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paul84043 · 11-29-2015, 11:09 AM

I have a house, a yard, a demanding job, a demanding 10 year old daughter, older kids constantly attempting to move back in, too many hobbies to keep track of, two salt water fish tanks, 4 dogs (2 are mine and 2 belong to the kids that moved back in), and I like to occasionally spend 7 1/2 minutes playing one of the 400 video games that Steam has sold to me, until one of the mean blondes realizes that I'm sitting still and possibly enjoying myself...

I drive my car in the rain, park it dirty, and attempt to spray the road grime and salt off if and when I might make it to a car wash.

I'm more worried about scooter and bicycle handle bars and carts and doors in the Smiths' parking lot.

Had my last Camaro for almost 5 years and when it went up on a rack, the underside looked just fine.

GMTool · 11-29-2015, 11:29 AM

I love this thread. A whole lot of people think I am overly picky with my vehicles. I always tell them that some people out there are worse. This thread will be proof to my wife that things could be worse.

Bulldog3071 · 11-29-2015, 11:39 AM

Yes I do, the bottom is pristine, never drive in the rain still looks brand new.

tjk_art · 11-29-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by paul84043

I have a ... two salt water fish tanks,

That right there will drive you up the wall!!

drew peacock · 11-29-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog3071

Yes I do, the bottom is pristine, never drive in the rain still looks brand new.

so i'm not alone...was panicking for a while lol

you have to remeber the camaro is a pricy prestige car here..buyers expect them pristine..
i have lots of spare time this time of year...i enjoy rubbing the underside a little

Mikamaro · 11-29-2015, 11:59 AM

Nice! Those of you who do it will most likely have the prestine show car in 40 years from now. So anyway how do you do it? Put it on your own lift, slide under, jack it up? How?

drew peacock · 11-29-2015, 12:05 PM

i have some home made wooden ramps...then lay on my back...

Steve1LE · 11-29-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tjk_art

That right there will drive you up the wall!!

Isn't that the truth. I had a 55 gal. fresh water tank that was a pain in the ass.

2 salt waters = too much work.

Mikamaro · 11-29-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

i have some home made wooden ramps...then lay on my back...

how long does it take you?

drew peacock · 11-29-2015, 12:10 PM

from now till april lol...

Steve1LE · 11-29-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

i have some home made wooden ramps...then lay on my back...

I think I saw those in another thread. No offense but from what I recall, I don't think I would be crawling under there.

drew peacock · 11-29-2015, 12:25 PM

they work perfect...solid construction....they cant fail..i also have a small trolly jack under there as a back up...

JLSuperfly · 11-29-2015, 12:28 PM

I hose it once in a while.

paul84043 · 11-29-2015, 12:33 PM

I need to get a good set of ramps. Was talking to my brother in law about welding some up, but he's been too busy.
Seen lots of ramps but they're expensive as hell.
Getting these cars off the ground is a real pain.. Another reason I don't attempt it.

11-29-2015, 11:29 AM	#16
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	I love this thread. A whole lot of people think I am overly picky with my vehicles. I always tell them that some people out there are worse. This thread will be proof to my wife that things could be worse. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

11-29-2015, 11:39 AM	#17
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 931 View My Garage	Yes I do, the bottom is pristine, never drive in the rain still looks brand new. __________________ Hurst Short Throw Shifter, K&N CAI, SRP Racing Pedals, GM Performance Exhaust, GM GFX Package Lakewood Strut Tower Brace, JBA Shorty Headers, JBA 8 MM Wires, Airaid TB Spacer, Phastek CAI Scoop, Washer Bottle Relocation Kit, Stainlees Steel Brake Lines, Brake Performance Slotted and Drilled Rotors, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR Trailing Arms, BMR Subframe Connectors, Borla ATAK Muffelers, Z28 Wickerbill Spoiler, VTC, Bow Tie Delete, BMR Adjustable Front Swaybar, BMR End Link Kit, BMR Extreme Rear Anti-Roll Kit, Diablo I1000 "InTune"

11-29-2015, 11:59 AM	#20
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	Nice! Those of you who do it will most likely have the prestine show car in 40 years from now. So anyway how do you do it? Put it on your own lift, slide under, jack it up? How? __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

11-29-2015, 11:09 AM	#15
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	I have a house, a yard, a demanding job, a demanding 10 year old daughter, older kids constantly attempting to move back in, too many hobbies to keep track of, two salt water fish tanks, 4 dogs (2 are mine and 2 belong to the kids that moved back in), and I like to occasionally spend 7 1/2 minutes playing one of the 400 video games that Steam has sold to me, until one of the mean blondes realizes that I'm sitting still and possibly enjoying myself... I drive my car in the rain, park it dirty, and attempt to spray the road grime and salt off if and when I might make it to a car wash. I'm more worried about scooter and bicycle handle bars and carts and doors in the Smiths' parking lot. Had my last Camaro for almost 5 years and when it went up on a rack, the underside looked just fine.

11-29-2015, 12:05 PM	#21
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	i have some home made wooden ramps...then lay on my back...

11-29-2015, 12:10 PM	#24
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	from now till april lol...

11-29-2015, 12:25 PM	#26
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	they work perfect...solid construction....they cant fail..i also have a small trolly jack under there as a back up...

11-29-2015, 12:28 PM	#27
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	I hose it once in a while.

11-29-2015, 12:33 PM	#28
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	I need to get a good set of ramps. Was talking to my brother in law about welding some up, but he's been too busy. Seen lots of ramps but they're expensive as hell. Getting these cars off the ground is a real pain.. Another reason I don't attempt it.