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DGordon · 03-16-2009, 12:19 AM

The Camaro is going to be my main car and I am wondering, since it is a rear wheel drive car, how will it does in the snow. I know that it has stabilitrack and traction control, but what should I really suspect. Also how well would it do on ice.

*Milk 1027* · 03-16-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DGordon

The Camaro is going to be my main car and I am wondering, since it is a rear wheel drive car, how will it does in the snow. I know that it has stabilitrack and traction control, but what should I really suspect. Also how well would it do on ice.

Use the search button and look for Number 3's and heatherR's posts.

Gentry78 · 03-16-2009, 03:02 AM

i drive a single cab truck that is way lighter in the rear than the camaro and i drive fine in snow or even icy conditions

1FASTZ · 03-16-2009, 07:52 AM

My old 88 Iroc-Z was the worst car I've ever seen in snow.

If it was a light dusting, I was ok. If there was any kind of significant accumulation, it was horrible.

I'm not sure how different the new ones will be in that regard, but I'd plan on having a backup plan for heavy snow. Perhaps you can pickup an old front wheel drive beater. Do you really want your new camaro in that nasty snow and salt anyway??? I don't.

joepitt · 03-16-2009, 08:07 AM

Lots of folks buying a Camaro probably haven't driven a rear wheel drive car in snow. Front Wheel Drive has been the norm for many manufactures for years. If you have to drive it, and live in an area that gets real snow, get 4, not 2, snow tires. Better yet, if possible, park it.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-16-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by joepitt

Lots of folks buying a Camaro probably haven't driven a rear wheel drive car in snow. Front Wheel Drive has been the norm for many manufactures for years. If you have to drive it, and live in an area that gets real snow, get 4, not 2, snow tires. Better yet, if possible, park it.

or learn how to drive.

and no, having a drivers license doesnt mean you can drive.

Gentry78 · 03-17-2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

or learn how to drive.

and no, having a drivers license doesnt mean you can drive.

thats what i was thinking but left out of my last post

*The_Blur* · 03-17-2009, 03:33 AM

This car has been thoroughly tested in many different environments.

zebra · 03-17-2009, 09:26 AM

it's been proven to be well-behaved in the snow, providing you put some snow tires on it. if you get out there with the stock summer tires (on the SS or LT/RS) you're gonna have a tough time keeping it on the road, but that ain't the car's fault - it's due to the tires not being intended for cold usage.

Gentry78 · 03-18-2009, 07:34 AM

does pretty well in the snow if you ask me

http://vodpod.com/watch/1390240-www-...aro-test-drive

joepitt · 03-18-2009, 09:53 AM

I've got an AWD Enclave for the snow days.

GothamCamaro · 03-18-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gentry78

does pretty well in the snow if you ask me

http://vodpod.com/watch/1390240-www-...aro-test-drive

Yeah, I just wet myself... wicked!

LT1Jeep · 03-24-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTZ

My old 88 Iroc-Z was the worst car I've ever seen in snow.
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but your 88 Iroc didn't have computer controlled stabilitrak and traction control. makes a lil difference. :-)

03-16-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
DGordon Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 91	Lets talk snow. The Camaro is going to be my main car and I am wondering, since it is a rear wheel drive car, how will it does in the snow. I know that it has stabilitrack and traction control, but what should I really suspect. Also how well would it do on ice.

03-16-2009, 08:07 AM	#5
joepitt Drives: 2010 LT2 Camaro, 2008 Enclave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 460	Lots of folks buying a Camaro probably haven't driven a rear wheel drive car in snow. Front Wheel Drive has been the norm for many manufactures for years. If you have to drive it, and live in an area that gets real snow, get 4, not 2, snow tires. Better yet, if possible, park it. __________________ It's HERE! 2013 2LT/RS, Auto, Red Crystal, Tan Interior, polished aluminum wheels, Nav. Past highlights: 2010 pre-order Camaro 2LT,1969 Chevy Malibu, 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda, 1972 Pontiac GTO, 1979 Turbo Buick Century. 'See the USA in your Chevrolet...' Dinah Shore, 1952: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZvQoPxhNs

03-17-2009, 03:33 AM	#8
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03-17-2009, 09:26 AM	#9
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 11,299 View My Garage	it's been proven to be well-behaved in the snow, providing you put some snow tires on it. if you get out there with the stock summer tires (on the SS or LT/RS) you're gonna have a tough time keeping it on the road, but that ain't the car's fault - it's due to the tires not being intended for cold usage. __________________

03-18-2009, 09:53 AM	#11
joepitt Drives: 2010 LT2 Camaro, 2008 Enclave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 460	I've got an AWD Enclave for the snow days. __________________ It's HERE! 2013 2LT/RS, Auto, Red Crystal, Tan Interior, polished aluminum wheels, Nav. Past highlights: 2010 pre-order Camaro 2LT,1969 Chevy Malibu, 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda, 1972 Pontiac GTO, 1979 Turbo Buick Century. 'See the USA in your Chevrolet...' Dinah Shore, 1952: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZvQoPxhNs

03-16-2009, 03:02 AM	#3
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,284	i drive a single cab truck that is way lighter in the rear than the camaro and i drive fine in snow or even icy conditions

03-16-2009, 07:52 AM	#4
1FASTZ Drives: 1969 Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 70	My old 88 Iroc-Z was the worst car I've ever seen in snow. If it was a light dusting, I was ok. If there was any kind of significant accumulation, it was horrible. I'm not sure how different the new ones will be in that regard, but I'd plan on having a backup plan for heavy snow. Perhaps you can pickup an old front wheel drive beater. Do you really want your new camaro in that nasty snow and salt anyway??? I don't.

03-18-2009, 07:34 AM	#10
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,284	does pretty well in the snow if you ask me http://vodpod.com/watch/1390240-www-...aro-test-drive

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