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UCF w00t · 03-21-2009, 08:15 AM

Haven't seen this one up yet...

Review here

stovt001 · 03-21-2009, 07:00 PM

Well UCF, you'll be happy to know this review did address many of the concerns I had from other reviews, especially the article version. I think this might be the most positive review (polar opposite of Jalopnik).

UCF w00t · 03-21-2009, 07:17 PM

The first review I read was Jalopnik. Cancelling my order began crossing my mind. Then I started reading more. Made me feel better. What really did it was the comments from Ray on their article where he pretty much disagreed with his coworker. It just goes to show how much personal opinion plays into these sorts of things.

My impression of this guy is that he's not exactly a car buff but takes more of a "normal person" view of the car. So performance, etc take a back seat to comfort and driveability in his mind. It's good to have an opinion from this side of the spectrum as well as the car nut side too.

EZ28 · 03-21-2009, 09:17 PM

Why does it have the 4-cluster guage pack? That's only an option with the 2SS model if you get an SS. I must say the interior of this one looks really nice compared to some other photos I've seen.

UCF w00t · 03-21-2009, 09:21 PM

It's the 2SS. However the door and dash trim pieces are not final production.

Here's another video I found showing the final interior.

The shiny silver looks WAY better than the black cloth IMO.

EZ28 · 03-21-2009, 09:27 PM

ahh thanks!

FirstLSK · 03-21-2009, 09:54 PM

Anyone else notice how well the panels line up in the corner?

Xanthos · 03-21-2009, 09:55 PM

"The car some of you have been waiting eight years for GM to resurrect - others of you just saw the Transformers movie and thought it looked really badass."

BEST REVIEW LINE EVER! Going in my sig.
- Xanthos

eddiehaskell · 03-21-2009, 09:55 PM

So....hard plastic on the dash, but it doesn't look cheap. I don't see why being hard should matter unless you enjoy slamming your head into the dash for fun.

Nexus6 · 03-21-2009, 10:04 PM

^^^^^^

UCF w00t · 03-21-2009, 10:05 PM

And here's a screen grab from that last video I posted. They looked pretty well aligned but the door trim looks a smidgen higher than the dash trim. Also, ABL is shown but it's faint.

stovt001 · 03-21-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddiehaskell

So....hard plastic on the dash, but it doesn't look cheap. I don't see why being hard should matter unless you enjoy slamming your head into the dash for fun.

Often hard plastics transmit more squeaks and rattles when they rub, but if the build quality is good that shouldn't be an issue. Soft plastics are one way of crafting a good interior, but not the only way. I'm gonna hope that some of those 3900 lbs went towards good solid plastic.

Those interior panels do line up pretty well. I'm not a huge fan of the cloth inserts, but I'm going for the 1SS so I guess that's what I'll be stuck with, though I'd bet good money the aftermarket will come up with a better option. Hmm, maybe some fake wood paneling for a Berlinetta....

eddiehaskell · 03-21-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stovt001

Often hard plastics transmit more squeaks and rattles when they rub, but if the build quality is good that shouldn't be an issue. Soft plastics are one way of crafting a good interior, but not the only way. I'm gonna hope that some of those 3900 lbs went towards good solid plastic.

Everything I've read has said the Camaro's zeta chassis is rock solid. There shouldn't be many vibrations transmitted to the cabin in these cars.

EZ28 · 03-21-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stovt001

Often hard plastics transmit more squeaks and rattles when they rub, but if the build quality is good that shouldn't be an issue. Soft plastics are one way of crafting a good interior, but not the only way. I'm gonna hope that some of those 3900 lbs went towards good solid plastic.

Those interior panels do line up pretty well. I'm not a huge fan of the cloth inserts, but I'm going for the 1SS so I guess that's what I'll be stuck with, though I'd bet good money the aftermarket will come up with a better option. Hmm, maybe some fake wood paneling for a Berlinetta....

Actually, I really like the cloth inserts from this review. They look better than I thought they would. To me they look better than that glossy plastic in Rick Hendrick's car, but to each their own.

03-21-2009, 08:15 AM	#1
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	Cars.com Review: 2010 Camaro First Drive review Haven't seen this one up yet... Review here

03-21-2009, 07:00 PM	#2
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Well UCF, you'll be happy to know this review did address many of the concerns I had from other reviews, especially the article version. I think this might be the most positive review (polar opposite of Jalopnik). __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

03-21-2009, 09:17 PM	#4
EZ28 Drives: Hopefully a Camaro soon! ;-) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas! Posts: 67 View My Garage	Is this a pre-production 1SS with the 4-cluster guage pack? Why does it have the 4-cluster guage pack? That's only an option with the 2SS model if you get an SS. I must say the interior of this one looks really nice compared to some other photos I've seen. Attached Images Last edited by EZ28; 03-21-2009 at 09:27 PM.

03-21-2009, 09:55 PM	#8
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03-21-2009, 10:04 PM	#10
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03-21-2009, 07:17 PM	#3
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	The first review I read was Jalopnik. Cancelling my order began crossing my mind. Then I started reading more. Made me feel better. What really did it was the comments from Ray on their article where he pretty much disagreed with his coworker. It just goes to show how much personal opinion plays into these sorts of things. My impression of this guy is that he's not exactly a car buff but takes more of a "normal person" view of the car. So performance, etc take a back seat to comfort and driveability in his mind. It's good to have an opinion from this side of the spectrum as well as the car nut side too.

03-21-2009, 09:21 PM	#5
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	It's the 2SS. However the door and dash trim pieces are not final production. Here's another video I found showing the final interior. The shiny silver looks WAY better than the black cloth IMO.

03-21-2009, 09:27 PM	#6
EZ28 Drives: Hopefully a Camaro soon! ;-) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas! Posts: 67 View My Garage	ahh thanks!

03-21-2009, 09:54 PM	#7
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	Anyone else notice how well the panels line up in the corner?

03-21-2009, 09:55 PM	#9
eddiehaskell Drives: Pinto Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 65	So....hard plastic on the dash, but it doesn't look cheap. I don't see why being hard should matter unless you enjoy slamming your head into the dash for fun.

03-21-2009, 10:05 PM	#11
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	And here's a screen grab from that last video I posted. They looked pretty well aligned but the door trim looks a smidgen higher than the dash trim. Also, ABL is shown but it's faint. Attached Images

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