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b4cz28 · 08-22-2015, 08:12 PM

Hey guys new member here! I posted an intro btw some forums are very strict about that lol. I just got my car a week ago and its a yellow 2014 RS/2SS and it seems people ride my ass everywhere I drive. Is this normal haters or is it just me going the speed limit? I get some real pos rides passing and tailgating for no reason. Just wondering if I'm the only one?

8balldeluxe · 08-22-2015, 08:16 PM

I get the same thing dude and I'm in the southwest Houston area

Quicksilver-SS · 08-22-2015, 08:16 PM

When people ride my ass........ I slow down ..way down just to piss them off more. Maybe even tap the brakes a few times. Then I flip them off.

Hellfighter · 08-22-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 8balldeluxe

I get the same thing dude and I'm in the southwest Houston area

U and me both, lol houston sucks ass

Splat · 08-22-2015, 08:22 PM

I lay of the accelerator, and let my car slow down untill the person passes me.

b4cz28 · 08-22-2015, 08:25 PM

Yep Houston sucks lol. That's why I moved to Conroe, still drivers suck and the traffic is just as bad.

RagingHawk · 08-22-2015, 08:26 PM

Just created a similar thread to this yesterday haha, to answer your question, we all experience it. I didn't have this bad of a problem with the ls, once I upgraded to the V8 I have economy cars going out of their way to tailgate me. Literally Honda accords/civics going full throttle while I'm cruising just to annoy me or for whatever reason I don't know. Some people just get pissed that you have a SS and tailgate you hard.

Most of my problems have been with Ford, Honda and Audi drivers, RAM trucks. Going over speed limit won't help, even when 5mph over, they push 3/4 throttle on their economy cars to keep up. Slowing down helps temporarily but they go back do the same thing. It's jealousy, but when I didn't have this car I respected everyone else on the street. But we are car enthusiasts so it's different for us.

b4cz28 · 08-22-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RagingHawk

Just created a similar thread to this yesterday haha, to answer your question, we all experience it. I didn't have this bad of a problem with the ls, once I upgraded to the V8 I have economy cars going out of their way to tailgate me. Literally Honda accords/civics going full throttle while I'm cruising just to annoy me or for whatever reason I don't know. Some people just get pissed that you have a SS and tailgate you hard.

Most of my problems have been with Ford, Honda and Audi drivers, RAM trucks. Going over speed limit won't help, even when 5mph over, they push 3/4 throttle on their economy cars to keep up. Slowing down helps temporarily but they go back do the same thing. It's jealousy, but when I didn't have this car I respected everyone else on the street. But we are car enthusiasts so it's different for us.

What you described is exactly what I'm talking about. I'm glad its not just me and it seems to be something I will have to deal with. Sorry I did not even think to search for older threads.

RagingHawk · 08-22-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by b4cz28

What you described is exactly what I'm talking about. I'm glad its not just me and it seems to be something I will have to deal with. Sorry I did not even think to search for older threads.

I'm gonna try this from now on...:

SteelCamaro · 08-22-2015, 08:35 PM

Get a really loud and obnoxious exhaust that crackles and spits flames. Problem solved.

CruisingSpeed · 08-22-2015, 08:42 PM

Yup that's Houston for ya. I usually drive in the SW area around Sugar Land. The speed limit is not enough. I rarely see anyone in the left lanes going less than 75... That's without traffic. While I do talk about the fast drivers well that really is the only way to safely navigate in a sense. Nobody is going to let you merge because their in too much of a rush than to be courteous and let a slower driver in.
Congrats on the car btw, maybe they are just trying to get a better look. I know when I drive my camaro I do pull a bit close to see if I recognize them on C5 and see what mods are done, but I guess anyone tailgating you with a 02 Toyota Echo wouldn't care!

Since you are new to piloting the unique and complicated chariot known as a camaro it is a lot different than other cars to drive. Like someone said earlier you do have a different feel for cars around you. Things feel closer than they appear and if you can't see it then it's either right at you or 3 ft away. And vision is one of those things you have to be careful of. You'll see when you order a route 44 drink from the sonic drive through.

pickwithaustin · 08-22-2015, 08:48 PM

Spec · 08-22-2015, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RagingHawk

I'm gonna try this from now on...:

Nice... but if you're going to do that 'round these parts make sure you're also holding a shotgun.

