Thank you, Camaro Team.

Oil Man · 03-17-2018, 10:58 AM

It’s been a rough few weeks for me and my 2SS. First I got hit by actual falling rocks driving to work on Super Bowl Sunday, and now this.

The car hydroplaned in the rain one one of our lovely local freeways with inadequate drainage and because of the curve in the roadway, started to spin. From that point on, I was a passenger, and had the presence of mind to get my hands free of anything that was going to explode, shatter, or move. Shortly thereafter I impacted the concrete center median at about 70 mph and a couple of rotations later another came impact on the rear end and the car rolled to a stop.

I walked away with a very mild seat belt rash, minor bruise on one knee, and a cut so minor on my hand that it’s hardly worth mentioning. OnStar activated and called the authorities and a AAA tow truck for me.

I’d like to extend my most sincere gratitude and appreciation to Al Oppenheiser and the entire Camaro team for building a hell of a car that is as safe as it is beautiful. Because of what you’ve built, I’m here at work in one piece to tell the tale.

You’ve earned my repeat business in the toughest possible way, as I am already making plans to buy another 6th-gen.

Gary

ShadySS · 03-17-2018, 11:28 AM

Glad you're safe and the car did its job! its upsetting but the car can be replaced.

Hope to see you post your new one!

sdavis2702 · 03-17-2018, 11:56 AM

Great display of gratitude in the wake of seriously unfortunate events. Glad you weren't hurt. See you on the road again soon in the car we all love.

Soleil · 03-17-2018, 12:05 PM

Wow, that was a heavy impact. All airbags deployed. Glad you are not hurt.

Oil Man · 03-17-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Soleil

Wow, that was a heavy impact. All airbags deployed. Glad you are not hurt.

Thank you.

The knee airbag in particular I was not aware was even part of the car, but its the one that probably saved me the most injury. I took a very minor bump/bruise on my right knee. While I felt like I was fairly in the moment when it happened, I didn't notice the knee airbag until I took these photos the next day.

SSDanny · 03-17-2018, 02:16 PM

These cars are crazy safe. I was in a bad accident, but from inside the cabin, I barely felt the impact of it and walked away untouched.

torqueaddict · 03-17-2018, 03:00 PM

Hate to see this. Glad you made it out ok.

NYJets12 · 03-17-2018, 03:02 PM

glad to see your alright

Frisbey · 03-17-2018, 03:21 PM

Most important,
So glad your safe!
And now, you’ll get a 6th Gen!
Things can be replaced, people can’t
And I agree 100%, Chevy has built one amazing car

Turbo_J89 · 03-17-2018, 03:26 PM

I think you should also be thanking the physics gods for a little thing called impulse...

Impulse = force x time

...in your case, it sounds like your car didn't come crashing to a stop in 0.1 seconds but over a much larger time interval resulting a low peak force exerted on you. Great thing you were wearing a seatbelt because its purpose is also the lengthen the time interval to reduce peak force. Glad you walked away from this one.

avalonandl · 03-17-2018, 03:33 PM

Glad you are safe and well.

Please take a moment and contemplate doing 70+ mph in rains heavy enough to cause flooding. Someone was watching out for you my friend. Not hating, and I am only asking you to pause and reflect.

warriordave927 · 03-17-2018, 04:37 PM

Glad your ok oil man

Frank237 · 03-17-2018, 05:10 PM

Good news You did just fine. Thankfully no injury!

Cars these past 20 yrs or so have gotten so safe...especially cars from the last several years. Accidents that 20 or 25 yrs ago would have resulted in serious injuries...or worse....Today are barely newsworthy. We have come a LONG ways with safety.

JBones81 · 03-17-2018, 05:29 PM

Glad you made it out relatively unscathed!!

Again this is why I never drive mine in the rain! AWD only now for me

03-17-2018, 10:58 AM	#1
Oil Man Drives: 2016 2SS, 2018 ZL1 A10 (RIPx2) Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 304	Thank you, Camaro Team. It’s been a rough few weeks for me and my 2SS. First I got hit by actual falling rocks driving to work on Super Bowl Sunday, and now this. The car hydroplaned in the rain one one of our lovely local freeways with inadequate drainage and because of the curve in the roadway, started to spin. From that point on, I was a passenger, and had the presence of mind to get my hands free of anything that was going to explode, shatter, or move. Shortly thereafter I impacted the concrete center median at about 70 mph and a couple of rotations later another came impact on the rear end and the car rolled to a stop. I walked away with a very mild seat belt rash, minor bruise on one knee, and a cut so minor on my hand that it’s hardly worth mentioning. OnStar activated and called the authorities and a AAA tow truck for me. I’d like to extend my most sincere gratitude and appreciation to Al Oppenheiser and the entire Camaro team for building a hell of a car that is as safe as it is beautiful. Because of what you’ve built, I’m here at work in one piece to tell the tale. You’ve earned my repeat business in the toughest possible way, as I am already making plans to buy another 6th-gen. Gary Attached Images

