Newbie from Dawsonville, GA

Elwood · 01-09-2014, 08:45 AM

...home of awesome Bill Elliott and a town particularly fond of American muscle cars.

I was in Orlando on business in October and rented a '13 Camaro RS vert ($55/day - a steal) from Hertz and tooled all over central Florida and realized how much damn fun this car is. Got the bug and since then have been rationalizing how to get a Camaro into my garage.

Found a nice '11 SS vert (manual trans) at the local Chevy dealer and went over for a test drive. When I started it, it was louder than I expected, but assumed all SS's were this loud. Bought it, love it, but was curious about the awesome sound that it produced. Looking at the pipes the prior owner had installed a Solo Performance Mach XL with J-Pipes cat back exhaust. Love the sound, and it takes me back to my high school days (mid-70's) where late 60's Camaros and Firebirds with slot mag wheels and glass packs ruled the day and the parking lot.

While I'm no gearhead I did once rebuild the engine on a '71 Triumph TR6 and know enough to leave this beast to the experts. While I have as much HP as I'll ever need right now, I enjoy getting pointers from the experts on this site.

ISSUE: I am having one helluva time getting any pics to upload to my garage. I've been in the software industry for 30 years and know how to use a damn browser, but can't get the friggin page to upload any pics (no SUBMIT button on Edit Vehicle Profile page, only EDIT). If anyone knows WTF I'm doing wrong, will appreciate any advice.

~Elwood

Apex Motorsports · 01-09-2014, 08:50 AM

Congrats on the toy and...

Spartan01 · 01-09-2014, 08:55 AM

"Welcome to the party, pal!"
-John McClane

dianeokie · 01-09-2014, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elwood

...home of awesome Bill Elliott and a town particularly fond of American muscle cars.

I was in Orlando on business in October and rented a '13 Camaro RS vert ($55/day - a steal) from Hertz and tooled all over central Florida and realized how much damn fun this car is. Got the bug and since then have been rationalizing how to get a Camaro into my garage.

Found a nice '11 SS vert (manual trans) at the local Chevy dealer and went over for a test drive. When I started it, it was louder than I expected, but assumed all SS's were this loud. Bought it, love it, but was curious about the awesome sound that it produced. Looking at the pipes the prior owner had installed a Solo Performance Mach XL with J-Pipes cat back exhaust. Love the sound, and it takes me back to my high school days (mid-70's) where late 60's Camaros and Firebirds with slot mag wheels and glass packs ruled the day and the parking lot.

While I'm no gearhead I did once rebuild the engine on a '71 Triumph TR6 and know enough to leave this beast to the experts. While I have as much HP as I'll ever need right now, I enjoy getting pointers from the experts on this site.

ISSUE: I am having one helluva time getting any pics to upload to my garage. I've been in the software industry for 30 years and know how to use a damn browser, but can't get the friggin page to upload any pics (no SUBMIT button on Edit Vehicle Profile page, only EDIT). If anyone knows WTF I'm doing wrong, will appreciate any advice.

~Elwood

Welcome! We have an active group of Camaros locally. We were just in Dawsonville last month for a benefit cruise for Paul Walker's charity at Atlanta Motorsports Park.

About your issue: The edit button is what you need. You need to make sure the photos are the right size. I just tried it and added a picture, but I had to try it twice

Good luck. Wonder if your vert is one that belonged to one of our members? I know there have been some issues with the tops on the verts. Please continue to check out the Atlanta Lounge Thread for activities.

Bowtie-Bri · 01-09-2014, 10:41 AM

Welcome to the Camaro family and Camaro5 Elwood! Congrats on the convertible!

Diode Dynamics · 01-09-2014, 11:18 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Nick C.

Sir Nuke · 01-09-2014, 01:09 PM

CONGRATS on your 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, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's 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!!

Spartan01 · 01-09-2014, 01:26 PM

"Welcome to the party, Pal!"
-John McClane

MYDLIFECRISIS · 01-09-2014, 04:33 PM

Welcome to C5!

