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*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-31-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

Really?
I thought it was a cost and aero thing.

Repair costs made them rare...but I hear the feds made them extinct...not to mention in the Corvette's case, Europe outlawed them before us - but GM wanted to sell the Vette there...so the hideaways had to go. :(

FL1CK · 09-01-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Z28 Autobot

federal law prohibits them from car makers now.

Proof? As I don't see any reasonable reason that congress passed a law on this.

wildpaws · 09-01-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Rage

Proof? As I don't see any reasonable reason that congress passed a law on this.

Congress never needs a REASONABLE reason to pass a law, one need only look at the thousands of absolutely ridiculous pieces of legislation they've passed over the years. And you might as well brace yourself, unless there is a major change in the direction of our Congress, it is only going to get worse.
Clyde

goval · 09-01-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmac

I gotta hand it to ya.... this is hot! I could definitely see this as being a Z28.

X2

2012ZL1 · 09-08-2011, 03:48 PM

Has to have a functional cowl induction hood,
must have really big brakes,
must have aggressive suspension set up,
must have spoilers front and rear, must have 3:73 gears and a naturally aspirated 500 horsie shorter than 6.2 L stroke revver engine.
Forged crank titanium rods,forged pistons, aggressive cam.
Possibly have active brake cooling, adjustable suspension, 21" x 10.5" wheels and the lowest profile tire available.
closer ratio trans gears with 6th as 1 to 1. possibly an 8 speed to accomodate an overdrive. built in chassis stiffeners and serious weight loss. ie use of carbon fiber body parts or fiberglass.
cross ram intake design with optomized mid range tuning.

Whoops..re-read title ..I totally suck. This is supposed to be to do with appearance. I kind of rambled into performance...sorry

2cnd chance · 09-08-2011, 04:01 PM

^You had me until 21" wheels, 8 speed tranny and cross-ram(?).

2012ZL1 · 09-08-2011, 04:19 PM

1) yeah..cross ram. kinda like a two-stage intake with electronically adjustable runner volume.
2) envision more speeds to stay within power band kinda like a crotch rocket
3) 21" wheels= less rubber sidewall=less slip angle. I woulda said bigger, but I think thats the limit for clearance or close to it..

2cnd chance · 09-08-2011, 04:41 PM

Just give me the LS7, 20" forged and 6 speed close ratio box with an overdrive and I'm happy.

29er · 09-11-2011, 04:46 PM

reduce weight.recaro seats.heavy duty suspension,no electronic gizmos..back up cam dash display, electric seats/mirror no seats warmer etc..sunroof.less is better. a boss 302 fighter..

scythezo6 · 09-11-2011, 04:55 PM

I say:
Needs its own exclusive stripe package.
No bowtie.
Z28 emblem on the grill like the SS or RS emblems.
Exclusive grille (Leno/Sniper sytle)
Black trim along the bottom of the car (splitter, sideskirts and diffuser).
High-angle dove tail spoiler with a brake light.
Center quad-exhaust tips.
slp style hood
Leno style fender vents
Lower suspension

johncaye · 09-11-2011, 08:57 PM

The biggest problem I have with my Camaro is the console interferes with the shifting (6M). The console needs to be lower by 2 inches from the shifter back, and the cup holders moved to the passenger side of the console towards the dash, like the Vette. Please make the change!

09-08-2011, 03:48 PM	#47
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	Has to have a functional cowl induction hood, must have really big brakes, must have aggressive suspension set up, must have spoilers front and rear, must have 3:73 gears and a naturally aspirated 500 horsie shorter than 6.2 L stroke revver engine. Forged crank titanium rods,forged pistons, aggressive cam. Possibly have active brake cooling, adjustable suspension, 21" x 10.5" wheels and the lowest profile tire available. closer ratio trans gears with 6th as 1 to 1. possibly an 8 speed to accomodate an overdrive. built in chassis stiffeners and serious weight loss. ie use of carbon fiber body parts or fiberglass. cross ram intake design with optomized mid range tuning. Whoops..re-read title ..I totally suck. This is supposed to be to do with appearance. I kind of rambled into performance...sorry Last edited by 2012ZL1; 09-08-2011 at 03:53 PM. Reason: whoops

09-11-2011, 04:55 PM	#52
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	I say: Needs its own exclusive stripe package. No bowtie. Z28 emblem on the grill like the SS or RS emblems. Exclusive grille (Leno/Sniper sytle) Black trim along the bottom of the car (splitter, sideskirts and diffuser). High-angle dove tail spoiler with a brake light. Center quad-exhaust tips. slp style hood Leno style fender vents Lower suspension __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

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09-08-2011, 04:01 PM	#48
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	^You had me until 21" wheels, 8 speed tranny and cross-ram(?).

09-08-2011, 04:19 PM	#49
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	1) yeah..cross ram. kinda like a two-stage intake with electronically adjustable runner volume. 2) envision more speeds to stay within power band kinda like a crotch rocket 3) 21" wheels= less rubber sidewall=less slip angle. I woulda said bigger, but I think thats the limit for clearance or close to it..

09-08-2011, 04:41 PM	#50
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Just give me the LS7, 20" forged and 6 speed close ratio box with an overdrive and I'm happy.

09-11-2011, 04:46 PM	#51
29er Drives: 14 1LE Garage King Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MTL Posts: 1,519 View My Garage	reduce weight.recaro seats.heavy duty suspension,no electronic gizmos..back up cam dash display, electric seats/mirror no seats warmer etc..sunroof.less is better. a boss 302 fighter..

09-11-2011, 08:57 PM	#53
johncaye Pavementguy Drives: IOM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MN Posts: 23	The biggest problem I have with my Camaro is the console interferes with the shifting (6M). The console needs to be lower by 2 inches from the shifter back, and the cup holders moved to the passenger side of the console towards the dash, like the Vette. Please make the change!