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Charmaro · 08-31-2017, 02:22 PM

Started this adventure looking to replace an 09 Vibe. Went from a bicycle hauler to something to drive to the big city and do road trips. That led to Buick Regals then somehow morphed into a Camaro. The test drive sealed the deal, although getting in, there was that micro second where I had to let go and hope my ass was lined up with the seat. But once inside it was like driving the batmobile...acceleration, sound, tight firm and hot!! No granpa sedan for me. Makes me feel like a shark on the interstate and when I get passed it's only because I let them.
What brought me here were two questions:
1. Is there any real reason for the plastic covers on the control arms in the rear?
2. My Camaro was a used Enterprise rental and all the stuff (except the air pump and sealant) is missing.
Looking forward to picking brains since I'm old school....very old school!

E-Ray · 08-31-2017, 04:38 PM

Welcome aboard.

BAD DAB · 08-31-2017, 06:19 PM

SSEssence · 08-31-2017, 06:39 PM

Welcome! The test drive sealed the deal for me too, too much fun to pass up

Sir Nuke · 09-01-2017, 10:32 AM

CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

rbenotti · 09-01-2017, 11:43 AM

Welcome. Test drove a second one, and that was it. Similar scenario - 1st Camaro, reliving parts of my childhood.

witenite · 09-01-2017, 06:51 PM

Welcome! Not sure I know the plastic covers you were asking about.

Charmaro · 09-02-2017, 05:49 PM

Found 2 plastic covers in my trunk. Was able to find they were covers for rear lower control arms. Have never seen controls arms covered, can usually use the arms as a place to jack up a car. My guess is the arms are covered to prevent putting a jack there as damage will likely occur if the car is lifted from that point.

Ashen 6.2 · 09-02-2017, 06:50 PM

Welcome!

Gunmetal Speedster · 09-09-2017, 02:47 AM

Welcome and congrats on the awesome ride!

sbubbaklein · 09-09-2017, 12:40 PM

welcome

08-31-2017, 02:22 PM	#1
Charmaro Drives: Lt1 red hot V6 Auto Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Western Pa Posts: 5	1st Camaro 2nd Childhood Started this adventure looking to replace an 09 Vibe. Went from a bicycle hauler to something to drive to the big city and do road trips. That led to Buick Regals then somehow morphed into a Camaro. The test drive sealed the deal, although getting in, there was that micro second where I had to let go and hope my ass was lined up with the seat. But once inside it was like driving the batmobile...acceleration, sound, tight firm and hot!! No granpa sedan for me. Makes me feel like a shark on the interstate and when I get passed it's only because I let them. What brought me here were two questions: 1. Is there any real reason for the plastic covers on the control arms in the rear? 2. My Camaro was a used Enterprise rental and all the stuff (except the air pump and sealant) is missing. Looking forward to picking brains since I'm old school....very old school!

08-31-2017, 04:38 PM	#2
E-Ray Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur La. Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	Welcome aboard. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS, Nightfall Grey, MRC, NPP, S/R, Nav, A8, E-Force Supercharged.

08-31-2017, 06:19 PM	#3
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	__________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

08-31-2017, 06:39 PM	#4
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	Welcome! The test drive sealed the deal for me too, too much fun to pass up __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

09-01-2017, 10:32 AM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,329 View My Garage	CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

09-01-2017, 11:43 AM	#6
rbenotti Drives: '13 LS, '09 Forester, '11 HD SGlide Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 83	Welcome. Test drove a second one, and that was it. Similar scenario - 1st Camaro, reliving parts of my childhood. __________________ 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS - M6 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2009 Subaru Forester - M5

09-01-2017, 06:51 PM	#7
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Welcome! Not sure I know the plastic covers you were asking about.

09-02-2017, 05:49 PM	#8
Charmaro Drives: Lt1 red hot V6 Auto Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Western Pa Posts: 5	Found 2 plastic covers in my trunk. Was able to find they were covers for rear lower control arms. Have never seen controls arms covered, can usually use the arms as a place to jack up a car. My guess is the arms are covered to prevent putting a jack there as damage will likely occur if the car is lifted from that point.

09-02-2017, 06:50 PM	#9
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,993 View My Garage	Welcome! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, RPM 5” CAI, Kooks Headers, Solo Cat Back, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

09-09-2017, 02:47 AM	#10
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09-09-2017, 12:40 PM	#11
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	welcome __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust