Neglected camaro :( - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

angie7 · 06-13-2011, 02:53 PM

There is a SS SIM w/ black stripes that is parked at a local market I shop at (the owner works there). Everytime I see this poor car, it's fithly. Covered in bugs, dust/pollen, etc. Well today was just the icing on the cake. As I was pulling into the parking lot to shop at this market, I noticed it (I usually park next to it b/c it's parked far in the back) I noticed the rims looked almost like a faint gold color, it was just odd. My first thought was "what did he do to those wheels?" Well when I parked and got out, I saw that it was just heavily covered in brake dust, dirt, and mud. The whole car is in desperate need of a bath, the inside is trashed. Poor baby :( I would gladly take that car off his hands if he's going to treat it like crap.

I've seen the owner, he's male about mid-late 20's, kinda nerdy. I would think he would be proud of his investment and this "chick" magnet.....Oh well, some people just don't get it I guess

chris1973 · 06-13-2011, 03:02 PM

There should be laws against this or at least a "hotline"!

woodj · 06-13-2011, 03:02 PM

Report him to the Association for Prevention of Cruelty to Camaros (APCC)

S-eatin-grin · 06-13-2011, 03:06 PM

The SIM with black stripes is probably my 2nd favorite combo in this car...it is a shame but hey, anyone that can afford it can buy one and do what they want to it...huge wheels, awful grilles, color schemes...but the brake dust thing bothers me too. I've heard others on here say that it builds up daily but I wash my car once a week and don't have any noticible brake dust so...not buying it..ulness they are one of those automatic trans drivers that has to 5 feet from the car in front of them @ 80 mph tapping their brakes for 30 stright miles.

my1st_camaro · 06-13-2011, 03:44 PM

Yeah its kinda shocking to see a new camaro in bad shape considering the car hasn't been out that long. I remember passing by one that was dented up near the front bumper and fender area with scratches on the paint. Must have been an ls because the trim rings around the wheels were missing which made the car look even worse.

PAUL SS · 06-13-2011, 04:22 PM

It's time for an intervention.

toesuf94 · 06-13-2011, 04:23 PM

Joe Dirt wanted a Camaro...or maybe the guy is trying to show the Rat Rod Camaro how to do it for less than $100k!

DarkObsession · 06-13-2011, 04:27 PM

My Camaro is currently what I would consider to be "filthy." I'm sorry but the car is a daily driver and I don't have a way to wash it frequently where I live.

Also, the brake dust thing is true: my Camaro builds up brake dust on the rims the day after I wash them. I've never had a car that did this so badly. Off topic: Is it just because of the Brembos?

Back on topic: Anyway, yeah, my car is dirty but the inside is spotless and I don't abuse my cars at all. I just don't have time to wash them every single day. Sorry

Tessa · 06-13-2011, 05:20 PM

I'd get out the detailer and clean it while he's working. I could never stand to see a car like that. OMG

If my car has a few days worth of pollen on her I think she's filthy and I have to take her through the touch free wash. I don't care if I have to spend $20 a week keeping her clean - only time she really looks bad is in the winter when it's too cold to keep her clean and she gets road salt on her. :(

rjdapilmoto · 06-13-2011, 05:39 PM

I feel your concern, but we can only do so much. Hopefully this guy will snap and realize that he has a true gem and should take good care of it.

mfr1950 · 06-13-2011, 06:10 PM

I know this might be painful for us on Camaro5, do you think you could post a picture or two????

Troy2SSRS · 06-13-2011, 07:27 PM

Uh, it's his car isn't it? He can do whatever he wants to it.

angie7 · 06-13-2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfr1950

I know this might be painful for us on Camaro5, do you think you could post a picture or two????

Well I do have a pic of this car but this pic was taken about 2 months ago and the car was dirty, but nothing like it was today :(

angie7 · 06-13-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkObsession

My Camaro is currently what I would consider to be "filthy." I'm sorry but the car is a daily driver and I don't have a way to wash it frequently where I live.

Also, the brake dust thing is true: my Camaro builds up brake dust on the rims the day after I wash them. I've never had a car that did this so badly. Off topic: Is it just because of the Brembos?

Back on topic: Anyway, yeah, my car is dirty but the inside is spotless and I don't abuse my cars at all. I just don't have time to wash them every single day. Sorry

My car is my daily driver too and hasn't been washed in 2 weeks! I usually wash it weekly but it really isn't that bad. I use my California Duster on it daily and I'll do some touch ups here and there if it needs it. I just noticed the other day my exhaust pipes were dirty so I cleaned them! It's getting a wash on Wed tho, after her first oil change!

