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jordan 572 · 10-13-2008, 09:49 PM

how will the camaro do in snow my gramps is buying me one when i can drive so i want to know how i will do in the winter i live in minnesota thanks

playhard67 · 10-13-2008, 09:52 PM

GM tested this:

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/insi...y/?id=cid00026

TheCaptain · 10-13-2008, 09:52 PM

If you just drive it on stock tires, i hope you have the worlds best ice racing skills, and great insurance!
If you put on snow tires all the way around, It'll do just fine. Like any car really, but with more power.

jordan 572 · 10-13-2008, 10:00 PM

thanks for not calling me spoiled we have good people on this forum

ChrisB · 10-13-2008, 10:05 PM

I have been driven my 1999 Firebird all year round here in much worse condition than in Minnesota . You just need to get good winter tires and be careful

Jamestwilliams · 10-14-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jordan 572

thanks for not calling me spoiled we have good people on this forum

Your spoiled but that isn't a bad thing, as long as you appreciate what you're getting it's all good. Besides anyone who knocks you is just jealous.

BowtieGuy · 10-14-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jordan 572

thanks for not calling me spoiled we have good people on this forum

This response makes me think he has already read what I said to 16yocamarodriver on that other thread.

MajorTom · 10-14-2008, 01:40 AM

That article just says they tested the abs and stability controls in that area. It's common practice for car makers these days.

He wants to know how it'll handle the snow in real world conditions.

First, since this is presumably your first car, whether you get the V6 or V8, you'll need to be very very careful. My GTO was my first RWD V8 car. Without the right tires, it can get very hairy.

While going about 30 mph on the highway one day in thick snow, I was going around a slightly banked curve. I let off the throttle to slow down for it, but it induced what I can only assume was lift-throttle oversteer. At 30mph.. Heh. It was pretty scary. The car whipped about 75 degrees left, then I corrected the steering and it whipped about 75 degrees to the right. Thankfully I knew not to hit the brakes and I just gave it light and steady throttle and got it back under control.

That was with stock tires. The next day I bought snow tires. It was a lot better. But still nervous considering the GTOs tendency for over steer.

Again. Be very very careful. The Camaro has a slightly front biased weight distribution which could mean bad traction and a possibly tail happy nature. Possibly. You might find yourself staying home from school or something so you don't wreck your grandpas car.

camaro5 · 10-14-2008, 02:36 AM

Get something with front wheel drive for winter, or, well, I'm not gonna say.

HTWLSS · 10-14-2008, 02:42 PM

Just get a cheap, winter beater and use that to hone you snow driving skills.

Jamestwilliams · 10-14-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HTWLSS

Just get a cheap, winter beater and use that to hone you snow driving skills.

You don't want to learn how to drive in the snow in something as powerful as a Camaro. Seriously 100hp in the snow can be too much if you aren't careful.

Just had too add you could probably get an old crown vic or some other large rear drive car for a few hundred bucks, once you can drive that in the snow the camaro should be a dream.

10-13-2008, 09:49 PM	#1
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	snow and maro how will the camaro do in snow my gramps is buying me one when i can drive so i want to know how i will do in the winter i live in minnesota thanks

10-13-2008, 09:52 PM	#2
playhard67 come to poppa Drives: 67RS,09 Harley FLHX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,098	GM tested this: http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/insi...y/?id=cid00026 __________________ Cancelled the 2010 SS/RS (for now) and bought this instead (2009 Harley FLHX)

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10-13-2008, 10:00 PM	#4
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	thanks for not calling me spoiled we have good people on this forum

10-13-2008, 10:05 PM	#5
ChrisB Drives: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: quebec, canada Posts: 163	I have been driven my 1999 Firebird all year round here in much worse condition than in Minnesota . You just need to get good winter tires and be careful

10-14-2008, 01:40 AM	#8
MajorTom Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 306	That article just says they tested the abs and stability controls in that area. It's common practice for car makers these days. He wants to know how it'll handle the snow in real world conditions. First, since this is presumably your first car, whether you get the V6 or V8, you'll need to be very very careful. My GTO was my first RWD V8 car. Without the right tires, it can get very hairy. While going about 30 mph on the highway one day in thick snow, I was going around a slightly banked curve. I let off the throttle to slow down for it, but it induced what I can only assume was lift-throttle oversteer. At 30mph.. Heh. It was pretty scary. The car whipped about 75 degrees left, then I corrected the steering and it whipped about 75 degrees to the right. Thankfully I knew not to hit the brakes and I just gave it light and steady throttle and got it back under control. That was with stock tires. The next day I bought snow tires. It was a lot better. But still nervous considering the GTOs tendency for over steer. Again. Be very very careful. The Camaro has a slightly front biased weight distribution which could mean bad traction and a possibly tail happy nature. Possibly. You might find yourself staying home from school or something so you don't wreck your grandpas car.

10-14-2008, 02:42 PM	#10
HTWLSS Camaro Disciple Drives: Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: +45° 23' 30.0588", -122° 48' 7.3296" Posts: 658	Just get a cheap, winter beater and use that to hone you snow driving skills.