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DET MUSL · 01-17-2009, 10:35 PM

Just got home from the Detroit car show. Been going every year since 1995 and I will say this year, although no dissapointing, it was no where as busy or as lavish as other years. Well with that said I will just post my Camaro pictures. Enjoy!

*Milk 1027* · 01-17-2009, 10:41 PM

nice

ttazzijr700 · 01-17-2009, 10:43 PM

ya, i just got back too. This was the first time i have seen one in person and a 2D picture can not show the true amazingness (idk if thats a word) of this car. It also did not feel cheap at all while inside. This wait just got a lot harder.

DET MUSL · 01-17-2009, 10:47 PM

Yeah I was quite impressed with the fit and finish and material feels. Also car does seem "smaller" in person than pictures suggest. Seeing the Challenger afterwards definately cements that statement. That car is HUGE!

Legend · 01-17-2009, 10:50 PM

Thanks for the pics...never see the Camaro enough it seems!!

...at least till I take delivery of mine!!!

Rob53 · 01-17-2009, 11:01 PM

These are the first pics I've seen of the sunroof open, and repositioned. I've seen pics of the sunroof open before, but didn't know it slid backwards like that. Looks like it is back maybe a foot or so in these pics. Good photos of the sunroof fully opened, thanks!

ZYAL8R · 01-17-2009, 11:02 PM

Thanks for the excellent pics. They are of great quality. The interior pics show the cars off as well. Glad you got to see them in person.

chewy4ce · 01-17-2009, 11:27 PM

Which wheel package does the camaro black use?

Sctrjn21 · 01-17-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob53

These are the first pics I've seen of the sunroof open, and repositioned. I've seen pics of the sunroof open before, but didn't know it slid backwards like that. Looks like it is back maybe a foot or so in these pics. Good photos of the sunroof fully opened, thanks!

That sunroof looks horrible. Should have brought back some T tops.. Oh well i guess i dont get a sun roof now.

redsap05 · 01-17-2009, 11:42 PM

I made the 3 hour drive in crappy weather to see the car today and it was worth it. You must see it in person, Iam in love with it that much more now. The back end of it looks much better in person as well. Sadly this car is an ex vin so its not a captive test fleet. By the way I used to think the same as alot of you guys about the sunroof but after seeing it and sitting in it I like it. The sunroof is fairly close to your head so you get that wind through hair feeling.

Mr Twisty · 01-17-2009, 11:51 PM

Looked like Cheryl Pilcher back there in some of your photos...You guys meet her? Sweet gal.

Great job on the photos thanks!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-17-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Looked like Cheryl Pilcher back there in some of your photos...You guys meet her? Sweet gal.

Cheryl's a great lady.

I met her briefly at Indy, and had experiences with her in the past...In fact, the whole Camaro team was great...I'm so proud that they're the ones designing/"building" our car.

Zabo · 01-18-2009, 08:34 AM

Oh dear god. First couple pics, the dude in the car is me. Whaddya know..

I had a thread in the auto show section with my pics if anyone wanted to see them, but they weren't as good a quality as these. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the car as well. My only qualm was the leather, which was 'meh' and nothing I haven't seen in a Malibu or Impala.

Shifter felt nice, placement of everything was better than I could have hoped. It's just that leather.. -_-

TheCaptain · 01-18-2009, 08:40 AM

Very nice pics! I love the inside of the doors! Very nice, very nice!

UCF w00t · 01-18-2009, 08:45 AM

This is what worries me about the leather...

Whats up with all the wrinkling in the passenger seat? Why isn't it tight over the cushioning beneath?

Angrybird 12 · 01-18-2009, 09:03 AM

Remember these are still not the production cars, so expect some details to be taken care of in the actual production car.

I noticed last night that the silver Camaro on Barrett Jackson had the stripes going over the spoiler where the red car here did not have any stripes on the spoiler... See what I mean...

CynAgain · 01-18-2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

This is what worries me about the leather...

Whats up with all the wrinkling in the passenger seat? Why isn't it tight over the cushioning beneath?

