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delius · 02-04-2009, 10:33 PM

Alright...well...I was at the Michigan Automotive Convention today...even though it doesnt start till tommorrow at 11 AM

I was thinkin to myself... It prolly takes more than a couple of hours to get all the cars into the rooms...they might have the camaro though so i can peek at it through the outside glass...

Well..my presumptions were true...they had every car that was supposed to be there on thursday already there and open for everyone to see from the outside...well on my job...i look like a maintanence guy for a building...its fire retardant and is just dark navy blue. And it says electrician on the back. So i kinda look like i need to be there...well i used this to my advantage. Apparently...the day before the convention officially started..there was some kinda of invitation only for the show. And these people arent average everyday people...these are the kind with the tuxedos and the fake girlfriends and hang around ferraris and lambos all day. SO pretty much..all the domestic car brands were empty while all the italians got the pre-show love.

WEEELLLLL....

There it was...a victory red LS Camaro...right next to a ZR1 Vette. omg i think i heard god turn on "Lets get it on" by marvin gaye over the intercom.

AND...i was the only one there in that room....i've heard all the long wait stories...so i knew i had got really lucky.

I opened that door sooo slowly...made sure my fingers didnt touch the body and used my shirt to hold the handle...i gently pulled the body-colored handle and watched my own little personal pandora's box be opened.

When i sat in that car...i cannot begin to explain on what i felt. First of all the car's seating position is superb...it sucks you in and comfortably.

I am 6 2 and the car still has ample room for my head and legs.

Secondly, the console and the door armrest are extremely well placed and your shoulders are kinda supported by the console and armrest..but not to the point of that exhausting throbbing pain you can get after you drive alot.

Unfortuneatly it wasnt a stick...but it was still awesome.

It was vic red with the black heritage wheels.

Lol...there was a buggatti veyron in the main hall that i didn't even notice until i left because i caught a glimpse of victory red right when i entered

BTW...

If any of you guys are near Grand Rapids, MI

Go check it out from this Thurs to Sun.

And yes i know some of you might scream...pics or it didn't happen

Well seeing how i wasn't supposed to be there, adding a flashing camera to the only person in the GM area would only cause suspicion. And btw...i also sat in the 2010 mustang....all i have to say is bleh. Its the SAME CAR...on the outside atleast. Really all they did was round out the edges.

But the other car that deserved respect was a 69 Judge sitting about 3 cars down from the veyron...but of course...i was the only one droolin over it while all the "Cool" people were busy pretending over by the italians.

Anyways check it out...please go to the nearest show if your paitience is wearing thin...this will renew your enthusiasm for the car and only convince you to wait another a year if you have to.

kanys · 02-04-2009, 10:46 PM

Wow that is an awesome story! I had pretty much the exact feeling when I sat in the Camaro for the first time too!

(tho I went during the actual show lol) I was smiling for several days afterwards and just could not stop thinking about it.

And I agree with ya again on the Stang, a little nicer but still meh, inside and out.

Adam · 02-05-2009, 12:28 AM

lol sorry but I don't believe you.

evalentin32 · 02-05-2009, 12:43 AM

that was a beutiful story, i turned off the lights and lit a candle getting lost in it like sebastian in the never ending story.. lol haha wish that was me I can't wait to get the chance to sit in and close the door.

tjbusa · 02-05-2009, 04:58 AM

"And yes i know some of you might scream...pics or it didn't happen"

You know us pretty well.....

FirstLSK · 02-05-2009, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delius

...omg i think i heard god turn on "Lets get it on" by marvin gaye over the intercom...

Hey man, you didn't leave any clearglide in the tail pipe did you?

Scooter · 02-05-2009, 06:15 AM

Great story & good info, I am the same height.

Sizzox · 02-05-2009, 07:57 AM

Pics or it didn't happen! Haha jk that's sweet man.

a6pk2go · 02-05-2009, 08:38 AM

Sometimes a man has to do what a man has to do. Great story.

MerlinZero · 02-05-2009, 08:45 AM

LOL dont let Scott catch ya

HTWLSS · 02-05-2009, 12:21 PM

Only the security cameras can prove it.

Iroczlover · 02-05-2009, 12:24 PM

the shows around here you can get a hold of them before hand & offer to stand doors or work the groups & they will let you in a couple day a head of time.

Or get there when they are unloading cars & with scotts help hang out with him & get to see the cars in close person lol

GothamCamaro · 02-05-2009, 01:13 PM

good post, glad to hear your experience, in case the LS isn't in Chicago next weekend, I lived it through you.

Black5thgen · 02-05-2009, 02:48 PM

What do you mean "shoulders are kinda supported by the console and arm rest"? Does that mean it has little shoulder room? That is a big sticking point for me as I have really broad shoulders.

