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TaylorRyanSS · 08-01-2010, 06:20 PM

No need to downshift, I just put it in neutral when coming to a stop and use the brakes.

thespymaster · 08-01-2010, 06:24 PM

Welcome to the C5 community and don't forget to sign on and introduce yourself to the J-VILLE C5 Club at:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57894&page=55

Becky & the Rodgers Chevrolet Team are great people to deal with, and come highly recommended!

lets_go_bills · 08-01-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

No need to downshift, I just put it in neutral when coming to a stop and use the brakes.

^ This.

PS Those are sweet rims dude!

Kahdir · 08-01-2010, 06:27 PM

Congrats!

TaylorRyanSS · 08-01-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lets_go_bills

^ This.

PS Those are sweet rims dude!

Thanks

larryt1026 · 08-01-2010, 06:38 PM

Thanks for all the warm welcomes everyone!! I'm glad you guys say that, because I was feeling like I'd never get it. My learning curve might be bigger; I still can't get it into reverse

.

Yeah Becky D is great! Not only did she provide the right price but she also made EVERY aspect of purchasing a car easier. Even from over 1000 miles away!

I'm done learning for the day though, slightly nauseous from all that lurching..

ihaveacamaro · 08-01-2010, 06:41 PM

Congrats on the car!

I would highly recommend several readovers of this thread and maybe adding a subscription

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39955

CaniacFan · 08-01-2010, 06:41 PM

Congrats on your new ride. We are always glad to have another "permagin" owner on this site. Becky is awesome. I'm glad you were able to work with a well respected member of out "Camaro-Nation" community.

You'll get the hang of the manual transmission. We all stall it once in a while.

As recommended above, don't downshift during the breaking in of your car's engine. I usually get lazy and just shift into neutral when approaching a stop (plus it saves a tiny bit on gas)..

Good luck and welcome. Lori

jhmurphy · 08-01-2010, 06:55 PM

Congrats!!! Looks good can't wait to see the rims and tires I sold you on it.

John Shields · 08-01-2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhmurphy

Congrats!!! Looks good can't wait to see the rims and tires I sold you on it.

He's taking those existing rims off?! I actually like those. I'd prefer a little more silver color throughout, but they're definitely different than the norm.

Sterling · 08-01-2010, 07:00 PM

Reverse isn't so hard... you just have give it a little extra pressure to the left on those V-6's. They don't want to shifting into reverse by accident when trying to go into 1st.

motorhed · 08-01-2010, 07:31 PM

Congrats on the new ride! You'll be up to par on the clutch in no time. I've been driving manuals for the last 3 cars and stalled the camaro twice during my test drive. Don't worry about it though, it's a tight setup at first. =)

larryt1026 · 08-01-2010, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Shields

He's taking those existing rims off?! I actually like those. I'd prefer a little more silver color throughout, but they're definitely different than the norm.

Yup, I purchased a set of the RS rims from him.

I do like the heritage rims though so now I'm kind of in between. I'm thinking about keeping the heritage rims (wish they were slightly bigger though) or powdercoating the RS matte black. What do ya'll think?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

Reverse isn't so hard... you just have give it a little extra pressure to the left on those V-6's. They don't want to shifting into reverse by accident when trying to go into 1st.

Oh that makes alot of sense. So I just have to put more force into pushing the shifter left? Do I have to push down as well? I was told by a friend of mine not to shift too roughly as to not damage the shifter...

BackinBlackSS/RS · 08-01-2010, 07:46 PM

Very cool! There is something about the LS that I love so much. Congrats!!

08-01-2010, 06:20 PM	#15
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	No need to downshift, I just put it in neutral when coming to a stop and use the brakes. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

08-01-2010, 06:24 PM	#16
thespymaster Drives: C7 / ZL1 / SS / trucsk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G4 CLASSIFIED Posts: 4,528 View My Garage	Welcome to the C5 community and don't forget to sign on and introduce yourself to the J-VILLE C5 Club at: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57894&page=55 Becky & the Rodgers Chevrolet Team are great people to deal with, and come highly recommended! __________________ 2014 C7 Stingray 3LT/Z51 2013 Camaro SS 2012 Camaro ZL1 - 850 HP 2015 GMC Denali 3500HD 4x4 2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD 4x4

08-01-2010, 06:55 PM	#23
jhmurphy Drives: Grey Beast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 591	Congrats!!! Looks good can't wait to see the rims and tires I sold you on it. __________________ 2SS/RS A6 and some go faster parts

08-01-2010, 07:00 PM	#25
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	Reverse isn't so hard... you just have give it a little extra pressure to the left on those V-6's. They don't want to shifting into reverse by accident when trying to go into 1st. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

08-01-2010, 07:31 PM	#26
motorhed Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM,2000 Grand Cherokee Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 296 View My Garage	Congrats on the new ride! You'll be up to par on the clutch in no time. I've been driving manuals for the last 3 cars and stalled the camaro twice during my test drive. Don't worry about it though, it's a tight setup at first. =) __________________ ----------------------------- 2011 2SS/RS 6M IOM/IOM 7/23/2010 - 1100 8/18/2010 - Born on Date 2G1FT1EW1B9120590 9/3/2010 - Pick Up ----------------------------- \| Photos \|

08-01-2010, 06:27 PM	#18
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	Congrats!

08-01-2010, 06:38 PM	#20
larryt1026 Drives: 2011 Camaro LT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 575	Thanks for all the warm welcomes everyone!! I'm glad you guys say that, because I was feeling like I'd never get it. My learning curve might be bigger; I still can't get it into reverse . Yeah Becky D is great! Not only did she provide the right price but she also made EVERY aspect of purchasing a car easier. Even from over 1000 miles away! I'm done learning for the day though, slightly nauseous from all that lurching..

08-01-2010, 06:41 PM	#21
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	Congrats on the car! I would highly recommend several readovers of this thread and maybe adding a subscription http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39955

08-01-2010, 06:41 PM	#22
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	Congrats on your new ride. We are always glad to have another "permagin" owner on this site. Becky is awesome. I'm glad you were able to work with a well respected member of out "Camaro-Nation" community. You'll get the hang of the manual transmission. We all stall it once in a while. As recommended above, don't downshift during the breaking in of your car's engine. I usually get lazy and just shift into neutral when approaching a stop (plus it saves a tiny bit on gas).. Good luck and welcome. Lori

08-01-2010, 07:46 PM	#28
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Very cool! There is something about the LS that I love so much. Congrats!!

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