I Wake Up to the Sounds of Screaming... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

John Shields · 08-23-2010, 04:27 PM

So I got home and went to sleep this morning at about 11:30am or so. It's now 3:20pm. I worked a whole night last night, extra hours this morning, and work tonight. So needless to say I am/was tired.

Anyway, I woke up to screaming today. I heard a noise and I was so groggy that I couldn't figure out what it was. There was some beating on my bedroom window that got louder and louder as I came around. But eventually I snapped out of it and hauled out of the bedroom, grabbed my keys, and rushed outside.

I don't know if it my brain screaming at me or if I actually heard my car crying out for help, but it was being pelted by millions of tiny ice balls (hail) and laying helplessly in the driveway. I quickly jumped in, drove down the block, and parked under a large tree.

As the storm let up, I drove the car back with my head down, and sick to my stomach imagining what damage might await me. It's still raining so I wont be able to get a look at it just yet. But I imagine I'm looking at a few hundred tiny craters all over the car.

Any ideas on what I might do to repair this? I for one plan on cleaning out the garage THIS WEEK to fit this car in there so this never happens again. I felt like curling up in the yard and doing this

ViperTomcat · 08-23-2010, 04:31 PM

So sorry to hear this!

Depending on the severity of the damage I would call your insurance company. If its one or two tiny dents (like the size of the tip of a pen) on the roof I wouldnt bother fixing it.

If it looks like a shotgun hit it..then I would turn it into your insurance and get your car fixed good as new! Dont be shocked if your insurance company raises hell with you for storing it exposed.

slacker · 08-23-2010, 04:32 PM

If they were small, they probably didn't do any damage. It takes about golf ball size to really start messing things up from my experience.

ViperTomcat · 08-23-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by slacker

If they were small, they probably didn't do any damage. It takes about golf ball size to really start messing things up from my experience.

If only we were all so lucky!

My classmate had a 02 Camaro SS ruined by hail the size of a pea. And I do mean ruined, the insurance company totalled it.

John Shields · 08-23-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by slacker

If they were small, they probably didn't do any damage. It takes about golf ball size to really start messing things up from my experience.

I'd put them between ping pong ball and marble size (somewhere in between). They were hitting my window like crazy and I was expecting to go outside and find the windshields caved in. I moved it rather quick under a big tree (like a Weeping Willow... fitting the circumstances, I know). I didn't even grab my house keys and left my house unlocked.

I'll be able to see if I'm dealing with any issues in an hour or so when the rain lets up and I can get some light on the paint.

Camaro8810 · 08-23-2010, 04:46 PM

Damn that sucks man. Hopefully the damage is minimal if any. We had a storm like that last year and Its what prompted me to clean out the garage after I bought my car. Fingers are crossed for you bud. One Black Camaro owner to another. Keep us posted.

2010 SSRS · 08-23-2010, 04:51 PM

wow, that sux, hopefully there is no damage.

slacker · 08-23-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

If only we were all so lucky!

My classmate had a 02 Camaro SS ruined by hail the size of a pea. And I do mean ruined, the insurance company totalled it.

Ouch. I hope it works out for the OP.

Lauryn200 · 08-23-2010, 04:53 PM

Hopefully it won't be too bad

PoorMansCamaro · 08-23-2010, 04:56 PM

I would also try and find out how your car was screaming. That's some freaking ish!

good luck to ya.

ffrcobra_65 · 08-23-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

I would also try and find out how your car was screaming. That's some freaking ish!

good luck to ya.

Actually, find out why the car didn't just transform and walk over to a shaded area.

Seriously now, OP, I hope you find nothing wrong with your car other than needing a wash. Goodluck.

RipperFox · 08-23-2010, 05:07 PM

John, go over there and pick out your own switch...

VictoryMuscleCars · 08-23-2010, 05:27 PM

Dang what a bummer.

Looking forward to hearing good news once the rain passes through.

John Shields · 08-23-2010, 05:30 PM

This is all payback because I washed my car. I washed it a few days ago and just earlier this morning was saying how nice it's been and for the first time ever, it didn't rain within 24 hours of washing the car. Of course less than 10 hours later, it pours and hails. Mother Nature needs a serious ass whooping. It's still raining so I'll inform you guys when I get the first chance. I may have to garage it at work and check under the lights there if the rain keeps up.

