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bluch · 09-10-2009, 08:39 PM

so i go into London Drugs yesterday. before i went in i noticed a police car parked in front of the store. i parked a few spaces down. when i come out of the store (about 10 min later) the 2 cops are standing around my car checking it out

They were really interested and asked lots of questions like the HP, the engine, they really thought the Halos were cool. the one officer says to me "this is the nicest car on the street right now." It was really cool to interact with the police in a positive way about this car, instead of the more common negative way (speeding tickets or whatever)...anyway, thought i would share

Sir Nuke · 09-10-2009, 08:51 PM

from my experience, they are people too, and most of them I know are "car guys" as well. If you treat them with respect, they will return it. Friendships can be built, and good ones to have as well.

Andro · 09-10-2009, 08:55 PM

zebra · 09-10-2009, 08:56 PM

nice. some others were getting pulled over a few months ago just so the cops could look at them!

Darsh 007 · 09-10-2009, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluch

so i go into London Drugs yesterday. before i went in i noticed a police car parked in front of the store. i parked a few spaces down. when i come out of the store (about 10 min later) the 2 cops are standing around my car checking it out

They were really interested and asked lots of questions like the HP, the engine, they really thought the Halos were cool. the one officer says to me "this is the nicest car on the street right now." It was really cool to interact with the police in a positive way about this car, instead of the more common negative way (speeding tickets or whatever)...anyway, thought i would share

VenomZ302 · 09-10-2009, 10:19 PM

I had an officer stop while I was waiting for the light near my house to change green and he yelled out "Hey! I'll trade ya!"

Mr. Brownstone · 09-10-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

from my experience, they are people too, and most of them I know are "car guys" as well. If you treat them with respect, they will return it. Friendships can be built, and good ones to have as well.

CamaroSS_LS3 · 09-11-2009, 12:20 AM

Cops have been real cool about my car so far. In my town I was waiting to turn left at a light that a cop was sitting at coming towards me. I have no front license plate in a state that requires them. The cop had the right of way when the light turned green, I waited for him to go by but they (2 officers in the car) just sat there looking at I assume my car. The driver cop then waved me on to turn in front of him. I though oh crap they noticed the plate and as soon as they see my rear end they will realize I have Ohio plate’s not temp tags and they’re going to pull be over for no plate. They just watched me drive by and then continued in the other direction. I assume they just wanted to watch it go by, I think I have the only one in town back a month ago when this happened.

Then on a trip through the mountains we stayed and a hotel in Asheville NC where there was a police officer convention. Two guys in street clothes came up to me while I was outside registration and started asking a bunch of questions about the car and acted very impressed with it. Then they mentioned they were police officers from Raleigh NC that were there for the convention.

So far I have only had pleasant experiences with police in this car. I hope it stays that way because I have trouble with always driving this car within the law.

If you own an SS you know what I mean, it breaks most speed limits in less than 5 seconds.

To always stay at or under most speed limits you only get about 3 seconds of WOW before you need to shut her down.

Skyblu · 09-11-2009, 07:46 AM

I was showing the car to a friend of mine at her beauty salon in the parking lot and an officer pulled up next to us to see if he could look at my car, I said sure and showed him everything. He LOVED it! He is a mustang owner and said he may just convert after seeing my car! He asked was it as fast as they say? I said yes I have been enjoying the speed but "respectfully" he said cool!

jayson71 · 09-11-2009, 08:54 AM

I had a cop pull up and ask how fast she was I replied "Turn on your lights get behind me and let's find out." He declined the offer.

SWHCPA · 09-11-2009, 09:02 AM

I had a similar situation here in Dallas. Was stopped at a light in the left turn lane. Two officers in a squad car pulled up beside me & motioned me to roll down the passenger window. Had nothing but compliments on the look of the car. The officer driving asked about the engine, etc. Also asked how fast it would go. My response was "you'll never get to see from me." He laughed and smiled. Light turned green and we all waved as we went on our respective way. Was a neat encounter.

ssjoe · 09-11-2009, 09:08 AM

Man we are all human just like you and some of us even OWN one!

