or auto?

Red Jewel RS · 05-04-2013, 08:31 PM

Welcome back! Nice car!!

Chris97b · 05-04-2013, 09:27 PM

Thanks all

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyg36

stick or auto?

Auto, though that was by far the hardest decision. I've driven only sticks for as long as I can remember, and I was really torn over the decision to go with an auto. Apparently the LS3s are pretty hard to find unless ordering new (at least from what I've seen), and a new 2SS/RS was outside my budget.

We'll see how it goes, but so far I'm managing using the paddles. Sort of the automotive equivalent of methadone I suppose.

I'm actually pretty impressed with the aggressiveness of the shifts, and I have to admit the consistency of an auto and the ability to put it in D and not worry about it in Houston traffic is quite appealing as well

Once I get an AFM delete I think I may just have to rethink my opinions on the superiority of sticks.

Sir Nuke · 05-04-2013, 11:38 PM

Chris, CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands, girlfirends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

45thCAMARO 2SS/RS · 05-04-2013, 11:46 PM

Congratz! I love my 45th too

mine is a LS3 tho, but no matter what u will have a lot of fun!

Apex Motorsports · 05-06-2013, 05:44 AM

Congrats and...

Frid · 05-06-2013, 01:00 PM

Welcome!

Sales @ CAI Inc · 05-08-2013, 08:35 AM

Welcome and congrats!!

05-04-2013, 12:49 PM	#1
Chris97b Drives: 2012 45th SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 28 View My Garage	Returning to the Camaro fold Hi all, Just wanted to introduce myself, and celebrate my return to being the proud owner of a Camaro! My first was a '97 Z28, however following an unfortunate incident involving a hit and run in '04, I was forced to drive an '02 Mustang until recently due to time pressure to get a new vehicle and the limited availability of Camaros at the time. Well I've been keeping my eyes open for the right deal, and when I found a 45th anniversary SS, I couldn't resist. I brought her home this morning, and wow I miss these cars I've been lurking on these forums for quite a while researching, but I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself. I've got some basic plans for the future as far as mods (the usual bolt-ons, Exhaust, CAI, tune), but following that I have no idea where this will end up. I'll get some better pictures when I can, but for now this will have to do: Attached Images

05-04-2013, 12:53 PM	#2
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Congrats and welcome to Camaro5, very nice 45th __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-04-2013, 01:05 PM	#3
panther2469 Drives: 2011 2SS RS SIM Litho # 193 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 5,085 View My Garage	Welcome to C5 __________________

05-04-2013, 01:39 PM	#4
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Congrats and Welcome to C5! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-04-2013, 03:59 PM	#5
Vengeance Graphix Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 10,870	welcome! __________________ Vengeance Graphix

05-04-2013, 08:29 PM	#6
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	stick or auto?

05-04-2013, 08:31 PM	#7
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	Welcome back! Nice car!!

05-04-2013, 11:38 PM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	Chris, CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands, girlfirends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

05-04-2013, 11:46 PM	#10
45thCAMARO 2SS/RS xquest91x Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 535 View My Garage	Congratz! I love my 45th too mine is a LS3 tho, but no matter what u will have a lot of fun!

05-06-2013, 05:44 AM	#11
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Congrats and...

05-06-2013, 01:00 PM	#12
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	Welcome! __________________

05-08-2013, 08:35 AM	#13
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	Welcome and congrats!!