I noticed the wrinkling too. Even the IBM car that I photo'd had it. I wasn't sure if it was necessary play or if it just wasn't stretched enough. Hopefully this won't be a problem with production.

Zabo · 01-18-2009, 09:28 AM

I actually felt that wrinkling on the drivers seat, hence why I cited in my thread that I don't expect this leather lasting more than 70K miles before we see some splitting along the wrinkles. My 96 monte had this same problem.

What's worse was that it wrinkled so bad that it tore a 3 inch hole by around 74K miles..

Everything else was alright, design was good but materials were just as critics say. Could be better, could be worse. I liked it though. I will say that the car was THE HIT of the show. Lines for the whole day.

Looks like people saw past the Leather and found the car underneath..the Beast of Larned street and Washington Ave.

If there's any consolation to the leather problem, the Mustang looked worse. XD Challanger also did not fit right at all. Not glove-like such as the Camaro did for me.

EDIT: THE LINES!!!

CamaroDude · 01-18-2009, 10:14 AM

good job. I cant wait to go this fri. Were there alot of people around the camaro? Did you actually get a chance to sit in the Camaro for a good amount of time or did you feel like you were rushed out?

Zabo · 01-18-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDude

good job. I cant wait to go this fri. Were there alot of people around the camaro? Did you actually get a chance to sit in the Camaro for a good amount of time or did you feel like you were rushed out?

The pic above was during a lul in the line. It was hit and miss for time in the car, as some would get antsy and start to balk at you for 'taking too long.' IMO, I was rushed most the time but there were some points where I came back and got more time than usual to enjoy the car. Still had a big ole crowd the whole day even when I left at 2 in the afternoon.

This was how I was able to get a feel for the leather (which I hated in the end.)

The challanger was actually less crowded but the Mustang had a line and wait between the two. But mind you this was SATURDAY, the first day of the show. It may be better as the week progresses, so I wouldn't take this as the final nail for wait times and crowds.

Again, I'd call the car the star of the show this year. Even more than the CGM ZR-1 parked next to it.

krzyredhead · 01-18-2009, 11:22 AM

I'm going to have to go back to the Auto Show since it looks like they are letting people sit inside! I was there on media press day 1/11 and the didn't have the red one on the floor yet! I need to sit inside of it. I wasn't able to do that when I bought the Sky and ended up selling it. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Zabo · 01-18-2009, 12:19 PM

Yeah, 12 bucks to sit in a ZR-1 and a 2SS/RS was well worth it. Pic related below.

Also, Hursts may not be needed for this car. She shifts quite smoothly and the gears are relatively easy to find even for a novice like myself. IMO the Hurst may be more of a burden with this particular vehicle.. sad, but it's also personal prefrence, so take it for what it is, an opinion.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-18-2009, 12:26 PM

Nice pics. I am really liking the red camaro

camarorick · 01-18-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krzyredhead

I'm going to have to go back to the Auto Show since it looks like they are letting people sit inside! I was there on media press day 1/11 and the didn't have the red one on the floor yet! I need to sit inside of it. I wasn't able to do that when I bought the Sky and ended up selling it. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Sitting inside solidified it for me.... It feels just right, you won't be disappointed !!

UCF w00t · 01-18-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabo

I actually felt that wrinkling on the drivers seat, hence why I cited in my thread that I don't expect this leather lasting more than 70K miles before we see some splitting along the wrinkles. My 96 monte had this same problem.

What's worse was that it wrinkled so bad that it tore a 3 inch hole by around 74K miles..

Everything else was alright, design was good but materials were just as critics say. Could be better, could be worse. I liked it though. I will say that the car was THE HIT of the show. Lines for the whole day.

Looks like people saw past the Leather and found the car underneath..the Beast of Larned street and Washington Ave.

If there's any consolation to the leather problem, the Mustang looked worse. XD Challanger also did not fit right at all. Not glove-like such as the Camaro did for me.

