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SSGUNNER · 07-01-2013, 05:47 PM

DD. 91 on Chevron, 76 and or Shell. Try to avoid Shell though.

HeadonaStick · 07-01-2013, 05:57 PM

I'm driving a Saab 9-3 Turbo every day... I drive 50 miles each way to work and as fun as the Camaro is, I just don't want to put miles on it every day like that.

Although.... if I sold the Saab there are some Camaro upgrades there....

I run nothing but 93 in both cars.

Zabo · 07-01-2013, 06:08 PM

N. Ky/Cincy here. Like AdamZ I drive mine every day. LS3/M6. Snow tires, common sense, learning to feel how the car grips, and learning how to rock if you get stuck are your friends.

Drove 3 NW Ohio winters with a 6spd LS1 Trans Am with all seasons. Only had issues with hard pack snow but so did all the big 4x4s and Subarus.

Also even though my gut and wallet hate it, 93 octane only. :/

steelersgeek70 · 07-01-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

dd here, and my last Camaro a 2011, lots of rain in Oregon and occasionally ice and snow

Which is why I switched to Nitto Motivo tires. Much better traction in the rain.

MAGfuz · 07-01-2013, 06:28 PM

Daily driven here.

So far, no issues in any weather. Grabbed some all-seasons before winter, had no issues.

Twoblindsheep · 07-01-2013, 06:46 PM

DD here.. its actually my only car... unless you want to count the other car im watching.. which is probably even worst in the snow..

Alot9439 · 07-01-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by laditee

Mine is a 2010 and from day one I have been driving her as a DD....she sees every season and I'm at 84000 miles and going strong....luv every min of it.

MBS · 07-01-2013, 07:09 PM

Screw watchiing dust collect on it , Drive it everyday , and I live near Green Bay , These things are tanks in the snow , AS LONG as you get snowtires . Drive her

2xSSRS · 07-01-2013, 07:18 PM

Daily Driver. Except in the snow. Or Rain. Or if it looks like rain. Or below 32c. Or through construction sites. Or on gravel roads. Other then that, yep, a Daily Driver.

Camaro_34 · 07-01-2013, 07:36 PM

I have a '13 2ss RS Camaro that is not my daily driver. I drive the Camaro for fun or when it is going to be nice out. I also have a 2012 Volt I use for daily commutes, and a winter beater for when its really crappy out.

DRKnight1SS · 07-01-2013, 07:39 PM

Daily driver with a smile errday =) wouldn't have it any other way

Dawn55430 · 07-02-2013, 09:33 AM

Daily driver here. Made it through the first Minnesota winter with only a few minor quirks but that was more my learning curve for a RWD vs. front than the car. Winter tires are a MUST though. Noticed a huge difference in handling in the snow right away.

Raptor3141 · 07-02-2013, 01:04 PM

DD here unless there is snow on the ground then, it's the Wife's AWD MTX. Due to the cold weather, the P-Zero's were almost un-driveable below 32 degrees (hard as rocks). I replaced them with General G-Max All Season Radials and now have no troubles.

JGS · 07-03-2013, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SSmedwin

Thanks for the responses..

You guys put 93 or regular gas?

I always use 91 or above, only few gas stations in canada have 94.
My SS is my dd, unless there is snow on the ground.

I've driven it in minus 30 Celsius degrees weather (I live in Calgary, Canada) with the stock P-Zero with no problem at all as long as you are careful. If there is snow covered roads, I usually use public transit, im not worry about me driving my car, I do get more worry about other people not knowing how to drive in the snow and wrecking my baby even if i got winter tires. When I got it, I got 3M protection on hood bumper and side mirrors (to avoid rockchipping during winter and spring seasons) and once a year I take it for a "Krown" application (to avoid rust due to salt) that way, i can enjoy the SS with peace of mind !

Congratz! You'll enjoy your new ride!

07-01-2013, 05:47 PM	#43
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	DD. 91 on Chevron, 76 and or Shell. Try to avoid Shell though. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

07-01-2013, 05:57 PM	#44
HeadonaStick Drives: 2011 Camaro V6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 126	I'm driving a Saab 9-3 Turbo every day... I drive 50 miles each way to work and as fun as the Camaro is, I just don't want to put miles on it every day like that. Although.... if I sold the Saab there are some Camaro upgrades there.... I run nothing but 93 in both cars. Last edited by HeadonaStick; 07-01-2013 at 06:26 PM. Reason: missed the octane question...

07-01-2013, 06:28 PM	#47
MAGfuz Drives: VR 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	Daily driven here. So far, no issues in any weather. Grabbed some all-seasons before winter, had no issues. __________________ 6/19/10 - PERMA-GRIN obtained! 9/10/12 - Lost previous PERMA-GRIN only to have a bigger one! 5/15/17 - PERMA-GRIN increased! TEAM LS3!

07-01-2013, 07:18 PM	#51
2xSSRS Drives: 2017 SS Black on Black A8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 974	Daily Driver. Except in the snow. Or Rain. Or if it looks like rain. Or below 32c. Or through construction sites. Or on gravel roads. Other then that, yep, a Daily Driver. __________________

07-01-2013, 06:08 PM	#45
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	N. Ky/Cincy here. Like AdamZ I drive mine every day. LS3/M6. Snow tires, common sense, learning to feel how the car grips, and learning how to rock if you get stuck are your friends. Drove 3 NW Ohio winters with a 6spd LS1 Trans Am with all seasons. Only had issues with hard pack snow but so did all the big 4x4s and Subarus. Also even though my gut and wallet hate it, 93 octane only. :/

07-01-2013, 06:46 PM	#48
Twoblindsheep [COTW 1/6/14] Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scott AFB/STL Posts: 2,004	DD here.. its actually my only car... unless you want to count the other car im watching.. which is probably even worst in the snow..

07-01-2013, 07:09 PM	#50
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	Screw watchiing dust collect on it , Drive it everyday , and I live near Green Bay , These things are tanks in the snow , AS LONG as you get snowtires . Drive her

07-01-2013, 07:36 PM	#52
Camaro_34 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 336	I have a '13 2ss RS Camaro that is not my daily driver. I drive the Camaro for fun or when it is going to be nice out. I also have a 2012 Volt I use for daily commutes, and a winter beater for when its really crappy out.

07-01-2013, 07:39 PM	#53
DRKnight1SS The Dude Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, Cali. Posts: 364	Daily driver with a smile errday =) wouldn't have it any other way

07-02-2013, 09:33 AM	#54
Dawn55430 Drives: 2023 Radiant Red 2LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 283 View My Garage	Daily driver here. Made it through the first Minnesota winter with only a few minor quirks but that was more my learning curve for a RWD vs. front than the car. Winter tires are a MUST though. Noticed a huge difference in handling in the snow right away.

07-02-2013, 01:04 PM	#55
Raptor3141 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 204 View My Garage	DD here unless there is snow on the ground then, it's the Wife's AWD MTX. Due to the cold weather, the P-Zero's were almost un-driveable below 32 degrees (hard as rocks). I replaced them with General G-Max All Season Radials and now have no troubles.