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GMTool · 10-14-2012, 12:46 PM

Well I had some company this weekend, and gave my brother inlaw a ride in the Camaro, and then gave two of my nephews and a niece a ride. They all had fun and loved the sound and acceleration of the car. But yesterday another nephew of mine who was not there the day before came to the house. He is a 9 year old who loves Camaro's. When I opened the garage door and he saw the car, he was in dream land. When I asked him, "do you want to go for a ride" his face became real excited. He had already heard from my other nephew's about their ride the day before. So he said to me, "I don't want to go real fast or anything". I said, "Na, Don't worry about that, I'll take it easy". I told him to come over here behind the car and listen to it when I start it. I used the remote start, when the car is cold, it really roars on startup. His eyes and smile got big. We got in and went down the road about 8 miles, rode easy while the car was warming up. Stopped at a shell station and filled up with 93 oct. gas. Then on the way back, he was ready. I gave him a few good experiences of launching the camaro from a stop. Between the acceleration and the roaring exhaust. He just kept repeating how cool this is. I remember when I was about his age and my grandpa gave me a ride in his 69 el camino. I think that ride was what turned me into a car guy. And I think yesterday when I gave my nephew that ride. I just created another car guy.

oldfriend · 10-14-2012, 12:56 PM

Now , from today on make yourself a favor and just hide the keys .

black12lt · 10-14-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

Now , from today on make yourself a favor and just hide the keys .

funny
But great story, now he just needs his first driving lesson

2xSSRS · 10-14-2012, 04:45 PM

flyinlow89 · 10-14-2012, 04:57 PM

I always liked cars but when I was 15 I was all about racing motocross. Already had an f150 ready for when I could get my license. WeLlnthen my brother bought a '93 6 speed vette. He took me for a good run and I swear I couldn't stop smiling. The truck and one of my bikes went for sale and I bought a GTA

GMTool · 10-14-2012, 05:09 PM

My sister lives up by Chicago and I live down by St louis. She just called to tell me they made it home. She said my nephew can't stop talking about his Camaro ride. I bet he will have something to talk about at school tomorrow.

Apex Motorsports · 10-14-2012, 05:10 PM

Great story. I had a similar experience with my daughter earlier this year. My son should be ready in a few more years.

Hitman84 · 10-14-2012, 05:15 PM

This was fun to read on a personal level.
Mainly because, I really don't consider myself a "car guy."
Yet here I am on a car forum for a car I don't own yet, saving every penny I can scrounge together for a down payment to make the payments affordable. Reading through journals and DiY to know what I want to do to my car.
I know very little about engines and how they work.
All I know is what cars I think are cool looking and can't wait until the day I order my C5 in early 2013

TurboSS_ · 10-14-2012, 06:20 PM

this is great

2010 SSRS · 10-14-2012, 06:32 PM

the more Camaro lovers the better.

10-14-2012, 12:46 PM	#1
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Just created a new car guy. Well I had some company this weekend, and gave my brother inlaw a ride in the Camaro, and then gave two of my nephews and a niece a ride. They all had fun and loved the sound and acceleration of the car. But yesterday another nephew of mine who was not there the day before came to the house. He is a 9 year old who loves Camaro's. When I opened the garage door and he saw the car, he was in dream land. When I asked him, "do you want to go for a ride" his face became real excited. He had already heard from my other nephew's about their ride the day before. So he said to me, "I don't want to go real fast or anything". I said, "Na, Don't worry about that, I'll take it easy". I told him to come over here behind the car and listen to it when I start it. I used the remote start, when the car is cold, it really roars on startup. His eyes and smile got big. We got in and went down the road about 8 miles, rode easy while the car was warming up. Stopped at a shell station and filled up with 93 oct. gas. Then on the way back, he was ready. I gave him a few good experiences of launching the camaro from a stop. Between the acceleration and the roaring exhaust. He just kept repeating how cool this is. I remember when I was about his age and my grandpa gave me a ride in his 69 el camino. I think that ride was what turned me into a car guy. And I think yesterday when I gave my nephew that ride. I just created another car guy. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

10-14-2012, 04:45 PM	#4
2xSSRS Drives: 2017 SS Black on Black A8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 974	__________________

10-14-2012, 04:57 PM	#5
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	I always liked cars but when I was 15 I was all about racing motocross. Already had an f150 ready for when I could get my license. WeLlnthen my brother bought a '93 6 speed vette. He took me for a good run and I swear I couldn't stop smiling. The truck and one of my bikes went for sale and I bought a GTA __________________ 2010 Camaro TT SS. AGP twin Turbo

10-14-2012, 05:09 PM	#6
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	My sister lives up by Chicago and I live down by St louis. She just called to tell me they made it home. She said my nephew can't stop talking about his Camaro ride. I bet he will have something to talk about at school tomorrow. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

10-14-2012, 06:20 PM	#9
TurboSS_ SS boiii Drives: '09 Cobalt SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Montgomery County, MD Posts: 118	this is great __________________ '09 Cobalt SS Turbo .....HP Tuned @ 21psi ZZP Catless Downpipe, Hahn CAI TurboXS RFL Cat-Back, TurboXS Charge Pipes, TurboXS Intercooler

10-14-2012, 12:56 PM	#2
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Now , from today on make yourself a favor and just hide the keys .

10-14-2012, 05:10 PM	#7
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Great story. I had a similar experience with my daughter earlier this year. My son should be ready in a few more years.

10-14-2012, 05:15 PM	#8
Hitman84 Drives: 2022 Rapid Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 756	This was fun to read on a personal level. Mainly because, I really don't consider myself a "car guy." Yet here I am on a car forum for a car I don't own yet, saving every penny I can scrounge together for a down payment to make the payments affordable. Reading through journals and DiY to know what I want to do to my car. I know very little about engines and how they work. All I know is what cars I think are cool looking and can't wait until the day I order my C5 in early 2013

10-14-2012, 06:32 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	the more Camaro lovers the better. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package