Moving to 8000 feet - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Lbness · 09-07-2012, 01:54 AM

This winter I will be in Avon, Colorado and have several cars including 2 Camaros. I think that it might be time to sell the chevy's 2010 rs/Ss mm6 abm with sunroof leather 37k on it.
Do you think it's stupid to ake it there for the winter?
I am definitely selling my 02 rare b4c from Dale Earnhardt blk/blk leather 6 speed 1 of 6 built camaro@lbernstein.com

But te main question is would it be stupid to have the 2010 in the mountains for winter? I am in houston and this car has seen 0 days below freezing !

rberns · 09-07-2012, 02:45 AM

Dude, this is all personal preference. IMO, I wouldn't want to put a car like this on snow, ice, salt, or sand. Therefore, in the winter, I would never drive it. Instead, store it in the garage in the winter and drive a beater. If your wondering if the altitude will affect your car...then yes. Oxygen deprivation. lol.

Lbness · 09-07-2012, 06:19 AM

I have had it and the 2002 there and they feel anemic but still strong ! One vote for worthless in the snow, I have a rav4 for my daily driver
More opinions ?

sprtplt · 09-07-2012, 06:22 AM

Yes. Get a Wrangler.

RubyCamaro · 09-07-2012, 06:28 AM

Lots of folks drive their Camaros in thr snow with no problems as long as you get snow tires. They even do well on very steep hills. That said, I still would not be inclined to take mine to the mountains in the winter. If it had to be your daily driver, it might not be that practical but if you have an SUV to drive on the worst showy days it would be a blast to drive in the mountains.

ZED SLED · 09-07-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sprtplt

Yes. Get a Wrangler.

Apparently you've never driven one on snowy, icy roads

E.T. · 09-07-2012, 07:06 AM

Snow and winter aside, being at 8000 ft is gonna be a huge performance hit. I would get a winter car (love my Jeep) and just drive the car when it's nice.

Ebbsnflows · 09-07-2012, 07:56 AM

You can keep them for summer...but as the others said, you're going to want a more practical winter vehicle. I was stationed in Utah (5200 ft) with my first Camaro SS (back in 98-01) and enjoyed the SS 8 months out of the year...otherwise a Toyota 4Runner 4x4 is a fantastic investment. Oh yeah...and the altitude SUCKS. At 8k feet you're looking at an easy 70hp loss (if not more). For me, moving from Utah to MD (sea-level) cut .70 off my 1/4 time and gave me almost 8mph trap speed with zero changes to the car.

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-07-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

Snow and winter aside, being at 8000 ft is gonna be a huge performance hit. I would get a winter car (love my Jeep) and just drive the car when it's nice.

Put twin turbos on it... lol

Rocky1974 · 09-07-2012, 09:21 AM

Look at the bright side. You won't need premium fuel and Colorado doesn't use salt!

Lbness · 09-08-2012, 09:31 AM

Well
I hate to see them sit for months and I want a ZL in the future anyway!
So I guess I will sell my 2010 ABM and My 2002 1 of 6 B4C cars
I just can't use em in Colorado
To others I have had them both in the mountains and both are a gas on those roads!

Pics to follow .....

REDXIIIDave · 09-08-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky1974

Look at the bright side. You won't need premium fuel and Colorado doesn't use salt!

He'll still need premium fuel. It's just that we only have 91 octane here.

fielderLS3 · 09-08-2012, 04:23 PM

Camaro for the summer, something else in the winter....something with some ground clearance and 4-wheel drive.

lil_red_v6 · 09-08-2012, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lbness

This winter I will be in Avon, Colorado and have several cars including 2 Camaros. I think that it might be time to sell the chevy's 2010 rs/Ss mm6 abm with sunroof leather 37k on it.
Do you think it's stupid to ake it there for the winter?
I am definitely selling my 02 rare b4c from Dale Earnhardt blk/blk leather 6 speed 1 of 6 built camaro@lbernstein.com

But te main question is would it be stupid to have the 2010 in the mountains for winter? I am in houston and this car has seen 0 days below freezing !

pm me on how much for the abm, im interested

09-07-2012, 01:54 AM	#1
Lbness Drives: 2010 ss M6 Aqua Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 323 View My Garage	Moving to 8000 feet This winter I will be in Avon, Colorado and have several cars including 2 Camaros. I think that it might be time to sell the chevy's 2010 rs/Ss mm6 abm with sunroof leather 37k on it. Do you think it's stupid to ake it there for the winter? I am definitely selling my 02 rare b4c from Dale Earnhardt blk/blk leather 6 speed 1 of 6 built camaro@lbernstein.com But te main question is would it be stupid to have the 2010 in the mountains for winter? I am in houston and this car has seen 0 days below freezing ! __________________ Camaros -- 1 of 6 2002 B4-c M6 intimidators and 2010 Aqua Blue ss M6 3499 of 3612 Stipes on Tail Only CAI -Barton Shifter and a few 12v mods Added wheels tires and a sub and I am a happy camper ..although I want a SC Make your girls happy too http://www.lisafreede.com/http://www...s/thumbsup.gif

