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Whozurdady1 · 03-15-2012, 12:00 AM

I am taking a buddy of mine, who has been on the verge of buying a new SS (Getting married, new house, wife wants kids etc), to Vegas for his Bachelor party and I just rented an SS Convertible from Hertz.

What I want to know: Are we going to be able to do smokey burnouts or is the car going to have a semi-permanent traction control built into it? If so is this something that a simple fuse removal will rectify or is it going to limit the power once the fuse is pulled.

Has anyone actually driven one of these Hertz cars, and is anyone familiar enough with the traction control system to walk me through a simple fix if necessary/possible. (I built my first small block when I was eleven, I have been around cars my whole life, am a mechanical engineer, and have built two kit planes. Im not a genius or a know it all, but I do know the limits of my own knowledge and the new Camaro is unfamiliar territory for me. Im just looking for some pointers in the right direction)

Elykson · 03-15-2012, 12:20 AM

I don't think the traction control will be any different. I know rental camaro's can be driven at high speeds and used to jump train tracks. Seen it on youtube. The end results weren't good, though. Make sure you get extra insurance.

PLuche · 03-15-2012, 01:06 AM

Im sure it comes with a manual inside the glove box. Check it out.

I believe all Camaros have the traction control button on the center console by the shifter. You can either push it to turn it on/off. Or hold it for 7 seconds in order to engage the full fun of no traction at all!

CamaroKid300 · 03-15-2012, 02:35 AM

Poor camaro.

Iroc-z86 · 03-15-2012, 09:02 AM

#1 reason why you never buy a used rental car no matter how cheap they are! lol

Although I do not blame you, i rented a mustang (because the camaro was not available) and I gave it a good 'testing'.

garcmol · 03-15-2012, 09:09 AM

Hertz puts in a permanent traction control device that won't allow the car to get over 70 or break traction. You don't want to rent one, they're no fun!

Maybe I can save one Camaro, right? Be gentle

blackSSRS · 03-15-2012, 09:55 AM

i rented a 2011 v6 from enterprise i think, was able to turn off the traction control and stabilitrak and have all sorts of fun

Whozurdady1 · 03-15-2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garcmol

Hertz puts in a permanent traction control device that won't allow the car to get over 70 or break traction. You don't want to rent one, they're no fun!

Maybe I can save one Camaro, right? Be gentle

Lol, don't worry guys its not the first time either of us has been behind the wheel. Hes got an 81 Z28 thats been restored and built, puts 465 out at the flywheel, and I drive an 06 CTSV. Im going to drive it like it were my own car. The point is that if your not going to roast the tires a little and get on it hard, there's no point in renting or driving the ss, you might as well rent the v6 or an impala for that matter. Were not going to jump it or trash it, just want to enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

Thanks for the input guys! Any more clarification would be greatly appreciated!

10forty2 · 03-15-2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whozurdady1

Lol, don't worry guys its not the first time either of us has been behind the wheel. Hes got an 81 Z28 thats been restored and built, puts 465 out at the flywheel, and I drive an 06 CTSV. Im going to drive it like it were my own car. The point is that if your not going to roast the tires a little and get on it hard, there's no point in renting or driving the ss, you might as well rent the v6 or an impala for that matter. Were not going to jump it or trash it, just want to enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

Thanks for the input guys! Any more clarification would be greatly appreciated!

Wow...2 posts and you want to know how to do burnouts in a rental? Not good... not good....

Please be safe and make sure your buddy can make it to his wedding alive and not in a wheelchair....and yes, that is genuine concern...

Dznts · 03-15-2012, 12:02 PM

this thread =

jtzako · 03-15-2012, 12:11 PM

My buddy rented one a couple months ago and was shocked at how under powered it seemed. He had ridden in mine several times and it was way different. I'm pretty sure it was either de-tuned or (more likely) it had been using the wrong gas.

