New Member from Metro Detroit

Carmine SS · 08-07-2013, 10:24 AM

I've already been posting in the technical forum about a dry lifter on startup, but I figured I should introduce myself too!

I am a resident of Warren, MI (Metro Detroit) and this is my third go around with Camaro ownership. My husband is a master mechanic who always has a project or two in the garage (at this time, it's an 85 GTA with a 468 BBC and a 79 Datsun Z280 with a 355 SBC, although neither are roadworthy yet).

It started with an 88 IROC-Z28. The above mentioned 355 was in that car, which was a 5 speed, and I had a lot of fun driving it - when it was running. It was a tempermental biotch, and eventually I had sunk way too much money into it. We parted it out, keeping the choice bits, and I bought a 2011 Camaro LS, quadruple black. It was a head turner, and I enjoyed it, but after almost 2 years, it wasn't enough car for me. I traded it in about a month ago for a victory red 2011 SS/RS, which I have fallen quite in love with.

This week marks the beginning of the mods. Tomorrow she goes in for tint, and I haven't decided if I want to go 5% or 15% yet... After that, I am getting the stock wheels powder coated gloss black, upgrading the spoiler, adding a black stripe to the cowl and customizing my badges.

I was on www.moderncamaro.com before, and I didn't particularly like the community over there ... there are a few people who rubbed me the wrong way, so I'm trying my luck here at Camaro5 and hoping to fit in better!

~ J

JDP Sales · 08-07-2013, 12:48 PM

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Matze · 08-07-2013, 12:57 PM

Welcome

Check out detroit5thgen.com
It's our local club.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 08-07-2013, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carmine SS

I've already been posting in the technical forum about a dry lifter on startup, but I figured I should introduce myself too!

I am a resident of Warren, MI (Metro Detroit) and this is my third go around with Camaro ownership. My husband is a master mechanic who always has a project or two in the garage (at this time, it's an 85 GTA with a 468 BBC and a 79 Datsun Z280 with a 355 SBC, although neither are roadworthy yet).

It started with an 88 IROC-Z28. The above mentioned 355 was in that car, which was a 5 speed, and I had a lot of fun driving it - when it was running. It was a tempermental biotch, and eventually I had sunk way too much money into it. We parted it out, keeping the choice bits, and I bought a 2011 Camaro LS, quadruple black. It was a head turner, and I enjoyed it, but after almost 2 years, it wasn't enough car for me. I traded it in about a month ago for a victory red 2011 SS/RS, which I have fallen quite in love with.

This week marks the beginning of the mods. Tomorrow she goes in for tint, and I haven't decided if I want to go 5% or 15% yet... After that, I am getting the stock wheels powder coated gloss black, upgrading the spoiler, adding a black stripe to the cowl and customizing my badges.

I was on www.moderncamaro.com before, and I didn't particularly like the community over there ... there are a few people who rubbed me the wrong way, so I'm trying my luck here at Camaro5 and hoping to fit in better!

~ J

Welcome J!

It's great to have you on Camaro5! How are you enjoying your vehicle? Please feel free to contact us if you have questions at anytime.

Best,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Diode Dynamics · 08-07-2013, 04:37 PM

Welcome to the forums!

Pics of your cars? Pleaseeee!

Nick C.

Sir Nuke · 08-07-2013, 06:34 PM

CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands, girlfirends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

BAD DAB · 08-07-2013, 08:54 PM

Welcome to the Camaro5 party!

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 08-07-2013, 08:57 PM

Welcome!!!!

2010 SSRS · 08-07-2013, 11:40 PM

Welcome to Camaro5

supercharged zl1 · 08-07-2013, 11:47 PM

Q'smuscle · 08-07-2013, 11:55 PM

Congrats and welcome to camaro5! enjoy the beast

You're at the best place on earth.

Vengeance Graphix · 08-08-2013, 12:16 AM

welcome!

