Where's MY Lady Drivers At!!!!

[Abygale]

Originally Posted by Lil C's Mama

Abygale, that pic in your sig is AWESOME! Is that your car with the tiger? Looks like you and I have the same Camaro, with the exception of the interior (well, and the fact that you have yours and I'm still waiting for mine)!

Yes sweetie, that is my car. There is a member here named Hazman, his thread is titled "Playing with Crayons" and he makes those jpg files for the members from pictures of our cars. There are a few more pictures of my car earlier in this thread on page 8 or 9 I think. Just don't be too mad at me for driving her on gravel and a dirt track

You are going to love this car when you get it, be sure to adjust your mirrors properly it makes the world of difference with a car like this. I had never seen this before and was very glad someone linked this information.

http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/tech/mirrors/

I've been around this site for a while and if you have any questions don't hesititate to ask them! Everyone here for the most part is very friendly and helpful. If a food fight breaks out, just join in!

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by Krozzbow

What did I get myself into.

Well, you can't be all bad. You drive a Camaro!

[Pamaro]

Thanks for the info, Abygale. I'm going to try the mirror thing. I've been worried about visibility since the day I decided to buy.

[CynAgain]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

My CGM 2SS RS is being built this week!

Congrats!!!

Originally Posted by jkelly

I got mine in Oct. never saw this thread until today. I'm at work so I have lots of time to read. LOL. My daughters can't believe my husband hasn't taken my car for himself. He just knows better that's all. I waited 5 months and drove everyone crazy while I was waiting. No way will he get this car.

Your car is Beautiful

Originally Posted by Krozzbow

What did I get myself into.

Originally Posted by chappy48

Haha, if that's the case, then how many of you ladies can keep up with me

Actually I'm 5'6", but I make up for it cause I can dance like this :party0048:

Let's go Racing!

Originally Posted by Lil C's Mama

Thanks for the info, Abygale. I'm going to try the mirror thing. I've been worried about visibility since the day I decided to buy.

Don't worry about visibility ~ everyone will be looking at YOU!

[chappy48]

Originally Posted by Abygale

You are going to love this car when you get it, be sure to adjust your mirrors properly it makes the world of difference with a car like this. I had never seen this before and was very glad someone linked this information.

http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/tech/mirrors/

This is exactly how I've been using my mirrors for the last couple years. People will get in my car and say, "Can you see out your side mirror because it's set up perfectly for me". I just say yup, that's how it's supposed to be.

On a car like this with difficult sightlines out the rear, mirror placement is absolutely critical.

[SQUALO]

Originally Posted by Myothercarisafireengine

Have had mine since May....love it!

Absolutely beautiful, both of you Great looking pictures.

[Rocketright]

I'll make sure to get a picture of my mom driving mine next year when I get it haha

[chappy48]

Originally Posted by Dire Wolf

That guy is full of it with that mirror setup! I totally agree with the first comment. The side view mirror should be where you can see down the side of the car (you should be able to see each "hip" on your Camaro. I would suggest getting wide-angle blind spot mirrors (2" round) and put them on the outer bottom corner of each side view mirror. This will give you the view of having your mirrors turned out but you will also have the close view of the side of the car for backing up. THE REAR WINDOW IS USELESS IN THE CAMARO FOR BACKING UP. YOU NEED THE SIDE MIRRORS SO THAT YOU CAN USE THEM FOR BACKING AND PARKING. Try turning the mirrors out like that person suggests and then try backing into your garage or parallel parking.

Do you spend the majority of your time backing into a parking spot or driving around on the street where you need to see your blind spots?? Here's a solution...when you do need to back into a parking spot move the mirrors in. I'd rather not accidentally hit a car by merging over cause I can't see him in my mirrors or that ridiculously small rear side window.

[locomaro]

Frankly, my previous car also had really bad blind spots so I'm kinda used to it. I adjust the mirrors to cover as much ground as possible, but I must admit, I'm still a habitual "head-turner". Don't think I'll ever wean myself of that habit!!

And here's a big HELLO to all of you wonderful Camaro ladies!! This is my first time checking into this thread -- Happy Holidays to all of you!

[TommyTSquared]

[CynAgain]

Originally Posted by Dire Wolf

That guy is full of it with that mirror setup! I totally agree with the first comment. The side view mirror should be where you can see down the side of the car (you should be able to see each "hip" on your Camaro. I would suggest getting wide-angle blind spot mirrors (2" round) and put them on the outer bottom corner of each side view mirror. This will give you the view of having your mirrors turned out but you will also have the close view of the side of the car for backing up. THE REAR WINDOW IS USELESS IN THE CAMARO FOR BACKING UP. YOU NEED THE SIDE MIRRORS SO THAT YOU CAN USE THEM FOR BACKING AND PARKING. Try turning the mirrors out like that person suggests and then try backing into your garage or parallel parking.

I have to disagree on this one. I can put that car right where I want it with the mirrors out. no problem.

Originally Posted by chappy48

Do you spend the majority of your time backing into a parking spot or driving around on the street where you need to see your blind spots?? Here's a solution...when you do need to back into a parking spot move the mirrors in. I'd rather not accidentally hit a car by merging over cause I can't see him in my mirrors or that ridiculously small rear side window.

Originally Posted by locomaro

Frankly, my previous car also had really bad blind spots so I'm kinda used to it. I adjust the mirrors to cover as much ground as possible, but I must admit, I'm still a habitual "head-turner". Don't think I'll ever wean myself of that habit!!

And here's a big HELLO to all of you wonderful Camaro ladies!! This is my first time checking into this thread -- Happy Holidays to all of you!

Welcome and Happy Holidays to you too!!!

[Abygale]

Originally Posted by chappy48

Do you spend the majority of your time backing into a parking spot or driving around on the street where you need to see your blind spots?? Here's a solution...when you do need to back into a parking spot move the mirrors in. I'd rather not accidentally hit a car by merging over cause I can't see him in my mirrors or that ridiculously small rear side window.

And for the lovely Lil C who will be getting a post backup sensor production car, she already has a little more help with the backing up problem. Once she has her car for a bit, with her mirrors adjusted properly, she can then decide if she needs to make any changes to her mirrors. I find that they work just great as long as you have them properly adjusted.

[Abygale]

Originally Posted by Dire Wolf

The real question I guess is why did I come on a ladies thread and think I had any slight chance of winning an argument?

Cause you always have to keep trying! You also know that making up from the argument usually makes the argument worth it!

[Danny5]

Hi ladies!

I should chime in here for my wife Jennifer. We have 6 kids together and she just finished her Masters as a Speech Language Pathologist.

She has coveted this car for a LONG time. So now that she is working again, we went to the dealer and picked up a black 2SS/RS.

I am a lucky man with a very smart wife that appreciates a fine automobile. She'll never join a forum like this, she is content with driving her Camaro all over. She leaves the "geeky" stuff to me. Guess thats why I drive the mini-van...lol

Sometimes, I'll come up with some excuse, and cruise around the streets pretending the car is mine.