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toesuf94 · 05-07-2009, 10:01 AM

I love the reflection of things in my glossy paint as I drive down the road. I love a long, shiny hood. My Escalade gives me this to a point, but I sat in that Red RS at our dealer the other day and was LOVING the view!

Scott, glad your car is yours today!

Maddtim · 05-07-2009, 10:19 AM

Last car I saw the hood in was my '89 RS. It always gave me a sense of comfort too see how much room I had in front of me, in case I needed it (crumple room)

Krieger · 05-07-2009, 10:41 AM

I used to stare down the nose of a 71 Camaro with an L88 hood, in the 2010 it's like being home again (without seeing the round air filter sticking out of the middle)!
It's a very nice experience.

2010 SS RS · 05-07-2009, 10:49 AM

Hood...what this thing you speak of?

PAUL SS · 05-07-2009, 10:50 AM

I like seeing the hood of the car I am driving!

I sat in a new Corvette after I ordered my SS and could see that hood. What a beautiful view!

Warghost · 05-07-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

When was the last time you really saw the hood of your car?

I have a 3" cowl induction hood on my Mustang, so I always see the hood.

garagelogic · 05-07-2009, 10:59 AM

Yeah, I had the same experience going from the '06 GTO to the Shelby. It took a few miles before I got used to it and it still requires some conscious effort on my part to park it without tapping/scraping the front splitter on a curb.

if you have the gound effects option and lower the Camaro, you're going to likely have the same issues.

Brokinarrow · 05-07-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Put your head next to the drivers side window. Adjust the mirror just to the point of not seeing the side of your car. Lean into the middle of your car and do the same for the right side mirror.

Cool, thanks Scott!

GothamCamaro · 05-07-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Well the thing I did was learn how to adjust my mirrors. I did this over 2 months ago on the Accord and have not been looking over my shoulder to get used to driving the Camaro.

The funny part is I see cars alot better in the mirror setup than I did looking over my shoulders instead of the mirrors.

That's funny Scott, I did the same thing on my SUV and it's been much better this way than before. Also it's been about 10 years since I drove a car that I would see the hood when driving... I miss it! It's like riding a bike, piece of cake.

05-07-2009, 10:19 AM	#30
Maddtim Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 105	Last car I saw the hood in was my '89 RS. It always gave me a sense of comfort too see how much room I had in front of me, in case I needed it (crumple room) __________________ Had- 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Red Jewel Tintcoat, Beige interior, Polished Aluminum Wheels, Sunroof, Black Rally Stripes Have 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Convertible 45th Anniversary Edition with Hurst shifter.

05-07-2009, 10:41 AM	#31
Krieger Drives: American Cars Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 97	I used to stare down the nose of a 71 Camaro with an L88 hood, in the 2010 it's like being home again (without seeing the round air filter sticking out of the middle)! It's a very nice experience. __________________

05-07-2009, 10:49 AM	#32
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,108	Hood...what this thing you speak of? Attached Images __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

05-07-2009, 10:50 AM	#33
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	I like seeing the hood of the car I am driving! I sat in a new Corvette after I ordered my SS and could see that hood. What a beautiful view! __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

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05-07-2009, 10:01 AM	#29
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I love the reflection of things in my glossy paint as I drive down the road. I love a long, shiny hood. My Escalade gives me this to a point, but I sat in that Red RS at our dealer the other day and was LOVING the view! Scott, glad your car is yours today!

05-07-2009, 10:59 AM	#35
garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	Yeah, I had the same experience going from the '06 GTO to the Shelby. It took a few miles before I got used to it and it still requires some conscious effort on my part to park it without tapping/scraping the front splitter on a curb. if you have the gound effects option and lower the Camaro, you're going to likely have the same issues.