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LDGn63 · 08-29-2009, 09:17 AM

On my way home yesterday (3 lanes wide) a guy tried to sideswipe me as I passed him… I overreacted (my bad) and it think I woulda surely lost it but I actually FELT the car correct itself… it was REALLY weird… but in a good way. Stabilitrac got me back straight. I ended up with 2 tires on pavement and 2 on the gravel/grass shoulder going about 60… luckily I had enough wits left to NOT try to jerk back onto the pavement. I just rode out the shoulder for an bit and eased back on the blacktop. White knuckle ride for a second there!

Thumbs way up for that one GM!

ihc95 · 08-29-2009, 09:21 AM

thanks. good to know the system works. What a DICK of that guy tryin to sideswipe you. I would literally run the bastard off the road if he did that to me

dreammy · 08-29-2009, 09:23 AM

I am looking to heaven and folding my hands prayer like that is helps me this winter in Minnesota. Glad you came out unscathed!

Grimmjow · 08-29-2009, 09:37 AM

New camaro in winter... scary :(

rodimus prime · 08-29-2009, 09:40 AM

One of the first things I did was test that. Turn of TC and try to get her sidways/backward ect. Winters will be a breeze with the 5th gen compared to 4ths.

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 08-29-2009, 09:41 AM

Electronic Stability Control is a beautiful thing!

Hylton · 08-29-2009, 09:45 AM

What a jerk!

levi1922 · 08-29-2009, 10:10 AM

ahh good to know it works! i would have been freaked out that something would have been in the grass that i didnt see (ie bumper, tire, and other random car parts)

LDGn63 · 08-29-2009, 10:16 AM

"tried to sideswipe" was just me typing lazy for "didnt see me and tried to change lanes DIRECTLY into the side of my car"
he was probably just tired of being caught in that lane and did not make proper checks before changing lanes VERY QUICKLY.
I am thinking it was a mistake and not intentional. that happens.
i am just glad all was well in the end!

cab2g · 08-29-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

One of the first things I did was test that. Turn of TC and try to get her sidways/backward ect. Winters will be a breeze with the 5th gen compared to 4ths.

Not with the summer tires they put on those 20" and 21" wheels it won't. I can't wait to see a "winter solutions" thread where people start showing off what they did to retrofit their cars to make them safer in the winter

I really don't know much about tire sizes and stability in the winter, but I'd really like to see somebody throw some performance snow tires on 20" wheels. Tire Rack only gives you an 18" option...

KJS · 08-29-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab2g

Not with the summer tires they put on those 20" and 21" wheels it won't. I can't wait to see a "winter solutions" thread where people start showing off what they did to retrofit their cars to make them safer in the winter

I really don't know much about tire sizes and stability in the winter, but I'd really like to see somebody throw some performance snow tires on 20" wheels. Tire Rack only gives you an 18" option...

Slightly off topic, but here's what it did for the winter tire situation. I know some of you want to stay with 20in set up, but slightly narrower tires are actually better in the snow. So with a higher profile and 18in wheels you get the same overall circumfrence. Check item # 5 in the thread below. My 2 cents....
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29148

SlingShot · 08-29-2009, 11:28 AM

My winter setup .....

08-29-2009, 09:17 AM	#1
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	Stabilitrak WORKS! On my way home yesterday (3 lanes wide) a guy tried to sideswipe me as I passed him… I overreacted (my bad) and it think I woulda surely lost it but I actually FELT the car correct itself… it was REALLY weird… but in a good way. Stabilitrac got me back straight. I ended up with 2 tires on pavement and 2 on the gravel/grass shoulder going about 60… luckily I had enough wits left to NOT try to jerk back onto the pavement. I just rode out the shoulder for an bit and eased back on the blacktop. White knuckle ride for a second there! Thumbs way up for that one GM! __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612

08-29-2009, 09:45 AM	#7
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	What a jerk! __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

08-29-2009, 10:10 AM	#8
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	ahh good to know it works! i would have been freaked out that something would have been in the grass that i didnt see (ie bumper, tire, and other random car parts) __________________

08-29-2009, 10:16 AM	#9
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	"tried to sideswipe" was just me typing lazy for "didnt see me and tried to change lanes DIRECTLY into the side of my car" he was probably just tired of being caught in that lane and did not make proper checks before changing lanes VERY QUICKLY. I am thinking it was a mistake and not intentional. that happens. i am just glad all was well in the end! __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612

08-29-2009, 11:28 AM	#12
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	My winter setup ..... __________________

08-29-2009, 09:21 AM	#2
ihc95 Drives: 2018 GT PP1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 673	thanks. good to know the system works. What a DICK of that guy tryin to sideswipe you. I would literally run the bastard off the road if he did that to me

08-29-2009, 09:23 AM	#3
dreammy Banned Drives: 2010 2LT IOM RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Big Lake Minnesota Posts: 441 View My Garage	I am looking to heaven and folding my hands prayer like that is helps me this winter in Minnesota. Glad you came out unscathed!

08-29-2009, 09:37 AM	#4
Grimmjow 6th Espada Drives: 05 Mustang (Screaming Yellow) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 175	New camaro in winter... scary :(

08-29-2009, 09:40 AM	#5
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	One of the first things I did was test that. Turn of TC and try to get her sidways/backward ect. Winters will be a breeze with the 5th gen compared to 4ths.

08-29-2009, 09:41 AM	#6
AnnaBear@SpartaChevy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Manual Synergy Grn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta Chevrolet, Sparta, MI Posts: 2,108	Electronic Stability Control is a beautiful thing!

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