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LED Crazy · 02-09-2011, 07:47 PM

It's been a awful two weeks for most of us here in the midwest and plains area. I happen to live where there has been non stop snow, ice, and very cold weather. I have not driven or started my Camaro in a week because I don't want to expose it to the ugly streets that reek of sand, salt, dirty snow, and dirty water.. I decided to start my car up a couple days ago just to let her breathe a little (she has been outside the entire time because the garage is filled with crap

). The only problem was the breaks were a little squeaky. Is that normal and if so, does it iron itself out since I have not driven it in awhile? Last concern was I started it up today and she was shaking a lot and a warning indicator came on.. I turned off my Camaro and then turned it back on and there was no more shaking or indicator. Am I okay or should I be concerned?

Camaro_Custom_Painted · 02-09-2011, 08:33 PM

The brake rotors will rust a bit in a weeks time of no use. It will burn off quickly when you drive it, nothing to worry about. The warning light; if it stays off I wouldn't worry.

LED Crazy · 02-09-2011, 09:56 PM

Thank you!

Jeffm · 02-09-2011, 10:00 PM

hey 2U
,

Been driving mine everyday cept for the day we had 21inches in owasso.

Hulk · 02-09-2011, 10:12 PM

I know what you mean. This weather is for the Eskimos. I painted my factory splash guards to match and built some add on front protection.
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davidmk001 · 02-10-2011, 07:37 PM

as mentioned above by Camaro custom painted - brakes tend to get a little rusty or squeak / grind from sitting. all it takes is a short 5 min drive with using of the brakes to smooth that one over. for the shaking, this would most likely be due to the fact it has sat for a bit. i have had cars in the past do the same thing if i had left them without starting during cold winter days. if it persists, contact your dealer. you should however get in the habit of letting it run daily almost for a few mins if possible.

LED Crazy · 02-10-2011, 10:19 PM

Great info guys thanks!

Hulk- This weather is truly for eskimos! I just want to know I can safely drive my car without hitting a rut, pot hole, or a Yeti!

jmaryt · 02-11-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Unique4U

Great info guys thanks!

Hulk- This weather is truly for eskimos! I just want to know I can safely drive my car without hitting a rut, pot hole, or a Yeti!

don't be concerned about the weather!..enjoy the car!..if it gets salt on it,just take it thru a "touchless" wash!..everything's kool!....no worries!

Hulk · 02-12-2011, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Unique4U

Great info guys thanks!

Hulk- This weather is truly for eskimos! I just want to know I can safely drive my car without hitting a rut, pot hole, or a Yeti!

I wanna se a Yeti

TooCool5 · 02-12-2011, 11:40 AM

Get this done for the shaking.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124928

camoman · 02-13-2011, 09:18 AM

Move to Florida !!!!

heRS · 02-13-2011, 10:51 AM

Mine's parked in the shop for another month or so.

first one · 02-13-2011, 12:47 PM

Clean that garage and give her shelter!

02-09-2011, 07:47 PM	#1
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,754 View My Garage	Winter concerns It's been a awful two weeks for most of us here in the midwest and plains area. I happen to live where there has been non stop snow, ice, and very cold weather. I have not driven or started my Camaro in a week because I don't want to expose it to the ugly streets that reek of sand, salt, dirty snow, and dirty water.. I decided to start my car up a couple days ago just to let her breathe a little (she has been outside the entire time because the garage is filled with crap). The only problem was the breaks were a little squeaky. Is that normal and if so, does it iron itself out since I have not driven it in awhile? Last concern was I started it up today and she was shaking a lot and a warning indicator came on.. I turned off my Camaro and then turned it back on and there was no more shaking or indicator. Am I okay or should I be concerned?

02-09-2011, 08:33 PM	#2
Camaro_Custom_Painted Choke on that causality! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 645	The brake rotors will rust a bit in a weeks time of no use. It will burn off quickly when you drive it, nothing to worry about. The warning light; if it stays off I wouldn't worry. __________________ Edelbrock EForce - Stainless Works Headers - BMR Sways & Arms & Toe Links & Control Arm Bushings & End Links - Rotofab CAI - Assorted Interior, Exterior, Underhood Bling - Red Jewel Stripes & Full Body Clear - Lexani LX15 Wheels - JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade - Kenne Bell BAP - Heartthrob XPipe - Elite Catch Can - Pedders Cradle & Front Arm Bushings - Hotchkis Strut Brace - MSD Wires - Carbotech Brakes - DSS 1000HP Axles & Driveshaft - Mickey Thompson Tires - Halo Harness - AutoMeter A/F, Boost, Fuel Pressure Gauges - Whats Next?

02-09-2011, 10:00 PM	#4
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	hey 2U , Been driving mine everyday cept for the day we had 21inches in owasso. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread

02-09-2011, 10:12 PM	#5
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	I know what you mean. This weather is for the Eskimos. I painted my factory splash guards to match and built some add on front protection. __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

02-12-2011, 11:40 AM	#10
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Get this done for the shaking. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124928 __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

02-09-2011, 09:56 PM	#3
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,754 View My Garage	Thank you!

02-10-2011, 07:37 PM	#6
davidmk001 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 118	as mentioned above by Camaro custom painted - brakes tend to get a little rusty or squeak / grind from sitting. all it takes is a short 5 min drive with using of the brakes to smooth that one over. for the shaking, this would most likely be due to the fact it has sat for a bit. i have had cars in the past do the same thing if i had left them without starting during cold winter days. if it persists, contact your dealer. you should however get in the habit of letting it run daily almost for a few mins if possible.

02-10-2011, 10:19 PM	#7
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,754 View My Garage	Great info guys thanks! Hulk- This weather is truly for eskimos! I just want to know I can safely drive my car without hitting a rut, pot hole, or a Yeti!

02-13-2011, 09:18 AM	#11
camoman Drives: 2010 1SS IBM L99 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miramar Florida Posts: 316	Move to Florida !!!!

02-13-2011, 10:51 AM	#12
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Mine's parked in the shop for another month or so. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

02-13-2011, 12:47 PM	#13
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	Clean that garage and give her shelter! __________________

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