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90503 · 08-14-2017, 11:11 AM

Just for fun, and in case anyone has forgotten, the Eclipse is the 21st....

Staying in SoCal for 70%....Area of totality sounds like it's going to be a zoo...lol...Good luck, and stay safe!...lol

Anyway, I think it's a pretty cool thing overall....

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ZED SLED · 08-14-2017, 11:20 AM

I expect it to be cloudy and rainy where I live, so I'll watch it on youtube.

KJZ28 · 08-14-2017, 01:18 PM

The world is going to end....lol. I wish I was farther south than where I am, would have a better chance of seeing a full eclipse.

MXR · 08-14-2017, 02:40 PM

I live in SW Washington and will get about a 97 % eclipse. I just spent the last four months working in Fairbanks Alaska . I just left my job there a little early, drove home this weekend to see the eclipse . I live about 30 miles NW of Mt St Helens and may take the convertible ZL1 , truck and travel trailer up there to see it . The traffic south of Portland Oregon (100% eclipse) will be a real a real mess . I can go back to work down here now , but I want experience this event on my own time . I was a senior in high school for the last one . I am a union pipefitter/ welder and will be watching through a welding lens lol .

JLSuperfly · 08-14-2017, 02:51 PM

I live in the SF Bay so I am no where near that line.

ZED SLED · 08-15-2017, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

I live in the SF Bay so I am no where near that line.

If you look at the sun on any day you will likely see it eclipsed by some chick's Adam's apple.

KenKat · 08-15-2017, 07:44 AM

I did a previous thread on this:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504113

I am driving to the KY-TN border to view on the 21st. I was going to take the Camaro but thinking the minivan might be the more practical choice...

RubyCamaro · 08-15-2017, 12:44 PM

Watching in my hometown of Springfield, Tn. Should be pretty cool if not too cloudy. Both of my grown kids are coming to watch it with us.

Gunmetal Speedster · 08-16-2017, 02:39 AM

Lets all remember not to look at this without special eyewear. You wouldn't think that would have to be said but..

90503 · 08-16-2017, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

Lets all remember not to look at this without special eyewear. You wouldn't think that would have to be said but..

Good call....Here's a link for the Science Channel with live feeds, good info and safety tips....DVR is set for the 21st...lol...

https://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-sh...rican-eclipse/

KGoddard · 08-20-2017, 02:31 PM

I was not proactive in purchasing the solar glasses, do you think if I layer a bunch of tint that would be safe to use?

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imaSSnake · 08-20-2017, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KGoddard

I was not proactive in purchasing the solar glasses, do you think if I layer a bunch of tint that would be safe to use?

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No. Try going to O'Reilly's or a welding shop Supply and get a 14 lens for a welding helmet.

imaSSnake · 08-20-2017, 02:39 PM

I am in the area of almost the most totality of two and a half minutes I think of complete totality. I can't wait

MXR · 08-21-2017, 08:15 AM

Nice and clear sunny morning here in the Pacfic NW . Kind of cool this event starts on the west coast then moves east .

08-14-2017, 11:11 AM	#1
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,419	Solar Eclipse August 21.... Just for fun, and in case anyone has forgotten, the Eclipse is the 21st.... Staying in SoCal for 70%....Area of totality sounds like it's going to be a zoo...lol...Good luck, and stay safe!...lol Anyway, I think it's a pretty cool thing overall....

08-14-2017, 11:20 AM	#2
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,474 View My Garage	I expect it to be cloudy and rainy where I live, so I'll watch it on youtube. __________________

08-14-2017, 01:18 PM	#3
KJZ28 Drives: 2018 Buick Regal TourX Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North of NYC Posts: 546 View My Garage	The world is going to end....lol. I wish I was farther south than where I am, would have a better chance of seeing a full eclipse. __________________ SOLD: 2010 2SS/RS L99-A6 K&N CAI, Speed Engineering Long Tube Headers, Stainless Works hi-flow cats, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back. Tuned by Corvettes of Westchester. 1/LE rear suspension conversion, Bilstein B6 Stuts/shocks.

08-15-2017, 12:44 PM	#8
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Watching in my hometown of Springfield, Tn. Should be pretty cool if not too cloudy. Both of my grown kids are coming to watch it with us. __________________

08-16-2017, 02:39 AM	#9
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	Lets all remember not to look at this without special eyewear. You wouldn't think that would have to be said but.. __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

08-14-2017, 02:40 PM	#4
MXR Drives: 13 ZL1 JDP 850 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salkum , Wa Posts: 449	I live in SW Washington and will get about a 97 % eclipse. I just spent the last four months working in Fairbanks Alaska . I just left my job there a little early, drove home this weekend to see the eclipse . I live about 30 miles NW of Mt St Helens and may take the convertible ZL1 , truck and travel trailer up there to see it . The traffic south of Portland Oregon (100% eclipse) will be a real a real mess . I can go back to work down here now , but I want experience this event on my own time . I was a senior in high school for the last one . I am a union pipefitter/ welder and will be watching through a welding lens lol .

08-14-2017, 02:51 PM	#5
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,267	I live in the SF Bay so I am no where near that line.

08-15-2017, 07:44 AM	#7
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	I did a previous thread on this: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504113 I am driving to the KY-TN border to view on the 21st. I was going to take the Camaro but thinking the minivan might be the more practical choice...

08-20-2017, 02:31 PM	#11
KGoddard Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NOVA Posts: 351 View My Garage	I was not proactive in purchasing the solar glasses, do you think if I layer a bunch of tint that would be safe to use? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk __________________ 12.3 @113MPH - Full Bolt-Ons w/ Nitto 555r on 18" wheel

08-20-2017, 02:39 PM	#13
imaSSnake 'Maro Drives: 2015 SS 6.2L Auto 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: US Posts: 867	I am in the area of almost the most totality of two and a half minutes I think of complete totality. I can't wait __________________ 2015 SS 2SS Auto 93 SCT Perf, Kooks LTH & HFC MBRP Axleback Muffler Delete "Z/28" Spoiler and Grille OEM ZL1 wheels 285/305/35R20 BFG G-force Pro Comp 2

08-21-2017, 08:15 AM	#14
MXR Drives: 13 ZL1 JDP 850 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salkum , Wa Posts: 449	Nice and clear sunny morning here in the Pacfic NW . Kind of cool this event starts on the west coast then moves east .