Calling JohnnyCamaro from GMPP! If GMPP offered longer stripes, would you buy them? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*TAG UR IT* · 11-03-2008, 12:12 PM

There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the length of stripes and how people want them made. Some people are happy with the length of the current production, factory, and to be dealer installed stripes which end on the hood of the Camaro.

Still, some others wish the stripes to continue off the hood and onto the front facia around the non-functional air intake (aka: mail slot).

My question to everyone here is this...

If GMPP/GM Accessories offered for sale, longer stripes at an additional charge to be installed by the dealer ONLY and NOT the factory, would you be interested in purchasing them?

If you answer yes, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE add, in a post, what you would be willing to pay for those stripes. Be REASONABLE with your price offer as well. If GMPP sees enough people wanting longer stripes, and they find it a profitable move to make them, it could be possible to actually have CHANGE.

John, if you saw enough people wanting the original hood to facia length stripes, do you think GMPP/GM Accessories would be willing to make them?

Superman09 · 11-03-2008, 12:27 PM

If I get stripes I am getting mine painted on by a good friend who does alot of very highend show cars but I just wanted to answer the poll so I used the third answer, thanks Tag

lalometalik · 11-03-2008, 12:37 PM

why just stop at the front fascia? i would prefer they went all the way down the front to the bottom lip below the grill. it gives it a more complete look IMO
i voted the 3rd option

*The_Blur* · 11-03-2008, 12:42 PM

It has been discussed that longer stripes in the past have led to a lot of wasted product. I feel that the current stripes look great, and waste is just an unnecessary loss unless the profit is significant.

BigRigMike · 11-03-2008, 01:27 PM

If the longer stripes are offered I would be willing to pay an additional $100 due to the additional labor needed to install. So, if the current stripes cost $470 it would be hard for me to justify the stripes if the cost goes over $600.

ljustin293 · 11-03-2008, 01:53 PM

It's only a few more inches of stripeing....so I don't think I could pay more than $100 over that of what the original stripe package is..but I would like it...

Supermans · 11-03-2008, 02:11 PM

I would pay no more than $50 more for vinyl concept stripes.

OldTimer · 11-03-2008, 07:45 PM

If I cannot get the longer stripes, I will not get any and wait to have them painted on after delivery. I would pay $100 over the original stripe package.

Mr_Draco · 11-03-2008, 08:58 PM

This just isn't a yes it's a "hell yea" I would do it in a heart beat but I couldn't justify paying no more then $100 extra.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-03-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lalometalik

why just stop at the front fascia? i would prefer they went all the way down the front to the bottom lip below the grill. it gives it a more complete look IMO
i voted the 3rd option

Cause its just not camaro like.

*TAG UR IT* · 11-04-2008, 12:44 AM

This is exactly why I created this thread.

People like me will have them painted. ...although I'm not going for rally stripes. I'm just doing hockey stripes. But, they will be painted.

If someone out there wants the rallys and wants them further down, speak up! now is your chance to vote and actually have your voice/vote count!

blackZbandit · 11-04-2008, 01:20 AM

I definitely want longer stripes, they do look incomplete and have no precedent in Camaro history. If you're not going to do it right just don't do it!

70 COPO · 11-04-2008, 05:19 AM

Sadily the closest historical comparison to what is planned right now for the 2010 Camaro is the 1992 Camaro Heritage Rally Stripe, and the current paint stripes on the hood of many of the newer U haul trucks. Stripes end in the same location. Middle of the hood.

Factory installed Concept style Stripes would cost no more for the factory to install then the current short stripe idea provided the with the time consuming end pieces around the mail slot were segmented and shipped for dealer install.

IMO... Base 6 cyl cars could get short stripes. SS cars with the mail slot however need the longer stripe.

SS cars do not look right without longer stripes - and will become the recipient's of critical commentary by the competition mainly since the performance RPO equipped stripes (if shorter) would be different from the competition (ford..ect) and a comparison "mine are bigger than yours" could easily be made.

Basic human nature.

Rodrunner · 11-05-2008, 07:45 PM

First, thanks GM for trying to keep the cost of this accessory low for the customer. But we're now saying that's not the way we want it. And as evidenced by this photo of the portotype bumblebee SS, http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7624 the stripes we want have already been dimensioned, laid out and made. All you have to do is say, hey, let's not do this too cheap, let's do it right, make more.

And I fail to see the logic behind your initial reasoning that any additional cost of longer stripes would be deemed frivolous by the buyer, but, evidently, the lack of something like remote start with the automatic transmission would be seen as intolerable, since on that you gave us no choice to save some money!?!

Anyway, remember, early on in this program, we're your best advertising. Looks mean a lot; please do this thing right!!

I'll pay $100 more no problem!!!!!!

