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1320junkie · 12-26-2009, 12:50 PM

Just wondering everyones thoughts.
I like mine to feel like a monster, I dont care about it being civil at all. I don't mind the lopey cam, loud exhaust or rattling shifter. I view it as a muscle car and could care less about refinement. It takes me back to earlier muscles cars with those attributes.

How do you view yours?
Fine Stock?
It's a car to be seen in. Cosmetics, rims etc?
Cruiser, Weekend driver?
Weekend track warrior?
Street Terror?
Pavement Melter?

Just wondering how everyone views their own Camaro. How would you describe your own Camaro?

**No flaming others please**

Darth_Emma · 12-26-2009, 01:46 PM

Not here yet!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-26-2009, 01:50 PM

A big black beast that intimidates those around it.

fastscout · 12-26-2009, 01:52 PM

nobody see's you in this car, all they see is the CAR...lol I see mine that way though, as something to be seen in. Still really rare to see one out here.

ljustin293 · 12-26-2009, 01:53 PM

It has to be clean and soon to be much louder..then it will be the beast I know it is!

Revo1 · 12-26-2009, 01:54 PM

I see mine as an object of affection, and something that must be protected- regardless of how big the parking lot may be...

infernoinandout · 12-26-2009, 02:14 PM

With the painted stripes and tint plus a manaflow exhaust it looks and feels like a hot rod should. Has the show quality with the extras I did (orange chromed engine area and embroidered trunck carpet) and the power that chevy did. It has power to spare but can make the hard core Ford and Mopar guys say "nice ride". No regrets what so ever and hope to have a few more show accesaries in about a month or two. Only one regret is I am affraid to do burnouts on really really exspensive tires.

myold88 · 12-26-2009, 02:20 PM

There are muscle cars, and there are muscle cars. It depends on which 5th gen Camaro you have. I consider my loaded 2SS/RS as a gentlemens hot rod- Power with all the comforts.

Blade · 12-26-2009, 02:37 PM

Its not here yet.

The Black Stig · 12-26-2009, 03:06 PM

I see mine as the unexpected terror.... You that car you never hear? The car you heard rev but when you turn your head to look for it's no where to be found.. That car you thought you could be until he hit a mysterious switch in the glove box. The car you thought about racing until you saw the reflection from the puddle of water exposing many muffler and resonators. The car that cane beat you silently or do while yelling like a banshee from hell, Thats my maro The sneaky silent killer(Jackal&Hide's BlackWater for short)... that is before the cut-outs are open :seesaw:

OHIOSS · 12-26-2009, 03:12 PM

I feel that I am a very fortunate person to own my Camaro SS. When I was younger I never thought I would be able to afford a car that I could just drive when I wanted, one that wasn't my primary means of transportation.

I think of it as a little "throw back" kind of muscle car. I wouldn't say "old school" because it isn't. I personally don't care what anyone else thinks, I bought the car for me. My wife has mentioned "midlife crisis" but I told her that doesn't apply to me because I don't care who see's me in the car and I don't care what anyone thinks.

It just makes me feel good to drive the car and know the kind of power I am in control of.

Russ

Blue Angel · 12-26-2009, 03:15 PM

Feels like a big blue shark swimming in a sea of perch.

mjlash22 · 12-26-2009, 03:23 PM

don't have mine yet, but it would be viewed as an all around daily driver

tones2SS · 12-26-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Just wondering everyones thoughts.
I like mine to feel like a monster, I dont care about it being civil at all. I don't mind the lopey cam, loud exhaust or rattling shifter. I view it as a muscle car and could care less about refinement. It takes me back to earlier muscles cars with those attributes.

I like your taste. We're in the same boat my man!

