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Iroczlover · 07-07-2012, 01:30 AM

welcome to a new world.

we have a huge car thing out here, lol.
But I wouldnt live in seattle if my life depended on it.

YOU are leaving Austin & we are flying in to there in August

Scott@Bjorn3D · 07-07-2012, 06:22 AM

With all the rain they get up there get a set of General G-Max's and you will be fine. They are great in the rain.

Steve Dallas · 07-07-2012, 08:10 AM

I got Contintenal Extreme DWS, which were very effective in the rain, and useful in the snow on the rare times that happened.

Dragonlady · 07-09-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1hotchevy

I LOVE blizzaks! they work great here for late fall early winter driving without having to use studs. give them a look.

Welcome to the NW!
We are still running on the stock tires. I know Blizzaks are popular with my Northern relatives (Canada)

. I'm going to be checking on all these tire recommendations myself since we are almost due to get new ones.

Oh, BTW, the sun is out today! I'm going to enjoy our "week of summer"

With envy · 07-09-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragonlady

Welcome to the NW!
We are still running on the stock tires. I know Blizzaks are popular with my Northern relatives (Canada)

. I'm going to be checking on all these tire recommendations myself since we are almost due to get new ones.

Oh, BTW, the sun is out today! I'm going to enjoy our "week of summer"

You haven't been outside of the plant lately, have you?

Infinite-T · 07-09-2012, 10:56 AM

Welcome to Seattle! I would either recommend get a second car for winter driving, or as others have suggested, a good set of all season radials.

Again, welcome and be sure to join us for some of the local events!

Dragonlady · 07-09-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by With envy

You haven't been outside of the plant lately, have you?

How did ya guess??

Ok it was suppost to be sunny(again my phone lied)....it's grey and cool.

With envy · 07-09-2012, 11:46 AM

Welcome ctinatx. I hope you're time here will be good, and that you get to meet up with some of us!

ForgedReality: I just saw (cried over) the pictures of your late car last night. I'm surprised you're not trying to warn ctinatx about NW drivers. The guy that hit you was a total idiot, and there are a lot more where he came from, here. "Canadian" truck drivers are really starting to scare me. I see them at work all the time, they are so totally incompetent in the parking lot, I have to wonder what they are like on the road. I actually watched one guy trying to back up to a bay door, back up and go forward over 25 times before I had to give up watching and go back to work. He still hadn't gotten to the door when I left.

Oh, and were you the guy that won the Rally-Q on Saturday? The pics of your new Camaro looked like the one I saw parked at Sunset.

1o.f00t.570rk · 07-10-2012, 09:37 AM

I've got a proverbial fleet, so my Camaro will be getting summer tires. I've got a scooby with the awesome Conti DWS, and a little S10 Blazer with a set of Blizzaks.

Highly recommend the Discount Tire folks, they do an amazing job taking care of their customers.

Anywho, once I figure out the programming, I am going to be picking up Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 in 255/45R18 on all four corners since I've got a square setup. Thought for a while that I'd be needing super wide tires, but honestly I drive in the wet as much as the dry, so I'd rather not have to worry about hydroplaning.

ForgedReality · 07-10-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by With envy

ForgedReality: I just saw (cried over) the pictures of your late car last night. I'm surprised you're not trying to warn ctinatx about NW drivers. The guy that hit you was a total idiot, and there are a lot more where he came from, here. "Canadian" truck drivers are really starting to scare me. I see them at work all the time, they are so totally incompetent in the parking lot, I have to wonder what they are like on the road. I actually watched one guy trying to back up to a bay door, back up and go forward over 25 times before I had to give up watching and go back to work. He still hadn't gotten to the door when I left.

Oh, and were you the guy that won the Rally-Q on Saturday? The pics of your new Camaro looked like the one I saw parked at Sunset.

Yeah, it sucked. I was REALLY lucky I found another green one, and I actually like this one better. It's not brand new like mine was, and the previous owner doesn't appear to have babied it like I babied mine, but it has lower miles, and I swear it makes a little more power. Also has green accents inside and under the hood. My other one didn't. Also I think it's newer as it has the threaded holes for the upper strut bar that the newer 2011s come with.

Correctamundo. That was me. I liked doing that rally a lot. Great drive. We were standing in the lot when I spotted a green Camaro roll by and pointed it out. Wondered if he saw us. Was that you?

I also brought it into the Return to Renton show with a few C5 members. We mobbed up in there like we owned the joint.

It was cool to have an entire row with 5th gen Camaros. We didn't see any love from the classic guys there, but our showing got plenty of attention from show-goers. Good times.

ctinatx · 07-11-2012, 03:03 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome and information. I look forward to going to some meets in the area. Movers will be here tomorrow morning. I will then be taking a week to drive up to Seattle. I see it as a nice vacation/move.

Maxcam · 07-11-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

occasionally we get a dry day or two in the winter, and these peeps are going down the road with the top down and heater on high, bundled up in a coat.

That would be me!

GEEKFREEKSCOTTY · 07-11-2012, 04:59 PM

Well, we currently are in our "summer" weather now.. which makes the area very beautiful.. lots of green vegetation and blue water....

Ladybugsmom · 07-11-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ctinatx

Thanks for the warm welcome and information. I look forward to going to some meets in the area. Movers will be here tomorrow morning. I will then be taking a week to drive up to Seattle. I see it as a nice vacation/move.

Where in the Seattle area are you moving to?? I'm sure there are at least a few of us who would be more than happy to show you around!

07-07-2012, 01:30 AM	#15
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	welcome to a new world. we have a huge car thing out here, lol. But I wouldnt live in seattle if my life depended on it. YOU are leaving Austin & we are flying in to there in August __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

07-07-2012, 08:10 AM	#17
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I got Contintenal Extreme DWS, which were very effective in the rain, and useful in the snow on the rare times that happened. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

07-09-2012, 11:46 AM	#22
With envy It's a Synergy thing.. Drives: 2010 Synergy Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buckley, WA Posts: 1,587 View My Garage	Welcome ctinatx. I hope you're time here will be good, and that you get to meet up with some of us! ForgedReality: I just saw (cried over) the pictures of your late car last night. I'm surprised you're not trying to warn ctinatx about NW drivers. The guy that hit you was a total idiot, and there are a lot more where he came from, here. "Canadian" truck drivers are really starting to scare me. I see them at work all the time, they are so totally incompetent in the parking lot, I have to wonder what they are like on the road. I actually watched one guy trying to back up to a bay door, back up and go forward over 25 times before I had to give up watching and go back to work. He still hadn't gotten to the door when I left. Oh, and were you the guy that won the Rally-Q on Saturday? The pics of your new Camaro looked like the one I saw parked at Sunset. __________________ It's a Camaro thing... Not everybody who drives a Camaro "gets it"...But everybody that "gets it", drives a Camaro! -GG

07-10-2012, 09:37 AM	#23
1o.f00t.570rk Tall Guy Drives: '11 LS SGM, '96 BK, '88 S10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 526 View My Garage	I've got a proverbial fleet, so my Camaro will be getting summer tires. I've got a scooby with the awesome Conti DWS, and a little S10 Blazer with a set of Blizzaks. Highly recommend the Discount Tire folks, they do an amazing job taking care of their customers. Anywho, once I figure out the programming, I am going to be picking up Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 in 255/45R18 on all four corners since I've got a square setup. Thought for a while that I'd be needing super wide tires, but honestly I drive in the wet as much as the dry, so I'd rather not have to worry about hydroplaning. __________________ Installed: Vararam Intake - ARK N-II Catback - F14 18x8.5 Rims - Window Tint - Camaro5.com Stickers - Team LLT Badge On Hand: Fesler Rear Diffuser - Stunner Dovetail Spoiler - T-Rex Upperclass Black Mesh Grille - PFADT Strut Tower Brace (Unpainted) - SEIBON TSII CF Hood - SEIBON CF OEM Trunk Lid On Order: Ported IM Future Plans: Airlift Suspension - CF Driveshaft - 9in IRS - SC FI - Brembo Brakes - more Pfadt Team LLT

07-11-2012, 03:03 PM	#25
ctinatx Drives: 2014 SS Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle,Wa Posts: 1,026 View My Garage	Thanks for the warm welcome and information. I look forward to going to some meets in the area. Movers will be here tomorrow morning. I will then be taking a week to drive up to Seattle. I see it as a nice vacation/move. __________________ 2014 Phantom Black Metallic SS Sedan Sold - 2011 2SS/RS Convertible IBM/gray interior/black top/silver rally/L99/polished wheels - ordered 11/18/2010 - Built 02/09/2011- Delivered 4/2/2011

07-07-2012, 06:22 AM	#16
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	With all the rain they get up there get a set of General G-Max's and you will be fine. They are great in the rain.

07-11-2012, 04:59 PM	#27
GEEKFREEKSCOTTY Autoboticus Roboticus Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,298 View My Garage	Well, we currently are in our "summer" weather now.. which makes the area very beautiful.. lots of green vegetation and blue water.... __________________