Are they slowly killing the looks of the Camaro? - Page 16 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

exackly · 07-24-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Run4two

I love the feel and functionality of the newer steering wheel, I just wished it could have been labeled Camaro!

I agree! Liked it better with the "CAMARO" label. Wish they did the same with the ZL1. and Have "ZL1" in the middle of the steering wheel.

"prima"Donna · 07-24-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

SSGUNNER · 07-25-2012, 12:37 AM

Just like the world changes the camaro changes.

SSGUNNER · 07-25-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kent2010

OMG.. if the Camaro wheel gives you that thought, then DO NOT look too close at the Dodge Truck logo!!! LOL

Bwahahahahahaha

Ha

BlueSteele · 07-26-2012, 11:07 AM

I have driven a Chevy Cruze with the steering wheel that is in the newer Camaros and prefer the 2010-11 style. I wouldn't classify my hands as being gorilla hands but the newer steering wheel seems a better fit for someone with smaller hands/fingers. The steering controls are angled slightly upward on the new style and require quite a bit of thumb travel. The old style wheel controls are sunk in the wheel and and are practically parallel to the dash; cruise and audio controls can be done in a simple, fluid motion without much travel for your thumbs.

My other dislike on the 2013 are the wheels. I normally don't jump on bandwagons but the current RS wheels were on the 2012 Chevy Malibus minus 3 inches.

I agree changes should be made to keep a car "fresh" especially in today's market. My only reservations are that diluting a car with bin parts isn't a change for the better. The navigation, updated dash design, HUD, paint and special editions are great but I guess there are always pros and cons to changes.

Oh, and the gauge font used in the 2012-13 dash is the same as the Chevy Cruze too.

camarozzzz · 07-26-2012, 11:15 AM

My only wish for the new Camaros would be to not place the bow tie in the steering wheel but keep the original CAMARO lettering. I find this little detail to be a dealer breaker for me in the 2012's...silly yes...but to each their own.

Coyotekiller · 07-26-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueSteele

I have driven a Chevy Cruze with the steering wheel that is in the newer Camaros and prefer the 2010-11 style. I wouldn't classify my hands as being gorilla hands but the newer steering wheel seems a better fit for someone with smaller hands/fingers. The steering controls are angled slightly upward on the new style and require quite a bit of thumb travel. The old style wheel controls are sunk in the wheel and and are practically parallel to the dash; cruise and audio controls can be done in a simple, fluid motion without much travel for your thumbs.

My other dislike on the 2013 are the wheels. I normally don't jump on bandwagons but the current RS wheels were on the 2012 Chevy Malibus minus 3 inches.

I agree changes should be made to keep a car "fresh" especially in today's market. My only reservations are that diluting a car with bin parts isn't a change for the better. The navigation, updated dash design, HUD, paint and special editions are great but I guess there are always pros and cons to changes.

Oh, and the gauge font used in the 2012-13 dash is the same as the Chevy Cruze too.

I think you are really reaching on this one...

cadyshac · 07-26-2012, 12:14 PM

Only thing I would change is I wish my "polished" rims were a little more polished before they were cleared, may tackle that myself one day. The 5th gens are one of the best looking rides to come along in quite some time, quit your bitchin!

DavidW · 09-08-2012, 04:23 AM

that is all in the name of function,
steering wheel, paddles over buttons, lock buttons on doors, navigation/color touch screen controlled radio, reverse camera,
I will admit the new wheels arent as nice as the old ones but they have grown on me a little bit.
I am happy with all the changes made, and feel the minute loss of the retro appearance is worth it for these upgraded features.

camarozzzz · 09-08-2012, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by vetteman

Are they slowly dismantling the Camaro piece by piece for the worse...

first they replaced the retro steering wheel with a parts bin wheel...
then the put the lock controls on the doors like every other chevy...
now they replace the wheels with ones that everyone seems to dislike...
then they added a parts bin Nav System.....

What happened to the really cool Retro Camaro that everyone drooled over at the auto shows and purchased when it came out?

What do you think?

All of the reasons that you have stated here are very much why I refuse to upgrade to the 2012+ anytime soon. I simply don't like the direction they had taken it in. I will probably just upgrade my 2011 to a 2011 SS when the time comes.

ZL-Bee · 09-08-2012, 07:57 AM

At first I didn't like the 2012 wheel, but it's really grown on me over time. It's become one of those things where it's just part of a great car & the design isn't bad at all. GM should however replace the Chevy bowtie with either the Camaro shield emblems like the 45th anniversary edition fender emblems or put the 2010-11 Camaro logo on the horn/airbag cover.

07-25-2012, 12:37 AM	#213
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Just like the world changes the camaro changes. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

07-26-2012, 11:07 AM	#215
BlueSteele Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 611	I have driven a Chevy Cruze with the steering wheel that is in the newer Camaros and prefer the 2010-11 style. I wouldn't classify my hands as being gorilla hands but the newer steering wheel seems a better fit for someone with smaller hands/fingers. The steering controls are angled slightly upward on the new style and require quite a bit of thumb travel. The old style wheel controls are sunk in the wheel and and are practically parallel to the dash; cruise and audio controls can be done in a simple, fluid motion without much travel for your thumbs. My other dislike on the 2013 are the wheels. I normally don't jump on bandwagons but the current RS wheels were on the 2012 Chevy Malibus minus 3 inches. I agree changes should be made to keep a car "fresh" especially in today's market. My only reservations are that diluting a car with bin parts isn't a change for the better. The navigation, updated dash design, HUD, paint and special editions are great but I guess there are always pros and cons to changes. Oh, and the gauge font used in the 2012-13 dash is the same as the Chevy Cruze too. __________________

07-26-2012, 11:15 AM	#216
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	My only wish for the new Camaros would be to not place the bow tie in the steering wheel but keep the original CAMARO lettering. I find this little detail to be a dealer breaker for me in the 2012's...silly yes...but to each their own.

07-26-2012, 12:14 PM	#218
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	Only thing I would change is I wish my "polished" rims were a little more polished before they were cleared, may tackle that myself one day. The 5th gens are one of the best looking rides to come along in quite some time, quit your bitchin!

09-08-2012, 04:23 AM	#219
DavidW Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert Auto IOM Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 389	that is all in the name of function, steering wheel, paddles over buttons, lock buttons on doors, navigation/color touch screen controlled radio, reverse camera, I will admit the new wheels arent as nice as the old ones but they have grown on me a little bit. I am happy with all the changes made, and feel the minute loss of the retro appearance is worth it for these upgraded features.

09-08-2012, 07:57 AM	#221
ZL-Bee Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: York, PA Posts: 576	At first I didn't like the 2012 wheel, but it's really grown on me over time. It's become one of those things where it's just part of a great car & the design isn't bad at all. GM should however replace the Chevy bowtie with either the Camaro shield emblems like the 45th anniversary edition fender emblems or put the 2010-11 Camaro logo on the horn/airbag cover.