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Zedder · 02-15-2009, 03:52 PM

One of the perks of living near Oshawa is that there are a number of new Camaros out and about with GM staff memebers. One of our local Corvette buddies works for the General and brought out a new 2SS/RS today for us to take a look at. I got to drive the car and can report that is drives really well! This was an LS3 425hp version with manual tranny. All of us loved the car, but felt it did not have the snap that a 405hp Z06 has and it didn't sound as nice. The interior is very nice and the car rides really well. One of the best parts of my drive was seeing the face of a guy in a new Challenger RT when I pulled up beside him

Here's a quick video of one of the guys taking it out...

garagelogic · 02-15-2009, 03:57 PM

4800+ curb weight will do that. Trust me, I know.

StarkyLuv · 02-15-2009, 03:57 PM

Can't believe I'm just two months away from cruising around Maryland in my Imperial Blue 2LT! Thanks for the vid!

ucla1ove3 · 02-15-2009, 03:57 PM

thank you

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-15-2009, 03:58 PM

LOL, now I'm jealous:(

CosmicTrucker · 02-15-2009, 04:00 PM

I heard some random "ticking" type sounds after that car started. Was that noise coming from the car/engine, or was it something blowing in the wind around the person holding the camera?

shank0668 · 02-15-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmicTrucker

I heard some random "ticking" type sounds after that car started. Was that noise coming from the car/engine, or was it something blowing in the wind around the person holding the camera?

prob lense cap.

Ject · 02-15-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garagelogic

4800+ curb weight will do that. Trust me, I know.

4800+ curb weight ???..... For the Camaro!? WOW you are way off.

Try:
3750 – LT w/automatic
3741 – LT w/manual
3769 – LS w/automatic
3780 – LS w/manual
3913 – SS w/automatic
3860 – SS w/manual

chadrcr · 02-15-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garagelogic

4800+ curb weight will do that. Trust me, I know.

4800+ really.......

ucla1ove3 · 02-15-2009, 04:15 PM

typo possibly. lighten up on the guy.

fad1 · 02-15-2009, 04:15 PM

Dude that curb weight is so off. WOW, SS automatic is 3900 lbs. Didnt realize it. Who cares, Im still going to get it.

Ject · 02-15-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fad1

Dude that curb weight is so off. WOW, SS automatic is 3900 lbs. Didnt realize it. Who cares, Im still going to get it.

toss a 200lb - 300lb guy in there.. and you got a car that's 4000+

Zedder · 02-15-2009, 04:21 PM

I don't know what that clicking is??? I didn't hear it when taking the vid and there was no lens cap on the camara (it doesn't have one

). I did notice hearing the shifter when he put it in reverse, but everything else sounded fine on the car. I wasn't sure if I would buy one before the drive, but I certainly will now. I don't care for the Orange colour personally, but a lot of the guys there did.

For those who are local, this took place behind the Chapters store at Sherway Gardens. We meet there every Saturday morning at 10 am during the good weather months for coffee and BSing. Mostly Corvettes and Porsches, but I'm sure there will be a few Camaros out there too in the Spring. Anyone is welcome...

SQUALO · 02-15-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zedder

I don't know what that clicking is??? I didn't hear it when taking the vid and there was no lens cap on the camara (it doesn't have one

). I did notice hearing the shifter when he put it in reverse, but everything else sounded fine on the car. I wasn't sure if I would buy one before the drive, but I certainly will now. I don't care for the Orange colour personally, but a lot of the guys there did.

For those who are local, this took place behind the Chapters store at Sherway Gardens. We meet there every Saturday morning at 10 am during the good weather months for coffee and BSing. Mostly Corvettes and Porsches, but I'm sure there will be a few Camaros out there too in the Spring. Anyone is welcome...

Great job Zedder, We need to expand and diversify our group meetings.

02-15-2009, 03:52 PM	#1
Zedder Drives: 40 plus Camaros and counting! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville Posts: 232	Drove the new Camaro today! One of the perks of living near Oshawa is that there are a number of new Camaros out and about with GM staff memebers. One of our local Corvette buddies works for the General and brought out a new 2SS/RS today for us to take a look at. I got to drive the car and can report that is drives really well! This was an LS3 425hp version with manual tranny. All of us loved the car, but felt it did not have the snap that a 405hp Z06 has and it didn't sound as nice. The interior is very nice and the car rides really well. One of the best parts of my drive was seeing the face of a guy in a new Challenger RT when I pulled up beside him Here's a quick video of one of the guys taking it out...

02-15-2009, 03:58 PM	#5
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	LOL, now I'm jealous:( __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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02-15-2009, 04:21 PM	#13
Zedder Drives: 40 plus Camaros and counting! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville Posts: 232	I don't know what that clicking is??? I didn't hear it when taking the vid and there was no lens cap on the camara (it doesn't have one ). I did notice hearing the shifter when he put it in reverse, but everything else sounded fine on the car. I wasn't sure if I would buy one before the drive, but I certainly will now. I don't care for the Orange colour personally, but a lot of the guys there did. For those who are local, this took place behind the Chapters store at Sherway Gardens. We meet there every Saturday morning at 10 am during the good weather months for coffee and BSing. Mostly Corvettes and Porsches, but I'm sure there will be a few Camaros out there too in the Spring. Anyone is welcome...