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Rob_H · 03-23-2015, 08:52 AM

Hi there,

First up - an apology. I bought a Camaro two weeks and whilst I've been browsing the forums, I have only now got round to posting. Pic attached, though I may have to fiddle around if it doesn't appear in the post.

My name is Rob, I'm 32 and from the West Midlands. I have a new 14 plate Camaro LT RS with 500 miles on the clock. It's the first left hand drive and first automatic I have ever owned, and I love it. In fact, it's the first decent car I have ever had as up to now I have been concentrating on paying off the mortage. My dream car was in fact a Mustang, but after test driving both, I felt the Camaro was the superior car.

It took me about a week to drive the car without being nervous and am pleased to say I have now started parking it in public places! It's a very odd feeling, but at least now I am enjoying the car and not worrying about it.

I have seen a couple of posts about installing sat nav in the UK at a cost of around £1,000. I see from the owners handbook that the radio aerial is in the rear screen and I therefore assume the stubby roof aerial is for GPS. If this is correct and the vehicle is already GPS ready, then surely it can't be that difficult to install sat nav?

Just one more enquiry of you experienced UK owners if you would be so kind. How easy is it to get tyres when you need them? I have the 20 inch RS rims and just want to be prepared. Do you normally have to order them in?

Cheers guys. Look forward to chatting.

Rob

pete-1le · 03-23-2015, 01:19 PM

Welcome Rob, lovely looking car mate! I've not long had mine either and live 10 miles from Birmingham. Where abouts in the West Mids? PM me if you like. Should be pretty easy getting tyres for it, most places are next day delivery. If you're thinking about getting a spare wheel/tyre, speak to Ed on here (Yellow 1) as I know he recently bought a spare for his SS. Did you import it yourself?

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pete-1le · 03-23-2015, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob_H

My name is Rob, I'm 32 and from the West Midlands.

Sorry, I've just seen it says Sutton Coldfield in your location, so you're only 15 miles away from me!

If you fancy it, I go to a couple of the monthly american car meet up's near Dudley, they are normally the first and second week of each month.

Other than that if you fancy a blast one of the nights, let me know and we can swap stories and share Camaro adoration, lol.

Yellow 1 · 03-23-2015, 02:19 PM

Hey Rob, welcome to Perma-grin world! Yet another sharp-looking Gen5. I'm about 40 mins south of you off J12/M40 - Look forward to meeting you (and yer baby) at a future meet-up for some craic & tyre-kicking. Cheers, Ed.

ron10 · 03-23-2015, 02:30 PM

welcome to C5.

jules1200 · 03-23-2015, 04:13 PM

Welcome

Phatz · 03-23-2015, 05:30 PM

welcome

RickGM · 03-24-2015, 03:20 AM

Welcome. Hope to see you at the summer meet - redleader will no doubt post the links in this thread although you may have already found them.

Shouldn't worry about tyres, they're easy to get - I'm on 20,000 with the original fronts and have only just replaced the rears despite them getting some serious use at times.

gazztattooer · 03-24-2015, 06:14 PM

great looking car, i just got mine last week after 3 years of mustang ownership! you've made the right choice, it's a far superior car

Rob_H · 03-29-2015, 06:14 AM

Sorry for the delay guys; been crazy busy at work. Appreciate the warm welcome and look forward to meeting you all soon

redleader · 03-30-2015, 05:42 AM

Welcome, join us elsewhere [in the signature] too :-)

Spartan01 · 03-30-2015, 07:58 AM

“Welcome to the party, pal.”
-John McClane

Christok · 03-30-2015, 08:22 AM

welcome and congrats on your new ride

L7EWB · 03-31-2015, 06:35 PM

Welcome lovely motor! I've only had mine for a couple of months too! I owned a mustang before for 6 and a half years!

