Bought 2012 Synergy - Summit White, PA-to-KS ROAD TRIP help !!!

[SSYNRS]

Was nice meeting up with Dragom and CollinsRS at Indianapolis Raceway.
Pics will be posted soon.

Now I need to start thinking about heading back in August for the Fest !!

[collinsRS]

No thinking!!! Doing!! Lol

[SSYNRS]

From Indianapolis Raceway
CollonsRS - Dragom - 2Stealthy

[SSYNRS]

Long Drive but was well worth it !!

Thanks to all the warm welcomes I received and I look forward to meeting more Camaro5'ers in the future !!!



Its home and all tucked in !

[KevinK]

Glad you made it home safe, car looks great

[knitetrain05]

Originally Posted by 2stealthy

Hello All,
This is my First Post...
Yes, I am new to camaro5.com but have been following for a while.

I finally am in a position in my life that I was able to buy my Camaro. Glad I had to wait because I love the 2012 interior and Chevy just introduced the Synergy Package and (what I am told by Chevy) the one I bought is the 1st 2012 Synergy to hit the dealers and the only Summit White Stick with Sunroof (as of Friday 02-25). okay to correct me if I am wrong ;o]

I am based in Kansas City and my new addition is in Scranton, PA.
Already bought the plane ticket for this Thursday and am looking forward to taking my time driving it back !!!
(I will leave the area this Thur about 6:00pm, heading West)

Does anyone have a suggested route, places to see, Photo Ops and maybe places to stay along the way?

I will be traveling Thur Eve, Fri, Sat and am looking for places to stay;
Thur night in PA
Fri night in OH?
Sat night in IL?
No plans yet, but would like to swing by Indianapolis on Fri/Sat.

YES, I can get hotels, I can use GPS, Maps, etc...
I just thought it would more fun to maybe meet up with Fellow Camaro5 folks !!!

Does anyone know if the fin from the convertible will fit on a Coupe ?



Thanks for your time,
Scott

P.S. I will be updating my profile later today


The dealer is assembling the Synergy package, and tinting the windows;
I did NOT get those oversize 21" Wheels, not my style
They are not installing the Rear Fin (I want a different style) and they are not installing the white "Heritage" grille (I want black) and they are not installing the front license plate holder (I will drive without until I am forced to install). Will sell Fin, Grill on eBay when I get home.



NOT my car, but the below are the Fin and Grill I am not having installed.
They will be in boxes in the Camaro when I drive home

You just bought a brand new car. and your going to be taking it on a long road trip? Thats not a good way to break in a new motor there my friend. even the manual says something to that effect.

[SSYNRS]

Originally Posted by knitetrain05

You just bought a brand new car. and your going to be taking it on a long road trip? Thats not a good way to break in a new motor there my friend. even the manual says something to that effect.

Yea,
I read that too... I did take precautions though - read below,

Scott


Page 9-19 "New Vehicle Break-In" (1,500 mi)
. Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. - [okay]
. Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm. - [okay, did once @400 miles]
. Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow.
. Do not drive above 129 km/h (80 mph). [did not do very well after 600 miles]
. Avoid downshifting to brake [okay, only did a few times after 1000 miles]
. Do not let the engine labor (like 3rd gear starts) - [okay]
. Do not participate in racing - [okay]
. Check engine oil with every refueling - [okay]
. To break in new tires, avoid hard cornering (200 mi) - [okay]
. New brake linings - Avoid hard stops (200 mi) - [okay]


I did call and speak with three different Chevy Mechanics and was told basically the same thing - that it was okay and people do it all the time.

Day 1 - Only 200 miles, one stop, and a few off-on ramps...
Day 2 - Only 200 miles, no stops but several slow down, speed up, gear changes on the freeway
Day 3 - 200 miles, lots of stops on the way to Indianapolis Raceway
- 500 miles, only 4 stops but still babying it

Day 4 - today, only a few drives, still not driving "the way I want"

[SSYNRS]

Originally Posted by Zman12

Congrats, I live in kc also. Would love to see it sometime, we need to find a way to get some kc people together.

We should meet, I would love to hear a supercharged Camaro !!