03-17-2018, 11:56 AM	#3
sdavis2702 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 154	Great display of gratitude in the wake of seriously unfortunate events. Glad you weren't hurt. See you on the road again soon in the car we all love. __________________ San Diego, CA - 2017 2SS (A8) Arctic Blue Metallic

03-17-2018, 12:05 PM	#4
Soleil Drives: Camaro 50th anniversary edition Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	Wow, that was a heavy impact. All airbags deployed. Glad you are not hurt. __________________ Soleil _____________________________________________ A car is fast enough, if you fear to unlock it in the morning." (Walter Roehrl)

03-17-2018, 02:16 PM	#6
SSDanny Drives: 2017 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: LA Posts: 447	These cars are crazy safe. I was in a bad accident, but from inside the cabin, I barely felt the impact of it and walked away untouched. __________________ 2017 Camaro SS - Kooks Long Tube Headers 1-7/8th - EFI Flex Fuel Kit - Megan Racing Coilovers - FORGESTAR F14's 20x9.5 & 20x11

03-17-2018, 03:21 PM	#9
Frisbey Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Whidbey Island, Wa. Posts: 367	Most important, So glad your safe! And now, you’ll get a 6th Gen! Things can be replaced, people can’t And I agree 100%, Chevy has built one amazing car __________________ 1100 - 10/28/17 Ordered 1100 - 02/02/18 cancelled, Re-ordered from BeckyD 1100 - 02/02/18 \| 3400 - 02/14/18 TPW 2/19 2000 - 02/06/18 \| 4300 - 02/20/18 Built 3000 - 02/07/18 \| 5000 - 03/08/18 At Dealer 3100 - 02/09/18 \| Delivered

03-17-2018, 11:28 AM	#2
ShadySS Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 107	Glad you're safe and the car did its job! its upsetting but the car can be replaced. Hope to see you post your new one!

03-17-2018, 03:00 PM	#7
torqueaddict Drives: Tesla M3 LR-AWD [Former 1SS owner] Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Miami Posts: 950	Hate to see this. Glad you made it out ok.

03-17-2018, 03:02 PM	#8
NYJets12 Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: PA Posts: 781	glad to see your alright

03-17-2018, 03:26 PM	#10
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	I think you should also be thanking the physics gods for a little thing called impulse... Impulse = force x time ...in your case, it sounds like your car didn't come crashing to a stop in 0.1 seconds but over a much larger time interval resulting a low peak force exerted on you. Great thing you were wearing a seatbelt because its purpose is also the lengthen the time interval to reduce peak force. Glad you walked away from this one.

03-17-2018, 03:33 PM	#11
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	Glad you are safe and well. Please take a moment and contemplate doing 70+ mph in rains heavy enough to cause flooding. Someone was watching out for you my friend. Not hating, and I am only asking you to pause and reflect. __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

03-17-2018, 04:37 PM	#12
warriordave927 Deadpool Drives: 2016 camaro lt rs m6 redhot Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: El Paso Tx Posts: 250	Glad your ok oil man

03-17-2018, 05:10 PM	#13
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	Good news You did just fine. Thankfully no injury! Cars these past 20 yrs or so have gotten so safe...especially cars from the last several years. Accidents that 20 or 25 yrs ago would have resulted in serious injuries...or worse....Today are barely newsworthy. We have come a LONG ways with safety.

03-17-2018, 05:29 PM	#14
JBones81 Drives: 22 ZL1, 18 RS3, 22 M3P Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 936 View My Garage	Glad you made it out relatively unscathed!! Again this is why I never drive mine in the rain! AWD only now for me __________________ 2022 ZL1 - M6, Wrapped, Tinted, Rotofab intake, MBRP AxleBack, Lots of BMR rear suspension components 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2018 Audi RS3 - Many mods & e85 Instagram - @JBsCars

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