Official UpstateC5 Thread

[dagolfguy]

I run Scorpion's on 18 inch wheels. I bought the whole lot from TireRack. Ran them last winter and it was fine, although I'll admit to you that I did not take the car out when the snow was bad. But, the p-zeros that came on the car would not be appropriate in the winter just because the compound is wrong for cold roads ever without snow on them!

[Hobgoblin42]

Originally Posted by TROndrey

I'll be driving this winter too since its my only car. I'm going to order some Scorpion's and get 17" wheels for them. What kind of tires did you get?

Blizzacks with 17 inch rims. I have yet to put them on, they are sitting in my dining room at the moment!

[trm0002]

Originally Posted by Hobgoblin42

Blizzacks with 17 inch rims. I have yet to put them on, they are sitting in my dining room at the moment!

Blizzaks are a great tire. I had them on my 96 Z28 and between them and 100# of sand in the trunk, the car drove like a tank. Seriously.

[Steeler NY]

Originally Posted by 3CamarosOnHand

Hey Steeler this is for youCAMARO CONVERTIBLE
IS WORTH WAITING FOR



Car & Driver has included the upcoming Camaro Convertible
in its list of 25 cars worth waiting for!

That’s great news now that I have waited all this time and have known all the Upstate C5ers just teasing me with new cars I can only hope to have Vert that is just as much fun to drive as to show at the shows.

I think the 2000 goes into storage this weekend and hopfully next spring when I get it out it will have a new little sister :thumbup

[Steeler NY]

Originally Posted by jeffs2011ss

we need topless camaros lol

andy keep the car on the road and you will avoid all the foreign objects in the tires

TOPLESS CAMAROS

I for one will be "topless next year!!!

[Steeler NY]

Originally Posted by mclark10

Why not end the season where UpstateC5 was born?...Sylvan Beach. We could try to meet up at Eddies (thought it burned but that turned out to be Harpoon Eddies) for late lunch-early dinner some Saturday. However Eddie's last day is Oct. 31, so it would have to be Oct 30, which might conflict with Halloween. Or we could do the Spaghetti Factory next door in Verona Beach. Or we could do a Sunday. Post your thoughts.

I would be interested in this! but weekends are getting booked!!!

keep me in the loop i will go if possable!

Putting mine in storage this weekend (i think) will have to drive every day truck

[Steve]

Originally Posted by 3CamarosOnHand

On the way home we ran into some problems before we reached RT 50.....had a metal bracket? or something jammed in my tire and it was getting flat fast...stopped to Stewarts put fix a flat can and air in.....then nursed it to each Stewarts along the way until we were home..... Tried to flag down Barry and Linda but they were looking straight ahead again- they were lucky ....

I have been thinking about thia all weekend. I think Andy needs to change his name to "Hardware Man".

[daphatgrant]

Originally Posted by Steve

I have been thinking about thia all weekend. I think Andy needs to change his name to "Hardware Man".

LOL

Speaking of putting up for the winter I just broke out the old Honda. Wow is all I really have to say about it, lol. It feels like I am driving around in a fishbowl compared to the Camaro. There are big windows everywhere! After I got out a hammer to free up the rear brakes the rest of the trip went well. I will always be a standard guy but there is something relaxing to putting it in D and stepping on the gas. Now all I've got to do is stop trying to find a clutch everytime I start it, .

In regards to putting it away I'll have to go and price out some plywood to cover the floor of the storage unit she is going into I don't want her sitting over concrete all winter. A buddy of mine says that he puts down a layer of cardboard followed by a layer of plastic and then an additional layer of cardboard. This way the bottom layer of cardboard soaks up any moisture, the plastic prevents any from passing through, and the top layer protects the plastic from the wheels as well as adding an extra absorption layer.

And one final note the remote clutch bleeder line that I ordered came in today, if I get time tomorrow I'll take some pics of it and some of the install as well. It's a very nice piece and came with instructions as well, not bad for $65 if you ask me. I'm sure you could make it cheaper but I don't have the skills or knowhow to make something like that.

[GQ4Life]

Funny u say Honda. Every time I drive my girls civic I floor it because I feel like it is not moving. GF gets mad saying its not ur camaro

[3CamarosOnHand]

Originally Posted by mclark10

Why not end the season where UpstateC5 was born?...Sylvan Beach. We could try to meet up at Eddies (thought it burned but that turned out to be Harpoon Eddies) for late lunch-early dinner some Saturday. However Eddie's last day is Oct. 31, so it would have to be Oct 30, which might conflict with Halloween. Or we could do the Spaghetti Factory next door in Verona Beach. Or we could do a Sunday. Post your thoughts.

Sounds like a plan well have to find somplace that will hold alot of people

[3CamarosOnHand]

Originally Posted by Steve

I have been thinking about thia all weekend. I think Andy needs to change his name to "Hardware Man".

He needs to change his name to "almost Hardware Man" You know how you asked him if the plug took......yeah, it's fine Les drive it.....I test drove it....it's fine.......well....um, not quite- I drove it today and it went from 32 psi to 1 psi with 5 minutes on the highway......"Hardware Man" had to come deal with it and I got to drive his "Scary Jeep rat" to work. It is a beauty both inside and out see pic below But, unlike my 40K Camaro it got me to work today....

Here is the Winter beast :
~Lesleigh

[3CamarosOnHand]

Originally Posted by 3CamarosOnHand

Sounds like a plan well have to find somplace that will hold alot of people

Yes, an INDOOR event as a wrap up......not an all day show when it is 47 degrees with the wind chill -32 degrees..... these fall events are getting COLD.... next event Julie says "bring your snuggie" or maybe I might need to sport this:
The "Snazzy Napper" The ultimate late fall car show gear......this was found on the Camaro5 apparel wishlist page

~Julie

[3CamarosOnHand]

Originally Posted by SummitWhiteLS

Looks like those type of shots are getting popular!

Can't believe you guys stuck it out in the cold.

I'm not that hard core, gotta be a nice day to get me out there.

It's supposed to be nice Saturday you better be there or

[bdstealth]

Originally Posted by daphatgrant

LOL

Speaking of putting up for the winter I just broke out the old Honda. Wow is all I really have to say about it, lol. It feels like I am driving around in a fishbowl compared to the Camaro. There are big windows everywhere! After I got out a hammer to free up the rear brakes the rest of the trip went well. I will always be a standard guy but there is something relaxing to putting it in D and stepping on the gas. Now all I've got to do is stop trying to find a clutch everytime I start it, .

In regards to putting it away I'll have to go and price out some plywood to cover the floor of the storage unit she is going into I don't want her sitting over concrete all winter. A buddy of mine says that he puts down a layer of cardboard followed by a layer of plastic and then an additional layer of cardboard. This way the bottom layer of cardboard soaks up any moisture, the plastic prevents any from passing through, and the top layer protects the plastic from the wheels as well as adding an extra absorption layer.

And one final note the remote clutch bleeder line that I ordered came in today, if I get time tomorrow I'll take some pics of it and some of the install as well. It's a very nice piece and came with instructions as well, not bad for $65 if you ask me. I'm sure you could make it cheaper but I don't have the skills or knowhow to make something like that.

Josh,I've heard of the plastic but not cardboard in between.Good idea.Are going to get the separate clutch & brake fluid reservoirs,also?My car is in the shop to fix some things.Hopefully it will be done by friday.