The Official Sixth Gen Camaro Thread!

Started by Gotta-Qik-C7, January 19, 2015, 06:37:04 PM

FlatBlackCaddy

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Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 19, 2015, 07:42:25 PM
Next time a Z28 laps you and your Miata on your local track I'll come by to help you pull your foot out your mouth.  :cheers:

I don't think I've ever seen a new(5th or later) camaro at the track(the events I've gone to).

Edit: Maybe it has something to do with weight restrictions?

12,000 RPM

Quote from: SVT666 on May 19, 2015, 08:54:36 PM
I think we just figured out who doesn't have a sense of humour.
U must not have seen dude's FB feed.....

I think he was Bernie Mac's ghost writer....
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Cookie Monster

Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on May 20, 2015, 07:13:56 AM
I don't think I've ever seen a new(5th or later) camaro at the track(the events I've gone to).

Edit: Maybe it has something to do with weight restrictions?

Weight restrictions for the car or the driver?
RWD > FWD
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Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
1 3 5
├┼┤
2 4 R

SVT666

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on May 20, 2015, 08:54:36 AM
U must not have seen dude's FB feed.....

I think he was Bernie Mac's ghost writer....
I don't have FB.

Gotta-Qik-C7

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on May 20, 2015, 08:54:36 AM
U must not have seen dude's FB feed.....

I think he was Bernie Mac's ghost writer....
Oh Snap! Was 666 talking about my sense of humor?

Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on May 20, 2015, 07:13:56 AM
I don't think I've ever seen a new(5th or later) camaro at the track(the events I've gone to).

Edit: Maybe it has something to do with weight restrictions?
:clap: Crafty. I'll let you have that one!
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FlatBlackCaddy

Seriously though, I've seen way more vettes at AutoX or expecially Road Course events than any other domestic vehicle. Never seen a camaro(new gen, seen a 4th gen).

It really just isn't a car that seems to attract that type of customer, IMO.

Gotta-Qik-C7

Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on May 20, 2015, 11:36:29 AM
Seriously though, I've seen way more vettes at AutoX or expecially Road Course events than any other domestic vehicle. Never seen a camaro(new gen, seen a 4th gen).

It really just isn't a car that seems to attract that type of customer, IMO.
I think people see Pony cars as drag racers while the Vette is viewed as a more capable handler.
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FlatBlackCaddy

Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 20, 2015, 11:38:50 AM
I think people see Pony cars as drag racers while the Vette is viewed as a more capable handler.

The cars themselves reflect that. I think they "see" them as they are. Granted the "pony cars"(I actually wish they would drop that) are getting more capable then ever. But the overall design choices still seem to support that mentality(drag racers, "Pony" cars).

I think dropping that persona, even from a corporate image point of view, and focusing on being actual sports cars(no mention of pony anywhere) would help with the way they are perceived and hopefully how they are actually designed.

Gotta-Qik-C7

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MX793

Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on May 20, 2015, 11:36:29 AM
Seriously though, I've seen way more vettes at AutoX or expecially Road Course events than any other domestic vehicle. Never seen a camaro(new gen, seen a 4th gen).

It really just isn't a car that seems to attract that type of customer, IMO.

I've been autocrossing regularly for 5 years.  I've seen exactly one 5th gen Camaro at an autocross, despite the fact that they are hugely popular around here (by casual observation, significantly more popular/common than '10+ Mustangs).  Off the top of my head, I've run against 4 other S197 Mustangs (including a Boss 302).
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FlatBlackCaddy

Quote from: MX793 on May 20, 2015, 03:09:10 PM
I've been autocrossing regularly for 5 years.  I've seen exactly one 5th gen Camaro at an autocross, despite the fact that they are hugely popular around here (by casual observation, significantly more popular/common than '10+ Mustangs).  Off the top of my head, I've run against 4 other S197 Mustangs (including a Boss 302).

I'm not really surprised at that. Now drive by your local golf course on a saturday and I'm sure you'd spot more than a few camaro's.

68_427

Not really a fan of the car as we've seen it so far, but this looks pretty rad.


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Xer0

Quote from: 68_427 on May 22, 2015, 12:36:33 AM
Not really a fan of the car as we've seen it so far, but this looks pretty rad.



Whoa, that looks fantastic.

mzziaz

Quote from: 68_427 on May 22, 2015, 12:36:33 AM
Not really a fan of the car as we've seen it so far, but this looks pretty rad.




It pains me to say this, but I might actually prefer the new Camaro over the new Mustang.
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SVT666

Quote from: mzziaz on May 22, 2015, 11:29:18 AM
It pains me to say this, but I might actually prefer the new Camaro over the new Mustang.
That picture is not stock.

GoCougs

Accentuating the fender bulge mitigates all that metal between the rear wheel and rear window. That just might be 'shopping though...

Cookie Monster

Still can't get over those fucking windows.

C'mon GM.
RWD > FWD
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Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
1 3 5
├┼┤
2 4 R

12,000 RPM

Looks cheesy. Might need black fenders to break up that visual mass.
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SVT666


FlatBlackCaddy

I don't like the back, or the front 3/4 shots.

FlatBlackCaddy

Also GM is doing better, but the wheel gap(especially in the rear) is horrible.

giant_mtb

Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on May 22, 2015, 02:02:54 PM
I don't like the back, or the front 3/4 shots.

Yeah I pretty much like profile shots best. Looks a bit bloated otherwise?

SVT666

The rear has a Challenger feel to it. Not a good thing, since that's the part I dislike most about the Challenger.

280Z Turbo

The next gen Camaro will have no windows at all. You lay down inside of it and drive using a vision system.

FlatBlackCaddy

The small windows is actually kind of ironic, since these cars are for the 4 wheeled equivalent of the harley guy revving his motor at a stoplight. You'd think they would optimize the car for the look at me factor.

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on May 22, 2015, 03:38:40 PM
The small windows is actually kind of ironic, since these cars are for the 4 wheeled equivalent of the harley guy revving his motor at a stoplight. You'd think they would optimize the car for the look at me factor.

But that's why the car looks so cool. Maybe they'll have an optional seat lift with a roof bubble like the Pope Mobile.
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280Z Turbo

Ed Welburn is a clown who wanted the roofline even lower on the 5th gen.

FlatBlackCaddy

I was driving home from work today and thought I saw the new camaro. I couldn't believe it, i rubbed my eyes and sure enough it was just a passing locomotive heading downtown.

68_427

Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no


GoCougs

Hmmm. That doesn't make a lot of sense. The outgoing Camaro was 190.6" and that "diagram" shows the new Camaro to be ~3" longer.