Drove a 2009 Camaro SS today

[jgerock]

I'm on a roll this week! I drove a 2002 Porsche 996 Saturday, 2009 BMW 335i Coupe Sunday and today a May 2009 Camaro SS with RS package!

One of my contractors stopped by to show us his new ride (he just sold a Vette to buy it). It has a six-speed tranny, V8 with 426HP, 20" wheels and Brembo brakes. It even has a "launch control" button! I took it for a quick ride and it is very powerful - the 2nd and 3rd gear pulls are incredible.

The thick pillars and smallish rear window makes outward vision tough - especially backing up.

Pretty good room in the engine bay for access. I noticed lots of stickers with GM Canada on them.

Here is one view with my co-worker Chris after his turn (cell phone pics).

Here is the rear with owner Sterling (he is a huge NASCAR fan)

20" Rear wheel with brakes

[Otis]

Say, are those authentic Jesus Shoes? Just checking - they have to say this on the bottom, in order to qualify as the real deal.

[ray_]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzPr4NkNeSo

[Otis]

That's a great video. But I'm still confused. It seems inherently contradictory to drive a Hell-raising car, in Jesus Shoes.

[jgerock]

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Dead Milk Men and Jesus Shoes weren't on my mind as I drove the car. A free drive in a new car (during work hours no less) will not be passed up by me.

[Otis]

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Jesus Shoes weren't on my mind as I drove the car. A free drive in a new car (during work hours no less) will not be passed up by me.

That's perfectly understandable, justifiable, logical, and sensible, Jim. I was just momentarily confused by the shoes (actually, sandals). After all, Jesus would drive a Ford, not a Chevy.

[KFunk]

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Jesus Shoes weren't on my mind as I drove the car. A free drive in a new car (during work hours no less) will not be passed up by me.

That's perfectly understandable, justifiable, logical, and sensible, Jim. I was just momentarily confused by the shoes (actually, sandals). After all, Jesus would drive a Ford, not a Chevy.

All wrong, sorry:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALziWprgQEQ&feature=related

[Otis]

All wrong, sorry

Man, this is getting complicated. Now, we're back to Chevy.

[Schweineback]

Honestly, there's only one car Jesus would drive:

[RIMSPOKE]

SO TELL US .

CAN IT TRANSFORM ?

IF IT CAN , I'd SELL MY CORVETTE TOO !

[jgerock]

RIMSPOKE::

I just read in the October Road & Track about the "transformers" reference to the dash in the Camaro. I personally didn't like the dash but the drivetrain made up for it.

[robspeed]

Say, are those authentic Jesus Shoes? Just checking - they have to say this on the bottom, in order to qualify as the real deal.

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you're back! (i knew it couldnt last )

ive been away a while myself... moving, no internet at new house out in the country, etc... (tethered to phone right now)...