BigO · 08-08-2013, 12:43 PM

Carmon,

Welcome! Your husband has quiet a bit of toys!!

That was my first MOD was the windows, rims and exhaust. My rims were powder coated also, but remember these do tend to chip from the roads overtime, just something you can't avoid.

Welcome and enjoy your SS/RS

Apex Motorsports · 08-08-2013, 04:46 PM

08-07-2013, 10:24 AM	#1
Carmine SS Just Livin' the Dream Drives: 2011 CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: WARREN, MICHIGAN Posts: 54 View My Garage	New Member from Metro Detroit I've already been posting in the technical forum about a dry lifter on startup, but I figured I should introduce myself too! I am a resident of Warren, MI (Metro Detroit) and this is my third go around with Camaro ownership. My husband is a master mechanic who always has a project or two in the garage (at this time, it's an 85 GTA with a 468 BBC and a 79 Datsun Z280 with a 355 SBC, although neither are roadworthy yet). It started with an 88 IROC-Z28. The above mentioned 355 was in that car, which was a 5 speed, and I had a lot of fun driving it - when it was running. It was a tempermental biotch, and eventually I had sunk way too much money into it. We parted it out, keeping the choice bits, and I bought a 2011 Camaro LS, quadruple black. It was a head turner, and I enjoyed it, but after almost 2 years, it wasn't enough car for me. I traded it in about a month ago for a victory red 2011 SS/RS, which I have fallen quite in love with. This week marks the beginning of the mods. Tomorrow she goes in for tint, and I haven't decided if I want to go 5% or 15% yet... After that, I am getting the stock wheels powder coated gloss black, upgrading the spoiler, adding a black stripe to the cowl and customizing my badges. I was on www.moderncamaro.com before, and I didn't particularly like the community over there ... there are a few people who rubbed me the wrong way, so I'm trying my luck here at Camaro5 and hoping to fit in better! ~ J __________________ I'm old enough to know better, but young enough to do it anyway.

08-07-2013, 12:57 PM	#3
Matze German Representative Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Monroe, Michigan Posts: 115	Welcome Check out detroit5thgen.com It's our local club. __________________ Mathias Apex intake scoop, CAI intake, Vmax ported throttle body, Kooks LT headers, stock exhaust with NPP mufflers, BMR trailing arms, toe rods, cradle bushing inserts, Hex Vents, Factory Reproduction 41 20x9 and 20x10

08-07-2013, 04:37 PM	#5
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	Welcome to the forums! Pics of your cars? Pleaseeee! Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

08-07-2013, 06:34 PM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,768 View My Garage	CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands, girlfirends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

08-07-2013, 08:54 PM	#7
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,230 View My Garage	Welcome to the Camaro5 party! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

08-07-2013, 12:48 PM	#2
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

08-07-2013, 08:57 PM	#8
JoeP@TeamBeckyD 1 Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Welcome!!!!

08-07-2013, 11:40 PM	#9
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Welcome to Camaro5 __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-07-2013, 11:47 PM	#10
supercharged zl1 Drives: '13 camaro zl1 '08 daytona charger Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: san diego Posts: 3,176

08-07-2013, 11:55 PM	#11
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	Congrats and welcome to camaro5! enjoy the beast You're at the best place on earth.

08-08-2013, 12:16 AM	#12
Vengeance Graphix Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 10,870	welcome! __________________ Vengeance Graphix

08-08-2013, 12:43 PM	#13
BigO Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Farwell Texas Posts: 50 View My Garage	Carmon, Welcome! Your husband has quiet a bit of toys!! That was my first MOD was the windows, rims and exhaust. My rims were powder coated also, but remember these do tend to chip from the roads overtime, just something you can't avoid. Welcome and enjoy your SS/RS __________________ *I like it "Fast and Loud".* President - Stateline Camaro Club of East New Mexico/West Texas www.statelinecamaroclub.com https://www.facebook.com/statelinecamaroclub

08-08-2013, 04:46 PM	#14
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165