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Vash · 07-27-2009, 03:04 PM

That's why I tossed out that follow the natives. What that means is that if other sedans and coupes like the Camaro are out driving fine then your probably good. If they are sliding and getting stuck, then you know when not to drive.

Kinda day to day thing but also using others peoples cars as a barometer. It will go wherever your grand prix can go and like conditions.

rmpackers · 07-27-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by haleyd

but i would want to drive it when it's not crappy and snowy. no way could i see it sitting there all winter and not want to drive it when the suns shinin'!!!

and i couldn't afford to spend 3000 dollars on a "spare" car! or even 1000...LOL! it looks like winter tires is the route i'm going to be going! that's okay....

Yeesh! I have had four Camaros now, live in NEBRASKA, where the snow is as high as an elephant's eye, and MAYBE couldn't take the Camaro out about 6 whole days in all those winters. Everybody works in this family, so does Red Jewel. Learn how to drive safely on the ice and in snow, slow down, and you will have no problems. Also the Stablitrak works great on our Chrysler cars. Prevents a lot of slippage.

haleyd · 07-27-2009, 03:18 PM

thanks vash, my grand prix seems to do great so if you say it'll go where that does then i should be in good shape! i have some friends with mustangs and camaros so i'll ask them what they do in the winter and how they handle.

rmpackers, i think i'm going to do what a number of people have recomended and take it to an empty parking lot and test it!

Camaro68 · 07-27-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

Best thing since airbags.

Great information for all thanks,

Arch · 07-27-2009, 04:25 PM

I think it'll handle just fine when you're not stuck in the snow.. the getting stuck part is what will suck with the camaro. The other advantage to the whole second car thing is that it's nice to be able to say your muscle car has never seen a winter and not had anything eroded by salt (the wheels and undercarriage)

fastball · 07-27-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

All 2010 Camaros have Stabilitrak (vehicle stability control) as well as traction control.

Strongly suggest purchasing Pirelli Ice and Snow tires for winter driving.....

"Thor" had a set on him when I first got him -- drove him to the airport - and when I returned, we had 8 inches of snow on the ground and it was still coming down- I was genuinely surprised at how well he did in the heavy snowo -- both on I-94 as well as the Lodge and Fisher Freeways, city streets and even my unplowed driveway.

-- already purchased a set for Mom Settlemire's Camaro -- she lives in Pittsburgh which is nothing but hills.....

I remember first hearing about stabilitrak and was blown away by what it does - My uncle had a 1995 Eldorado Touring Coupe which may have been one of the first cars to have it.

haleyd · 07-27-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

All 2010 Camaros have Stabilitrak (vehicle stability control) as well as traction control.

Strongly suggest purchasing Pirelli Ice and Snow tires for winter driving.....

"Thor" had a set on him when I first got him -- drove him to the airport - and when I returned, we had 8 inches of snow on the ground and it was still coming down- I was genuinely surprised at how well he did in the heavy snowo -- both on I-94 as well as the Lodge and Fisher Freeways, city streets and even my unplowed driveway.

-- already purchased a set for Mom Settlemire's Camaro -- she lives in Pittsburgh which is nothing but hills.....

what size are your snow tires for your camaro? is "thor" your camaro??? i'm ordering the RS package so i'll have 20". also, the pirelli ice and snow tires are those the same thing as pirelli sorpion ice and snow?

SlingShot · 07-27-2009, 07:53 PM

You can always move down here to Florida, and not worry about it......

haleyd · 07-27-2009, 08:01 PM

i've thought about it. i have a lot of friends in florida. melbourne area!!! i do plan to move in the next year or two so i won't have to worry about it for TOO many winters. i just haven't made up my mind on WHERE i want to go.

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Arch Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 81	I think it'll handle just fine when you're not stuck in the snow.. the getting stuck part is what will suck with the camaro. The other advantage to the whole second car thing is that it's nice to be able to say your muscle car has never seen a winter and not had anything eroded by salt (the wheels and undercarriage) __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - (4/26/09) 2000, Order accepted by GM - (5-25-09) 2500, Order preferenced (5-26-09) 3000, Order accepted by production control (5-27-09) 3100, Order available to sequence (06-19-09) 3300, Order scheduled for production (6-19-09 TPW 6/29 3400, Order broadcast (06-26-09) 3800, Order produced (07-02-09) VIN#2G1FK1EJ0A9123941 4000, Available to ship (07-02-09) 4104, Bailment Invoice (07-03-09) 4200, Shipped (7-07-09) 6000, Delivered to the customer (7-09-09)

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SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	You can always move down here to Florida, and not worry about it...... __________________

07-27-2009, 03:04 PM	#57
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	That's why I tossed out that follow the natives. What that means is that if other sedans and coupes like the Camaro are out driving fine then your probably good. If they are sliding and getting stuck, then you know when not to drive. Kinda day to day thing but also using others peoples cars as a barometer. It will go wherever your grand prix can go and like conditions.

07-27-2009, 03:18 PM	#59
haleyd determined future owner Drives: 2004 pontiac grand prix gt2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northeast indiana Posts: 512	thanks vash, my grand prix seems to do great so if you say it'll go where that does then i should be in good shape! i have some friends with mustangs and camaros so i'll ask them what they do in the winter and how they handle. rmpackers, i think i'm going to do what a number of people have recomended and take it to an empty parking lot and test it!

07-27-2009, 08:01 PM	#65
haleyd determined future owner Drives: 2004 pontiac grand prix gt2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northeast indiana Posts: 512	i've thought about it. i have a lot of friends in florida. melbourne area!!! i do plan to move in the next year or two so i won't have to worry about it for TOO many winters. i just haven't made up my mind on WHERE i want to go.