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SSDan · 07-22-2012, 09:39 PM

When I go to shows or cruise-ins I roll in with he cutouts open. When the old car guys hear that cam thumping away - they come over and want to talk about my car. Happens every time. I always make sure to return the respect by going over to their cars and talking about their special rides. I like it when there are all kinds of cars there ( even Mustangs

). Car people are car people. Everyone likes a big loud V8. It's all good.

Bonanza7 · 07-22-2012, 10:18 PM

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He local cruise in here has a couple hundred cars of all types and ages. The only snoot ones seem to be the t-bucket and corvette crowd. Other than that, everyone accepts everyone else. Not too many Camaros there. It would be great if the Camaros owners had clubs as active as the Mustang ones. When I had my Mustangs, we had at least four shows a year, with all classes necessary to give everyone a fair shot at a trophy. The Camaros owners just don't seem that interested. Too bad.

OHIOSS · 07-22-2012, 10:53 PM

I posted a similiar post a while back because I experienced the same thing. It's happened a total of 3 times where I felt totally unwelcome. I even had one dude that proceeded to tell me everything that was wrong with my 2010 Camaro compared to the 1969 Camaro, and he never owned either.

I have stopped going to most local shows, especially if I pull in and see a lot of older cars. The older cars are usually owned by older guys and rarely do they even give you the time of day. Not one of the old guys I've come across welcomed me in any way, actually it was quite the opposite, it was like I was a leper.

To me it's not worth the aggravation so I either won't go, or I will simply be a spectator and park my car away from the show cars.

Russ

Oldrocker · 07-23-2012, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked 6

So...why are you going 100+ on the highway?

I would be careful...some of those old, multicolor rice burners can put you to shame.

Isn't going 77 in a 25 zone advocating speeding?
On to the topic, I've taken my 2010 to cruise ins and have been welcome. But I only go to local shows where I'm known and sometimes drive my 67 instead.

RSloth · 07-23-2012, 02:29 AM

We have a cruise night here in so cal high desert.
they call it "cruise night"
I call it the fart can convention.
but I go with a friend or two and we just get a good laugh or talk to some Real cars while we are there :]

JoansDriver · 07-23-2012, 02:39 AM

I drove past a guy in a 34 Chev today. He seemed more than happy to give me a little salute of acknowledgement. I can see not a lot of people wanting someone in a newer car, than has had, or doesn't need the same level of attention. Some guys feel more of a connection because of the work they've put into their cars.

07-22-2012, 09:39 PM	#71
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,261 View My Garage	When I go to shows or cruise-ins I roll in with he cutouts open. When the old car guys hear that cam thumping away - they come over and want to talk about my car. Happens every time. I always make sure to return the respect by going over to their cars and talking about their special rides. I like it when there are all kinds of cars there ( even Mustangs ). Car people are car people. Everyone likes a big loud V8. It's all good. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

07-22-2012, 10:18 PM	#72
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	T He local cruise in here has a couple hundred cars of all types and ages. The only snoot ones seem to be the t-bucket and corvette crowd. Other than that, everyone accepts everyone else. Not too many Camaros there. It would be great if the Camaros owners had clubs as active as the Mustang ones. When I had my Mustangs, we had at least four shows a year, with all classes necessary to give everyone a fair shot at a trophy. The Camaros owners just don't seem that interested. Too bad.

07-22-2012, 10:53 PM	#73
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I posted a similiar post a while back because I experienced the same thing. It's happened a total of 3 times where I felt totally unwelcome. I even had one dude that proceeded to tell me everything that was wrong with my 2010 Camaro compared to the 1969 Camaro, and he never owned either. I have stopped going to most local shows, especially if I pull in and see a lot of older cars. The older cars are usually owned by older guys and rarely do they even give you the time of day. Not one of the old guys I've come across welcomed me in any way, actually it was quite the opposite, it was like I was a leper. To me it's not worth the aggravation so I either won't go, or I will simply be a spectator and park my car away from the show cars. Russ

07-23-2012, 02:29 AM	#75
RSloth [COTW- Never!] Drives: Slothy; Sloth-like Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 831	We have a cruise night here in so cal high desert. they call it "cruise night" I call it the fart can convention. but I go with a friend or two and we just get a good laugh or talk to some Real cars while we are there :]

07-23-2012, 02:39 AM	#76
JoansDriver Hoser Orange Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 501	I drove past a guy in a 34 Chev today. He seemed more than happy to give me a little salute of acknowledgement. I can see not a lot of people wanting someone in a newer car, than has had, or doesn't need the same level of attention. Some guys feel more of a connection because of the work they've put into their cars.