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Plainfield · 02-01-2011, 05:14 PM

Thank you to whomever decided to add the manual shift paddles on the automatic Gen5.

I was driving in Snowmageddon just a little while ago, and the manual shift paddles really help control the car during the snow. I've used them before, but I haven't driven in blizzard like conditions yet in the fifth generation. It is so much better then the 4th generation. Yes, that had a start in 2nd gear button, and I thought that was nice, but the paddles really do make me feel more in control. Plus the car just handles better.

As I was driving, I was seeing other cars and SUV's slide off the road, but I was doing just fine.

My favorite was a blue Corolla that was following me. I noticed he was waving his arms, and honking his horn to get me to drive faster, as he was tailgating my ass. Therefore, I pulled over. I really enjoyed getting the finger from him as he passed by--but not as much as I enjoyed watching him get about 50 yards ahead of me before he lost control and did a 180 and ended up stuck in a ditch on the side of the road.

I was laughing so hard, I almost lost control of my car. But I didn't. A few minor fishtails but the car was always facing the correct direction.

I am impressed, especially since I only have all-season tires, instead of winter tires.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 02-01-2011, 05:27 PM

Nice!

Be safe. We are have the worst ice storm I have ever seen here in Indianapolis.

mfr1950 · 02-01-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Nice!

Be safe. We are have the worst ice storm I have ever seen here in Indianapolis.

Here in Lafayette the Weather Channel has a crew, it must really be bad to have them here!!!!

RAWarrior · 02-01-2011, 05:35 PM

I just spoke to my mom there in Indy and she is all hunkered down. We are getting more snow here in Springfield, about 18 inches by the time it is done. They have already shut down our roads with National Guard stationed at points along the interstates. Plus side is that little rodent (read Groundhog) has no chance of seeing his shadow so we should have an early Spring lol!!! Be safe!!

Cyber/Orange10 · 02-01-2011, 11:42 PM

The Camaro did great coming home tonite (4 - 5 o'clock), alittle fish tailing, but let off the gas and it's fine. Snow tires are great to have when you drive your Camaro, not hide it. Great drive year round!

khalsa013 · 02-02-2011, 12:07 AM

dude i cant see my neighbors house......my camaros safe in my garage until spring

Toasty · 02-02-2011, 12:32 AM

My office shut down at 11 AM so I was home before the bad stuff hit

cowjazz · 02-02-2011, 07:22 AM

We have about an inch of ice on the roads around Dallas. I previously read all of these threads saying how bad the 5th gen Camaro was in the snow. I found no difference in driving this car in the snow and ice than any other car I've owned.

soniccj7 · 02-02-2011, 07:29 AM

Great story!

Gigachip · 02-02-2011, 07:33 AM

nice, my dad was telling me to drive in M mode last night if I had to go anywhere today. Luckily my school sent out a message stating school is canceled today. Don't know whether to be happy or mad though. But for now

midnightz/28 · 02-02-2011, 08:34 AM

well we didn't get any blizzard down here but I'm glad that I have the 2ss package with heated seats. It was a nice drive to work even thought it was sub 20 deg

DarkneSS · 02-02-2011, 08:55 AM

omfg i loved that bit about the corolla...

NOTHING gets me more angry when people tailgate in really bad snow. even if im in my truck i stay far back and never try to tailgate slower cars because i know what its like for them.

TooCool5 · 02-02-2011, 08:58 AM

Nice you have to keep a cool head in the snow.

Plainfield · 02-02-2011, 01:09 PM

I'm glad I made it home without any problems, unlike Mr. Corolla. But I won't be driving anytime soon. Bumblebee is just fine, sitting under the massive amount of snow. He is a strong car, has to be, since I don't have a garage for him to sleep in.

My county has a 'no driving' ban in effect until further notice. That's fine, since school's closed today and tomorrow. I'm sure the students are thrilled, but will they be when we have to go to school in June?

At least the internet and T.V. are back on after being off since 7pm last night until noon today.

02-01-2011, 05:14 PM	#1
Plainfield 2010, 2LT RS Transformer Drives: '10 2LT Camaro & '70 Challenger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cybertron Posts: 86 View My Garage	Fun winter time driving -- A blizzard can't stop me. Thank you to whomever decided to add the manual shift paddles on the automatic Gen5. I was driving in Snowmageddon just a little while ago, and the manual shift paddles really help control the car during the snow. I've used them before, but I haven't driven in blizzard like conditions yet in the fifth generation. It is so much better then the 4th generation. Yes, that had a start in 2nd gear button, and I thought that was nice, but the paddles really do make me feel more in control. Plus the car just handles better. As I was driving, I was seeing other cars and SUV's slide off the road, but I was doing just fine. My favorite was a blue Corolla that was following me. I noticed he was waving his arms, and honking his horn to get me to drive faster, as he was tailgating my ass. Therefore, I pulled over. I really enjoyed getting the finger from him as he passed by--but not as much as I enjoyed watching him get about 50 yards ahead of me before he lost control and did a 180 and ended up stuck in a ditch on the side of the road. I was laughing so hard, I almost lost control of my car. But I didn't. A few minor fishtails but the car was always facing the correct direction. I am impressed, especially since I only have all-season tires, instead of winter tires. __________________ Cars and Baseball --- What else is there???

