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Arioch · 10-29-2008, 10:45 AM

In some of the pictures (possibly just the concept) I've seen where the gills are actual holes (slits) but in other pictures (I think maybe production only) the gills are simply dimples in the metal, there arent actually any holes there. Can anyone verify for sure which way it is on the production car?

Having a true slit (opening in the metal) makes the car look really interesting but simply having a dimple in the metal looks crappy in my opinion. I know its going to sound silly but if the production car only has a dimple then it will be a pretty big turn off for me. I think I'd have to look into having someone cut holes in the body after I got it (although I hate the thought of additional costs and I like keeping things stock).

Legend · 10-29-2008, 10:48 AM

Just dimples...much like the SS front hood scoop...non-functional.

Arioch · 10-29-2008, 10:52 AM

Ugh. I was hoping that wasnt the case. Seems like such a small thing but damn that annoys me. Ok thanks for the info.

franknbeans · 10-29-2008, 10:58 AM

Cutting the slots out of the car will bennifit you nothing. . . the only thing it will do is let "crude" inside the rear quearter and start rotting it out. . .

my .2

*The_Blur* · 10-29-2008, 11:00 AM

Some of the pictures have black vinyl on the slits to make them look open, but they aren't open either. The cutting would be a sure opportunity for a rust problem.

Arioch · 10-29-2008, 11:05 AM

We dont get much rust out here in the Arizona desert.

Arioch · 10-29-2008, 11:08 AM

Didnt the 69's have true slots? I'm not an expert on them but in some of the pictures I've seen I thought they were really holes not dimples.

headpunter · 10-29-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Arioch

Didnt the 69's have true slots? I'm not an expert on them but in some of the pictures I've seen I thought they were really holes not dimples.

no they were not. any car that had cut out gills was custom

Evotion · 10-29-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

no they were not. any car that had cut out gills was custom

...not to mention completely useless, that is unless you wanted to cool the gears for the "overheated" quarter window rollers...

headpunter · 10-29-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Evotion

...not to mention completely useless, that is unless you wanted to cool the gears for the "overheated" quarter window rollers...

could always use them for brake cooling using a duct

Arioch · 10-29-2008, 11:37 AM

Its more of an asthetics thing for me. It just looks more bad ass whether or not its actually functional. Thanks for the info.

Evotion · 10-29-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

could always use them for brake cooling using a duct

Absolutely. But then you would have to cut a hole in the fenderwell... to cool off my rear drums

Chevyzone · 10-29-2008, 12:01 PM

Give it some time. There's gonna be a ton of aftermarket accessories.

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Originally Posted by Arioch

Its more of an asthetics thing for me. It just looks more bad ass whether or not its actually functional. Thanks for the info.

headpunter · 10-29-2008, 12:05 PM

you are going to have a very hard time getting that quarterpanel as an aftermarket peice because it is VERY deep, (like 20 inches) and very long. it is also a very importan Structural component. so you could have horrible side effects from cutting it. frame rigidity being a prime concern. Another being that you are letting things into the interior of the car. aswell as the fact there are beams directly behind it from what all told us at indy so you wouldnt be able to fit anything through for venting anyways

10-29-2008, 10:45 AM	#1
Arioch Drives: 2010 Camaro Victory Red 2SSRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	Gills In some of the pictures (possibly just the concept) I've seen where the gills are actual holes (slits) but in other pictures (I think maybe production only) the gills are simply dimples in the metal, there arent actually any holes there. Can anyone verify for sure which way it is on the production car? Having a true slit (opening in the metal) makes the car look really interesting but simply having a dimple in the metal looks crappy in my opinion. I know its going to sound silly but if the production car only has a dimple then it will be a pretty big turn off for me. I think I'd have to look into having someone cut holes in the body after I got it (although I hate the thought of additional costs and I like keeping things stock).

10-29-2008, 10:58 AM	#4
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	Cutting the slots out of the car will bennifit you nothing. . . the only thing it will do is let "crude" inside the rear quearter and start rotting it out. . . my .2 __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

10-29-2008, 11:00 AM	#5
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10-29-2008, 12:05 PM	#14
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	you are going to have a very hard time getting that quarterpanel as an aftermarket peice because it is VERY deep, (like 20 inches) and very long. it is also a very importan Structural component. so you could have horrible side effects from cutting it. frame rigidity being a prime concern. Another being that you are letting things into the interior of the car. aswell as the fact there are beams directly behind it from what all told us at indy so you wouldnt be able to fit anything through for venting anyways __________________ Stop Whinging

10-29-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	Just dimples...much like the SS front hood scoop...non-functional.

10-29-2008, 10:52 AM	#3
Arioch Drives: 2010 Camaro Victory Red 2SSRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	Ugh. I was hoping that wasnt the case. Seems like such a small thing but damn that annoys me. Ok thanks for the info.

10-29-2008, 11:05 AM	#6
Arioch Drives: 2010 Camaro Victory Red 2SSRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	We dont get much rust out here in the Arizona desert.

10-29-2008, 11:08 AM	#7
Arioch Drives: 2010 Camaro Victory Red 2SSRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	Didnt the 69's have true slots? I'm not an expert on them but in some of the pictures I've seen I thought they were really holes not dimples.

10-29-2008, 11:37 AM	#11
Arioch Drives: 2010 Camaro Victory Red 2SSRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	Its more of an asthetics thing for me. It just looks more bad ass whether or not its actually functional. Thanks for the info.