CloudXTC · 09-11-2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VenomZ302

I had an officer stop while I was waiting for the light near my house to change green and he yelled out "Hey! I'll trade ya!"

i accept...

eddie SS · 09-11-2009, 09:35 AM

It's always a treat to have a positive encounter with the "LAW"... They are people too and most are definitely car guys (gals). You can't but help to appreciate such an awesome car.

benjaminkeith · 09-11-2009, 10:04 AM

I was walking into the grocery store over the weekend, and a County Sheriff pulled in front of me (before the entrance) and asked, "Is that your car?" and pointed to my SS. I replied, "Yes sir, it is". "Mind if I take a look?". "Sure".

I walked back over and gave him my "amateur car dealer" walk through (I've done it a MILLION times now, GM should hire me

)

He then asked if I minded hanging out for a few so he could call a couple of his buddies to come see it and his daughter (because she wants one badly). I had some time to waste so I said sure.

Next thing I know, 3 more sheriff deputy cars show up and his daughter in a Ford F150 and the impromptu single car show began!

I let his daughter sit in it (she was a cutie) and check it out while everyone else just hung out and talked about how their patrol cars would fair against my camaro. (the general consensus was, they couldn't catch me)

It was a funny experience and I made a lot of "cop buddies" that day.

CloudXTC · 09-11-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benjaminkeith

I was walking into the grocery store over the weekend, and a County Sheriff pulled in front of me (before the entrance) and asked, "Is that your car?" and pointed to my SS. I replied, "Yes sir, it is". "Mind if I take a look?". "Sure".

I walked back over and gave him my "amateur car dealer" walk through (I've done it a MILLION times now, GM should hire me

)

He then asked if I minded hanging out for a few so he could call a couple of his buddies to come see it and his daughter (because she wants one badly). I had some time to waste so I said sure.

Next thing I know, 3 more sheriff deputy cars show up and his daughter in a Ford F150 and the impromptu single car show began!

I let his daughter sit in it (she was a cutie) and check it out while everyone else just hung out and talked about how their patrol cars would fair against my camaro. (the general consensus was, they couldn't catch me)

It was a funny experience and I made a lot of "cop buddies" that day.

awesome story!

mfr1950 · 09-11-2009, 11:29 AM

Everthing has been very positive ever time an officer has asked me,this includes local,county and state..The state cop that tailgated me for 6 blocks has seen too many episodes of Dukes of Hazzard..

Blownhotrodder · 09-11-2009, 11:37 AM

Cops are really people under the tin? When did this happen?

Brown5150 · 09-11-2009, 08:47 PM

My wife had a encounter also. A ticket for 70 in a 35.. OOPS And she told me no tickets.

Top Thrill · 09-11-2009, 09:12 PM

I had a city officer stop at my driveway when I came home one day. Just wanted to ask about the car. The man that lives across the street came out and said. "YOU GOT PULLED OVER IN YOUR DRIVEWAY BECAUSE THE CAR JUST LOOKS LIKE IT'S GOING FAST." The cop thought that way funny.

bluch · 09-12-2009, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayson71

I had a cop pull up and ask how fast she was I replied "Turn on your lights get behind me and let's find out." He declined the offer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Thrill

I had a city officer stop at my driveway when I came home one day. Just wanted to ask about the car. The man that lives across the street came out and said. "YOU GOT PULLED OVER IN YOUR DRIVEWAY BECAUSE THE CAR JUST LOOKS LIKE IT'S GOING FAST." The cop thought that way funny.

2010SSRSM6 · 09-12-2009, 01:24 AM

My wife went to dinner with a friend from grad school and her husband while I was out of town for work. Her husband is a really cool local sherrif's officer who is nice enough to ensure that my illegal tint tickets are properly corrected.

He hadn't seen a Camaro up close yet and is a major car nut, (usually imports) my wife opens the door and he jumps in the drivers seat and asks for the keys. My wife laughs and he says he has to confiscate my car due to illegal tint. When she quit laughing she promply escorted him out of my car and back to his civic.

He now has his own 2SS/RS on order!

I still haven't gotten the

for the "radar check" on a closed road yet though.

