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*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-24-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by z28camaro2471

Don't recall seeing this on here before. Some new pics in the slide show that I don't remember seeing.

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/...ent/index.html

Yep. It's right here.
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z28camaro2471 · 03-24-2008, 04:13 PM

The ones on the 69s were fake. These will be fake.

Who cares? Now if opening them up would give me 50 hp, then yeah I'd care, but it won't so I don't.

Guess I'm more function than form.

And sorry about the repost.

Georgianne · 03-24-2008, 04:29 PM

i SAW A MUSTANG WITH THE VENTS IN BLACK. IT LOOKED REALLY DUMB. I HOPE THEY DON'T PLAN ON DOING THAT!

balonywolf · 03-24-2008, 05:18 PM

What a great read! I am really impressed with the lengths that Cehvy is going to involve the public (especially people like us). I don't see Dodge or Ford doing that.

*radz28* · 03-24-2008, 05:21 PM

I agree; I haven't noticed the same following with the Mustang and Challenger. I'm sure Transformers helped in some regard to this, but I just don't see the same enthusiasm. Also, it's been six years since we've had a car, so...

NOODLESgoneWILD · 03-24-2008, 06:05 PM

Very nice.story...I can't wait to buy my Camaro and start my own little scrap book.!

ihc95 · 03-24-2008, 08:07 PM

Great article. One pics reveals some interior?http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/...opment/11.html

COPO_Chevy · 03-24-2008, 08:53 PM

nice article. just cant believe how long its been since i first heard of the new camaro..seems like yesterday i heard of it..but its been couple years since then..man how time flies..and so close to our camaro hiting the streets

just cant wait!

OldTimer · 03-24-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

All of our "in the know" members, including Pops (aka fbodfather), have said that the production car's vents will be indentations only, not functional vents like the concept.

I am a new member and have been reading the forums for months. This is my first post, and just want to share my opinion. I somehow missed this one on the rear vents. In my opinion, the vents do so much to draw your attention to the boldness of the car, especially in lighter colors. I for one am very disappointed they are not making the final production. This car does not deserve imitations of any kind, anywhere on it. I wish GM would make them real, or leave them off. Just my opinion, but, the indentations cheapen the look.

COPO_Chevy · 03-24-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OldTimer

I am a new member and have been reading the forums for months. This is my first post, and just want to share my opinion. I somehow missed this one on the rear vents. In my opinion, the vents do so much to draw your attention to the boldness of the car, especially in lighter colors. I for one am very disappointed they are not making the final production. This car does not deserve imitations of any kind, anywhere on it. I wish GM would make them real, or leave them off. Just my opinion, but, the indentations cheapen the look.

this is all personal preference but i think they should keep the vents..even if there not functional. IMO they add to the car, making it more of wat it is..a camaro, and make it stand out and more recognizable to the general public. to me its one of many key things that make this car wat it is. JMO

2010_5thgen · 03-24-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

If they're not going to be functional, I almost wish they would eliminate them altogether. Don't get me wrong, I like the look of the ones on the concept, but if the final production cars are like the prepros that are tooling around, it just looks like a little jagged area in front of the wheel.

Like this:

they werent functional in 69 either.

nice article. i like the clay model pics.

OldTimer · 03-24-2008, 09:35 PM

Look at bumblebee or the silver concept car and imagine them "without" the black accent the rear vents give them. They will not look anywhere as menacing as they do with them. It seems a small thing to ask for them to remain. The front vents under the fog lights are gone, the rear brake vents are gone, the smooth rear bumper is gone....... I dont want this car to turn out like most of the other "retro" updated cars. I always wanted a Camaro and have never owned one. This car can become an instant classic if it sets itself apart in all the subtle areas. It just does not deserve to have anything but real, functional parts.

*radz28* · 03-25-2008, 09:57 AM

I don't think it would be a small thing to have them functional. It's been explained there are safety issues and what-not to do with them being only indentations. I agree it would be a lot cooler to have them like BB and the Concepts, however, I'm sure the completity in manufacturing the panels would be very uncost effective. I like function more than form, myself, however, I can understand the decision behind these.

LS9CamaroSS · 03-25-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

I don't think it would be a small thing to have them functional. It's been explained there are safety issues and what-not to do with them being only indentations. I agree it would be a lot cooler to have them like BB and the Concepts, however, I'm sure the completity in manufacturing the panels would be very uncost effective. I like function more than form, myself, however, I can understand the decision behind these.

how hard is it to cut the sheet metal open?! it wouldn't cost very much to make these parts function al, and if done correctly it might actually save them money in material. the metal cut out of the vents can be melted down and reused. i'm with oldtimer. do it right boys or don't do it at all...

03-24-2008, 05:18 PM	#18
balonywolf Drives: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 369	What a great read! I am really impressed with the lengths that Cehvy is going to involve the public (especially people like us). I don't see Dodge or Ford doing that. __________________ HAIL REDSKINS!

03-24-2008, 05:21 PM	#19
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I agree; I haven't noticed the same following with the Mustang and Challenger. I'm sure Transformers helped in some regard to this, but I just don't see the same enthusiasm. Also, it's been six years since we've had a car, so... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-24-2008, 06:05 PM	#20
NOODLESgoneWILD IS IT 2009 YET??? Drives: '05 Z51 Black Vette & '06 H2 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 408	Very nice.story...I can't wait to buy my Camaro and start my own little scrap book.! __________________ *Don't love me just for my FBod*

03-25-2008, 09:57 AM	#27
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I don't think it would be a small thing to have them functional. It's been explained there are safety issues and what-not to do with them being only indentations. I agree it would be a lot cooler to have them like BB and the Concepts, however, I'm sure the completity in manufacturing the panels would be very uncost effective. I like function more than form, myself, however, I can understand the decision behind these. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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03-24-2008, 04:13 PM	#16
z28camaro2471 C5 Member #227 Drives: Camaros Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Posts: 808	The ones on the 69s were fake. These will be fake. Who cares? Now if opening them up would give me 50 hp, then yeah I'd care, but it won't so I don't. Guess I'm more function than form. And sorry about the repost.

03-24-2008, 04:29 PM	#17
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03-24-2008, 08:07 PM	#21
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03-24-2008, 09:35 PM	#26
OldTimer Drives: 2012 Victory Red ZL1 MG9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 376	Look at bumblebee or the silver concept car and imagine them "without" the black accent the rear vents give them. They will not look anywhere as menacing as they do with them. It seems a small thing to ask for them to remain. The front vents under the fog lights are gone, the rear brake vents are gone, the smooth rear bumper is gone....... I dont want this car to turn out like most of the other "retro" updated cars. I always wanted a Camaro and have never owned one. This car can become an instant classic if it sets itself apart in all the subtle areas. It just does not deserve to have anything but real, functional parts.