Camaro Year Round - Page 2

thundercrakcer · 03-07-2018, 12:34 PM

I could do year round if I really wanted, I have a set of BFG Comp2 A/S. But it's not the weather that is the worrying factor, its the drivers in the Vancouver area is what the concern is. It's almost like a free for all at times lol

Liralen · 03-08-2018, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dakota_c69

Year round here for me. 2017 2SS M6 wearing 245/50/18 Hakkapeliitta 9 studded tires. I swear it has better traction than my 2013 F150 4x4 with Blizzaks.

Think I remember seeing this picture on the 50th Anniversary Facebook page..LOL

Glad you are able to enjoy it year round!

5150777 · 03-08-2018, 04:06 AM

2nd winter for me 2SS V8. Winnipeg has nasty winters, Pirelli Scorpion 20's on rims from a 2015 SS. I have had zero issues, love this car!

Ottawaguy2018 · 03-08-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Well.
With all of them you will be driving in style.

The V6 is really good.

But the 6.2 is Nasty

I feel like the 6.2L would be a bit much for winter driving.

Tigger-SS · 03-08-2018, 05:19 PM

Buy a beater and save the car,there is no way your ever going to convince me that you won't get rock chips or salt blasted with the roads we have in Canada.i drive for a living 5,000 Kim's a week and my truck gets blasted on highway or city.Doesnt make sense to me to buy such a great looking car to have to swirve for falling chunks of ice and snow drifts but that's my thoughts.

Ottawaguy2018 · 03-08-2018, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger-SS

Buy a beater and save the car,there is no way your ever going to convince me that you won't get rock chips or salt blasted with the roads we have in Canada.i drive for a living 5,000 Kim's a week and my truck gets blasted on highway or city.Doesnt make sense to me to buy such a great looking car to have to swirve for falling chunks of ice and snow drifts but that's my thoughts.

I'm not to worried about that. Other then traction. I'm more worried about te front end splitter because it's pretty low, going through Icy snow banks etc, could be rough.

MoreSpeed · 03-08-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ottawaguy2018

I feel like the 6.2L would be a bit much for winter driving.

No way. My ZL1 with 650 HP is a great winter car. I went with 19" with Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4's. Just can't be crazy with the throttle.

BradfordCamaro · 03-09-2018, 04:44 AM

This is my second winter. No damage or chips.
Sure a few light scratches....but you just polish them out

IMadeYouReadThis · 03-09-2018, 09:00 AM

Lots of fun in the snow.

Ottawaguy2018 · 03-10-2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by IMadeYouReadThis

Lots of fun in the snow.

Nice car, it's either a 3.6L or a 2.0L Turbo.

I was thinking for year round driving both would be manageable but the 2.0L would be more fun because of more torque.

IMadeYouReadThis · 03-10-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ottawaguy2018

Nice car, it's either a 3.6L or a 2.0L Turbo.

I was thinking for year round driving both would be manageable but the 2.0L would be more fun because of more torque.

Yeah you either get an extra 10 pounds of torque with the two liter or an extra 60 horse with the six cylinder

I went with the V6 but I have no beef with the turbo

Ottawaguy2018 · 03-12-2018, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by IMadeYouReadThis

Yeah you either get an extra 10 pounds of torque with the two liter or an extra 60 horse with the six cylinder

I went with the V6 but I have no beef with the turbo

I think both would be a ton of fun and manageable. the only one I'd be worried about is the 6.2L.

IMadeYouReadThis · 03-12-2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ottawaguy2018

I think both would be a ton of fun and manageable. the only one I'd be worried about is the 6.2L.

Imagine the 6.2 would be good as long as you never put your foot into it. And on regular days it would be an insane amount of fun if it's in your budget

dakota_c69 · 03-12-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by IMadeYouReadThis

Imagine the 6.2 would be good as long as you never put your foot into it. And on regular days it would be an insane amount of fun if it's in your budget

We have had a record year for snow here and I drive my 6.2l Camaro 2SS everyday. It's all about throttle control. The studded tires offer crazy amounts of grip in the snow and ice. It is quite surprising. My only concern is the front spoiler being low and ruts in parking lots.

I have a 2013 F150 4x4 for those really bad days. Even though today is quite warm and the roads are clear I drove the truck today. Luckily I did, because my parking lot has huge melted ruts and rivers of water in them. I think this is only the 3rd time I've taken the truck.

The truck wears Blizzaks all around and I don't think it has the outright grip the Camaro has. Just better ground clearance and 4x4 to get started off.

This is NOT Camaro friendly!

03-07-2018, 12:34 PM	#15
thundercrakcer Drives: Summit White 2SS, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Vancouver area Posts: 94	I could do year round if I really wanted, I have a set of BFG Comp2 A/S. But it's not the weather that is the worrying factor, its the drivers in the Vancouver area is what the concern is. It's almost like a free for all at times lol __________________

03-08-2018, 04:06 AM	#17
5150777 Drives: 2019 Satin Steel Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 206	2nd winter for me 2SS V8. Winnipeg has nasty winters, Pirelli Scorpion 20's on rims from a 2015 SS. I have had zero issues, love this car! Attached Images

03-09-2018, 04:44 AM	#22
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	This is my second winter. No damage or chips. Sure a few light scratches....but you just polish them out __________________

03-09-2018, 09:00 AM	#23
IMadeYouReadThis Drives: 02 Camaro SS 6M / 11 GMC Sierra Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pickering, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	Lots of fun in the snow. Attached Images

03-08-2018, 05:19 PM	#19
Tigger-SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 11	Buy a beater and save the car,there is no way your ever going to convince me that you won't get rock chips or salt blasted with the roads we have in Canada.i drive for a living 5,000 Kim's a week and my truck gets blasted on highway or city.Doesnt make sense to me to buy such a great looking car to have to swirve for falling chunks of ice and snow drifts but that's my thoughts.

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