OHIO CAMARO ENTHUSIASTS/OWNERS REPORT HERE

[131 SS]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I saw my brake rotors today on my car... didn't bring the car home yet... still having wheel "issues" but I should get it back tomorrow.

I have to say, I'm really disappointed with Showstoppers. I went to Showstoppers because some of you have had good luck with him, but my experience has been not so good. After a long delay in getting my calipers from him (he put the calipers he promised me on another car and then I had to wait a month to get mine), I got my calipers last week. When they opened the package at the shop, there was brake fluid leaking out of the fittings (fortunately, they cleaned it up quickly and so far the paint seems ok). But now after looking at them, I see he painted the fittings on the calipers. It's not a catastrophe, but it just shows a lack of attention to detail.

Showstoppers bragged to me about how he does meticulous work and, therefore, is more expensive than other shops. Well, I'm not impressed. I can't recommend Showstoppers to anyone after my experience.

Pete has been really responsive when I have emailed with any issues. As far as the paint gos I think he uses a body shop. The return address on everything he sends me is some collision shop. Might be the painter who jacked up. I will say his stuff although not perfect is really nice.

Mike

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Lowbubba

Hank,
The Butternut is to look like straw, that way the chickens will be more at home when they are roosting on it.

[Drew10]

Originally Posted by SilverIceman

Like the ABM, might be the first one I've seen on the road here in Ohio. We saw a few down at C5Fest in April and were really impressed with the color. Can't wait to see it, and the painted stripes. Too bad they stopped offering it, I think too many people pictured it in their minds wrong and were afraid to order it. Good choice.

ABM as well as just about every other color is one of the things I think GM could have done a better job marketing. Heck, IBM wasn't even on my list but when I saw it I had to have it. It will be nice to have ABM rolling in our group, then all we need is a SGM and we will have all colors.

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I saw my brake rotors today on my car... didn't bring the car home yet... still having wheel "issues" but I should get it back tomorrow.

I have to say, I'm really disappointed with Showstoppers. I went to Showstoppers because some of you have had good luck with him, but my experience has been not so good. After a long delay in getting my calipers from him (he put the calipers he promised me on another car and then I had to wait a month to get mine), I got my calipers last week. When they opened the package at the shop, there was brake fluid leaking out of the fittings (fortunately, they cleaned it up quickly and so far the paint seems ok). But now after looking at them, I see he painted the fittings on the calipers. It's not a catastrophe, but it just shows a lack of attention to detail.

Showstoppers bragged to me about how he does meticulous work and, therefore, is more expensive than other shops. Well, I'm not impressed. I can't recommend Showstoppers to anyone after my experience.

That sucks! This almost sounds like something that would normally be saved for someone like Hank or Paul.

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

show car... heck no. I am building a driver. If the gaps are a little off, so be it. I don't expect perfection but I am trying my hardest to make it a good little driver. I want to be able to hop in it and drive it to Dayton (or further) no problem. I added all PST bushings and power brakes (disc up front). I am keeping the 327 with powerglide. It wont be fast... or quick but thats not what I am shooting for. I am the opposite of Randy, if I want to rip up pavement, I will use the NEW car! No plans to do anything to the powertrain unless I have to. I did freshen it up.. carb, intake, headers, MSD distrubutor, Flowmaster exhaust... I know I am going to need help getting it running.

My intent has always been to give it to Kristen when its done. She was helping me last night and she said she wanted a Camaro of her own. She said she wanted a Synergy Green 2SS... Well... thats not gonna happen but I will transfer this one over the her when its done. I have the other 2. The 67 is very special to both of us so i think she will enjoy it. I want her to be able to hop in it whenever she wants and go... WISH ME LUCK!

It will be butternut yellow with a black vinyl top, black interior and black bumblebee stripe on the nose. We are adding the rear spoiler and corvette rallys but other than that, its back to original appearance. Not sure what wheels it had originally.

I love cars that are built as drivers! I was talking to someone the other day and I told them I wouldn't want a numbers matchting car cause I would want to tear it apart and put modern stuff in it. I agree with what you are doing with this car. It also helped me make my mind up that I need to find a car that is missing it's origional drivetrain cause I would tear it out and replace it with fuel injection, 5 or 6 speed manual, and air conditioning of course.

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by SS Blue Betty RS

SOOOOO...when in the hell are we having a get together! Summer is here! Lets pop those sun roofs and get a ride going!

Welcome and stay tuned in here... Ideas usually start here and then get their own thread.

[131 SS]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

That's why I was surprised that had so many issues. I know others have had good experiences.

If you didn't have bad luck you wouldn't have any luck at all!

Mike

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

That seems to be true. I just now found out that the tire shop has damaged my wheels today. I'm bummed.

Oh man... thats the problem with box type stores. They lack the knowledge or concern to work on custom stuff.

Good luck! :(

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

The shop I'm using has a "touchless" system and they work on high-end cars and wheels all the time. I thought I was using a knowledgeable place. Oh well.

I'm glad I still have my stock wheels just in case.

what is it with the CGM's and rims? I feel your pain DE!

