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JohnnyBfromPeoria · 09-02-2013, 11:17 AM

In fact, every new Camaro is tested before leaving the factory for water integrity. So, for you purists who say your car's never been in the rain, um, yes it has.

John B.

dixonk · 09-02-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

In fact, every new Camaro is tested before leaving the factory for water integrity. So, for you purists who say your car's never been in the rain, um, yes it has.

John B.

JCunningham · 09-02-2013, 03:08 PM

the reason I dont drive it in the rain is because it hydroplanes real easy and I can hear all the sand on the road blasting the sides of it. around here you need a truck in the weather.

dixonk · 09-02-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

the reason I dont drive it in the rain is because it hydroplanes real easy and I can hear all the sand on the road blasting the sides of it. around here you need a truck in the weather.

I bought the ZL1 style front rock guards to keep the quarter panels clean.

Bad70supreme · 09-02-2013, 06:53 PM

I have driven my car in down pores! This car does not hydro plane very easy, I don't get that statement at all! It's rear wheel drive and will slide out under to much throttle, that is not hydro planing... That's bad driving.

dixonk · 09-02-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad70supreme

I have driven my car in down pores! This car does not hydro plane very easy, I don't get that statement at all! It's rear wheel drive and will slide out under to much throttle, that is not hydro planing... That's bad driving.

I don't have experience with downpours yet as rain season is still not here yet. I am not sure how the Good Years will handle it but the small shower I have been through has been fine.

JCunningham · 09-02-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad70supreme

I have driven my car in down pores! This car does not hydro plane very easy, I don't get that statement at all! It's rear wheel drive and will slide out under to much throttle, that is not hydro planing... That's bad driving.

compared to a truck it does. hydroplaning is when your wheels ride on top of the water on the road. You loose steering control. It has nothing to do with spinning the wheels. hydroplaning has nothing to do with the driver except the speed you drive at. put wide tires on any vehicle and it will hydroplane easier then the same vehicle with narrower tires. I dont know about your roads but if we get a down poor around here this camaro isnt going over 45 with out hydroplaning.

rockrau · 09-02-2013, 09:12 PM

Around town I short shift and/or skip gears.Some times 2,3,4 at a time to keep the Rs low.But alone on a country road with my music on,tach always over 3K.But on the road course, hello red line!

eviltech72 · 08-31-2014, 01:40 PM

I like the way 6800rpm feels.

Snidely Whiplash · 09-07-2014, 03:39 AM

The Camaro IS a 4 speed. The OD gears are for getting gas mileage on a road trip.

Snidely Whiplash · 09-12-2014, 01:47 PM

I drive it easy and shift at 2000 RPM or under in most instances. Around 1970, I ripped a Hurst Competition Plus shifter out of the floorboard of a 1966 Chevelle, so I can be hard on equipment.

Snidely Whiplash · 09-21-2014, 12:29 AM

I shift the same as making a shot in a $20,000 foosball tournament.

PDP_SS · 10-02-2014, 06:41 AM

After the cam it changed it all I used to drive like a paw paw but know it seems you have to drive more "aggressive" is what I call it and as far as rain goes everytime it rain I feel like I'm in a nightmare idk if it just me or 315's out back catching all the water but it's like drivin on ice with this thing when it's wet

09-02-2013, 03:08 PM	#31
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	the reason I dont drive it in the rain is because it hydroplanes real easy and I can hear all the sand on the road blasting the sides of it. around here you need a truck in the weather. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

09-02-2013, 06:53 PM	#33
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	I have driven my car in down pores! This car does not hydro plane very easy, I don't get that statement at all! It's rear wheel drive and will slide out under to much throttle, that is not hydro planing... That's bad driving. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

08-31-2014, 01:40 PM	#37
eviltech72 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS package Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 52	I like the way 6800rpm feels. __________________ 2011 MIO SS/RS M6- CAI - Kooks LT Header, HF Cats w/ 3in Piping - UDP - PTB - CAM- Hotchkis 1in Lowering Springs - ZL1 Factory Reproduction Rims - Performance Tuned by New Era Performance.

09-07-2014, 03:39 AM	#38
Snidely Whiplash Fight Crime, Drive Armed Drives: '14 2SS Yelo Maro, HD collection Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NRH, TX Posts: 985	The Camaro IS a 4 speed. The OD gears are for getting gas mileage on a road trip. __________________ Bring back Sunoco 260 to the local station. Some folks STILL drive L-88s and need the good gas.

09-12-2014, 01:47 PM	#39
Snidely Whiplash Fight Crime, Drive Armed Drives: '14 2SS Yelo Maro, HD collection Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NRH, TX Posts: 985	I drive it easy and shift at 2000 RPM or under in most instances. Around 1970, I ripped a Hurst Competition Plus shifter out of the floorboard of a 1966 Chevelle, so I can be hard on equipment. __________________ Bring back Sunoco 260 to the local station. Some folks STILL drive L-88s and need the good gas.

09-02-2013, 11:17 AM	#29
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	In fact, every new Camaro is tested before leaving the factory for water integrity. So, for you purists who say your car's never been in the rain, um, yes it has. John B.

09-02-2013, 09:12 PM	#36
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	Around town I short shift and/or skip gears.Some times 2,3,4 at a time to keep the Rs low.But alone on a country road with my music on,tach always over 3K.But on the road course, hello red line!

09-21-2014, 12:29 AM	#40
Snidely Whiplash Fight Crime, Drive Armed Drives: '14 2SS Yelo Maro, HD collection Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NRH, TX Posts: 985	I shift the same as making a shot in a $20,000 foosball tournament. __________________ Bring back Sunoco 260 to the local station. Some folks STILL drive L-88s and need the good gas.

10-02-2014, 06:41 AM	#41
PDP_SS Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 103	After the cam it changed it all I used to drive like a paw paw but know it seems you have to drive more "aggressive" is what I call it and as far as rain goes everytime it rain I feel like I'm in a nightmare idk if it just me or 315's out back catching all the water but it's like drivin on ice with this thing when it's wet __________________ 2013 1SS "THE REAPER" 455RWHP