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Old 12-14-2009 | 02:30 PM
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Camaro + Snow Redux

Since a major snowstorm just swept across the country, I was wonder if any 2010 owners braved it in their new Camaros.
Old 12-14-2009 | 04:28 PM
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i saw this guy on camaro 5 has done some driving with his v6 manual

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56290
Old 12-14-2009 | 05:00 PM
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When we did our road test, the roads were terrible here in Michigan and we did okay.

https://www.camaroz28.com/articles/2010camaroroadtest/

It wasn't as bad as a full-on snowstorm, but it wasn't all that nice in some places.
Old 12-17-2009 | 04:40 PM
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What snowstorm??
Old 12-17-2009 | 06:54 PM
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i saw one driving the other day and he seemed ok
Old 12-18-2009 | 10:25 AM
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I had an RS SS out with a dusting of ice and snow and it was almost undriveable. Once it gets slippery, forget about it.

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Old 12-18-2009 | 10:39 AM
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I think a lot of has to do w/ drive experience. Some people drive just fine in snow & ice no matter what they're driving.
Old 12-18-2009 | 12:09 PM
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I think a lot of has to do w/ drive experience. Some people drive just fine in snow & ice with snow tires no matter what they're driving.
You can't beat physics no matter how good you are.
Old 12-18-2009 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteHawk
I had an RS SS out with a dusting of ice and snow and it was almost undriveable. Once it gets slippery, forget about it.

-Geoff
But was this was summer tires? My wife's 350Z is undriveable in snow with summer tires, and my (former) 99 T/A ws6 was wonderful will all season tires.
Old 12-21-2009 | 10:52 AM
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i saw this guy on camaro 5 has done some driving with his v6 manual

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56290
This Camaro looks awesome winterized




http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=28
Old 12-21-2009 | 11:34 AM
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I think a lot of has to do w/ drive experience. Some people drive just fine in snow & ice no matter what they're driving.
I drive my 08 Corvette coupe during the winter months.
But only when there's less than 1 inch of snow on the roads.
My ride is equipped with the standard Goodyear Eagle F1 EMT tires.
I've encountered no problems at all.
The Vettes near 50/50 weight distribution, active handling system and abs has a lot to do with my having no problems.

I believe the 2010 Camaro also has a near 50/50 weight distribution.
You guys and gals driving new Camaros should have no problems in the snow if you use common sense behind the wheel.
I'am over here visiting from www.corvetteforum.com.
I really like the 2010 Camaro and look forward to buying a loaded black/ebony SS model in the near future.

Old 12-21-2009 | 04:14 PM
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On Summer tires (like the Pirellis that come on an SS), it would be a nightmare.

On a good set of all-seasons, it would be decent. On snow tires, it should be quite good.
Old 12-22-2009 | 08:26 AM
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I think a lot of has to do w/ drive experience. Some people drive just fine in snow & ice no matter what they're driving.
yeah im doing just fine in the Hummer......
Old 01-02-2010 | 08:58 PM
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there has been snow and ice on the Indiana roads nearly every day since we got our 2010 LS a few weeks ago and I've been fine.

other than nearly being hit by gawkers as they slid past my new car (seriously..and NOT just once!!) everything's been good.

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Old 01-08-2010 | 03:12 PM
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I'm really surprised no one has chimed in with an SS.....guess you guys are all afraid.



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