Back from Vacation -- bought a Camaro.... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

fbodfather · 07-09-2009, 09:50 PM

---sorry that I haven't been on the board -

I left Michigan on the 22nd to head toward Carlisle (for Camaros at Carlisle/GM Nationals) -- and then back to Mars/Pittsburgh for the 4th and to spend some much needed 'downtime'......

Had a Camaro built for 'Mom' Settlemire (picture below...) --

I'd tell you how old she is, but she'd ground me until I'm 84......

(...whoops....)

Her 2002 had all of 23,000 miles on the odometer -- and I offered her a CTS or an Impala SS -- and her retort was "......those are 'old lady' cars!..."

(.......mmmmmmmmmmkay.........)

.....anywhoo........had the hockey stripes done in Black Granite Metallic.....

"Thor" (my CTF Camaro) now has 12,000 miles on the odometer.....and the driving experience just gets better and better.

Yes-- I'm prejudiced, but this Camaro is one of the most satisfying automobiles I've ever driven.......the ride is quiet and smooth at 70mph -- yet, the car handles like it's on rails --

The attention these cars get is nothing short of amazing. Last night, I stopped at a Truck-stop (2am trip back from Pittsburgh to Michigan...) -- and watched as dozens of people walked up to 'Thor' and gazed......

Young children, esp. are apt to yell "Hey! Look! It's BUMBLEBEE!"

.......was great to get some time off -- and to go on several road trips in "Thor".........

Pic of Mom Settlemire's Camaro:

Vash · 07-09-2009, 09:52 PM

Awesome ES. I like the stripes too.

pinkcamaro10 · 07-09-2009, 09:52 PM

Glad you're back!

Halo2 · 07-09-2009, 09:53 PM

Welcome back and great looking car. Can't argue with the color choice.

Andro · 07-09-2009, 09:57 PM

His back hooray!

Awesome story too

bigd1276 · 07-09-2009, 09:57 PM

Welcome back! Guess what arrived while you were away?

RedRaider · 07-09-2009, 09:58 PM

fbodfather, your next post is #1200. Hopefully that post will include pics of this Thor you speak of

Hawks · 07-09-2009, 09:59 PM

Welcome back! and nice looking car.

ravensjeff · 07-09-2009, 09:59 PM

I think thats the 1st hockey stripe package i've see recently. Not bad.

CWI · 07-09-2009, 10:00 PM

Hi Scott, i'm not a fan of the hockey stripes but those are beatiful. I finally got my car on the 25th of June and love it, much more than I ever expected. And shame on you for saying how long you may be grounded

CWI · 07-09-2009, 10:06 PM

I thought you were out till the 14th or something like that. Did they make you come back for tomorrow's emergence from bankruptcy?
Either way, great for GM i hope

Hoddi · 07-09-2009, 10:10 PM

Welcome back ~

Hope you had a fabulous vacation.

Tell Mom her car is bitchen

edog · 07-09-2009, 10:10 PM

Welcome back Scott. The car looks HOT!

GMtothecore · 07-09-2009, 10:14 PM

Glad you had a good time off Scott, It was much deserved.
You the man Scott!

07-09-2009, 09:52 PM	#3
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,756 View My Garage	Glad you're back! __________________

07-09-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	His back hooray! Awesome story too __________________

07-09-2009, 09:57 PM	#6
bigd1276 2017 HyperBlue 2SS Drives: 2017 HyperBlue Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,137 View My Garage	Welcome back! Guess what arrived while you were away? __________________ ] http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30755 2010 IBM 2LT RS......Traded for..... 2012 IBM 2SS RS......Traded for..... 2017 HBM 2SS

07-09-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
Hawks Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2004 Frontier Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, KS Posts: 275 View My Garage	Welcome back! and nice looking car. __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, Manual VIN# 24515 Please go to this site to add your information to the site and spreadsheet... http://camarotracking.com/ At the top is a blue ADD ORDER TO TRACKING DATABASE click on it and fill in the blanks. Make sure spelling and case is correct. Thats it and you will be added.

07-09-2009, 09:59 PM	#9
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	I think thats the 1st hockey stripe package i've see recently. Not bad. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

07-09-2009, 09:50 PM	#1
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	Back from Vacation -- bought a Camaro.... ---sorry that I haven't been on the board - I left Michigan on the 22nd to head toward Carlisle (for Camaros at Carlisle/GM Nationals) -- and then back to Mars/Pittsburgh for the 4th and to spend some much needed 'downtime'...... Had a Camaro built for 'Mom' Settlemire (picture below...) -- I'd tell you how old she is, but she'd ground me until I'm 84...... (...whoops....) Her 2002 had all of 23,000 miles on the odometer -- and I offered her a CTS or an Impala SS -- and her retort was "......those are 'old lady' cars!..." (.......mmmmmmmmmmkay.........) .....anywhoo........had the hockey stripes done in Black Granite Metallic..... "Thor" (my CTF Camaro) now has 12,000 miles on the odometer.....and the driving experience just gets better and better. Yes-- I'm prejudiced, but this Camaro is one of the most satisfying automobiles I've ever driven.......the ride is quiet and smooth at 70mph -- yet, the car handles like it's on rails -- The attention these cars get is nothing short of amazing. Last night, I stopped at a Truck-stop (2am trip back from Pittsburgh to Michigan...) -- and watched as dozens of people walked up to 'Thor' and gazed...... Young children, esp. are apt to yell "Hey! Look! It's BUMBLEBEE!" .......was great to get some time off -- and to go on several road trips in "Thor"......... Pic of Mom Settlemire's Camaro: Attached Images

07-09-2009, 09:52 PM	#2
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Awesome ES. I like the stripes too.

07-09-2009, 09:53 PM	#4
Halo2 Drives: 04 Mercury Marauder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 131	Welcome back and great looking car. Can't argue with the color choice.

07-09-2009, 09:58 PM	#7
RedRaider Drives: 2000 Tahoe LT, 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 377 View My Garage	fbodfather, your next post is #1200. Hopefully that post will include pics of this Thor you speak of

07-09-2009, 10:00 PM	#10
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	Hi Scott, i'm not a fan of the hockey stripes but those are beatiful. I finally got my car on the 25th of June and love it, much more than I ever expected. And shame on you for saying how long you may be grounded __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

07-09-2009, 10:06 PM	#11
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	I thought you were out till the 14th or something like that. Did they make you come back for tomorrow's emergence from bankruptcy? Either way, great for GM i hope __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

07-09-2009, 10:10 PM	#12
Hoddi Camaro Girl ~ Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal ~ Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	Welcome back ~ Hope you had a fabulous vacation. Tell Mom her car is bitchen

07-09-2009, 10:10 PM	#13
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	Welcome back Scott. The car looks HOT! __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

07-09-2009, 10:14 PM	#14
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	Glad you had a good time off Scott, It was much deserved. You the man Scott! __________________

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