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Dadnkid · 11-12-2012, 05:24 PM

So I have own my Camaro side July 2012 and only have 1011 miles on her. I've been trying to drive her but obstacles keep me from my new love. Two weeks after buying her, I get deployed to Florida for 2 months. Now that I'm back. I was able to drive her for a short time. I just tore my Achilles' tendon and will be couch bound for a month then a cast for 3 months after that then air boot for some time after that. Either way, I won't be able to drive my Camaro. It's a manual.

believe me. I tried. I was barely able to get it in the garage. Had to use my heel and crap hurt like heck. Since my wife can't drive stick. The car will be collecting dust for a couple of months. Guess ill just get to start her up every couple of days and dream ( with garage door open of course)

AdamZ · 11-12-2012, 05:27 PM

Psht....excuses...shift,clutch,brake,accel with your hands and steer with your foot. C mon man. Like a hand stand in the front seat

Ryanbabz71 · 11-12-2012, 05:40 PM

2 wks after I got mine this past april I had ACL surgery and couldn't drive for 3 wks it sucked.

Good luck with your Achilles

Ryan

jkupa10 · 11-12-2012, 05:43 PM

I know it's not the same, but after I drove around with the top down yesterday I got it ready and put it away for the winter... miss it already! (That's Michigan weather for ya, 70 on Sunday and it's down to 29 right now.

)

Cheveey57 · 11-12-2012, 05:47 PM

Do. Yourself a favor and don't let a friend drive her. Patience is a virtue.

Neoclasiccl · 11-12-2012, 10:06 PM

I ended up messing up my Knee when I had my 700hp Cobra cause of the crazy racing clutch I had in it. Since then my knee has never been right pops out of joint etc etc. I decided to be smart and get an Auto this time. I do miss shifting thou but my leg doesn't LOL.

hang in there bro.

Dadnkid · 11-13-2012, 09:57 AM

Thanks guy. Patience is a hard thing but ill be back. InReally need to make it out to a couple of the hang out spot for camaros in my area. Great group of guys (and women)

Dadnkid · 11-15-2012, 12:14 AM

Well, just had dr appt. today and not so good news. I guess during the operation. They found dead tissue around my Achilles. To repair the area completely, they removed the dead tissue and inserted some from a donor. To reattach the Achilles, the dr had to use a tendon from my big toe due to the dead tissue. So now I won't be able to bend my big toe. I will be able to run again but any sport that requires sharp turns is out of the question. But it could be worst and some people have it far worst then me. Just needed to vent.

He11bent · 11-15-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadnkid

. Two weeks after buying her, I get deployed to Florida for 2 months.

Theres a war in Florida now?

Bonanza7 · 11-15-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jkupa10

I know it's not the same, but after I drove around with the top down yesterday I got it ready and put it away for the winter... miss it already! (That's Michigan weather for ya, 70 on Sunday and it's down to 29 right now.

)

Leave that place. I did. Come on out here. Ragtop weather is just starting!!

Ozzie RS · 11-16-2012, 12:31 AM

I feel your pain and hope you get well soon. That is what matters the most. You can still go and sit inside of the Camaro and listen to the radio and close your eyes and dream where you are going. That is the best I have until you get your foot fixed. I'm sure it is painful too. Feel free to vent here, that is what we are here for.

trewyn15 · 11-16-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by He11bent

Theres a war in Florida now?

There has to be a war somewhere to get deployed there?

OP.. Sorry to hear about your trouble not being able to drive, I'm sure it sucks, I don't get to drive my car basically 7 months out of the year due to being at school :/

Thank you for serving our country though and I hope you make a speedy recovery!

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 11-16-2012, 12:39 AM

Speedy recovery, DNK.

John B.

Dadnkid · 11-17-2012, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by trewyn15

There has to be a war somewhere to get deployed there?

OP.. Sorry to hear about your trouble not being able to drive, I'm sure it sucks, I don't get to drive my car basically 7 months out of the year due to being at school :/

Thank you for serving our country though and I hope you make a speedy recovery!

