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Ohten · 09-23-2013, 10:29 AM

Five star crash protection.

suzook · 09-23-2013, 10:33 AM

Did we really need two threads for this?

06_warrior · 09-23-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by suzook

Did we really need two threads for this?

I think the first thread was from his friend and this one is from the guy who's car this is.

blumaro · 09-23-2013, 11:25 AM

We've all gotten the "it's too heavy to be a sports car" nonsense. First, it's a pony car not a sports car, but whatever. Second, if I wanted to drive a death trap I would have bought a Z3 or MX-5. While unfortunate for the OP, the pictures demonstrate one of the main reasons I bought a 5th gen Camaro...safety. I like a large, heavy car. It's like a life insurance policy. Anyway, I'm happy for Dillinger1LE. Thank goodness you weren't severely injured. The car is replaceable, you are not. I'm sure you will be stepping into a new Camaro sooner rather than later.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 09-23-2013, 12:12 PM

Wow, glad you are okay that's definitely what's important! I have seen numerous crash pics involving Camaros and they seem to fair very well due to their weight and safety features, which is a great thing!

GroundhogSS · 09-23-2013, 12:31 PM

Glad you're OK man. Great car for saving you. Hope you find a new one soon.

RubyCamaro · 09-23-2013, 12:36 PM

Very glad you are okay but sorry about your Camaro. It is amazing how hard a lick these cars can take & passernger still able to walk away with no or only minor injuries. I hopt the drunk driver gets more than just the typical slap on the wrist & you get a new camaro ASAP.

RenegadeSS · 09-23-2013, 12:39 PM

Glad your ok man. I saw the post on NJ5thgen. You know we'll help you out anyway we can.

*mlee* · 09-23-2013, 12:42 PM

Exact same damage done to one of our club members cars this weekend.

Air Bags and safety devices saved her as well. Kudos to GM for the extra bags, safety lock on doors.

And really glad you're OK.

Denis · 09-23-2013, 12:50 PM

damn that was a hell of a side impact! glad you're alright. cars can be replaced.

dixonk · 09-23-2013, 12:56 PM

The Camaro has better crash ratings than my 6000 lb SUV!

Dillinger1LE · 09-23-2013, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenegadeSS

Glad your ok man. I saw the post on NJ5thgen. You know we'll help you out anyway we can.

Thanks bro

Manbearpig · 09-23-2013, 01:12 PM

It's easy for a Camaro to become part of the family, akin to a loyal companion. What with all the features, the speed, the power etc. The biggest trick of it is GM made a car that will guard you all the way down the line, and I think that's what I respect the most about it.

She did you the ultimate service anyone can ask for in a vehicle, she kept you alive and able to see another day. Can't ask for more then that, it's good to hear you're alright. Hopefully you're rolling out in that new 1LE soon.

DwRed1LTV6 · 09-23-2013, 01:29 PM

Glad you walked away from that!

09-23-2013, 10:29 AM	#15
Ohten Drives: Granite Crystal Challenger SRT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm Beach,FL by way of Akron,OH Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Five star crash protection. __________________

09-23-2013, 10:33 AM	#16
suzook Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stony Brook,NY Posts: 1,756	Did we really need two threads for this? __________________ 2016 2SS,A8,NAV,NPP,MAG Ride,Sunroof Hyperblue/JetBlack

09-23-2013, 12:31 PM	#20
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	Glad you're OK man. Great car for saving you. Hope you find a new one soon. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

09-23-2013, 12:36 PM	#21
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Very glad you are okay but sorry about your Camaro. It is amazing how hard a lick these cars can take & passernger still able to walk away with no or only minor injuries. I hopt the drunk driver gets more than just the typical slap on the wrist & you get a new camaro ASAP. __________________

09-23-2013, 12:39 PM	#22
RenegadeSS Drives: Camaro LLT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Union City, NJ Posts: 595	Glad your ok man. I saw the post on NJ5thgen. You know we'll help you out anyway we can. __________________

09-23-2013, 11:25 AM	#18
blumaro Drives: 2012 Camaro SS / 1977 Trans AM Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 96	We've all gotten the "it's too heavy to be a sports car" nonsense. First, it's a pony car not a sports car, but whatever. Second, if I wanted to drive a death trap I would have bought a Z3 or MX-5. While unfortunate for the OP, the pictures demonstrate one of the main reasons I bought a 5th gen Camaro...safety. I like a large, heavy car. It's like a life insurance policy. Anyway, I'm happy for Dillinger1LE. Thank goodness you weren't severely injured. The car is replaceable, you are not. I'm sure you will be stepping into a new Camaro sooner rather than later.

09-23-2013, 12:12 PM	#19
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	Wow, glad you are okay that's definitely what's important! I have seen numerous crash pics involving Camaros and they seem to fair very well due to their weight and safety features, which is a great thing!

09-23-2013, 12:42 PM	#23
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Exact same damage done to one of our club members cars this weekend. Air Bags and safety devices saved her as well. Kudos to GM for the extra bags, safety lock on doors. And really glad you're OK. __________________

09-23-2013, 12:50 PM	#24
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	damn that was a hell of a side impact! glad you're alright. cars can be replaced. __________________

09-23-2013, 12:56 PM	#25
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	The Camaro has better crash ratings than my 6000 lb SUV!

09-23-2013, 01:12 PM	#27
Manbearpig Engineer of softness-ware Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SoCal/Chicago Posts: 741	It's easy for a Camaro to become part of the family, akin to a loyal companion. What with all the features, the speed, the power etc. The biggest trick of it is GM made a car that will guard you all the way down the line, and I think that's what I respect the most about it. She did you the ultimate service anyone can ask for in a vehicle, she kept you alive and able to see another day. Can't ask for more then that, it's good to hear you're alright. Hopefully you're rolling out in that new 1LE soon.

09-23-2013, 01:29 PM	#28
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Glad you walked away from that! __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!