09-07-2012, 02:45 AM	#2
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Dude, this is all personal preference. IMO, I wouldn't want to put a car like this on snow, ice, salt, or sand. Therefore, in the winter, I would never drive it. Instead, store it in the garage in the winter and drive a beater. If your wondering if the altitude will affect your car...then yes. Oxygen deprivation. lol. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

09-07-2012, 06:19 AM	#3
Lbness Drives: 2010 ss M6 Aqua Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 323 View My Garage	I have had it and the 2002 there and they feel anemic but still strong ! One vote for worthless in the snow, I have a rav4 for my daily driver More opinions ? __________________ Camaros -- 1 of 6 2002 B4-c M6 intimidators and 2010 Aqua Blue ss M6 3499 of 3612 Stipes on Tail Only CAI -Barton Shifter and a few 12v mods Added wheels tires and a sub and I am a happy camper ..although I want a SC Make your girls happy too http://www.lisafreede.com/http://www...s/thumbsup.gif

09-07-2012, 06:28 AM	#5
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Lots of folks drive their Camaros in thr snow with no problems as long as you get snow tires. They even do well on very steep hills. That said, I still would not be inclined to take mine to the mountains in the winter. If it had to be your daily driver, it might not be that practical but if you have an SUV to drive on the worst showy days it would be a blast to drive in the mountains. __________________

09-07-2012, 07:06 AM	#7
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,266	Snow and winter aside, being at 8000 ft is gonna be a huge performance hit. I would get a winter car (love my Jeep) and just drive the car when it's nice. __________________

09-07-2012, 06:22 AM	#4
sprtplt Drives: Corvette Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 322	Yes. Get a Wrangler.

09-07-2012, 07:56 AM	#8
Ebbsnflows Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western NC Posts: 405	You can keep them for summer...but as the others said, you're going to want a more practical winter vehicle. I was stationed in Utah (5200 ft) with my first Camaro SS (back in 98-01) and enjoyed the SS 8 months out of the year...otherwise a Toyota 4Runner 4x4 is a fantastic investment. Oh yeah...and the altitude SUCKS. At 8k feet you're looking at an easy 70hp loss (if not more). For me, moving from Utah to MD (sea-level) cut .70 off my 1/4 time and gave me almost 8mph trap speed with zero changes to the car. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1/1LE

09-07-2012, 09:21 AM	#10
Rocky1974 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS M6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Garrison,KY Posts: 1,548 View My Garage	Look at the bright side. You won't need premium fuel and Colorado doesn't use salt! __________________ 2010 RJT 2SS M6, Kooks Long Tubes, NPP Exhaust, CAI Cold Air w/Jannetty Scoop, RotoFab Washer Bottle, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MGW Shifter w/ZL1 Shaft and Knob, 2015 SS Sedan Steering Wheel and Air Bag, 2012 Heater Hose Conversion, 2012 Power Seat Conversion, RS Head Lights,Gen5DIY RS Conversion Harness, LED Fog Lamp Bulbs, Backup Camera Kit, NLP Spoiler, SLP Splitter, ZL1 Rockers and Diffuser, Color Matched Shark Fin, RS Roof Mouldings, Painted White Stripes, WCC LS3 Emblems, Heritage Grille and Blacked Out Tail Light Panel w/Retro SS Emblems, 416 RWHP, 411 RWT, Tuned by BlueCat.

09-08-2012, 09:31 AM	#11
Lbness Drives: 2010 ss M6 Aqua Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 323 View My Garage	Selling it appears to be the best plan Well I hate to see them sit for months and I want a ZL in the future anyway! So I guess I will sell my 2010 ABM and My 2002 1 of 6 B4C cars I just can't use em in Colorado To others I have had them both in the mountains and both are a gas on those roads! Pics to follow ..... __________________ Camaros -- 1 of 6 2002 B4-c M6 intimidators and 2010 Aqua Blue ss M6 3499 of 3612 Stipes on Tail Only CAI -Barton Shifter and a few 12v mods Added wheels tires and a sub and I am a happy camper ..although I want a SC Make your girls happy too http://www.lisafreede.com/http://www...s/thumbsup.gif

09-08-2012, 04:23 PM	#13
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	Camaro for the summer, something else in the winter....something with some ground clearance and 4-wheel drive. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)