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rangerdave1 · 07-25-2019, 07:02 AM

I am new to Camaros and to the forum so here is my introduction.

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada and have been a gear head since birth. I have been dreaming of cars forever and like just about everything from BMWs to Miatas. I have several motorcycles, had a few snowmobiles in the past and it finally became time to get a "toy" car. A few months back, I started looking at Camaros after my wife pointed out a black 2010 SS she liked. She preferred the Camaros over the Mustang and Challengers and I did not need to argue! A must have in a "toy" car was a back seat that could accommodate child seats since I have a 2 1/2yr son and a 5 month old daughter. Fast forward to the July 2nd, I bought a 2010 silver with grey strips, 2SS / RS, 6MT with 87kms (52miles).

Drove it home 2 hrs with my son surprisingly comfortable in his child seat. I was pleasantly surprised how well the Camaro handled the road and bumps and would even say it does a better job then my Silverado or Acura RDX...

It has Flowmaster axle backs, a CAI, blacked out lights and a shifter knob but otherwise it is stock. The Pirelli tires were shot so a new set was first on the list. A fresh oil change and diff lube change was also in order.

I don't plan on going to wild with it, likely some headers, tune, suspension upgrades like trailing arms, toe arms, 1" lowered springs, shocks, sway bars, cradle bushings and whatever else peaks my interest down the road.

Here are a few photos

detamble13 · 07-25-2019, 08:23 AM

Nice car! And welcome my fellow Canadian.
I see your car has the GM "chicklets". I don't think all of the 2010's even got those and yours may be an early build.

Vipercar · 07-25-2019, 09:09 AM

Welcome to the club! Another Canadian with permagrin. Enjoy the ride!

LuSINda · 07-25-2019, 10:18 AM

Welcome! Nice lookin' ride.

Deputy347k9 · 07-25-2019, 10:27 AM

Very nice & a huge Welcome to the Forum! I knew there was a purpose for the rear seating!

LuSINda · 07-25-2019, 10:28 AM

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hrpiii · 07-25-2019, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by detamble13

Nice car! And welcome my fellow Canadian.
I see your car has the GM "chicklets". I don't think all of the 2010's even got those and yours may be an early build.

correct, only the first couple months builds got the chicklets. So it's definitely an early build. Very nice car

floyd haughton · 07-25-2019, 11:39 AM

sweet welcome

Moto-Mojo · 07-25-2019, 11:49 AM

She looks very clean! Well done.

rangerdave1 · 07-25-2019, 01:35 PM

It was built June 2009 if I remember correctly

Welker2 · 07-25-2019, 01:53 PM

Nice .. congrats on the new ride!

Joecruiser · 07-25-2019, 02:31 PM

Welcome Rangerdave! I had no clue about the chicklets.
I see a future gearhead out back! Nice SS, very well kept!

J Rod · 07-25-2019, 02:32 PM

Congrats and welcome!

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 07-25-2019, 02:39 PM

Nice. My oct 09 doesn’t have the chiclets. Did I read that right that you’ve only got 52 miles? Trashed tires on 52 miles means Someone had a lot of fun

Sure does look like a really nice car.

07-25-2019, 07:02 AM	#1
rangerdave1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 50	New member and Camaro owner from Nova Scotia, Canada I am new to Camaros and to the forum so here is my introduction. I live in Nova Scotia, Canada and have been a gear head since birth. I have been dreaming of cars forever and like just about everything from BMWs to Miatas. I have several motorcycles, had a few snowmobiles in the past and it finally became time to get a "toy" car. A few months back, I started looking at Camaros after my wife pointed out a black 2010 SS she liked. She preferred the Camaros over the Mustang and Challengers and I did not need to argue! A must have in a "toy" car was a back seat that could accommodate child seats since I have a 2 1/2yr son and a 5 month old daughter. Fast forward to the July 2nd, I bought a 2010 silver with grey strips, 2SS / RS, 6MT with 87kms (52miles). Drove it home 2 hrs with my son surprisingly comfortable in his child seat. I was pleasantly surprised how well the Camaro handled the road and bumps and would even say it does a better job then my Silverado or Acura RDX... It has Flowmaster axle backs, a CAI, blacked out lights and a shifter knob but otherwise it is stock. The Pirelli tires were shot so a new set was first on the list. A fresh oil change and diff lube change was also in order. I don't plan on going to wild with it, likely some headers, tune, suspension upgrades like trailing arms, toe arms, 1" lowered springs, shocks, sway bars, cradle bushings and whatever else peaks my interest down the road. Here are a few photos Attached Images

07-25-2019, 10:18 AM	#4
LuSINda Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Washington Posts: 94 View My Garage	Welcome! Nice lookin' ride. __________________ Lusinda 2010 2SS/RS

07-25-2019, 10:27 AM	#5
Deputy347k9 Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 1,328	Very nice & a huge Welcome to the Forum! I knew there was a purpose for the rear seating! __________________

07-25-2019, 10:28 AM	#6
LuSINda Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Washington Posts: 94 View My Garage	text delete __________________ Lusinda 2010 2SS/RS

07-25-2019, 11:49 AM	#9
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	She looks very clean! Well done. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

07-25-2019, 08:23 AM	#2
detamble13 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 661	Nice car! And welcome my fellow Canadian. I see your car has the GM "chicklets". I don't think all of the 2010's even got those and yours may be an early build.

07-25-2019, 09:09 AM	#3
Vipercar Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oshawa, Ont Posts: 499	Welcome to the club! Another Canadian with permagrin. Enjoy the ride!

07-25-2019, 11:39 AM	#8
floyd haughton Drives: 2010victoryred2lt Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: royersford Posts: 580	sweet welcome

07-25-2019, 01:35 PM	#10
rangerdave1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 50	It was built June 2009 if I remember correctly

07-25-2019, 01:53 PM	#11
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Nice .. congrats on the new ride! __________________

07-25-2019, 02:31 PM	#12
Joecruiser Drives: 2014 2-SSRS Slushbox Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 339	Welcome Rangerdave! I had no clue about the chicklets. I see a future gearhead out back! Nice SS, very well kept!

07-25-2019, 02:32 PM	#13
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	Congrats and welcome! __________________ *592 HP/590 TQ* LSA Blower w/ 2.45 Griptec, Reinforced Brick, FIC 1000 injectors, JRE FPCM, LFP Dual Pass HX, ZL1 IC pump, RotoFab CAI, Bo White TB, Coated Stainless Power 1-7/8" LTs, NPP, NGK TR7IX, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, AEM X-Series WB, Aeroforce Interceptor, MGW Shifter, Z28 Grill, Gary's Custom ZL1 Rockers, Hero Tails, Tuned by IMC

07-25-2019, 02:39 PM	#14
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,693	Nice. My oct 09 doesn’t have the chiclets. Did I read that right that you’ve only got 52 miles? Trashed tires on 52 miles means Someone had a lot of fun Sure does look like a really nice car. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.