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PoorMansCamaro · 02-18-2011, 07:04 PM

I've had my car for almost a year, daily driver, and I have never had anyone want to race me

GEEo · 02-18-2011, 07:11 PM

I get that allot to. specially when I had my muffler delete.

but I enjoy it tho

08-G35s/6MT · 02-18-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cab2g

LOL the list is pretty funny, but careful, there are a lot of Vette fans on this forum. I am not a huge fan of it because it's had basically the same body style for 20+ years, but it still is a fast car and it's cheaper than most other cars in its category.

With that said, only one person has tried to race me. It was in a late model Infinity G35 Sedan. I don't really drive around much @ night though when a lot of people race.

*Infiniti

I had this guy in an early 1990s Maxima think I was racing him... I was turning left(yielding, waiting for a break in the traffic) at a solid green light, I started creeping up when I saw where I had a chance to turn. He saw this, looked at me, started creeping too, then floored it... was he trying to prove something ?

I also think some of the Harley Davidson riders/<250cc crotch rocket riders are ridiculous because they think they own the road. Theyr'e slow, my 15 year old mazda beat this guy on a loud chromed-out Harley, well I pulled till we hit the 55 mph speed limit.

I saw this new CTS-V and Camaro SS going at it for a good half hour on my way back from work too...

SSLarry · 02-18-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gjarzabek009

G35 drivers tend to be tools XD

Yes! Why is that?

When I first got my car, I was coerced into educating the Infinity crowd. Now I just say 'fuggit', they're obviously clueless about the concept of torque.

It's just not worth it.

PoorMansCamaro · 02-18-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dire Wolf

Have you figured out what you're doing wrong yet?

I don't get it...

MatchbookSS · 02-18-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Goliath

What is it worth dying for? Serving and protecting your country? Or dying while street racings? I rather die in battle than die in a stupid street race.

Lol. You watch too many movies.

Anyways, I'd rather not die in either.

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

I've had my car for almost a year, daily driver, and I have never had anyone want to race me

No one's wanted to race me either. Had a couple of ricer flybys by, well, other 5th Gen Camaros, but that's about it.

More people wanted to race my Corvette.

GreenMonster · 02-18-2011, 07:45 PM

its badass,its fast, and its a camaro!!

Lauryn200 · 02-18-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JSC81

Hit the nail on the head. I dont even like to go out when i'm home on leave because of the whole military thing. I'm the type that no one would ever know I was in the military. Family tend to like to put it out because they are proud etc. It's exactly the small penis little man syndrome.

Even after I got out of the Army hardly anyone knew I was in until I got my Veteran plates for my Jeep.

Neozyne · 02-18-2011, 08:21 PM

Only person Ive had challenge me yet was a guy working at a local store asked to race in his dads car.. I laughed and said that little girl out theres got 426 hp his jaw dropped and he said nvm.

ToolFan66 · 02-18-2011, 09:46 PM

I just let them gas and race past me, I really don't care if I can beat them or not. Let them get caught and go through all the police and court crap. I like my hard earned money.

Give me an open road where I can get on it a little without hurting anyone around me and I'm down.

Racing is for the track period!!! No excuse for it..

ron10 · 02-18-2011, 10:03 PM

the camaro has developed a reputation.DON'T YA JUST LOVE IT.

BLACOWT · 02-18-2011, 11:05 PM

well usually when ur car looks the way urs does aka ( nothings stock ) its gunna grab the attention of everyone around u including the douche bags that have something to prove or wanna see " WHAT THE SS GOT " .....

Def diggin ur car btw nicely done keeping the whole color scheme though out ...makes me wanna go trip or treating lol .......but u gotta think when 80 percent of ur car is bright inferno orange plus lighting effects u gotta expect it... and thats why people who dont want that attention buy Prius's hahahaha

mws444 · 02-18-2011, 11:05 PM

Hell I have never had anyone want to take me on unless it is at the strip. I do see the ricers battle it out quite often. Now if you get caught street racing in Texas they take your car and auction it off, not worth the risk anymore.

