Finally I’m a member of the C5 Club! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

caverman · 02-15-2010, 11:27 PM

After waiting about 5 months (ordered 9/11/2009) I picked up my VR 2SS today. I’m now officially a member of the 5th Gen Club!

I was able to drive an A6 before and but only for about 5 min. This was my first time at the M6 and where I had more time behind the wheel. My first impressions are WOW! Coming from a 200hp Impala to a 426hp V8 this thing can get it and I don’t even have it broke in yet. I am trying to follow the “drive it hard” theory of break in procedure. I can’t imagine what it will be like after it breaks in some, I get a CAI, and a tune! It will definitely get you in trouble in the speeding arena if you don’t watch it. I was up to 85 in a hurry every time I turned around.

I still have to get used to it some. It’s just a totally different style of car than the 4-door sedan that I was previously driving…including the slightly rougher ride than I’m not use to just yet. Just step into it a little and all that stuff doesn’t matter anyway.

I drove it straight to the Muffler Shop and with only 35 miles on the clock I had them make me basically a Magnaflow Comp Series cat-back system (http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64964). Love the sound of it now!

I’ll be ordering a Hurst shifter first thing tomorrow. That’s one thing I don’t like….the shifter knob feels weird in my hand. I know others love it but it’s just a personal thing….it’s gotta go for me.

I have an appointment scheduled to have white stripes added to it on Friday which should really change the look. I’ll post more pics of that when it’s done.

Anyway….just putting out a quick post to say – I’m Official Now!

EDIT: Oh yeah....forgot to mention that I have already got a taste of the celeberty status within a few hours of owning it. I had 3 different cars hold up their camera phones to take pics as we were driving. One made a special effort to get a side shot and a rear shot.

BTW: Yes. I know the kids weren’t in car seats. My wife drove them around the block to hear the new exhaust. She literally went around the block and didn’t go over 25 mph. No kids in car seat comments necessary.

rad · 02-15-2010, 11:30 PM

It's gorgeous! Looks like your entire tribe is already enjoying it!. Congrats.

CamaroFreako · 02-15-2010, 11:32 PM

Congrats and welcome, nice color

Blue Angel · 02-15-2010, 11:32 PM

Congratulations and welcome to the club! The red looks OUTSTANDING!

mikeSS · 02-15-2010, 11:42 PM

wowowo i give you some much credit...... u and your wife are rocking a stick nice!!!!!

caverman · 02-15-2010, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

wowowo i give you some much credit...... u and your wife are rocking a stick nice!!!!!

The only way to go!

She wouldn't have it any other way either. She drove a '95 Cobra for about 3.5yrs every day to work until the kids came. When I say every day...I mean all the way up until the day she had our first kido.

She was the one that said it was time for the Impala to go and the sports car to come back....of course we still have the Yukon to take the whole family in.

SScattergunSS · 02-15-2010, 11:57 PM

These are fantastic photos. I'm very happy for you and your family...enjoy that automobile!

tjmac49 · 02-15-2010, 11:58 PM

Beautiful cars and family. Congrats and welcome!

RichieRich · 02-16-2010, 12:00 AM

Enjoy it Brother!

Nice to see the whole family in on it as well.

PQ · 02-16-2010, 12:34 AM

Hey. The kids aren't in car seats.

(you had to have known someone would after your disclaimer)

Congrats on the ride. You're gonna love it as you already know. And I laughed out loud when I saw little dude behing mom. lmao He got a smile. hahaha

Enjoy the car.

wullger · 02-16-2010, 12:43 AM

Grats!

BUMBLE-B-TUNA · 02-16-2010, 12:57 AM

Congrats!! You (and the kids) are going to enjoy the V-8. Glad to hear your doing the hard break in, it will def wake up after awhile, just hang on tight!!!

Sir Nuke · 02-16-2010, 06:37 AM

caverman, CONGRATS, and the pics of teh kiddo's will be life long memories.

BUMBLE B · 02-16-2010, 06:42 AM

You'll enjoy it. Nice color too. Red always got me in trouble...or maybe I was just younger and faster then. Welcome to the club !