But anyways, you don't have to wash your car everyday to keep it looking nice. I dont think this poor car in question has ever been washed. I have never seen it clean. He still has love bugs on the front and for those of you who know what those are, that tells you what kinda of a @#$#@$@ this guy is :(

06-13-2011, 02:53 PM	#1
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Neglected camaro :( There is a SS SIM w/ black stripes that is parked at a local market I shop at (the owner works there). Everytime I see this poor car, it's fithly. Covered in bugs, dust/pollen, etc. Well today was just the icing on the cake. As I was pulling into the parking lot to shop at this market, I noticed it (I usually park next to it b/c it's parked far in the back) I noticed the rims looked almost like a faint gold color, it was just odd. My first thought was "what did he do to those wheels?" Well when I parked and got out, I saw that it was just heavily covered in brake dust, dirt, and mud. The whole car is in desperate need of a bath, the inside is trashed. Poor baby :( I would gladly take that car off his hands if he's going to treat it like crap. I've seen the owner, he's male about mid-late 20's, kinda nerdy. I would think he would be proud of his investment and this "chick" magnet.....Oh well, some people just don't get it I guess __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

06-13-2011, 03:02 PM	#2
chris1973 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 212 View My Garage	There should be laws against this or at least a "hotline"! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Performance Mods: CAI, ADM Scoop, Rotofab Washer Kit, Cat Back Borla ATK, SLP Underdrive Pulley, SCT Tune, DynaTech Long Tube Headers and High Flow Cats. Appearance Mods: Razzi Bodykit with LEDs, 3D Carbon Side Vents, Tint, Painted Rims and Calipers, See/hear my Camaro at http://youtu.be/wn0Ck-cw6WQ

06-13-2011, 03:02 PM	#3
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06-13-2011, 04:22 PM	#6
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06-13-2011, 04:23 PM	#7
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Joe Dirt wanted a Camaro...or maybe the guy is trying to show the Rat Rod Camaro how to do it for less than $100k! __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

06-13-2011, 03:06 PM	#4
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2013 2SS/RS AGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	The SIM with black stripes is probably my 2nd favorite combo in this car...it is a shame but hey, anyone that can afford it can buy one and do what they want to it...huge wheels, awful grilles, color schemes...but the brake dust thing bothers me too. I've heard others on here say that it builds up daily but I wash my car once a week and don't have any noticible brake dust so...not buying it..ulness they are one of those automatic trans drivers that has to 5 feet from the car in front of them @ 80 mph tapping their brakes for 30 stright miles.

06-13-2011, 03:44 PM	#5
my1st_camaro Advertise Here! Drives: 2020 camaro LT1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 181	Yeah its kinda shocking to see a new camaro in bad shape considering the car hasn't been out that long. I remember passing by one that was dented up near the front bumper and fender area with scratches on the paint. Must have been an ls because the trim rings around the wheels were missing which made the car look even worse.

06-13-2011, 04:27 PM	#8
DarkObsession Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2/LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Jose Posts: 329	My Camaro is currently what I would consider to be "filthy." I'm sorry but the car is a daily driver and I don't have a way to wash it frequently where I live. Also, the brake dust thing is true: my Camaro builds up brake dust on the rims the day after I wash them. I've never had a car that did this so badly. Off topic: Is it just because of the Brembos? Back on topic: Anyway, yeah, my car is dirty but the inside is spotless and I don't abuse my cars at all. I just don't have time to wash them every single day. Sorry __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS2/LS3 - Pretty much bone stock (SLP SkipShift Eliminator, GTO clutch fluid reservoir mod) - 13.025 @ 110.492 MPH (12s?? ) 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (retired) - Cam, exhaust, CAI, 12 PSI, tune - 13.465 @ 101.04 MPH

06-13-2011, 05:20 PM	#9
Tessa Mischief Managed Drives: 2SS/RS RJT with silver rallys Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southbound Posts: 8,179 View My Garage	I'd get out the detailer and clean it while he's working. I could never stand to see a car like that. OMG If my car has a few days worth of pollen on her I think she's filthy and I have to take her through the touch free wash. I don't care if I have to spend $20 a week keeping her clean - only time she really looks bad is in the winter when it's too cold to keep her clean and she gets road salt on her. :( __________________

06-13-2011, 05:39 PM	#10
rjdapilmoto DAP-ONE [COTW - 12/23/13] Drives: 2010 - 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,907 View My Garage	I feel your concern, but we can only do so much. Hopefully this guy will snap and realize that he has a true gem and should take good care of it. __________________ Featured in "Wild About Cars" - October 2012 DAP-ONE's Build Journal

06-13-2011, 06:10 PM	#11
mfr1950 Drives: 2011 challengerR/T , 2010 Ram R/T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lafayette Indiana Posts: 1,186	I know this might be painful for us on Camaro5, do you think you could post a picture or two????

06-13-2011, 07:27 PM	#12
Troy2SSRS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Northeast Indiana Posts: 83	Uh, it's his car isn't it? He can do whatever he wants to it. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS, Rally Yellow, Black Stripes, LS3, M6 2009 Saturn Vue (Wife's) 2000 Chevy Venture 1981 Turbo Trans Am, White, Nascar Edition, Recaro Seats, T-Tops R.I.P. 1978 Trans Am, Red, T-Tops

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