08-28-2008, 06:18 AM | #1 |
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Just a suggestion-FbodFather
Hey FbodFather, What's up?
Names Lionel and I'm one of the biggest fbody fans ever. I was thinking the other day how much we fbody guys and gals love doing burnouts. What do you think of a line lock being one of the options for mainly the performance Camaros?
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I don't mean to "speak" for Scott, and I hope he doesn't mind me resonding???
First, welcome Lionel! As for line-lock being offered on the new Camaro....ummmm....not gonna happen. I can think of quite a few reasons, but just a few are; 1. Line-lock is used for drag racing. GM, or any manufacturer for that matter, would NOT want to be seen as promoting drag racing for their vehicles, with the fear that people would be out, possibly "street racing" their new Camaro, Challenger, or Mustang. Can you imagine the sh%t that would hit the fan if someone was hurt/killed by someone street racing their new Camaro, which oh by the way comes with line-lock from the factory? 2. Consider all the people returning to their dealers, looking to repair/replace broken parts. 3. Independent rear suspensions are more suited for handling, versus drag racing. Just a couple of reasons why I don't see line-lock available from the factory. |
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Like Moose said, not gonna happen..
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All you'll have to do is turn off the traction system to do traditional burnouts.
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That's what the aftermarket is for....SLP linelock. Won't happen from GM. Moose has great points |
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08-28-2008, 10:46 AM | #6 |
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You can do burnouts, but I wouldn't expect GM to encourage it very much with options that contribute.
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When I got my Cobalt, I was thoroughly disappointed by the aftermarket components offered for the base trims. Hopefully, they take the Camaro a lot more seriously.
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