I'll work on that later when his car actually hits production.

bluman · 09-12-2009, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssjoe

Man we are all human just like you and some of us even OWN one!

and a Vette !

bluman · 09-12-2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blownhotrodder

Cops are really people under the tin? When did this happen?

maybe it's got something to do with your....
nevermind, I'm going to be respectful...

croyal1974 · 09-12-2009, 11:52 AM

I'm in a small college town, the only interaction I have had was getting harrassed for "hitting a green truck." my camaro was spotless with not even a door ding, and they checked the car before questioning me

09-10-2009, 08:39 PM	#1
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,931 View My Garage	Interaction with Local Police Officers so i go into London Drugs yesterday. before i went in i noticed a police car parked in front of the store. i parked a few spaces down. when i come out of the store (about 10 min later) the 2 cops are standing around my car checking it out They were really interested and asked lots of questions like the HP, the engine, they really thought the Halos were cool. the one officer says to me "this is the nicest car on the street right now." It was really cool to interact with the police in a positive way about this car, instead of the more common negative way (speeding tickets or whatever)...anyway, thought i would share __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

09-10-2009, 08:51 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '10' Camaro 2LT/RS,'08' Caddy STS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 13,926 View My Garage	from my experience, they are people too, and most of them I know are "car guys" as well. If you treat them with respect, they will return it. Friendships can be built, and good ones to have as well. __________________

09-10-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,224 View My Garage	__________________

09-10-2009, 08:56 PM	#4
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 11,321 View My Garage	nice. some others were getting pulled over a few months ago just so the cops could look at them! __________________

09-10-2009, 10:19 PM	#6
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,786 View My Garage	I had an officer stop while I was waiting for the light near my house to change green and he yelled out "Hey! I'll trade ya!" __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

09-11-2009, 12:20 AM	#8
CamaroSS_LS3 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM/IOM 6M Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 242 View My Garage	Cops have been real cool about my car so far. In my town I was waiting to turn left at a light that a cop was sitting at coming towards me. I have no front license plate in a state that requires them. The cop had the right of way when the light turned green, I waited for him to go by but they (2 officers in the car) just sat there looking at I assume my car. The driver cop then waved me on to turn in front of him. I though oh crap they noticed the plate and as soon as they see my rear end they will realize I have Ohio plate’s not temp tags and they’re going to pull be over for no plate. They just watched me drive by and then continued in the other direction. I assume they just wanted to watch it go by, I think I have the only one in town back a month ago when this happened. Then on a trip through the mountains we stayed and a hotel in Asheville NC where there was a police officer convention. Two guys in street clothes came up to me while I was outside registration and started asking a bunch of questions about the car and acted very impressed with it. Then they mentioned they were police officers from Raleigh NC that were there for the convention. So far I have only had pleasant experiences with police in this car. I hope it stays that way because I have trouble with always driving this car within the law. If you own an SS you know what I mean, it breaks most speed limits in less than 5 seconds. To always stay at or under most speed limits you only get about 3 seconds of WOW before you need to shut her down. __________________ 2SS/RS 6 speed manual. VIN# 2G1FT1EW7A9116851 No Mod's love it just the way it is.

09-11-2009, 07:46 AM	#9
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 998	I was showing the car to a friend of mine at her beauty salon in the parking lot and an officer pulled up next to us to see if he could look at my car, I said sure and showed him everything. He LOVED it! He is a mustang owner and said he may just convert after seeing my car! He asked was it as fast as they say? I said yes I have been enjoying the speed but "respectfully" he said cool!

09-11-2009, 08:54 AM	#10
jayson71 Drives: 2010 Victory Red Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 284 View My Garage	I had a cop pull up and ask how fast she was I replied "Turn on your lights get behind me and let's find out." He declined the offer.

09-11-2009, 09:02 AM	#11
SWHCPA Snow White can be naughty Drives: '10 Camaro/'67 Mustang Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 724	I had a similar situation here in Dallas. Was stopped at a light in the left turn lane. Two officers in a squad car pulled up beside me & motioned me to roll down the passenger window. Had nothing but compliments on the look of the car. The officer driving asked about the engine, etc. Also asked how fast it would go. My response was "you'll never get to see from me." He laughed and smiled. Light turned green and we all waved as we went on our respective way. Was a neat encounter. __________________

09-11-2009, 09:08 AM	#12
ssjoe Ollie Drives: 02 Subrbn/94 Prizm/10 SSRS :) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern, CT Posts: 395	Man we are all human just like you and some of us even OWN one!