Use to call them TDYs but everything is a deployment now. Us old guys still call them TDYs.
And thank you guys that work while some of us are away from our families/ loved ones. When people tell me thank you for your service. I always say thank you. But really, thank you for yours. They always look at me puzzled when their really listening to what I said. What I mean by that is, thank you for doing your jobs. The mall, fast food, food markets, movie theater, teachers, first responders, admin etc.. Everyone. Really thank you. When I'm away from the wife and kids, nothing's worst then hearing something went wrong while your thousands of miles away. It's a hopeless feeling. Only thing you can do is listen, try to give advice, encouragement and hope for the best. When I hear about my kids day at school or the wife's simple trip to where ever. It's a relief and I can keep my mind focus on the things that get me and my extended family home safe. So really, thank you guys (gals).
Ok sorry, got kinda serious there. These meds bring out feelings. Better do something manly before I tell the wife, "lets go see Twilight"

11-12-2012, 05:24 PM	#1
Dadnkid Drives: 2015 Camaro SS, 2016 Suburban Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Beale AFB, CA Posts: 238	Can't drive my baby So I have own my Camaro side July 2012 and only have 1011 miles on her. I've been trying to drive her but obstacles keep me from my new love. Two weeks after buying her, I get deployed to Florida for 2 months. Now that I'm back. I was able to drive her for a short time. I just tore my Achilles' tendon and will be couch bound for a month then a cast for 3 months after that then air boot for some time after that. Either way, I won't be able to drive my Camaro. It's a manual. believe me. I tried. I was barely able to get it in the garage. Had to use my heel and crap hurt like heck. Since my wife can't drive stick. The car will be collecting dust for a couple of months. Guess ill just get to start her up every couple of days and dream ( with garage door open of course)

11-12-2012, 05:40 PM	#3
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	2 wks after I got mine this past april I had ACL surgery and couldn't drive for 3 wks it sucked. Good luck with your Achilles Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

11-12-2012, 05:43 PM	#4
jkupa10 Drives: 2012 45th Vert 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SE MI Posts: 298	I know it's not the same, but after I drove around with the top down yesterday I got it ready and put it away for the winter... miss it already! (That's Michigan weather for ya, 70 on Sunday and it's down to 29 right now. ) __________________

11-12-2012, 05:47 PM	#5
Cheveey57 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,425	Do. Yourself a favor and don't let a friend drive her. Patience is a virtue. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

11-16-2012, 12:31 AM	#11
Ozzie RS Drives: '11 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kingwood,TX Posts: 666	I feel your pain and hope you get well soon. That is what matters the most. You can still go and sit inside of the Camaro and listen to the radio and close your eyes and dream where you are going. That is the best I have until you get your foot fixed. I'm sure it is painful too. Feel free to vent here, that is what we are here for. __________________

11-12-2012, 05:27 PM	#2
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Psht....excuses...shift,clutch,brake,accel with your hands and steer with your foot. C mon man. Like a hand stand in the front seat

11-12-2012, 10:06 PM	#6
Neoclasiccl Drives: 2012 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 232	I ended up messing up my Knee when I had my 700hp Cobra cause of the crazy racing clutch I had in it. Since then my knee has never been right pops out of joint etc etc. I decided to be smart and get an Auto this time. I do miss shifting thou but my leg doesn't LOL. hang in there bro.

11-13-2012, 09:57 AM	#7
Dadnkid Drives: 2015 Camaro SS, 2016 Suburban Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Beale AFB, CA Posts: 238	Thanks guy. Patience is a hard thing but ill be back. InReally need to make it out to a couple of the hang out spot for camaros in my area. Great group of guys (and women)

11-15-2012, 12:14 AM	#8
Dadnkid Drives: 2015 Camaro SS, 2016 Suburban Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Beale AFB, CA Posts: 238	Well, just had dr appt. today and not so good news. I guess during the operation. They found dead tissue around my Achilles. To repair the area completely, they removed the dead tissue and inserted some from a donor. To reattach the Achilles, the dr had to use a tendon from my big toe due to the dead tissue. So now I won't be able to bend my big toe. I will be able to run again but any sport that requires sharp turns is out of the question. But it could be worst and some people have it far worst then me. Just needed to vent.

11-16-2012, 12:39 AM	#13
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Speedy recovery, DNK. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant