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SSRich · 10-18-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

is all I have to say....

and leave the darn gas cap alone!!!

...please?

lol +2 i love where it is.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-18-2007, 02:45 PM

Scott posted on another forum, that even if the Cap was in the same place...we wouldn't be able to see it from that picture.

Looking closer at what I got all excited about...it was just another triangle....damn poor resolution.

Casull · 10-21-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Scott posted on another forum, that even if the Cap was in the same place...we wouldn't be able to see it from that picture.

Looking closer at what I got all excited about...it was just another triangle....damn poor resolution.

I have been looking around on all of the auto-rag websites, and am really suprised that this picture isn't showing up on any of them... you would think with all of the hype this car is getting that that picture would have spread like wildfire!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-22-2007, 08:50 AM

Really? I've seen a few articles on places like autoblog, or Edmunds. I think I found one on motortrend too

I remember distinctly, that one article was called: "The hug heard round the World!"

stovt001 · 10-22-2007, 09:50 AM

I loved that headline. It is indeed very true. I'm still looking forward to the real spy pics taken without a guy hugging the b-pillar and with a resolution greater than one megapixel.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-22-2007, 11:52 AM

Oh, and info is that the gas cap location wasn't that big of an issue. It's most likely going to stay put in the top not being moved to the side. It's one of those wow factors.

SSRich · 10-22-2007, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Oh, and info is that the gas cap location wasn't that big of an issue. It's most likely going to stay put in the top not being moved to the side. It's one of those wow factors.

You got that right, im already a little mad about the B pilliar wouldnt be that bad if its like Fbodfather said but i wish the back window would roll down but i dont see that happening

.

stovt001 · 10-22-2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Oh, and info is that the gas cap location wasn't that big of an issue. It's most likely going to stay put in the top not being moved to the side. It's one of those wow factors.

Woooohooo! Can I get an Amen?

JeepinMatt · 10-23-2007, 02:14 AM

Hey fbod, enlighten us on weight

Maybe we should add that the target weight is 3300 pounds to the fact sheet.....

I can dream, can't I?

I'm obsessed with getting a lightweight car.

Justcallme61 · 10-24-2007, 08:11 PM

What's so bad about b pillar? That just means that the back window doesn't roll down right?

And btw, since we kinda know the dimensions, wouldn't it be possible to guesstimate the weight of the car within a couple hundred pounds by comparing it to other vehicles weight/dimensions that are similar?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-24-2007, 08:16 PM

yes, and no...the trouble is, the shape, and materials plays a roll. And then there's the big, Huge factor that very few cars (if any) this relative size, rides on the Zeta platform. It's difficult to tell. But I should thing that your closest guess would be GTO /o G8, but shave off a few hundred, just because of relative size difference.

*DGthe3* · 10-24-2007, 08:52 PM

Best guess for the weight is about 3750 lbs. Most modern cars are very heavy because of new standards in comfort and safety. Think of all the stuff they had to do to the Corvette to get it down to under 3150 lbs, carbon fiber pannels, aluminum frame, balsa wood floor, magnesium roof, etc. And its an expensive high performance 2 seater. For an economical performance 4 seater, I wouldn't expect any of this to be used. So using conventional materials the corvette would probably be 3400-3500 lbs. Add 400 more for back seats and structural changes for the camaro, take off about 100 for reduced stiffeness and you get about 3750. Hell, thats still 400 lbs less than the Challenger. I actually had a friend who said, and I quote "Man, that Challenger looks like it would be a ton of fun" to which I replied "Actually it'll be around 2 tons of fun"

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-24-2007, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Best guess for the weight is about 3750 lbs. Most modern cars are very heavy because of new standards in comfort and safety. Think of all the stuff they had to do to the Corvette to get it down to under 3150 lbs, carbon fiber pannels, aluminum frame, balsa wood floor, magnesium roof, etc. And its an expensive high performance 2 seater. For an economical performance 4 seater, I wouldn't expect any of this to be used. So using conventional materials the corvette would probably be 3400-3500 lbs. Add 400 more for back seats and structural changes for the camaro, take off about 100 for reduced stiffeness and you get about 3750. Hell, thats still 400 lbs less than the Challenger. I actually had a friend who said, and I quote "Man, that Challenger looks like it would be a ton of fun" to which I replied "Actually it'll be around 2 tons of fun"

mmm. The standard Coupe doesn't have an aluminum frame, or carbon fiber panels, nor (I think) balsa floor...
and it currently wieghs in at 3,217 lbs...just pointing that out. but I do agree. 3500 to 3700 is a realistic expectation IMHO...

btw, challenger joke was funny

Did he get it? Cause it almost sounded like you think the Challenger would be more fun than he thinks.

stevenm357 · 10-26-2007, 08:39 AM

great thread guys I'll keep looking..... As for gas spilling I actually think it will be less than conventional gas caps. because once you pull it out of the hole you can hold it up and let it drip a bit then move it over the fender??? am i right? just the thought of a realtor who buys WAY more than his fair share of gasoline.

I'm cheap.. i want all those little dripps that have hit the ground that I PAID FOR!

10-18-2007, 02:45 PM	#30
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Scott posted on another forum, that even if the Cap was in the same place...we wouldn't be able to see it from that picture. Looking closer at what I got all excited about...it was just another triangle....damn poor resolution. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-22-2007, 08:50 AM	#32
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Really? I've seen a few articles on places like autoblog, or Edmunds. I think I found one on motortrend too I remember distinctly, that one article was called: "The hug heard round the World!" __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-24-2007, 08:16 PM	#39
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	yes, and no...the trouble is, the shape, and materials plays a roll. And then there's the big, Huge factor that very few cars (if any) this relative size, rides on the Zeta platform. It's difficult to tell. But I should thing that your closest guess would be GTO /o G8, but shave off a few hundred, just because of relative size difference. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-24-2007, 08:52 PM	#40
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Best guess for the weight is about 3750 lbs. Most modern cars are very heavy because of new standards in comfort and safety. Think of all the stuff they had to do to the Corvette to get it down to under 3150 lbs, carbon fiber pannels, aluminum frame, balsa wood floor, magnesium roof, etc. And its an expensive high performance 2 seater. For an economical performance 4 seater, I wouldn't expect any of this to be used. So using conventional materials the corvette would probably be 3400-3500 lbs. Add 400 more for back seats and structural changes for the camaro, take off about 100 for reduced stiffeness and you get about 3750. Hell, thats still 400 lbs less than the Challenger. I actually had a friend who said, and I quote "Man, that Challenger looks like it would be a ton of fun" to which I replied "Actually it'll be around 2 tons of fun" __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum Last edited by DGthe3; 10-24-2007 at 08:52 PM. Reason: typo

10-26-2007, 08:39 AM	#42
stevenm357 Drives: 98 Trans am 00 Trans am 01 corvette Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 381	great thread guys I'll keep looking..... As for gas spilling I actually think it will be less than conventional gas caps. because once you pull it out of the hole you can hold it up and let it drip a bit then move it over the fender??? am i right? just the thought of a realtor who buys WAY more than his fair share of gasoline. I'm cheap.. i want all those little dripps that have hit the ground that I PAID FOR! __________________ 2001 Corvette Heads,Big cam, 4:11, Custom Exhaust, MGW Shifter Baer Eradispeed +2 2 pieces rotors, Hotchkiss swaybars. and a few other little things. 1998 Trans Am A4 ( was STS turbo until the turbo and oil pump died) 2000 WS6 Trans AM under the knife ( sadly turned into long term project.

10-22-2007, 09:50 AM	#33
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	I loved that headline. It is indeed very true. I'm still looking forward to the real spy pics taken without a guy hugging the b-pillar and with a resolution greater than one megapixel.

10-22-2007, 11:52 AM	#34
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Oh, and info is that the gas cap location wasn't that big of an issue. It's most likely going to stay put in the top not being moved to the side. It's one of those wow factors.

10-23-2007, 02:14 AM	#37
JeepinMatt Drives: '99 Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 201	Hey fbod, enlighten us on weight Maybe we should add that the target weight is 3300 pounds to the fact sheet..... I can dream, can't I? I'm obsessed with getting a lightweight car.

10-24-2007, 08:11 PM	#38
Justcallme61 Drives: 2000 honda accord v6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 214	What's so bad about b pillar? That just means that the back window doesn't roll down right? And btw, since we kinda know the dimensions, wouldn't it be possible to guesstimate the weight of the car within a couple hundred pounds by comparing it to other vehicles weight/dimensions that are similar?

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