Dznts · 03-15-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtzako

My buddy rented one a couple months ago and was shocked at how under powered it seemed. He had ridden in mine several times and it was way different. I'm pretty sure it was either de-tuned or (more likely) it had been using the wrong gas.

low octane gas was probably the culprit

Fiveg56 · 03-15-2012, 02:44 PM

You break it, you buy it.

blackSSRS · 03-16-2012, 01:03 PM

had insurance on mine, guy said even if i towed it back all busted up i was covered... also was 1,000 for a week though...

03-15-2012, 12:20 AM	#2
Elykson Custom One Off Drives: 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Edition #1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 1,190	I don't think the traction control will be any different. I know rental camaro's can be driven at high speeds and used to jump train tracks. Seen it on youtube. The end results weren't good, though. Make sure you get extra insurance. __________________ Vararam Intake/SLP Loud Mouth II/BBK LT HFC/Magnaflow x-pipe/Pfadt Springs/Black Ice-olator/FE3 suspension/VMAX TB/RX catch can/Trifecta Tune http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129416

03-15-2012, 02:35 AM	#4
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,143 View My Garage	Poor camaro. __________________ Stock...For Now.

03-15-2012, 09:02 AM	#5
Iroc-z86 Drives: 86' Iroc-z 14' Camaro SS 98' Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 264 View My Garage	#1 reason why you never buy a used rental car no matter how cheap they are! lol Although I do not blame you, i rented a mustang (because the camaro was not available) and I gave it a good 'testing'. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS - Summit White W/ Inferno Orange stripes and interior package. Borla Atak catback, RotoFab CAI, Truetrac diff, 3.90 gears, DSS driveshaft and axles, LPW diff cover. 1986 Camaro IROC-Z - 305 TPI, cammed, GMMG exhaust, t56 6Spd swap, custom headlights with halos

03-15-2012, 09:09 AM	#6
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	Hertz puts in a permanent traction control device that won't allow the car to get over 70 or break traction. You don't want to rent one, they're no fun! Maybe I can save one Camaro, right? Be gentle __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

03-15-2012, 12:02 PM	#10
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03-15-2012, 12:00 AM	#1
Whozurdady1 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2	Hertz Traction Control I am taking a buddy of mine, who has been on the verge of buying a new SS (Getting married, new house, wife wants kids etc), to Vegas for his Bachelor party and I just rented an SS Convertible from Hertz. What I want to know: Are we going to be able to do smokey burnouts or is the car going to have a semi-permanent traction control built into it? If so is this something that a simple fuse removal will rectify or is it going to limit the power once the fuse is pulled. Has anyone actually driven one of these Hertz cars, and is anyone familiar enough with the traction control system to walk me through a simple fix if necessary/possible. (I built my first small block when I was eleven, I have been around cars my whole life, am a mechanical engineer, and have built two kit planes. Im not a genius or a know it all, but I do know the limits of my own knowledge and the new Camaro is unfamiliar territory for me. Im just looking for some pointers in the right direction)

03-15-2012, 01:06 AM	#3
PLuche Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT manual Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: GA Posts: 489	Im sure it comes with a manual inside the glove box. Check it out. I believe all Camaros have the traction control button on the center console by the shifter. You can either push it to turn it on/off. Or hold it for 7 seconds in order to engage the full fun of no traction at all!

03-15-2012, 09:55 AM	#7
blackSSRS Drives: 2010 RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 540	i rented a 2011 v6 from enterprise i think, was able to turn off the traction control and stabilitrak and have all sorts of fun

03-15-2012, 12:11 PM	#11
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	My buddy rented one a couple months ago and was shocked at how under powered it seemed. He had ridden in mine several times and it was way different. I'm pretty sure it was either de-tuned or (more likely) it had been using the wrong gas. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

03-15-2012, 02:44 PM	#13
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	You break it, you buy it.

03-16-2012, 01:03 PM	#14
blackSSRS Drives: 2010 RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 540	had insurance on mine, guy said even if i towed it back all busted up i was covered... also was 1,000 for a week though...

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