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Partick · 09-21-2009, 11:11 AM

My dad is still with us but unable to drive it but I wish he could. He helped me buy my first camaro (1974 w/350 and 4spd) and taught me how to drive a stick. I probably aged him 5 years learing how to drive that thing but he never lost his cool. Can't blame ya for cringing its hard not to. Glad you vented hear instead in front of Pops. I keep pushing my wife to drive mine but she's afraid to mess it up. Hard to mess up something thats built so tough.

2010SLVRBULIT · 09-21-2009, 11:14 AM

selfish and paranoid. everyone's gonna hate you, including your own family.

rico-2SS · 09-21-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Wow... yeah, you are seriously way over reacting... As much as I love my car, like you said it is just a car... I wish my Dad was still alive so I could let him drive my car...

Miss you Dad...........

SWHCPA · 09-21-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CAM MAN

Keep your cool ,You can't repalace your father,But you can get another camaro!!
I know first hand.

yep, my Dad just takes his usual cheap shot and changes the subject. throw him the key and go get a drink together. just gently remind him that this one is different from his and give a pointer or two. you'll survive.

SWHCPA · 09-21-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Jekel

I do not want to seem like an idiot here, but dude way over the line. If YOU let someone drive your car or borrow anything, then YOU accept the consequences of your actions.

I truly love my car, have a litho for my car so it makes it even more special and will make it hard to replace since the litho is VIN specific, BUT and a BIG BUT what is the point of having something if you can't share it. Until this year EVERY new car I purchase, which was one a year, I took to my MOM and we went for a ride in the new car, truck or whatever it was. A little over a year ago my Mom passed from cancer, and trust me even with all the excitement and joy of getting this car it was bitter sweet when I left the dealership and started towards my Mom's house and realizing she wasn't there. I did go to the cemetary but it wasn't the same.

So remember your Dad is your Dad and one day will not be here to share in your lifes accomplishments, just enjoy him, trust me I would give my Camaro back if I could have my Mom.

well said, good sir. btw, your boys looked good against my boys last Sat.

mrcowboy · 09-21-2009, 01:07 PM

Lol@ the OP!....

Wait he is joking isn't he?

2010-1SS-IBM · 09-21-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix328

Does anybody think I'm overreacting?

Not me. My dad gave me a lot of crap when I started driving, and I was a safer driver than him.

If I had an automatic I'd let him drive it, but I don't so I get him rentals.

Iwantone2 · 09-21-2009, 01:55 PM

My pops wont even consider driving my car and he used to drive GTO's, Mustangs and Camaro's back in the day. No budge with my mom either and she used to have a '92 IROC...

Edrock · 09-21-2009, 02:06 PM

OP: Dude. This man played a critical role in bringing you into this world...he could play an equal role in taking you out too. Be respectful.

He's your Dad for crying out loud...

Revo1 · 09-21-2009, 02:06 PM

The tranny can take it. That kind of stuff just happens. One day, you'll probably kill it too.

"prima"Donna · 09-21-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

Scrming, I am in the same boat. Boy do I miss my parents!!!:(

+1

Dr Jkel · 09-21-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SWHCPA

well said, good sir. btw, your boys looked good against my boys last Sat.

Thanks, wished Dodge would have got to play, I hear he is an excellent QB. Hopefully they will continue to get better with a first year QB

Adam · 09-21-2009, 03:29 PM

I'm sure it's nice that you all would let your dad drive your car, but I wouldn't let anyone drive mine unless I had to. And mines a v6 automatic. lol if it was a v8 manual I'd slap anyone who asked.

Adam · 09-21-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Edrock

OP: Dude. This man played a critical role in bringing you into this world...he could play an equal role in taking you out too. Be respectful.

He's your Dad for crying out loud...

eh, any dude can squirt fluids out his peen, it's not a big sacrifice or skill, and most dad's do diddly squat while the mother goes through child birth, raising the children, and often has to get a job on the side.

09-21-2009, 01:55 PM	#78
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	My pops wont even consider driving my car and he used to drive GTO's, Mustangs and Camaro's back in the day. No budge with my mom either and she used to have a '92 IROC... __________________

09-21-2009, 02:06 PM	#79
Edrock Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jamestown, NC Posts: 964 View My Garage	OP: Dude. This man played a critical role in bringing you into this world...he could play an equal role in taking you out too. Be respectful. He's your Dad for crying out loud... __________________ DT Shorties, Solo hi-flow Cats, X-pipe, resonator delete, Flowmaster Super-44s, VMAX TB, Stronger MAF, C.A.I. Intake with race scoop, and JRE Tune! WOT is my happy place!!

09-21-2009, 02:06 PM	#80
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	The tranny can take it. That kind of stuff just happens. One day, you'll probably kill it too. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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09-21-2009, 11:11 AM	#71
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	My dad is still with us but unable to drive it but I wish he could. He helped me buy my first camaro (1974 w/350 and 4spd) and taught me how to drive a stick. I probably aged him 5 years learing how to drive that thing but he never lost his cool. Can't blame ya for cringing its hard not to. Glad you vented hear instead in front of Pops. I keep pushing my wife to drive mine but she's afraid to mess it up. Hard to mess up something thats built so tough.

09-21-2009, 11:14 AM	#72
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	selfish and paranoid. everyone's gonna hate you, including your own family.

09-21-2009, 01:07 PM	#76
mrcowboy Drives: SS Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South TEXAS Posts: 508	Lol@ the OP!.... Wait he is joking isn't he?

09-21-2009, 03:29 PM	#83
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	I'm sure it's nice that you all would let your dad drive your car, but I wouldn't let anyone drive mine unless I had to. And mines a v6 automatic. lol if it was a v8 manual I'd slap anyone who asked.