02-01-2011, 05:35 PM	#4
RAWarrior Drives: '11 CGM/IOM 2SS 'vert '02 GMC Envoy Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Springfield IL/Indy IN Posts: 461	I just spoke to my mom there in Indy and she is all hunkered down. We are getting more snow here in Springfield, about 18 inches by the time it is done. They have already shut down our roads with National Guard stationed at points along the interstates. Plus side is that little rodent (read Groundhog) has no chance of seeing his shadow so we should have an early Spring lol!!! Be safe!! __________________ Cyber Grey/Black Conv 2SS IOM interior 12/07/2010 - (1100) Order Placed 12/10/2010 - (2000) Order Accepted by GM Dealer 12/15/2010 - (2500) Order Preferenced Order 12/15/2010 - (3000) Order accepted 01/29/2011 - (3100) Order available to sequence. 01/29/2011 - (3300) Order Scheduled for Production 01/29/2011 - (3400) Order Broadcast 02/07/2011 - (3800) Order produced, 02/07/2011 - (4000) Vehicle available to ship 02/07/2011 - (4104) Bailment Invoice Created 02/07/2011 - (4B00) Your car is bayed 03/12/2011 - She's finally Home!!!!

02-02-2011, 07:29 AM	#9
soniccj7 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS IBM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 341 View My Garage	Great story! __________________

02-02-2011, 07:33 AM	#10
Gigachip Runs on Starbucks Drives: 2012 SVT Raptor Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 10,343 View My Garage	nice, my dad was telling me to drive in M mode last night if I had to go anywhere today. Luckily my school sent out a message stating school is canceled today. Don't know whether to be happy or mad though. But for now __________________

02-02-2011, 08:58 AM	#13
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Nice you have to keep a cool head in the snow. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

02-01-2011, 05:27 PM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Nice! Be safe. We are have the worst ice storm I have ever seen here in Indianapolis.

02-01-2011, 11:42 PM	#5
Cyber/Orange10 Cyber/orange10 Drives: 2010 2SS 96 CE LT4, 12 CRUZE ECO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Freeport,Il 61032 Posts: 206	The Camaro did great coming home tonite (4 - 5 o'clock), alittle fish tailing, but let off the gas and it's fine. Snow tires are great to have when you drive your Camaro, not hide it. Great drive year round!

02-02-2011, 12:07 AM	#6
khalsa013 Drives: 2ss & ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: wisconsin-Miwaukee Posts: 675	dude i cant see my neighbors house......my camaros safe in my garage until spring

02-02-2011, 12:32 AM	#7
Toasty Custom User Title :D Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 2,342	My office shut down at 11 AM so I was home before the bad stuff hit

02-02-2011, 07:22 AM	#8
cowjazz Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 154 View My Garage	We have about an inch of ice on the roads around Dallas. I previously read all of these threads saying how bad the 5th gen Camaro was in the snow. I found no difference in driving this car in the snow and ice than any other car I've owned.

02-02-2011, 08:34 AM	#11
midnightz/28 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 1981 Z/28, Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: street near you! Posts: 137 View My Garage	well we didn't get any blizzard down here but I'm glad that I have the 2ss package with heated seats. It was a nice drive to work even thought it was sub 20 deg

02-02-2011, 08:55 AM	#12
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	omfg i loved that bit about the corolla... NOTHING gets me more angry when people tailgate in really bad snow. even if im in my truck i stay far back and never try to tailgate slower cars because i know what its like for them.

02-02-2011, 01:09 PM	#14
Plainfield 2010, 2LT RS Transformer Drives: '10 2LT Camaro & '70 Challenger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cybertron Posts: 86 View My Garage	I'm glad I made it home without any problems, unlike Mr. Corolla. But I won't be driving anytime soon. Bumblebee is just fine, sitting under the massive amount of snow. He is a strong car, has to be, since I don't have a garage for him to sleep in. My county has a 'no driving' ban in effect until further notice. That's fine, since school's closed today and tomorrow. I'm sure the students are thrilled, but will they be when we have to go to school in June? At least the internet and T.V. are back on after being off since 7pm last night until noon today. __________________ Cars and Baseball --- What else is there???

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