02-15-2010, 11:27 PM	#1
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Finally I’m a member of the C5 Club! After waiting about 5 months (ordered 9/11/2009) I picked up my VR 2SS today. I’m now officially a member of the 5th Gen Club! I was able to drive an A6 before and but only for about 5 min. This was my first time at the M6 and where I had more time behind the wheel. My first impressions are WOW! Coming from a 200hp Impala to a 426hp V8 this thing can get it and I don’t even have it broke in yet. I am trying to follow the “drive it hard” theory of break in procedure. I can’t imagine what it will be like after it breaks in some, I get a CAI, and a tune! It will definitely get you in trouble in the speeding arena if you don’t watch it. I was up to 85 in a hurry every time I turned around. I still have to get used to it some. It’s just a totally different style of car than the 4-door sedan that I was previously driving…including the slightly rougher ride than I’m not use to just yet. Just step into it a little and all that stuff doesn’t matter anyway. I drove it straight to the Muffler Shop and with only 35 miles on the clock I had them make me basically a Magnaflow Comp Series cat-back system (http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64964). Love the sound of it now! I’ll be ordering a Hurst shifter first thing tomorrow. That’s one thing I don’t like….the shifter knob feels weird in my hand. I know others love it but it’s just a personal thing….it’s gotta go for me. I have an appointment scheduled to have white stripes added to it on Friday which should really change the look. I’ll post more pics of that when it’s done. Anyway….just putting out a quick post to say – I’m Official Now! EDIT: Oh yeah....forgot to mention that I have already got a taste of the celeberty status within a few hours of owning it. I had 3 different cars hold up their camera phones to take pics as we were driving. One made a special effort to get a side shot and a rear shot. BTW: Yes. I know the kids weren’t in car seats. My wife drove them around the block to hear the new exhaust. She literally went around the block and didn’t go over 25 mph. No kids in car seat comments necessary. Attached Images __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal Last edited by caverman; 02-15-2010 at 11:39 PM.

02-15-2010, 11:57 PM	#7
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	These are fantastic photos. I'm very happy for you and your family...enjoy that automobile! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

02-16-2010, 12:34 AM	#10
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Hey. The kids aren't in car seats. (you had to have known someone would after your disclaimer) Congrats on the ride. You're gonna love it as you already know. And I laughed out loud when I saw little dude behing mom. lmao He got a smile. hahaha Enjoy the car. __________________

02-16-2010, 12:43 AM	#11
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	Grats! __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

02-16-2010, 06:37 AM	#13
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,329 View My Garage	caverman, CONGRATS, and the pics of teh kiddo's will be life long memories. __________________

02-15-2010, 11:30 PM	#2
rad Drives: Ordered 1/22/10: SW 2LT/RS Manual Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 167	It's gorgeous! Looks like your entire tribe is already enjoying it!. Congrats.

02-15-2010, 11:32 PM	#3
CamaroFreako KMK Drives: Slow V6 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 497	Congrats and welcome, nice color

02-15-2010, 11:32 PM	#4
Blue Angel Drives: 2010 LS ABM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 184 View My Garage	Congratulations and welcome to the club! The red looks OUTSTANDING!

02-15-2010, 11:42 PM	#5
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	wowowo i give you some much credit...... u and your wife are rocking a stick nice!!!!!

02-15-2010, 11:58 PM	#8
tjmac49 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS, IBM, L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 365	Beautiful cars and family. Congrats and welcome!

02-16-2010, 12:00 AM	#9
RichieRich Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fresno Posts: 1,405	Enjoy it Brother! Nice to see the whole family in on it as well.

02-16-2010, 12:57 AM	#12
BUMBLE-B-TUNA Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Cowichan BC, Canada/Buckeye AZ Posts: 417 View My Garage	Congrats!! You (and the kids) are going to enjoy the V-8. Glad to hear your doing the hard break in, it will def wake up after awhile, just hang on tight!!!

02-16-2010, 06:42 AM	#14
BUMBLE B Drives: 99 Z28 CONV and 2010 SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ORLANDO Posts: 54	You'll enjoy it. Nice color too. Red always got me in trouble...or maybe I was just younger and faster then. Welcome to the club !

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