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Shan · 07-08-2021, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Redrockit

She was a redhead. A loaded 2015 not far from home either. I test drove her and fell in love, but it was not meant to be. By the time I had my ducks in a row she was gone, missed by no more than a few days.

I became obsessed. Couldn't sleep, just keep seeing those hips in red hot red.

I knew what I wanted: 2SS, black guts, manual, low miles...red. Not too many out there right now, and as many of us know, tough time to be looking. But I persisted.

Found one 800 miles away, a little rougher, but the dealership was horrible to deal with, probably my worst attempted car buying experience ever. It was like they didn't want to sell me the car, and after they tried to tack on almost $6000 in fees at the end I pulled out.

I test drove a few others locally, tried out some Gen 6 cars. Did not bond. Almost gave up. Then I found her, at a small, private dealer in Minnesota, 1100 miles from home, a 2014 SS. The salesman was low key, answered all my questions, even did a Facetime video so I could check out the car virtually. He said the car was perfect. I didn't believe it, but it sure looked nice.

In the end I took a leap of faith and bought it. I got a cheap fare, flew to Minnesota, and Ubered to the dealer. The car was amazing, even better than the photos. It was like it new, with just 13,000 miles. I road tripped her back east over the course of three days and saw the sights along the way, the car was an absolute joy to drive. My only regret: should have stopped to visit the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, would have been a cool photo op at least.

I really love everything about this car. Long live the Red Rockit!

Nice ride sounds like this story could be I’m a movie scene! How much did you pay 4 her?

Royal Tiger · 07-08-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xstuntman

I think many here would like more info on this "stronger door".
To date i don't know of anyone making such, at least not mass produced anyhow.

He showed me where the blend door broke from the constant motor over twisting so on the new door he welded an additional stop on the last tooth to resist it over stressing the track.

Royal Tiger · 07-08-2021, 04:50 PM

This is a stock replacement door you can get on Amazon for $18. You can see the row of teeth.

Ashen 6.2 · 07-08-2021, 06:09 PM

Awesome looking ride - congrats!

ADVMax · 07-08-2021, 07:51 PM

Rojo Picante!

Nice lookin car!

Car Nation Videos · 07-10-2021, 02:01 AM

Nice job of being patient and finding the PERFECT Camaro! Wow that car is smoking hot!

07-08-2021, 04:50 PM	#31
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	This is a stock replacement door you can get on Amazon for $18. You can see the row of teeth. Attached Images

07-08-2021, 06:09 PM	#32
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,173 View My Garage	Awesome looking ride - congrats! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Tuned by Ben @BWTuned, GPI 416 w/GPI S/C Cam, GPI Ported Heads, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump/DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Rossler T400 w/t-brake, Circle D Converter, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.73 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

07-08-2021, 07:51 PM	#33
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	Rojo Picante! Nice lookin car!

07-10-2021, 02:01 AM	#34
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 248	Nice job of being patient and finding the PERFECT Camaro! Wow that car is smoking hot!