2SS/RS Black/Black w-Cyber Gray stripes/Auto ordered-10/18/08

View Poll Results: If offered through GMPP/GM Accessories, would you purchase the longer stripes?
Yes! I want my stripes to end on the front facia and I will pay more for them.	138	60.53%
No. The current hood length stripes are sufficient.	48	21.05%
I am not getting stripes. It does not matter to me, but I just wanted to answer a poll! :p	42	18.42%
Voters: 228. You may not vote on this poll

11-03-2008, 12:12 PM	#1
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Calling JohnnyCamaro from GMPP! If GMPP offered longer stripes, would you buy them? There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the length of stripes and how people want them made. Some people are happy with the length of the current production, factory, and to be dealer installed stripes which end on the hood of the Camaro. Still, some others wish the stripes to continue off the hood and onto the front facia around the non-functional air intake (aka: mail slot). My question to everyone here is this... If GMPP/GM Accessories offered for sale, longer stripes at an additional charge to be installed by the dealer ONLY and NOT the factory, would you be interested in purchasing them? If you answer yes, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE add, in a post, what you would be willing to pay for those stripes. Be REASONABLE with your price offer as well. If GMPP sees enough people wanting longer stripes, and they find it a profitable move to make them, it could be possible to actually have CHANGE. John, if you saw enough people wanting the original hood to facia length stripes, do you think GMPP/GM Accessories would be willing to make them?

11-03-2008, 12:37 PM	#3
lalometalik killer bAnana Drives: 1985 z28 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 694	why just stop at the front fascia? i would prefer they went all the way down the front to the bottom lip below the grill. it gives it a more complete look IMO i voted the 3rd option __________________ "Shut your noise tube, Taco Human!"

11-03-2008, 12:42 PM	#4
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	It has been discussed that longer stripes in the past have led to a lot of wasted product. I feel that the current stripes look great, and waste is just an unnecessary loss unless the profit is significant. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

11-03-2008, 02:11 PM	#7
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	I would pay no more than $50 more for vinyl concept stripes. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

11-03-2008, 12:27 PM	#2
Superman09 Account SNAFU Drives: 13 Tahoe 79 Scout II 15 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,356 View My Garage	If I get stripes I am getting mine painted on by a good friend who does alot of very highend show cars but I just wanted to answer the poll so I used the third answer, thanks Tag

11-03-2008, 01:27 PM	#5
BigRigMike Drives: 2010 Ford Fusion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: York, PA Posts: 374 View My Garage	If the longer stripes are offered I would be willing to pay an additional $100 due to the additional labor needed to install. So, if the current stripes cost $470 it would be hard for me to justify the stripes if the cost goes over $600.

11-03-2008, 01:53 PM	#6
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	It's only a few more inches of stripeing....so I don't think I could pay more than $100 over that of what the original stripe package is..but I would like it...

11-03-2008, 07:45 PM	#8
OldTimer Drives: 2012 Victory Red ZL1 MG9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 376	If I cannot get the longer stripes, I will not get any and wait to have them painted on after delivery. I would pay $100 over the original stripe package.

11-03-2008, 08:58 PM	#9
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,179	This just isn't a yes it's a "hell yea" I would do it in a heart beat but I couldn't justify paying no more then $100 extra.

11-04-2008, 12:44 AM	#11
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	This is exactly why I created this thread. People like me will have them painted. ...although I'm not going for rally stripes. I'm just doing hockey stripes. But, they will be painted. If someone out there wants the rallys and wants them further down, speak up! now is your chance to vote and actually have your voice/vote count!

11-04-2008, 01:20 AM	#12
blackZbandit Drives: BLACK ON BLACK 2012 CAMARO SS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 743 View My Garage	I definitely want longer stripes, they do look incomplete and have no precedent in Camaro history. If you're not going to do it right just don't do it! __________________ BLACK CAR + FLAT BLACK STRIPES + BLACK WHEELS = BLK PW3R!! **Thanks to Silver Streak for the pic I used to make this sig**

11-04-2008, 05:19 AM	#13
70 COPO Banned Drives: Multiple Camaro's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chillicothe, Ohio Posts: 134	Sadily the closest historical comparison to what is planned right now for the 2010 Camaro is the 1992 Camaro Heritage Rally Stripe, and the current paint stripes on the hood of many of the newer U haul trucks. Stripes end in the same location. Middle of the hood. Factory installed Concept style Stripes would cost no more for the factory to install then the current short stripe idea provided the with the time consuming end pieces around the mail slot were segmented and shipped for dealer install. IMO... Base 6 cyl cars could get short stripes. SS cars with the mail slot however need the longer stripe. SS cars do not look right without longer stripes - and will become the recipient's of critical commentary by the competition mainly since the performance RPO equipped stripes (if shorter) would be different from the competition (ford..ect) and a comparison "mine are bigger than yours" could easily be made. Basic human nature.

11-05-2008, 07:45 PM	#14
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	First, thanks GM for trying to keep the cost of this accessory low for the customer. But we're now saying that's not the way we want it. And as evidenced by this photo of the portotype bumblebee SS, http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7624 the stripes we want have already been dimensioned, laid out and made. All you have to do is say, hey, let's not do this too cheap, let's do it right, make more. And I fail to see the logic behind your initial reasoning that any additional cost of longer stripes would be deemed frivolous by the buyer, but, evidently, the lack of something like remote start with the automatic transmission would be seen as intolerable, since on that you gave us no choice to save some money!?! Anyway, remember, early on in this program, we're your best advertising. Looks mean a lot; please do this thing right!! I'll pay $100 more no problem!!!!!! 2SS/RS Black/Black w-Cyber Gray stripes/Auto ordered-10/18/08 Last edited by Rodrunner; 11-06-2008 at 09:22 AM.

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