[cntryman77]

Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS

We NEED your help!!!

Please join your fellow 5thgen Camaro owners (all years welcome)

Saturday July 31st
at Johnny Malloys in Strongsville, Ohio
(15323 Pearl Road, strongsville 44136)

For CAR WARS: Camaro vs Mustang Night

6pm-9pm we will be meeting approx 5pm @ Southpark mall

Please contact me for more info/Questions

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

I'll have to see what's going on that weekend. I hope I can make it.

[Lowbubba]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Hrpiii:
I could really use your help on this. Maybe you could come with me to the tire shop with a tire iron in hand and ask "is there a problem here?" in your most imposing voice... (be sure you're wearing your zombie make up too!)

I somehow think some of these car places jerk women around because they think we don't know any better. Then when we protest their poor work, we're called a bitch. So, we're either treated as though we're stupid or unreasonable. Sometimes we can't win.

I honestly don't understand why I seem to have hit so many snags with my rims. I should have just purchased the blower with that money!

DE,
I know it can be a pain, but when the rims and the brakes are on. You will enjoy it. Just sit back, take a deep breath, and go outside and scream. My motto has away's been, "Murphy was a optimist." I found that to be true on most things. I can always loan you a hammer and you can go out and make little rocks out of big rocks to relieve your frustrations. The main thing is not to lose sight of why you wanted the rims, and when they are finally on. You can be proud of them.
Bubba.

[FenwickHockey65]

48 minute Physics lecture followed by 1 hr/18 min. Organic Chemistry lecture.

What the hell was I thinking when I made this schedule?!

[SilverIceman]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

48 minute Physics lecture followed by 1 hr/18 min. Organic Chemistry lecture.

What the hell was I thinking when I made this schedule?!

Now That's Scary!

[Drew10]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Lowbubba:
GREAT IDEA! If you come with your hammer (make it a sledge) and hrpiii with a crow bar to the tire shop, I bet they'd get it right the next time!

I try to stay optimistic. The wheels are purdy. I'm sure it will all work out. It just seems to be one thing after another. (I think it might be a test of my character!)

We could all just follow you into the parking lot. If they saw a bunch of Camaros roll in and Hank with a crow bar I bet they will get the point rather quick.

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

48 minute Physics lecture followed by 1 hr/18 min. Organic Chemistry lecture.

What the hell was I thinking when I made this schedule?!

I feel your pain just thinking of going through that! :bangdesk:

[SS Blue Betty RS]

Originally Posted by SilverIceman

Interesting intro to the group, but I like the spirit.

Welcome,

We've had a few meetings but mostly down this way and Cincinnati. Time for us to meet somewhere in Columbus area, give us some ideas.

Last Fall there was a cruise in Hocking, and we've talked about some of the other "winding" roads in SE Ohio.

Check out this thread: Get together ideas

Looks like it has become bigger than SW Ohio.

Columbus would be a good idea because there's city space for meeting up and hanging out, then country roads right outside 270. I don't know of any nice roads up here that aren't either sprinkled with gravel or without blind hills and turns....I'll ask the locals here. I just moved from hawaii about a year ago, so I'm still trying to figure Ohio out.

Originally Posted by Drew10

Welcome to the group. You are going to fit right in. I am ready to hit the streets for a group ride.

MEEEE TOO!!!!!!!!! I've never done one, so I'm looking forward to this like a fat kid watching my cupcakes bake!

Originally Posted by SilverIceman

Like the ABM, might be the first one I've seen on the road here in Ohio. We saw a few down at C5Fest in April and were really impressed with the color. Can't wait to see it, and the painted stripes. Too bad they stopped offering it, I think too many people pictured it in their minds wrong and were afraid to order it. Good choice.

Thank you! A lot of my friends think it's a girly color, but it's a nice metallic color....and it's something different from the everyday colors of cars. It's NOTHING like the Synergy Green though! haha I haven't seen another ABM on the road in columbus. I only saw 2 at my dealership and those were purchased by the dealership when they got wind GM was discontinuing it.

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I like you already! Welcome to the Ohio Camaro group.

haha, well if someone's not going to start planning it, I'm going to.....keep bringing it up until someone else does! haha

Originally Posted by prostock69

Welcome to the group! I love your signature! "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful, hate me because my car is." Too funny!

Haha thank you! I'm super excited to meet up with everyone and get these gorgeous cars on the road together!

Originally Posted by Drew10

ABM as well as just about every other color is one of the things I think GM could have done a better job marketing. Heck, IBM wasn't even on my list but when I saw it I had to have it. It will be nice to have ABM rolling in our group, then all we need is a SGM and we will have all colors

I completely agree! I'm a huge fan of the Red Jewel too! Green's going to be a tough one to come by. No one's going to want to order one until they can take them for the SS

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by SS Blue Betty RS

I just moved from hawaii about a year ago, so I'm still trying to figure Ohio out.

First thing you should know.

Ohio has four seasons. Not spring/summer/fall/winter.

Almost winter, winter, still winter, and construction.