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FRSTR90 · 08-21-2012, 11:41 AM

Driving thru town today... I ended pulling up behind a gen 4 Z28.. everything was find for about a block or 2. Then the street kind of curves to merge 2 one-way streets to a 4 lane 2-way street.. going into the turn I see puff of black smoke then all of a sudden he is fishtailing and momentarily losing control as he was taking up both lanes trying to regain control.. after that episode, he settled down a bit as it was obvious I wasn't going to race him.

I was actually admiring his car as it looked brand new.. I was definitely disappointed with the driver.. that car won't stay in that shape long if he keeps it up..

Have any of you had similar experiences with Camaro owners??

BowtieBelle · 08-21-2012, 11:43 AM

A lot of owners of third and fourth gens beat on their cars. There are plenty around and they're relatively cheap to work on/fix. I know I never acted that way in my IROC or Z/28 but some people are just stupid. One day the same will be said for 5th gens, I bet..

DRKS1D3 · 08-21-2012, 11:45 AM

It's not just other Camaro owners. Tool bags and stupidity don't discriminate by automobile manufacturer.

scottyvegas · 08-21-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

It's not just other Camaro owners. Tool bags and stupidity don't discriminate by automobile manufacturer.

strych9 · 08-21-2012, 11:58 AM

I don't have any trouble with Camaro owners, but for some reason they seem to either have their heads up their asses, or are a mighty self-righteous bunch.

I give what I consider to be "car enthusiasts" a thumbs-up or a wave as we pass each other. Late model Challenger owners almost always reciprocate, as do most Mustang owners. I'll be damned if a single Camaro owner has returned the gesture.

I will say that Camaros are the minority here in Omaha, NE. Seems to be many more Challangers and Mustangs than anything else.

converted · 08-21-2012, 12:03 PM

Not so much camaro owners/drivers that give me any reason to wonder as much as every dodge, ford, & chevy diesel truck with a tune and big ole culvert pipe exhaust thinking they got somthing to prove i guess.

tonyko1 · 08-21-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

A lot of owners of third and fourth gens beat on their cars. There are plenty around and they're relatively cheap to work on/fix. I know I never acted that way in my IROC or Z/28 but some people are just stupid. One day the same will be said for 5th gens, I bet..

Ugh. Nothing sadder than seeing a "ratted-out" car years later that was once pristine and admired like our cars now. Everyday I pass by 3-4 Gen4 Camaros that are just toast, faded paint, cracked fascia and lights. Ugh.

Dizzy82 · 08-21-2012, 12:06 PM

It disappoints me when I toss a wave or a thumbs up to a fellow owner, only to be snubbed or ignored.

strych9 · 08-21-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

It disappoints me when I toss a wave or a thumbs up to a fellow owner, only to be snubbed or ignored.

Bodih · 08-21-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

It's not just other Camaro owners. Tool bags and stupidity don't discriminate by automobile manufacturer.

I've had everything from Sonatas to mini-vans trying to show me up. I even had a new Civic Hybrid try to run me last night! I just ignore them and let them have there moment of self-glory.

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

Ugh. Nothing sadder than seeing a "ratted-out" car years later that was once pristine and admired like our cars now. Everyday I pass by 3-4 Gen4 Camaros that are just toast, faded paint, cracked fascia and lights. Ugh.

I've seen my share of ratted out 5th gens lately. To some, a car is just a means of transportation, and they'll simply run the wheels off of it. I don't card those cars and invite them into our club. They're obviously not an enthusiast.

Knight_Rider · 08-21-2012, 01:34 PM

If another 5th GEN driver has mods on their car, paint, rims, body work, etc. they always wave back to me. One custom car enthusiast to another. Stock camaros not so much.

Also, the younger guys in 3rd or 4th gen's usually return the sign too.

2010 SSRS · 08-21-2012, 01:37 PM

all Camaro owners from every gen wave or give thumbs up around here

BowtieBelle · 08-21-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

Ugh. Nothing sadder than seeing a "ratted-out" car years later that was once pristine and admired like our cars now. Everyday I pass by 3-4 Gen4 Camaros that are just toast, faded paint, cracked fascia and lights. Ugh.

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

all Camaro owners from every gen wave or give thumbs up around here

You just live in utopia don't you Joe?

Mister-Camaro · 08-21-2012, 01:41 PM

well that's just outright mean

08-21-2012, 11:41 AM	#1
FRSTR90 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS, 1973 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 261 View My Garage	Trouble with other Camaro owners? Driving thru town today... I ended pulling up behind a gen 4 Z28.. everything was find for about a block or 2. Then the street kind of curves to merge 2 one-way streets to a 4 lane 2-way street.. going into the turn I see puff of black smoke then all of a sudden he is fishtailing and momentarily losing control as he was taking up both lanes trying to regain control.. after that episode, he settled down a bit as it was obvious I wasn't going to race him. I was actually admiring his car as it looked brand new.. I was definitely disappointed with the driver.. that car won't stay in that shape long if he keeps it up.. Have any of you had similar experiences with Camaro owners??

08-21-2012, 11:43 AM	#2
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	A lot of owners of third and fourth gens beat on their cars. There are plenty around and they're relatively cheap to work on/fix. I know I never acted that way in my IROC or Z/28 but some people are just stupid. One day the same will be said for 5th gens, I bet.. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

08-21-2012, 11:45 AM	#3
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08-21-2012, 11:58 AM	#5
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	I don't have any trouble with Camaro owners, but for some reason they seem to either have their heads up their asses, or are a mighty self-righteous bunch. I give what I consider to be "car enthusiasts" a thumbs-up or a wave as we pass each other. Late model Challenger owners almost always reciprocate, as do most Mustang owners. I'll be damned if a single Camaro owner has returned the gesture. I will say that Camaros are the minority here in Omaha, NE. Seems to be many more Challangers and Mustangs than anything else. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

08-21-2012, 12:03 PM	#6
converted Drives: 2012 45th anniversary Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Currently in Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 363	Not so much camaro owners/drivers that give me any reason to wonder as much as every dodge, ford, & chevy diesel truck with a tune and big ole culvert pipe exhaust thinking they got somthing to prove i guess. __________________

08-21-2012, 12:06 PM	#8
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	It disappoints me when I toss a wave or a thumbs up to a fellow owner, only to be snubbed or ignored. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

08-21-2012, 01:34 PM	#11
Knight_Rider Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 93	If another 5th GEN driver has mods on their car, paint, rims, body work, etc. they always wave back to me. One custom car enthusiast to another. Stock camaros not so much. Also, the younger guys in 3rd or 4th gen's usually return the sign too.

08-21-2012, 01:37 PM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	all Camaro owners from every gen wave or give thumbs up around here __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-21-2012, 01:41 PM	#14
Mister-Camaro Drives: 2011 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 567 View My Garage	well that's just outright mean