02-04-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
delius David Hayter Drives: F-body Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greensboro Posts: 194	Secret for Auto Shows Alright...well...I was at the Michigan Automotive Convention today...even though it doesnt start till tommorrow at 11 AM I was thinkin to myself... It prolly takes more than a couple of hours to get all the cars into the rooms...they might have the camaro though so i can peek at it through the outside glass... Well..my presumptions were true...they had every car that was supposed to be there on thursday already there and open for everyone to see from the outside...well on my job...i look like a maintanence guy for a building...its fire retardant and is just dark navy blue. And it says electrician on the back. So i kinda look like i need to be there...well i used this to my advantage. Apparently...the day before the convention officially started..there was some kinda of invitation only for the show. And these people arent average everyday people...these are the kind with the tuxedos and the fake girlfriends and hang around ferraris and lambos all day. SO pretty much..all the domestic car brands were empty while all the italians got the pre-show love. WEEELLLLL.... There it was...a victory red LS Camaro...right next to a ZR1 Vette. omg i think i heard god turn on "Lets get it on" by marvin gaye over the intercom. AND...i was the only one there in that room....i've heard all the long wait stories...so i knew i had got really lucky. I opened that door sooo slowly...made sure my fingers didnt touch the body and used my shirt to hold the handle...i gently pulled the body-colored handle and watched my own little personal pandora's box be opened. When i sat in that car...i cannot begin to explain on what i felt. First of all the car's seating position is superb...it sucks you in and comfortably. I am 6 2 and the car still has ample room for my head and legs. Secondly, the console and the door armrest are extremely well placed and your shoulders are kinda supported by the console and armrest..but not to the point of that exhausting throbbing pain you can get after you drive alot. Unfortuneatly it wasnt a stick...but it was still awesome. It was vic red with the black heritage wheels. Lol...there was a buggatti veyron in the main hall that i didn't even notice until i left because i caught a glimpse of victory red right when i entered BTW... If any of you guys are near Grand Rapids, MI Go check it out from this Thurs to Sun. And yes i know some of you might scream...pics or it didn't happen Well seeing how i wasn't supposed to be there, adding a flashing camera to the only person in the GM area would only cause suspicion. And btw...i also sat in the 2010 mustang....all i have to say is bleh. Its the SAME CAR...on the outside atleast. Really all they did was round out the edges. But the other car that deserved respect was a 69 Judge sitting about 3 cars down from the veyron...but of course...i was the only one droolin over it while all the "Cool" people were busy pretending over by the italians. Anyways check it out...please go to the nearest show if your paitience is wearing thin...this will renew your enthusiasm for the car and only convince you to wait another a year if you have to. __________________ I want my camaro....NOOOOOOOOOOW!!! /turn yellow

02-04-2009, 10:46 PM	#2
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 872	Wow that is an awesome story! I had pretty much the exact feeling when I sat in the Camaro for the first time too!(tho I went during the actual show lol) I was smiling for several days afterwards and just could not stop thinking about it. And I agree with ya again on the Stang, a little nicer but still meh, inside and out.

02-05-2009, 12:21 PM	#11
HTWLSS Camaro Disciple Drives: Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: +45° 23' 30.0588", -122° 48' 7.3296" Posts: 658	Only the security cameras can prove it. __________________ How the Disciples help Chevrolet and Being a Camaro Disciple http://modernclassicsauto.com '68 Chevelle Malibu Coupe; '67 Chevelle Wagon; '99 Convertible Camaro SS #0069; '07 Z06; '06 Silverado Crew Cab 2500 4x4 dually; '14 Sonic RS Hatchback

02-05-2009, 12:24 PM	#12
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	the shows around here you can get a hold of them before hand & offer to stand doors or work the groups & they will let you in a couple day a head of time. Or get there when they are unloading cars & with scotts help hang out with him & get to see the cars in close person lol __________________ 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.

02-05-2009, 01:13 PM	#13
GothamCamaro Then you're gonna love me Drives: 2010 Black Camaro Tumbler RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Gotham, IL Posts: 1,599	good post, glad to hear your experience, in case the LS isn't in Chicago next weekend, I lived it through you. __________________ *Own- "Does it come in Black?" Exterior/ Grey Interior 2LT/RS Automatic* _____________________________________ The Batman would only drive a 2010 Camaro and buy from Camaro Scotty. 'Nuff said. *Anyone that knows of a place that is making the Concept Shifter for the new Camaro. (Auto specifically) Please let me know.* Order# NDTMVP Ordered 10/23/08. 2000 on 5/21/09... It begins..... 4B00 on 6/26/09... In transit to the Cave 5000 on 7/6/09 it waits for my arrival! 1000000 on 7/10/09 The Tumbler is in the Cave!

02-05-2009, 12:28 AM	#3
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	lol sorry but I don't believe you.

02-05-2009, 12:43 AM	#4
evalentin32 Drives: 2000 CELICA and 1977 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 46	that was a beutiful story, i turned off the lights and lit a candle getting lost in it like sebastian in the never ending story.. lol haha wish that was me I can't wait to get the chance to sit in and close the door.

02-05-2009, 04:58 AM	#5
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	"And yes i know some of you might scream...pics or it didn't happen" You know us pretty well.....

02-05-2009, 06:15 AM	#7
Scooter Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 465	Great story & good info, I am the same height.

02-05-2009, 08:38 AM	#9
a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	Sometimes a man has to do what a man has to do. Great story.

02-05-2009, 08:45 AM	#10
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	LOL dont let Scott catch ya

02-05-2009, 02:48 PM	#14
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	What do you mean "shoulders are kinda supported by the console and arm rest"? Does that mean it has little shoulder room? That is a big sticking point for me as I have really broad shoulders.

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