03-23-2015, 08:52 AM	#1
Rob_H Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro LT RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 27	New owner Hi there, First up - an apology. I bought a Camaro two weeks and whilst I've been browsing the forums, I have only now got round to posting. Pic attached, though I may have to fiddle around if it doesn't appear in the post. My name is Rob, I'm 32 and from the West Midlands. I have a new 14 plate Camaro LT RS with 500 miles on the clock. It's the first left hand drive and first automatic I have ever owned, and I love it. In fact, it's the first decent car I have ever had as up to now I have been concentrating on paying off the mortage. My dream car was in fact a Mustang, but after test driving both, I felt the Camaro was the superior car. It took me about a week to drive the car without being nervous and am pleased to say I have now started parking it in public places! It's a very odd feeling, but at least now I am enjoying the car and not worrying about it. I have seen a couple of posts about installing sat nav in the UK at a cost of around £1,000. I see from the owners handbook that the radio aerial is in the rear screen and I therefore assume the stubby roof aerial is for GPS. If this is correct and the vehicle is already GPS ready, then surely it can't be that difficult to install sat nav? Just one more enquiry of you experienced UK owners if you would be so kind. How easy is it to get tyres when you need them? I have the 20 inch RS rims and just want to be prepared. Do you normally have to order them in? Cheers guys. Look forward to chatting. Rob Attached Images Last edited by Rob_H; 03-23-2015 at 09:06 AM.

03-23-2015, 01:19 PM	#2
pete-1le pete1le Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom Posts: 449 View My Garage	New owner Welcome Rob, lovely looking car mate! I've not long had mine either and live 10 miles from Birmingham. Where abouts in the West Mids? PM me if you like. Should be pretty easy getting tyres for it, most places are next day delivery. If you're thinking about getting a spare wheel/tyre, speak to Ed on here (Yellow 1) as I know he recently bought a spare for his SS. Did you import it yourself? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ __________________ WEBSITE 1le.uk \| FACEBOOK facebook.com/pete.1le

03-24-2015, 03:20 AM	#8
RickGM Drives: 2013 SS V8 L99 Magnusson Heartbeat Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Leicestershire, United Kingdom Posts: 888 View My Garage	Welcome. Hope to see you at the summer meet - redleader will no doubt post the links in this thread although you may have already found them. Shouldn't worry about tyres, they're easy to get - I'm on 20,000 with the original fronts and have only just replaced the rears despite them getting some serious use at times. __________________ UK Camaro Owner. One of a few.

03-24-2015, 06:14 PM	#9
gazztattooer Drives: Airlift equipped 2012 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 22	great looking car, i just got mine last week after 3 years of mustang ownership! you've made the right choice, it's a far superior car __________________ 2012 Camaro 2LT - UK Owner

03-30-2015, 08:22 AM	#13
Christok Drives: 2011 v6 auto Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Newport Nova Scotia Posts: 252 View My Garage	welcome and congrats on your new ride __________________ Mold Your Dreams into Reality

03-23-2015, 02:19 PM	#4
Yellow 1 Grumpy Grey-haired Guy Drives: Camaro, Corvette & Merc C300(daily) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 806 View My Garage	Hey Rob, welcome to Perma-grin world! Yet another sharp-looking Gen5. I'm about 40 mins south of you off J12/M40 - Look forward to meeting you (and yer baby) at a future meet-up for some craic & tyre-kicking. Cheers, Ed.

03-23-2015, 02:30 PM	#5
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	welcome to C5.

03-23-2015, 04:13 PM	#6
jules1200 Drives: Delorean DMC12, Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 333	Welcome

03-23-2015, 05:30 PM	#7
Phatz Phatz Drives: V8 SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 111 View My Garage	welcome

03-29-2015, 06:14 AM	#10
Rob_H Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro LT RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 27	Sorry for the delay guys; been crazy busy at work. Appreciate the warm welcome and look forward to meeting you all soon

03-30-2015, 05:42 AM	#11
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,202 View My Garage	Welcome, join us elsewhere [in the signature] too :-)

03-31-2015, 06:35 PM	#14
L7EWB Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 42	Welcome lovely motor! I've only had mine for a couple of months too! I owned a mustang before for 6 and a half years!