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Krieger · 07-05-2008, 02:56 PM

I've been anxiously awaiting the return of this car, and with every glimpse we get that is closer to the final I've been happy, with one exception: The tail lamps and backup lights.

I think they got it dead on the first time around. You get the backup lights combined with the tail lamps in a nice looking package. No crash ratings or wiring issues either.

If it's not offered by GM this should be an easy upgrade at any good body shop, and will be something I might have done.

Then again, this is just my opinion.

diddiyo · 07-05-2008, 03:29 PM

hell no.

Captain Awesome · 07-05-2008, 03:49 PM

Those are more plain looking than the ones on the test mules, plus the shape doesn't blend well with the curve at the ends of the body panel.

Afterburners would be a lot nicer.

Camaro Lives On · 07-05-2008, 03:59 PM

flip 'em.... that way the anglr of the outer edge of the lights match the bodylines.

EDIT: kinda like this... BLEH!!

Myka · 07-05-2008, 04:03 PM

Looks like a cross between the new challenger and a 300zx.

MISTA 618 · 07-05-2008, 04:06 PM

It looks a tad bit more retro than conceot headlights but i like it its different

nUcLeArEnVoY · 07-05-2008, 04:07 PM

You just appear to want them more like the 69's from which the car is derived.

Most complain they look like Corvette tail lights, but in the end, Camaro has had Corvette tail lights in the early seventies. But EVEN THEN, they are most based off of the 67-68 tail lights moreso than the 69's. See:

Nickdago · 07-05-2008, 04:28 PM

That is definantly not working.

MerF · 07-05-2008, 04:31 PM

I'm with the majority on this one....eww.

Moose · 07-05-2008, 05:15 PM

That's not a bad "photoshop", but IMO, they're too small, ie; out of proportion compared to what's currently offered on the Concept.

*Mindz* · 07-05-2008, 05:24 PM

nice idea, but I must say they do look tiny compared to the rear end of the car. Make them taller and you might be on to something. I still like the taillights back where the concept (not prototype) had them though. That's my opinion as well. It's nice to see people trying new things though.

*The_Blur* · 07-05-2008, 05:32 PM

I think they look good. If GM planned to follow through with a more retro-inspired Camaro, this is what I would expect. I'm sure the lines around the lights would be better matched to this if they intended to go retro. At the same time, the current proportions don't intend this to be the back side. I'm very happy with the reverse lights where they currently are because they fill some very empty space and serve their function best in a more central position. These would also allow functionality, but they just don't look as good to me as the current setup.

Cessna510 · 07-05-2008, 05:34 PM

I really like the rear on the "pre-pro" car the only thing out of place is the reverse lights. Nice job editing! but not for me.

Captain Awesome · 07-05-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY

You just appear to want them more like the 69's from which the car is derived.

Most complain they look like Corvette tail lights, but in the end, Camaro has had Corvette tail lights in the early seventies. But EVEN THEN, they are most based off of the 67-68 tail lights moreso than the 69's. See:

Well, the reverse lights on the pre-pro resemble these ones on the '67-'68, so they don't bug me as much as the rest of you. I really do hope they have fancier taillights than the ones we've seen so far.

07-05-2008, 02:56 PM	#1
Krieger Drives: American Cars Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 97	2010 Camaro Tail Fixed I've been anxiously awaiting the return of this car, and with every glimpse we get that is closer to the final I've been happy, with one exception: The tail lamps and backup lights. I think they got it dead on the first time around. You get the backup lights combined with the tail lamps in a nice looking package. No crash ratings or wiring issues either. If it's not offered by GM this should be an easy upgrade at any good body shop, and will be something I might have done. Then again, this is just my opinion. __________________

07-05-2008, 03:59 PM	#4
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 2005 Saab 9-5 2.3T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,687 View My Garage	flip 'em.... that way the anglr of the outer edge of the lights match the bodylines. EDIT: kinda like this... BLEH!! Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Camaro Lives On; 07-05-2008 at 04:32 PM.

07-05-2008, 05:24 PM	#11
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	nice idea, but I must say they do look tiny compared to the rear end of the car. Make them taller and you might be on to something. I still like the taillights back where the concept (not prototype) had them though. That's my opinion as well. It's nice to see people trying new things though. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-05-2008, 05:32 PM	#12
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I think they look good. If GM planned to follow through with a more retro-inspired Camaro, this is what I would expect. I'm sure the lines around the lights would be better matched to this if they intended to go retro. At the same time, the current proportions don't intend this to be the back side. I'm very happy with the reverse lights where they currently are because they fill some very empty space and serve their function best in a more central position. These would also allow functionality, but they just don't look as good to me as the current setup. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

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07-05-2008, 03:29 PM	#2
diddiyo Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 3,053	hell no.

07-05-2008, 03:49 PM	#3
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	Those are more plain looking than the ones on the test mules, plus the shape doesn't blend well with the curve at the ends of the body panel. Afterburners would be a lot nicer.

07-05-2008, 04:03 PM	#5
Myka ritired suthern gentlman Drives: nothing now Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MO Posts: 199	Looks like a cross between the new challenger and a 300zx.

07-05-2008, 04:06 PM	#6
MISTA 618 Drives: Dodge magnum Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oceanside,CA Posts: 10	It looks a tad bit more retro than conceot headlights but i like it its different

07-05-2008, 04:07 PM	#7
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	You just appear to want them more like the 69's from which the car is derived. Most complain they look like Corvette tail lights, but in the end, Camaro has had Corvette tail lights in the early seventies. But EVEN THEN, they are most based off of the 67-68 tail lights moreso than the 69's. See:

07-05-2008, 04:28 PM	#8
Nickdago Drives: 01 Z06 08 CTS 07 Avy LTZ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 406	That is definantly not working.

07-05-2008, 04:31 PM	#9
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,533	I'm with the majority on this one....eww.

07-05-2008, 05:15 PM	#10
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	That's not a bad "photoshop", but IMO, they're too small, ie; out of proportion compared to what's currently offered on the Concept.

07-05-2008, 05:34 PM	#13
Cessna510 Gm loyalist Drives: 04 z71 tahoe\99 SS m6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baxter Springs Ks Posts: 362	I really like the rear on the "pre-pro" car the only thing out of place is the reverse lights. Nice job editing! but not for me.