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Old 02-22-2016, 07:10 PM
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Got a new garage mate for my C5. First a pic of my C5 which is currently in hibernation for the winter.

Come on Spring!!!!
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The new garage mate, 2016 Camaro SS. Car has NPP, A8 Trans and MRC. Been driving it for two days, had to get out twice to make sure I was really driving a Camaro. Amazing vehicle!!!
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Both vehicles look super nice and clean!!!!

That camaro looks sweet!!!
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I like that hood on the Camaro. Nice looking toy!
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two of my friends have the ZL 1 's bad as*** car !!!!!
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Thanks guys! Still trying to figure out all the electronics in this thing. Here's one more picture.
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Sat in one the other day, those are beautiful inside and out, the newest generation is a home run IMO.
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How is your vision in it ? Front, back sides ?
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How is your vision in it ? Front, back sides ?
Not bad actually. The front is fine and the rear vision is helped by a very clear backup camera. The side vision has some blind spots but I just rely on the mirrors. I used to drive a FJ Cruiser so I'm used to it. You couldn't see sh*t out the side and rear of it.
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You know I can be quite envious of you guys with multiple cars but then again which one to drive today
For me it's easy nice days vette bad days GMC
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I like the design changes they have made to the Camaro. Yours looks really great.
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You know I can be quite envious of you guys with multiple cars but then again which one to drive today
For me it's easy nice days vette bad days GMC
Sometimes I get tired of the maintenance and upkeep on more than one car, sometimes
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Sometimes I get tired of the maintenance and upkeep on more than one car, sometimes
So how does a 8 speed auto feel at full throttle and don't tell me you don't know !!!
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Nice ride man, ive been tempted to get into a challenger at some point, I really like the looks and the power.

Only problem is these cars are super heavy, but im sure still fun to drive
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So how does a 8 speed auto feel at full throttle and don't tell me you don't know !!!
The A8 is amazing, very quick shifts and a nice bark from the exhaust on the up shift. On a decline with a left hand turn at the bottom it downshifted to keep the car in the power band for maximum acceleration out of the turn.

In manual mode using the paddles there is a slight delay but nothing that can't be fixed with a trans tune.
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