8balldeluxe · 08-22-2015, 09:15 PM

Couple of nice looking cars from the sw Houston area, keep up the good work, I see I'm a tad behind. Carry on with the the tailgating

08-22-2015, 08:12 PM	#1
b4cz28 TX SS Drives: 2014 RS/2SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Conroe Posts: 157 View My Garage	People riding my ass? Hey guys new member here! I posted an intro btw some forums are very strict about that lol. I just got my car a week ago and its a yellow 2014 RS/2SS and it seems people ride my ass everywhere I drive. Is this normal haters or is it just me going the speed limit? I get some real pos rides passing and tailgating for no reason. Just wondering if I'm the only one?

08-22-2015, 08:22 PM	#5
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	I lay of the accelerator, and let my car slow down untill the person passes me. __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

08-22-2015, 08:42 PM	#11
CruisingSpeed The Stealth Bumblebee Drives: Black 2013 2LS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW of Houston Posts: 1,385	Yup that's Houston for ya. I usually drive in the SW area around Sugar Land. The speed limit is not enough. I rarely see anyone in the left lanes going less than 75... That's without traffic. While I do talk about the fast drivers well that really is the only way to safely navigate in a sense. Nobody is going to let you merge because their in too much of a rush than to be courteous and let a slower driver in. Congrats on the car btw, maybe they are just trying to get a better look. I know when I drive my camaro I do pull a bit close to see if I recognize them on C5 and see what mods are done, but I guess anyone tailgating you with a 02 Toyota Echo wouldn't care! Since you are new to piloting the unique and complicated chariot known as a camaro it is a lot different than other cars to drive. Like someone said earlier you do have a different feel for cars around you. Things feel closer than they appear and if you can't see it then it's either right at you or 3 ft away. And vision is one of those things you have to be careful of. You'll see when you order a route 44 drink from the sonic drive through. __________________ KILLER BEE Last edited by CruisingSpeed; 08-22-2015 at 08:58 PM.

08-22-2015, 08:48 PM	#12
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	__________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

08-22-2015, 08:16 PM	#2
8balldeluxe Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Victory Red Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 780	I get the same thing dude and I'm in the southwest Houston area

08-22-2015, 08:16 PM	#3
Quicksilver-SS Drives: 2014 1SS / RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Zebulon, NC Posts: 602	When people ride my ass........ I slow down ..way down just to piss them off more. Maybe even tap the brakes a few times. Then I flip them off.

08-22-2015, 08:25 PM	#6
b4cz28 TX SS Drives: 2014 RS/2SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Conroe Posts: 157 View My Garage	Yep Houston sucks lol. That's why I moved to Conroe, still drivers suck and the traffic is just as bad.

08-22-2015, 08:26 PM	#7
RagingHawk Drives: Fuel efficient compact sedan :) Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 707	Just created a similar thread to this yesterday haha, to answer your question, we all experience it. I didn't have this bad of a problem with the ls, once I upgraded to the V8 I have economy cars going out of their way to tailgate me. Literally Honda accords/civics going full throttle while I'm cruising just to annoy me or for whatever reason I don't know. Some people just get pissed that you have a SS and tailgate you hard. Most of my problems have been with Ford, Honda and Audi drivers, RAM trucks. Going over speed limit won't help, even when 5mph over, they push 3/4 throttle on their economy cars to keep up. Slowing down helps temporarily but they go back do the same thing. It's jealousy, but when I didn't have this car I respected everyone else on the street. But we are car enthusiasts so it's different for us.

08-22-2015, 08:35 PM	#10
SteelCamaro Drives: 2012 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Garage Posts: 561	Get a really loud and obnoxious exhaust that crackles and spits flames. Problem solved.

08-22-2015, 09:15 PM	#14
8balldeluxe Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Victory Red Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 780	Couple of nice looking cars from the sw Houston area, keep up the good work, I see I'm a tad behind. Carry on with the the tailgating