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Luke_Warmwater · 03-06-2014, 10:05 PM

Hello all. Recently traded in my 07 Mustang GT on a brand new 2013 Camaro 2SS with the six speed manual transmission, Hurst short throw shifter, sun-roof, HID headlamps, etc. Silver Ice Metallic exterior and black leather interior. Loving it so far, except for the clutch smell, which I am hoping will go away once the car breaks in. I am loving this car! Found the monotone paint scheme to be a little plain, so I put a stripe package on it. Not much for mods yet. Purchased a cargo net and just ordered some (6.2 L) emblems from Emblempro. Went with clear vinyl wrap on the front bumper, side mirrors and rocker panels to protect the paint. I have been lurking for awhile, enjoying all the excellent discussions and information sharing.

Spektrum · 03-06-2014, 10:07 PM

Excellent, welcome to the club!

skipinminn · 03-06-2014, 10:08 PM

PICTURES

and Welcome :0

duce22 · 03-06-2014, 10:11 PM

Welcome to the club!

jdsblueray2013 · 03-06-2014, 10:11 PM

Congrats... If I may ask.. what swayed you to go to Camaro after having a Mustang? Had you owned one prior? I totally agree with your decision, just wanted to see what tipped the scale for you.

AG1LE · 03-06-2014, 10:11 PM

Welcome and congrats!

Dr.richardbell · 03-06-2014, 10:19 PM

Luke_Warmwater · 03-06-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jdsblueray2013

Congrats... If I may ask.. what swayed you to go to Camaro after having a Mustang? Had you owned one prior? I totally agree with your decision, just wanted to see what tipped the scale for you.

Got a smokin deal on the car and was looking for a change. I usually only keep my vehicles for a few years. I have owned two Mustangs, a 2005 Mustang convertible and the 2007 GT that I traded in on the Camaro. Loved both those Mustangs and would not hesitate to buy another. Not to sure about the styling of the 2015 Mustang though, the jury is still out on that.

This is my first Camaro.

Luke_Warmwater · 03-06-2014, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.richardbell

Definitely. Weather is supposed to clear for the weekend. I will wash it up and post some pics.

oldfriend · 03-06-2014, 10:23 PM

Hey look ( Luke ) warmwater , in Canada ?really ?
Welcome to this corner of the nuts world !

Luke_Warmwater · 03-06-2014, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

Hey look ( Luke ) warmwater , in Canada ?really ?
Welcome to this corner of the nuts world !

Ha, ha! Thanks. I live on Vancouver Island, on the "wet coast", I mean west coast. Doesn't snow much here. Weather is very similar to Seattle. Grateful for that, otherwise I would be ditching those summer only Pirellis faster than Vladimer Putin can grab land.

Bowtie-Bri · 03-06-2014, 11:36 PM

Welcome to Camaro5 and Congrats on a truly awesome ride!
Mods are endless for these cars. Enjoy the ride!

derklug · 03-06-2014, 11:48 PM

Congrats, you will appreciate the HP increase over the Mustang. I'm with you on the 15 styling, it might grow on me.

thkfast · 03-07-2014, 12:51 AM

I'm glad you noticed the clutch smell also, I thought it was just me. I really notice it if I'm backing into a parking stall, clutch, gas, clutch, gas, whewwwwww. I've learned to not give it quite so much gas during these manuvers in an effort to not burn my clutch.

Let's see some photos!

03-06-2014, 10:05 PM	#1
Luke_Warmwater Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Good bye Mustang. Hello Camaro! Hello all. Recently traded in my 07 Mustang GT on a brand new 2013 Camaro 2SS with the six speed manual transmission, Hurst short throw shifter, sun-roof, HID headlamps, etc. Silver Ice Metallic exterior and black leather interior. Loving it so far, except for the clutch smell, which I am hoping will go away once the car breaks in. I am loving this car! Found the monotone paint scheme to be a little plain, so I put a stripe package on it. Not much for mods yet. Purchased a cargo net and just ordered some (6.2 L) emblems from Emblempro. Went with clear vinyl wrap on the front bumper, side mirrors and rocker panels to protect the paint. I have been lurking for awhile, enjoying all the excellent discussions and information sharing.

03-06-2014, 11:36 PM	#12
Bowtie-Bri Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convt. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West MI (Home of the Tulips) Posts: 961 View My Garage	Welcome to Camaro5 and Congrats on a truly awesome ride! Mods are endless for these cars. Enjoy the ride! __________________ 2013 Nickey Stage II Camaro SS Convertible #10.Black w/ Red leather interior. No Weeds Elec. Diverters, CNC ported heads, custom grind cam, upgraded fuel injectors, ZL-1 fuel pump, V-Max ported TB, Red Magnuson Super Charger with rear cog drive, upgraded rear axles good for 1400Hp, 3:45 gears, Tremec 6 spd., Pedders adj. coil overs, Phadt ZL-spec swaybars, 800Hp at the crank, 670RWHP, 613ft.lbs. torq. @ 11lbs. boost. SOLD!!!

03-06-2014, 11:48 PM	#13
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	Congrats, you will appreciate the HP increase over the Mustang. I'm with you on the 15 styling, it might grow on me. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

03-06-2014, 10:07 PM	#2
Spektrum Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Behind you! Posts: 488 View My Garage	Excellent, welcome to the club!

03-06-2014, 10:08 PM	#3
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	PICTURES and Welcome :0

03-06-2014, 10:11 PM	#4
duce22 Drives: 2012 IBM 1SS RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 37 View My Garage	Welcome to the club!

03-06-2014, 10:11 PM	#5
jdsblueray2013 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2ssrs Blue Ray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chi town, south suburbs Posts: 613 View My Garage	Congrats... If I may ask.. what swayed you to go to Camaro after having a Mustang? Had you owned one prior? I totally agree with your decision, just wanted to see what tipped the scale for you.

03-06-2014, 10:11 PM	#6
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Welcome and congrats!

03-06-2014, 10:19 PM	#7
Dr.richardbell Drives: 2013 1SS Blue Ray metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 124 View My Garage

03-06-2014, 10:23 PM	#10
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Hey look ( Luke ) warmwater , in Canada ?really ? Welcome to this corner of the nuts world !

03-07-2014, 12:51 AM	#14
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	I'm glad you noticed the clutch smell also, I thought it was just me. I really notice it if I'm backing into a parking stall, clutch, gas, clutch, gas, whewwwwww. I've learned to not give it quite so much gas during these manuvers in an effort to not burn my clutch. Let's see some photos!