12-26-2009, 12:50 PM	#1
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	How do you view your 5th Gen? Just wondering everyones thoughts. I like mine to feel like a monster, I dont care about it being civil at all. I don't mind the lopey cam, loud exhaust or rattling shifter. I view it as a muscle car and could care less about refinement. It takes me back to earlier muscles cars with those attributes. How do you view yours? Fine Stock? It's a car to be seen in. Cosmetics, rims etc? Cruiser, Weekend driver? Weekend track warrior? Street Terror? Pavement Melter? Just wondering how everyone views their own Camaro. How would you describe your own Camaro? No flaming others please

12-26-2009, 01:54 PM	#6
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I see mine as an object of affection, and something that must be protected- regardless of how big the parking lot may be... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

12-26-2009, 02:14 PM	#7
infernoinandout Drives: 2010 camaross/rs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: buffalo Posts: 461	What a HOT ROD was ment to be With the painted stripes and tint plus a manaflow exhaust it looks and feels like a hot rod should. Has the show quality with the extras I did (orange chromed engine area and embroidered trunck carpet) and the power that chevy did. It has power to spare but can make the hard core Ford and Mopar guys say "nice ride". No regrets what so ever and hope to have a few more show accesaries in about a month or two. Only one regret is I am affraid to do burnouts on really really exspensive tires.

12-26-2009, 02:20 PM	#8
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	There are muscle cars, and there are muscle cars. It depends on which 5th gen Camaro you have. I consider my loaded 2SS/RS as a gentlemens hot rod- Power with all the comforts. __________________

12-26-2009, 02:37 PM	#9
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Its not here yet. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

12-26-2009, 01:46 PM	#2
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Not here yet!

12-26-2009, 01:50 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	A big black beast that intimidates those around it.

12-26-2009, 01:52 PM	#4
fastscout Drives: 18' hbm 2ss conv. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: washington state Posts: 222	nobody see's you in this car, all they see is the CAR...lol I see mine that way though, as something to be seen in. Still really rare to see one out here.

12-26-2009, 01:53 PM	#5
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	It has to be clean and soon to be much louder..then it will be the beast I know it is!

12-26-2009, 03:06 PM	#10
The Black Stig Drives: almost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakemoor Posts: 71	I see mine as the unexpected terror.... You that car you never hear? The car you heard rev but when you turn your head to look for it's no where to be found.. That car you thought you could be until he hit a mysterious switch in the glove box. The car you thought about racing until you saw the reflection from the puddle of water exposing many muffler and resonators. The car that cane beat you silently or do while yelling like a banshee from hell, Thats my maro The sneaky silent killer(Jackal&Hide's BlackWater for short)... that is before the cut-outs are open :seesaw: __________________ ¿ʞuıɥʇ noʎ ʇ,uop 'ǝɹɹɐzıq

12-26-2009, 03:12 PM	#11
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I feel that I am a very fortunate person to own my Camaro SS. When I was younger I never thought I would be able to afford a car that I could just drive when I wanted, one that wasn't my primary means of transportation. I think of it as a little "throw back" kind of muscle car. I wouldn't say "old school" because it isn't. I personally don't care what anyone else thinks, I bought the car for me. My wife has mentioned "midlife crisis" but I told her that doesn't apply to me because I don't care who see's me in the car and I don't care what anyone thinks. It just makes me feel good to drive the car and know the kind of power I am in control of. Russ

12-26-2009, 03:15 PM	#12
Blue Angel Drives: 2010 LS ABM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 184 View My Garage	Feels like a big blue shark swimming in a sea of perch.

12-26-2009, 03:23 PM	#13
mjlash22 Drives: 2007 Ford Fusion SE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,440	don't have mine yet, but it would be viewed as an all around daily driver __________________ Ordered: 2LT/RS CGM, A6 1100 = Preliminary Order 10/1/09 2000 = Accepted By GM 12/31/09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control 1/7/10 (TPW: 2/1/10) 3400 = Broadcast 1/23/10 3800 = Produced 2/2/10 (2G1FC1EV6A9189068) 4150 = Invoiced 2/5/10 4200 = Shipped 5000 = Delivered To Dealer 6000 = Delivered To Customer

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