Rapnrev · 02-18-2011, 11:29 PM

Well I'm a Vette driver without little penis syndrome but I'm a Camaro fan too. I also own a Mustang so my motto is "Little dogs always try harder!" I believe in supporting American Made when I pass the Mustang down to my kids I probably will get a Camaro but a Corvette will always be in my garage. It just seems like the Hatfields and the McCoys when it comes to Mustang vs Camaro hell it's All American and both are nice cars to have I bet you wouldn't say no if someone wanted to give you the one you may not be a fan of!

02-18-2011, 07:04 PM	#43
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,198	I've had my car for almost a year, daily driver, and I have never had anyone want to race me __________________

02-18-2011, 07:45 PM	#49
GreenMonster Its all about the U Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,671	its badass,its fast, and its a camaro!! __________________ C5.SFC5//FacebookSFC5\\SFC5.TK

02-18-2011, 11:05 PM	#54
BLACOWT Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: BAY AREA, CA Posts: 173 View My Garage	well usually when ur car looks the way urs does aka ( nothings stock ) its gunna grab the attention of everyone around u including the douche bags that have something to prove or wanna see " WHAT THE SS GOT " ..... Def diggin ur car btw nicely done keeping the whole color scheme though out ...makes me wanna go trip or treating lol .......but u gotta think when 80 percent of ur car is bright inferno orange plus lighting effects u gotta expect it... and thats why people who dont want that attention buy Prius's hahahaha __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Black on Black 6.2L V8 M6 / Hurst SS -Solo HF Cats / Borla ATAK Catback / Black Powder CAI Inc. Intake / Black Heritage Grille / Wrapped in 5% tint all around / GTS Blackout Covers (Tail Lights) / Black Out Kit (side markers,reverse lights) / Bowtie Delete front and rear / Gloss Black Tail Light Bezels / Black GM Splash Guards / AAC LED Conversion Kit (RED) Future mods coming soon: kooks 1 7/8 LT's / PFADT Stage 3 performance kit /Powder coat rims (Gloss Black)

02-18-2011, 11:05 PM	#55
mws444 Drives: 701 RWHP Lingenfelter/Pedders Beast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso Posts: 2,973	Hell I have never had anyone want to take me on unless it is at the strip. I do see the ricers battle it out quite often. Now if you get caught street racing in Texas they take your car and auction it off, not worth the risk anymore. __________________ Lingenfelter forged balanced and blueprinted LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 LPE 9.5" Rearend 3.73,LPE dual disk clutch,10/14 rib belt drive, MTI shifter,RPM Level VI,Corsa stainless cat back, Racing Brake Rotors, LPE calipers, LPE twin fuel pumps, American Racing long tube headers, GT9 cam Port and polished heads and an ADM majic tune. 701 RWHP,Fully Pedderized w/complete bushings and Sportsryder Supercar Remote resevior coilovers. CCW 505t's Nitto Invo's and DR's Beware of the LPE Brotherhood!

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02-18-2011, 07:11 PM	#44
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	I get that allot to. specially when I had my muffler delete. but I enjoy it tho

02-18-2011, 08:21 PM	#51
Neozyne Drives: Cyber Gray SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 132	Only person Ive had challenge me yet was a guy working at a local store asked to race in his dads car.. I laughed and said that little girl out theres got 426 hp his jaw dropped and he said nvm.

02-18-2011, 09:46 PM	#52
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	I just let them gas and race past me, I really don't care if I can beat them or not. Let them get caught and go through all the police and court crap. I like my hard earned money. Give me an open road where I can get on it a little without hurting anyone around me and I'm down. Racing is for the track period!!! No excuse for it..

02-18-2011, 10:03 PM	#53
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	the camaro has developed a reputation.DON'T YA JUST LOVE IT.

02-18-2011, 11:29 PM	#56
Rapnrev Drives: Mustang,Corvette,Escalade,T-Bird Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle,WA. Posts: 38	Well I'm a Vette driver without little penis syndrome but I'm a Camaro fan too. I also own a Mustang so my motto is "Little dogs always try harder!" I believe in supporting American Made when I pass the Mustang down to my kids I probably will get a Camaro but a Corvette will always be in my garage. It just seems like the Hatfields and the McCoys when it comes to Mustang vs Camaro hell it's All American and both are nice cars to have I bet you wouldn't say no if someone wanted to give you the one you may not be a fan of!