09-11-2009, 09:35 AM	#14
eddie SS ALWAYS A MARINE......!!! Drives: 2010 camaro IOM/2SS/RS/sunroof Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 270 View My Garage	It's always a treat to have a positive encounter with the "LAW"... They are people too and most are definitely car guys (gals). You can't but help to appreciate such an awesome car. __________________ She's finally home: 09/18/09 Mods so far: SOLO Performance MACH XL cat-back exhaust, NOWEEDS exhaust diverters, Tinted windows, gas cap decal, bow tie black outs, Cold Air Inc CAI, Eibach Pro kit lowering springs Mods I have but not installed yet: rear trunk black out, Diablosport Trinity Future Mods: ARH long tube w/ high flow cats or Dynatech's SuperMaXX long tube w/ high flow cats, Maggie S/C

09-11-2009, 10:04 AM	#15
benjaminkeith Uber Member Drives: 2SS/RS Blk/Blk 6spd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 131	I was walking into the grocery store over the weekend, and a County Sheriff pulled in front of me (before the entrance) and asked, "Is that your car?" and pointed to my SS. I replied, "Yes sir, it is". "Mind if I take a look?". "Sure". I walked back over and gave him my "amateur car dealer" walk through (I've done it a MILLION times now, GM should hire me ) He then asked if I minded hanging out for a few so he could call a couple of his buddies to come see it and his daughter (because she wants one badly). I had some time to waste so I said sure. Next thing I know, 3 more sheriff deputy cars show up and his daughter in a Ford F150 and the impromptu single car show began! I let his daughter sit in it (she was a cutie) and check it out while everyone else just hung out and talked about how their patrol cars would fair against my camaro. (the general consensus was, they couldn't catch me) It was a funny experience and I made a lot of "cop buddies" that day. __________________ 1000, Dealer Order (3.06.09) - Order # NHNNZH 1100, Preliminary order accepted (03.09.09) 2000, Order accepted by GM (4.30.09) 3000, Order accepted by production control (5.7.09) 3100, Order available to sequence (5.14.09) 3300, Order scheduled for production (6.16.09)-TPW 6.29.09 3400, Order broadcast (6.30.09) 3800, Order produced (7.02.09) - 2G1FT1EWXA9123955 4000, Available to ship (7.06.09) 4200, Shipped (7.06.09) - RC# GTW 310094 4800, Rail Ramp Unload (7.22.09) 5000, Delivered to the dealer (7.23.09) 6000, Delivered to the customer (7.23.09)

09-11-2009, 11:29 AM	#17
mfr1950 Drives: 2011 challengerR/T , 2010 Ram R/T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lafayette Indiana Posts: 1,190	Everthing has been very positive ever time an officer has asked me,this includes local,county and state..The state cop that tailgated me for 6 blocks has seen too many episodes of Dukes of Hazzard..

09-11-2009, 11:37 AM	#18
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,584	Cops are really people under the tin? When did this happen?

09-11-2009, 08:47 PM	#19
Brown5150 #17,149 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oakdale, Calif Posts: 125 View My Garage	My wife had a encounter also. A ticket for 70 in a 35.. OOPS And she told me no tickets. __________________

09-11-2009, 09:12 PM	#20
Top Thrill BOD 5/28/09 #13485 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 897	I had a city officer stop at my driveway when I came home one day. Just wanted to ask about the car. The man that lives across the street came out and said. "YOU GOT PULLED OVER IN YOUR DRIVEWAY BECAUSE THE CAR JUST LOOKS LIKE IT'S GOING FAST." The cop thought that way funny. __________________

09-12-2009, 01:24 AM	#22
2010SSRSM6 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,262 View My Garage	My wife went to dinner with a friend from grad school and her husband while I was out of town for work. Her husband is a really cool local sherrif's officer who is nice enough to ensure that my illegal tint tickets are properly corrected. He hadn't seen a Camaro up close yet and is a major car nut, (usually imports) my wife opens the door and he jumps in the drivers seat and asks for the keys. My wife laughs and he says he has to confiscate my car due to illegal tint. When she quit laughing she promply escorted him out of my car and back to his civic. He now has his own 2SS/RS on order! I still haven't gotten the for the "radar check" on a closed road yet though. I'll work on that later when his car actually hits production. __________________ Powered by Cunningham MotorSports

09-12-2009, 11:52 AM	#25
croyal1974 Drives: 74 cuda, 98 camaro ss,2010 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: midland, tx Posts: 67	I'm in a small college town, the only interaction I have had was getting harrassed for "hitting a green truck." my camaro was spotless with not even a door ding, and they checked the car before questioning me

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