Elwood · 01-11-2014, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan01

"Welcome to the party, pal!"
-John McClane

yippee ki-yay MF

sloSS · 01-11-2014, 07:50 AM

Welcome! The Camaro is a great car for our roads in Georgia

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-11-2014, 03:00 PM

Welcome to the forum! If you ever have any questions or concerns, we are happy to help at any time!

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

AG1LE · 01-11-2014, 03:01 PM

Welcome!

Southern Comfort · 01-11-2014, 03:58 PM

Welcome Elwood! ACE5 puts on a few good events every year. Some cruising required.
Look forward to meeting you this spring.

01-09-2014, 08:45 AM	#1
Elwood Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Dawsonville, GA Posts: 14 View My Garage	Newbie from Dawsonville, GA ...home of awesome Bill Elliott and a town particularly fond of American muscle cars. I was in Orlando on business in October and rented a '13 Camaro RS vert ($55/day - a steal) from Hertz and tooled all over central Florida and realized how much damn fun this car is. Got the bug and since then have been rationalizing how to get a Camaro into my garage. Found a nice '11 SS vert (manual trans) at the local Chevy dealer and went over for a test drive. When I started it, it was louder than I expected, but assumed all SS's were this loud. Bought it, love it, but was curious about the awesome sound that it produced. Looking at the pipes the prior owner had installed a Solo Performance Mach XL with J-Pipes cat back exhaust. Love the sound, and it takes me back to my high school days (mid-70's) where late 60's Camaros and Firebirds with slot mag wheels and glass packs ruled the day and the parking lot. While I'm no gearhead I did once rebuild the engine on a '71 Triumph TR6 and know enough to leave this beast to the experts. While I have as much HP as I'll ever need right now, I enjoy getting pointers from the experts on this site. ISSUE: I am having one helluva time getting any pics to upload to my garage. I've been in the software industry for 30 years and know how to use a damn browser, but can't get the friggin page to upload any pics (no SUBMIT button on Edit Vehicle Profile page, only EDIT). If anyone knows WTF I'm doing wrong, will appreciate any advice. ~Elwood

01-09-2014, 08:55 AM	#3
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	"Welcome to the party, pal!" -John McClane __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

01-09-2014, 10:41 AM	#5
Bowtie-Bri Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convt. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West MI (Home of the Tulips) Posts: 961 View My Garage	Welcome to the Camaro family and Camaro5 Elwood! Congrats on the convertible! __________________ 2013 Nickey Stage II Camaro SS Convertible #10.Black w/ Red leather interior. No Weeds Elec. Diverters, CNC ported heads, custom grind cam, upgraded fuel injectors, ZL-1 fuel pump, V-Max ported TB, Red Magnuson Super Charger with rear cog drive, upgraded rear axles good for 1400Hp, 3:45 gears, Tremec 6 spd., Pedders adj. coil overs, Phadt ZL-spec swaybars, 800Hp at the crank, 670RWHP, 613ft.lbs. torq. @ 11lbs. boost. SOLD!!!

01-09-2014, 11:18 AM	#6
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	Welcome to the forum! Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

01-09-2014, 01:09 PM	#7
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	CONGRATS on your 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, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's 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!! __________________

01-09-2014, 08:50 AM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Congrats on the toy and...

01-09-2014, 01:26 PM	#8
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	"Welcome to the party, Pal!" -John McClane __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

01-09-2014, 04:33 PM	#9
MYDLIFECRISIS Drives: '12SS/2SS/45TH-'06 2500HD/Silverado Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,107 View My Garage	Welcome to C5! __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 2SS 45TH Anniversary Edition

01-11-2014, 07:50 AM	#11
sloSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 254 View My Garage	Welcome! The Camaro is a great car for our roads in Georgia

01-11-2014, 03:00 PM	#12
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	Welcome to the forum! If you ever have any questions or concerns, we are happy to help at any time! Jessica Chevrolet Customer Care

01-11-2014, 03:01 PM	#13
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Welcome!

01-11-2014, 03:58 PM	#14
Southern Comfort No Tags/Habitual Violator Drives: 2012 SIM 2SS/RS & z71 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,379 View My Garage	Welcome Elwood! ACE5 puts on a few good events every year. Some cruising required. Look forward to meeting you this spring.