08-23-2010, 04:27 PM	#1
John Shields "Back in Black" Drives: '10 1LT/RS Black w/Silver Stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	I Wake Up to the Sounds of Screaming... So I got home and went to sleep this morning at about 11:30am or so. It's now 3:20pm. I worked a whole night last night, extra hours this morning, and work tonight. So needless to say I am/was tired. Anyway, I woke up to screaming today. I heard a noise and I was so groggy that I couldn't figure out what it was. There was some beating on my bedroom window that got louder and louder as I came around. But eventually I snapped out of it and hauled out of the bedroom, grabbed my keys, and rushed outside. I don't know if it my brain screaming at me or if I actually heard my car crying out for help, but it was being pelted by millions of tiny ice balls (hail) and laying helplessly in the driveway. I quickly jumped in, drove down the block, and parked under a large tree. As the storm let up, I drove the car back with my head down, and sick to my stomach imagining what damage might await me. It's still raining so I wont be able to get a look at it just yet. But I imagine I'm looking at a few hundred tiny craters all over the car. Any ideas on what I might do to repair this? I for one plan on cleaning out the garage THIS WEEK to fit this car in there so this never happens again. I felt like curling up in the yard and doing this __________________ To the Jerkoff in SW Denver Driving the Black Camaro: Quit making us look bad by driving like a tool and cutting people off (my wife included)!

08-23-2010, 04:32 PM	#3
slacker Troubled 40 something Drives: 2010 IOM RS/SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 335	If they were small, they probably didn't do any damage. It takes about golf ball size to really start messing things up from my experience. __________________

08-23-2010, 04:46 PM	#6
Camaro8810 Drives: Black 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 565 View My Garage	Damn that sucks man. Hopefully the damage is minimal if any. We had a storm like that last year and Its what prompted me to clean out the garage after I bought my car. Fingers are crossed for you bud. One Black Camaro owner to another. Keep us posted. __________________ Mods: CAI Inc. Cold Air Intake, 35% Tint, 3M Clear Bra

08-23-2010, 04:51 PM	#7
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	wow, that sux, hopefully there is no damage. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-23-2010, 04:53 PM	#9
Lauryn200 I Pity The Fool Drives: Jeep Wrangler '06 & VW GTI 09 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 875 View My Garage	Hopefully it won't be too bad __________________ ........"Is custom faded?" Jeep Wrangler 06 & VW GTI 09 "My Fast"-

08-23-2010, 04:31 PM	#2
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	So sorry to hear this! Depending on the severity of the damage I would call your insurance company. If its one or two tiny dents (like the size of the tip of a pen) on the roof I wouldnt bother fixing it. If it looks like a shotgun hit it..then I would turn it into your insurance and get your car fixed good as new! Dont be shocked if your insurance company raises hell with you for storing it exposed.

08-23-2010, 04:56 PM	#10
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,966	I would also try and find out how your car was screaming. That's some freaking ish! good luck to ya. __________________

08-23-2010, 05:07 PM	#12
RipperFox Grrr!!! Drives: BLK/IOM '11 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OK Posts: 380 View My Garage	John, go over there and pick out your own switch... __________________ Rules for ordering a car. 1. Dealers are liars 2. Buy off the lot 3. See rule #1

08-23-2010, 05:27 PM	#13
VictoryMuscleCars Drives: 2012 Camaro SS RS Convert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 886	Dang what a bummer. Looking forward to hearing good news once the rain passes through. __________________ Tom P

08-23-2010, 05:30 PM	#14
John Shields "Back in Black" Drives: '10 1LT/RS Black w/Silver Stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	This is all payback because I washed my car. I washed it a few days ago and just earlier this morning was saying how nice it's been and for the first time ever, it didn't rain within 24 hours of washing the car. Of course less than 10 hours later, it pours and hails. Mother Nature needs a serious ass whooping. It's still raining so I'll inform you guys when I get the first chance. I may have to garage it at work and check under the lights there if the rain keeps up. __________________ To the Jerkoff in SW Denver Driving the Black Camaro: Quit making us look bad by driving like a tool and cutting people off (my wife included)!

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