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OHIOSS · 12-12-2009, 04:09 PM

I have not driven my Camaro SS in almost 2 weeks but it was really nice today so I decided to go for a ride. I drove through a local park and there was a guy waxing his Mustang GT so I stopped to talk to him. The guys name was Eric and we were checking out each others cars. He loves the new Camaro's and wished he would have waited and got a Camaro instead of a Mustang. Anyway we get this great idea to do a side by side burn out in the parking lot. There were about 20 people standing around and they egged us on so we go to the far end of the parking lot, get set up side by side. I turn off the traction control, look over to Eric and together we hit the gas. For the first few seconds things were going great, everyone around us was screaming and there was a huge cloud of smoke behind us.

All of a sudden the Mustang's rear end starts drifting towards me and I reacted by turning the wheel to the left. Big mistake....the rear end of my Camaro drifts to the right and we are now just inches apart. I let off of the gas and the tires hook up and shoots me to the left. I turn the wheel back to the right and end up doing a 360 and run hard into a parking stop.

I look over at Eric just as he hits the concrete parking stop and proceeds up into the grass and runs into a tree!! I get out right away and run over to him and right away I could smell anti freeze and steam is coming out of the front of his Mustang.

What started out as showing off and having a little fun has now turned into an ugly scene. Eric ended up having to call a tow truck to have his Mustang towed. He has a ground effects kit which was all busted up, radiator leaking, grill broken....looks like at least $2K in damage to his car.

I go over to check my car, no visible damage. As I drive home I left the radio off to see if I could hear anything, all appears to be fine to my car.

I'm to old for this kind of stupidity but when I get into my Camaro I transform into a moron I guess.

Russ

SScattergunSS · 12-12-2009, 04:12 PM

Well, as bad as it was, it could have been worse!

SamSS · 12-12-2009, 04:14 PM

Wow, good thing both of you guys and your Camaro are ok.

SirBrad · 12-12-2009, 04:15 PM

Whoops. Bet that's the last time you'll do that.

Blade · 12-12-2009, 04:16 PM

Nice to have luck on your sign.

Don O · 12-12-2009, 04:16 PM

I'm thinking half the folks here would have probably attempted the same burnout scene.

Glad no one got hurt.

Don O

Camaro21 · 12-12-2009, 04:17 PM

Lesson Learned? Thanks for the story. Maybe others will read what not to do. Could have been worse or someone could have ended up hurt or worse.

1320junkie · 12-12-2009, 04:29 PM

Have to know how to control the burnout and cut power to your rear wheels if need be.

BaylorCamaro · 12-12-2009, 04:30 PM

The one good thing about having the less powerful LLT engine, is that my car doesn't drift sideways during a burnout lol.. Glad ya'll are ok and the Camaro!

SSOOCH · 12-12-2009, 04:32 PM

Wow.....

1320junkie · 12-12-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Wow.....

Be nice...like I did..I know it is hard..but just try it..lol

JohnInSoCal · 12-12-2009, 04:36 PM

you never know how good a driver the guy next to you is, it's one reason in a list of many why street racing is not a good idea. Although this wasn't racing lots of things can go wrong during a burnout, especially with 2 high performance cars next to eachother. Fortunately he only hit a tree and not some family walking the dog in the park. Hopefully lessons learned all around.

gtbaldini · 12-12-2009, 04:37 PM

At least you had the guts to tell your story.

djsnoflake · 12-12-2009, 04:38 PM

Sounds like a lot more damage to me than 2k.

If you can smell rad fluid, that is expensive.

12-12-2009, 04:09 PM	#1
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Showin off gone bad. I have not driven my Camaro SS in almost 2 weeks but it was really nice today so I decided to go for a ride. I drove through a local park and there was a guy waxing his Mustang GT so I stopped to talk to him. The guys name was Eric and we were checking out each others cars. He loves the new Camaro's and wished he would have waited and got a Camaro instead of a Mustang. Anyway we get this great idea to do a side by side burn out in the parking lot. There were about 20 people standing around and they egged us on so we go to the far end of the parking lot, get set up side by side. I turn off the traction control, look over to Eric and together we hit the gas. For the first few seconds things were going great, everyone around us was screaming and there was a huge cloud of smoke behind us. All of a sudden the Mustang's rear end starts drifting towards me and I reacted by turning the wheel to the left. Big mistake....the rear end of my Camaro drifts to the right and we are now just inches apart. I let off of the gas and the tires hook up and shoots me to the left. I turn the wheel back to the right and end up doing a 360 and run hard into a parking stop. I look over at Eric just as he hits the concrete parking stop and proceeds up into the grass and runs into a tree!! I get out right away and run over to him and right away I could smell anti freeze and steam is coming out of the front of his Mustang. What started out as showing off and having a little fun has now turned into an ugly scene. Eric ended up having to call a tow truck to have his Mustang towed. He has a ground effects kit which was all busted up, radiator leaking, grill broken....looks like at least $2K in damage to his car. I go over to check my car, no visible damage. As I drive home I left the radio off to see if I could hear anything, all appears to be fine to my car. I'm to old for this kind of stupidity but when I get into my Camaro I transform into a moron I guess. Russ

12-12-2009, 04:12 PM	#2
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	Well, as bad as it was, it could have been worse! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

12-12-2009, 04:16 PM	#5
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Nice to have luck on your sign. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

12-12-2009, 04:16 PM	#6
Don O Camaro and Vettehead Drives: 2SS/RS IOM L99 69 427/400 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 12 miles East of Disneyland - Anaheim Hills Posts: 547 View My Garage	I'm thinking half the folks here would have probably attempted the same burnout scene. Glad no one got hurt. Don O __________________ Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

12-12-2009, 04:30 PM	#9
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	The one good thing about having the less powerful LLT engine, is that my car doesn't drift sideways during a burnout lol.. Glad ya'll are ok and the Camaro! __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

12-12-2009, 04:14 PM	#3
SamSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 773	Wow, good thing both of you guys and your Camaro are ok.

12-12-2009, 04:15 PM	#4
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	Whoops. Bet that's the last time you'll do that.

12-12-2009, 04:17 PM	#7
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	Lesson Learned? Thanks for the story. Maybe others will read what not to do. Could have been worse or someone could have ended up hurt or worse.

12-12-2009, 04:29 PM	#8
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	Have to know how to control the burnout and cut power to your rear wheels if need be.

12-12-2009, 04:32 PM	#10
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Wow..... __________________

12-12-2009, 04:36 PM	#12
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	you never know how good a driver the guy next to you is, it's one reason in a list of many why street racing is not a good idea. Although this wasn't racing lots of things can go wrong during a burnout, especially with 2 high performance cars next to eachother. Fortunately he only hit a tree and not some family walking the dog in the park. Hopefully lessons learned all around.

12-12-2009, 04:37 PM	#13
gtbaldini Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 153	At least you had the guts to tell your story.

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