Are you saying the leather in the stang was worse (more wrinkled)? I'm going to be a lil upset if my Camaro does this early on. Fingers crossed that this is one of the things they're working on right now. And if it's not, let's hope they're reading this and making it a priority.

01-17-2009, 10:35 PM	#1
DET MUSL Let's Go Wings! Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 313 View My Garage	NAIAS 2009 Camaro Photos (lots of photos!) Just got home from the Detroit car show. Been going every year since 1995 and I will say this year, although no dissapointing, it was no where as busy or as lavish as other years. Well with that said I will just post my Camaro pictures. Enjoy! __________________ Current Ride 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Mods: GMPP Stage 2 K&N CAI Vibrant Racing Muffler Carbon Fiber Hood w/ SS style scoop Black Wheels Best 1/4 Mile Time 13.8 @ 101.4mph

01-17-2009, 10:41 PM	#2
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: 2010 1SS/RS IBM Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,306 View My Garage	nice __________________

01-17-2009, 10:47 PM	#4
DET MUSL Let's Go Wings! Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 313 View My Garage	Yeah I was quite impressed with the fit and finish and material feels. Also car does seem "smaller" in person than pictures suggest. Seeing the Challenger afterwards definately cements that statement. That car is HUGE! __________________ Current Ride 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Mods: GMPP Stage 2 K&N CAI Vibrant Racing Muffler Carbon Fiber Hood w/ SS style scoop Black Wheels Best 1/4 Mile Time 13.8 @ 101.4mph

01-17-2009, 11:01 PM	#6
Rob53 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS VR Camaro convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 751	Sunroof These are the first pics I've seen of the sunroof open, and repositioned. I've seen pics of the sunroof open before, but didn't know it slid backwards like that. Looks like it is back maybe a foot or so in these pics. Good photos of the sunroof fully opened, thanks!

01-17-2009, 11:02 PM	#7
ZYAL8R Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my garage Posts: 906	Thanks for the excellent pics. They are of great quality. The interior pics show the cars off as well. Glad you got to see them in person. __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro Black on Black! 84' Chevy S-10 91' Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab 90' GMC Sierra Reg. Cab 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra HD 4x4 Crew 6.0 2005 GMC Yukon 5.3 2008 GMC Ext. Cab 4x4 5.3 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 This truck man is about to go for something a little more sporty.

01-17-2009, 10:43 PM	#3
ttazzijr700 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 145	ya, i just got back too. This was the first time i have seen one in person and a 2D picture can not show the true amazingness (idk if thats a word) of this car. It also did not feel cheap at all while inside. This wait just got a lot harder.

01-17-2009, 10:50 PM	#5
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,625 View My Garage	Thanks for the pics...never see the Camaro enough it seems!! ...at least till I take delivery of mine!!!

01-17-2009, 11:27 PM	#8
chewy4ce Banned Drives: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am/ 455 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 100	Which wheel package does the camaro black use?

01-17-2009, 11:42 PM	#10
redsap05 Drives: 2005 pontiac gto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: akron oh Posts: 171	I made the 3 hour drive in crappy weather to see the car today and it was worth it. You must see it in person, Iam in love with it that much more now. The back end of it looks much better in person as well. Sadly this car is an ex vin so its not a captive test fleet. By the way I used to think the same as alot of you guys about the sunroof but after seeing it and sitting in it I like it. The sunroof is fairly close to your head so you get that wind through hair feeling.

01-17-2009, 11:51 PM	#11
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 13,291	Looked like Cheryl Pilcher back there in some of your photos...You guys meet her? Sweet gal. Great job on the photos thanks!

