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stovt001 · 03-06-2008, 08:46 PM

I think you're right. It seems to me the second gens have ridiculously long doors.

*TAG UR IT* · 03-07-2008, 12:56 AM

It's going to be the widest Camaro ever built....put it that way.

Emher · 03-07-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolnslo

Now, public parking spaces is another issue that I'll have to deal with. I don't want to be labeled as "that guy" who thinks his car is so cool he needs to park all the way out away from everyone or over 2 spots. Hell, I just needed to be able to get in and out of the door.

I won't mind that, will on purpose park AWAY from the shopping cart parking since we've got a big bump in the door of the Saab where some ashoole drove a cart into it and didn't have the guts to stick around to pay the repairs. I DO NOT want that to happen to my Camaro.

*radz28* · 03-07-2008, 09:37 AM

I wonder how many of the body panels will be metal. For example, fourth gens. only had metal hoods and quarters (excluding SSs and WS6s.) So will the fifth gen. have an all-metal body?

Bruno · 03-11-2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz282003

I beieve Father stated it will be wider than Corvette.

Woah I missed that bit of info before. That is

and WIIIDE!

CBR9Seadoo · 03-11-2008, 10:27 AM

I think I am going to have to build another garage just to store it.

Don't think she will approve, but oh well.

wildpaws · 03-11-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR9Seadoo

I think I am going to have to build another garage just to store it.

Don't think she will approve, but oh well.

Yes, but the positive side is wide should help with handling on the curves as long as the center of gravity on the new Camaro is low enough.
Clyde

JustinZS · 03-12-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

I beieve Father stated it will be wider than Corvette.

Anyone think that the rear has a resemblance to the Corvette's rear? Seems like it from the recent black camaro pics.

NOODLESgoneWILD · 03-12-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinS

Anyone think that the rear has a resemblance to the Corvette's rear? Seems like it from the recent black camaro pics.

Ed (I think

) mentioned in his recent interview that the Camaro had some influences from the corvette.

*radz28* · 03-13-2008, 10:00 AM

I definately see some influences from 'Vette, and that is just great to me because I LOVE how the C6 looks, especially the Z0 and ZR models. I just think Camaro is a work of art, because just like many from GM has said, it has many details from the '69 but still has a lot of contemporary changes. I know nothing about style or anythink like that, but the first time I saw the car, my jaw dropped and I fell in love. I can't say the same for the first time I recognized the Camaro (LT1 of early 90's vintage) as something I would be an enthusiast about, but this car; OH MAN; SSOOOOO beautiful. I can't see how they could've done a better job at bringing it back.

Shadow-phoenix · 03-13-2008, 12:27 PM

If the space is really an issue for opening the doors, I think that I'll buy a set of scissor hinges, and install them, that way, i wouldn't have to worry about it.

stovt001 · 03-13-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow-phoenix

If the space is really an issue for opening the doors, I think that I'll buy a set of scissor hinges, and install them, that way, i wouldn't have to worry about it.

But then what if hight is an issue?

Bruno · 03-15-2008, 07:40 AM

Some of the recent photos shows the rear view nicely. Maybe its the angle but in some pics the back's height to width ratio seems a bit off. I love how the concept looked cause it was just sooo wide and not too tall. I'm thinking maybe this look has something to do with the black lower panel on the bumper? Or is it the lack of spoiler (which I would think would add even more to the height tho) ??

garfin · 03-15-2008, 09:02 AM

Take a look at the photos of the car snapped in the Florida parking lot... you can get a reasonable idea of the car's width from the way it fits into the parking spot, leaving lots of space between the edge of the car and the white lines of the parking spot... and it doesn't necessarily look like a "supersize" spot.

Best regardSS,

Elie

03-07-2008, 09:37 AM	#18
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I wonder how many of the body panels will be metal. For example, fourth gens. only had metal hoods and quarters (excluding SSs and WS6s.) So will the fifth gen. have an all-metal body? __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-11-2008, 10:27 AM	#20
CBR9Seadoo Drives: 02 Millenium Yellow Vette Conv Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 55	Dang!!! I think I am going to have to build another garage just to store it. Don't think she will approve, but oh well. __________________ ---------------------------------- Tim Rochester, MN 1969 z/28 RS in Hugger Orange w/Black Stipes and Orange Houndstooth 1966 Mustang Fastback c-code 289 1988 IROC all original 34k mi 2002 Millenium Yellow Corvette Convertible - sold 1967 Mustang Coupe w/289 - sold

03-13-2008, 10:00 AM	#24
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I definately see some influences from 'Vette, and that is just great to me because I LOVE how the C6 looks, especially the Z0 and ZR models. I just think Camaro is a work of art, because just like many from GM has said, it has many details from the '69 but still has a lot of contemporary changes. I know nothing about style or anythink like that, but the first time I saw the car, my jaw dropped and I fell in love. I can't say the same for the first time I recognized the Camaro (LT1 of early 90's vintage) as something I would be an enthusiast about, but this car; OH MAN; SSOOOOO beautiful. I can't see how they could've done a better job at bringing it back. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-13-2008, 12:27 PM	#25
Shadow-phoenix Terrorizing the streets Drives: 06 GTO, 92 Camaro RS, 84 Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ft Hood Texas Posts: 259	If the space is really an issue for opening the doors, I think that I'll buy a set of scissor hinges, and install them, that way, i wouldn't have to worry about it. __________________ -Creating a monster- Rust is the vehicular form of cancer. A stupid owner is a Camaro's worst fear, second only to the though of going to the crusher. Camaro: a vicious animal that eats rice for breakfast, and mustangs for dinner.

03-15-2008, 09:02 AM	#28
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	Take a look at the photos of the car snapped in the Florida parking lot... you can get a reasonable idea of the car's width from the way it fits into the parking spot, leaving lots of space between the edge of the car and the white lines of the parking spot... and it doesn't necessarily look like a "supersize" spot. Best regardSS, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

03-06-2008, 08:46 PM	#15
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	I think you're right. It seems to me the second gens have ridiculously long doors.

03-07-2008, 12:56 AM	#16
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	It's going to be the widest Camaro ever built....put it that way.

03-15-2008, 07:40 AM	#27
Bruno Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: OH now Posts: 313	Some of the recent photos shows the rear view nicely. Maybe its the angle but in some pics the back's height to width ratio seems a bit off. I love how the concept looked cause it was just sooo wide and not too tall. I'm thinking maybe this look has something to do with the black lower panel on the bumper? Or is it the lack of spoiler (which I would think would add even more to the height tho) ??

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