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Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 10-23-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,660
Posted By Msthomp
Question is it just my car? phone won't connect, but music will

Hello fellow Camaro Owners,

I own a 2010 Camaro SS and when I first got it, one of the first things I did was to pair my phone with it for hands-free calling. It worked great, but my phone was...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 09-30-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,204
Posted By Msthomp
odd smell when heater is on

I checked the forum with all the search terms I thought might apply, so forgive me if something similar has already been talked about. Here's the deal:

It's finally starting to cool off a little...
Forum: Member Car Journals 09-26-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,015
Posted By Msthomp
I'm 23, too...I never get people amazed that I...

I'm 23, too...I never get people amazed that I could afford it or asking me questions about how I got it...but, I did used to get the managers at my workplace calling me money-bags and making...
Forum: 2011 Camaro5 Fest (II) 09-24-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 111,610
Posted By Msthomp
976 miles...we'll see.

976 miles...we'll see.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-23-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,217
Posted By Msthomp
I was just having a similar conversation to this...

I was just having a similar conversation to this on another website. My Camaro was my avatar on there and this girl messaged me "cute car. Is it faster than my corvette?" Wtf?! Who cares, first of...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-23-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,872
Posted By Msthomp
Of course they are, he's the Co-founder of DC.

Of course they are, he's the Co-founder of DC.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-23-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,872
Posted By Msthomp
Ken Block is amazing -- check out one of the...

Ken Block is amazing -- check out one of the Gymkhana 2 videos (there are loads of them) where he and his friend drive around together...Ken in his old Subaru and his friend in a little mini car made...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-23-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 15,580
Posted By Msthomp
When leaving work I usually get her going and...

When leaving work I usually get her going and when I feel like slowing down, I let her coast down this big hill...I think I've gotten it just shy of 100...98, 99...I might have gone over 100 once or...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 09-21-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,357
Posted By Msthomp
when I first got the car, I was horrible at...

when I first got the car, I was horrible at shifting and it was always jerky...I started doing deliberate rev matching and taking my time and it got better...now, I don't even really have to look at...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-20-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,094
Posted By Msthomp
I think that link is onto something...I always...

I think that link is onto something...I always hear people bitching about blindspots in these cars, but I don't have any with my mirrors set up the way I use them. My mirrors are so good, that I can...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-17-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,353
Posted By Msthomp
once while leaving work, there was a very pretty...

once while leaving work, there was a very pretty black 2010 Challenger SRT8 parked next to my Camaro...I got a good look at it. It was really nice and I could appreciate it...I think there are lot...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-17-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,568
Posted By Msthomp
I'm not worried about fuel economy -- I even...

I'm not worried about fuel economy -- I even mentioned in the original post that it's not a big concern of mine. I just wanted to know. I drive fairly aggressively and always accelerate quickly, so...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-16-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,568
Posted By Msthomp
I use the mpg meter all the time...until I hit...

I use the mpg meter all the time...until I hit school traffic a few weeks ago, I was getting close to 18 mpg in town, so that's not bad, I guess.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-16-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,568
Posted By Msthomp
Thanks -- I know what you mean about the...

Thanks -- I know what you mean about the "emergency maneuvers", but I always shift to match my speed even when I'm coasting, so if something arises, I just have to hit the gas, let off the clutch and...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-16-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,568
Posted By Msthomp
Question Potentially stupid question about *gasp* fuel economy

Okay...I have a 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS and I'm terribly bothered by my MPGs, but I like to try and keep it as low as possible so that my quick acceleration and need to have a little fun doesn't...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-16-2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,694
Posted By Msthomp
power to speed ratio?

I know there must be an equation that will tell you how much power you would need to put into a given car to shave off x number of seconds, but I don't know it. Anybody have any idea how one might...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-15-2010, 10:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,110
Posted By Msthomp
It takes some getting used to...This is the first...

It takes some getting used to...This is the first manual car I've ever owned...didn't learn to drive stick until about a month before getting the Camaro. It took me a good 2 or 3 months to be real...
Forum: USA - Texas 09-15-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,510
Posted By Msthomp
Haha, thanks -- right now, it's all still in the...

Haha, thanks -- right now, it's all still in the planning stages, but (depending on how bonuses at work turn out this year) I might be looking into getting an Airaid CAI and that hood pretty...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-15-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,110
Posted By Msthomp
I only ever got wheel hop once in my car. On a...

I only ever got wheel hop once in my car. On a very steep hill when I was new to the car and nervous about rolling back into people, so I put too much juice in it and the TC was trying to stop it...
Forum: USA - Texas 09-15-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,510
Posted By Msthomp
NE San Antonio area body shops?

Hey, everyone...I've had my car for about 6 months now and am starting to look into doing a few mods. The first thing I think I'm going to do is order a CAI and install it with a friend from work at...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-15-2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,178
Posted By Msthomp
Even all the reviewers are saying they're...

Even all the reviewers are saying they're close...I just watched a review and the guy said "0-60 is a tick over 4 seconds. Sure, you can get ALMOST the same performance out of the new GT with 5.0 ltr...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-15-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,178
Posted By Msthomp
Cool. I know the numbers are just numbers and it...

Cool. I know the numbers are just numbers and it all depends on the driver, but, on paper, they're supposed to be close. And the new 2011 GT500 are amazing, too.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-14-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,178
Posted By Msthomp
I know. That's why I waclear to put 2010 GT500. I...

I know. That's why I waclear to put 2010 GT500. I was pointing out that this year's GT pulls a 4.4 and LAST year's GT500 was supposed to be a 4.3 -- of course this yer's is faster.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-14-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,178
Posted By Msthomp
the 5.0 is only 3/10 of a second quicker to 60...

the 5.0 is only 3/10 of a second quicker to 60 than the Camaro...that's not bad, really. I don't consider is getting my butt kicked...I consider it a good thing...the competition is back on and it's...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-14-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,178
Posted By Msthomp
yeah, my car is stock. I don't feel the need to...

yeah, my car is stock. I don't feel the need to change it to be happy with it. I have a few mods in mind, but I'm taking my time and appreciating what GM did to it first.


As for the track...I'm...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-14-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,049
Posted By Msthomp
Honestly, nobody's going to be able to tell you...

Honestly, nobody's going to be able to tell you what to do or how to feel. If you "settled" for the Camaro instead of getting it because it's wanted you WANTED, I doubt you'll ever be 100% satisfied,...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-14-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,178
Posted By Msthomp
Cool Guess what my co-worker just bought?...

...a very beautiful 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 in red. It really stood out in the parking lot today. I was hoping he'd park next to my Camaro so I could get some photos of them together, but I was just too...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-07-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,581
Posted By Msthomp
I drive in the outer limits of San Antonio, so...

I drive in the outer limits of San Antonio, so you can't call it "city" driving, but I don't go on the highway, either, so it's a mix of both. I reset my MPG every time I fill up my car. This summer...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-09-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 10,024
Posted By Msthomp
I really don't know why everyone gripes about...

I really don't know why everyone gripes about visibility. When I first took ownership of mine, it did seem a bit scant, but after just a couple days, I realized it's no worse than any other car. The...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-08-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 962
Views: 299,567
Posted By Msthomp
"Good things come to those who wait." ...

"Good things come to those who wait."

That's why patience is a virtue; you either have the willpower to wait it out and see...or you get what you want the exact moment you want it and don't look...
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