01-18-2009, 08:34 AM	#13
Zabo Screamin' Chicken! Drives: '00 Trans Am, '13 Escape Ecoboost Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 9,302 View My Garage	Oh dear god. First couple pics, the dude in the car is me. Whaddya know.. I had a thread in the auto show section with my pics if anyone wanted to see them, but they weren't as good a quality as these. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the car as well. My only qualm was the leather, which was 'meh' and nothing I haven't seen in a Malibu or Impala. Shifter felt nice, placement of everything was better than I could have hoped. It's just that leather.. -_- __________________ 2000 Pontiac Trans Am !CAGS - CETA Blackout - WS6 Store Shortstick - Custom 'Bandit' Shift knob - 3" TSP Rumbler - AP Tips - 1 3/4" Pacesetter LTs - 3" Catted ORY - MSD Wires - NGK Plugs - !EGR - Prothane Motor and Transmission Mounts - Catch Can - BMR STB - 17" WS6 Speedlines - Volant CAI

01-18-2009, 08:40 AM	#14
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 13 SRX Premium 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,572 View My Garage	Very nice pics! I love the inside of the doors! Very nice, very nice! __________________

01-18-2009, 08:45 AM	#15
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,456	This is what worries me about the leather... Whats up with all the wrinkling in the passenger seat? Why isn't it tight over the cushioning beneath?

01-18-2009, 09:03 AM	#16
Angrybird 12 Retired, Cancer Survivor Drives: 08 Vue, 12 CAMARO 1LT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: J. C. Tennessee Posts: 11,991	Remember these are still not the production cars, so expect some details to be taken care of in the actual production car. I noticed last night that the silver Camaro on Barrett Jackson had the stripes going over the spoiler where the red car here did not have any stripes on the spoiler... See what I mean... __________________ Live for today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come. Drive and enjoy your Camaro The BIRD is the WORD! 323HP Worth of ANGRY BUY FROM BECKY D@ Rodgers Chevrolet

01-18-2009, 09:28 AM	#18
Zabo Screamin' Chicken! Drives: '00 Trans Am, '13 Escape Ecoboost Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 9,302 View My Garage	I actually felt that wrinkling on the drivers seat, hence why I cited in my thread that I don't expect this leather lasting more than 70K miles before we see some splitting along the wrinkles. My 96 monte had this same problem. What's worse was that it wrinkled so bad that it tore a 3 inch hole by around 74K miles.. Everything else was alright, design was good but materials were just as critics say. Could be better, could be worse. I liked it though. I will say that the car was THE HIT of the show. Lines for the whole day. Looks like people saw past the Leather and found the car underneath..the Beast of Larned street and Washington Ave. If there's any consolation to the leather problem, the Mustang looked worse. XD Challanger also did not fit right at all. Not glove-like such as the Camaro did for me. EDIT: THE LINES!!! __________________ 2000 Pontiac Trans Am !CAGS - CETA Blackout - WS6 Store Shortstick - Custom 'Bandit' Shift knob - 3" TSP Rumbler - AP Tips - 1 3/4" Pacesetter LTs - 3" Catted ORY - MSD Wires - NGK Plugs - !EGR - Prothane Motor and Transmission Mounts - Catch Can - BMR STB - 17" WS6 Speedlines - Volant CAI

01-18-2009, 10:14 AM	#19
CamaroDude Law-enforcement Student.. Drives: DNM600 Supercharged 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mi Posts: 154	good job. I cant wait to go this fri. Were there alot of people around the camaro? Did you actually get a chance to sit in the Camaro for a good amount of time or did you feel like you were rushed out?

01-18-2009, 11:22 AM	#21
krzyredhead Drives: 2LT RS RJTand Ninja 650 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swartz Creek, Michigan Posts: 36	I'm going to have to go back to the Auto Show since it looks like they are letting people sit inside! I was there on media press day 1/11 and the didn't have the red one on the floor yet! I need to sit inside of it. I wasn't able to do that when I bought the Sky and ended up selling it. Thanks for sharing the pics. __________________ Krzyredhead

01-18-2009, 12:19 PM	#22
Zabo Screamin' Chicken! Drives: '00 Trans Am, '13 Escape Ecoboost Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 9,302 View My Garage	Yeah, 12 bucks to sit in a ZR-1 and a 2SS/RS was well worth it. Pic related below. Also, Hursts may not be needed for this car. She shifts quite smoothly and the gears are relatively easy to find even for a novice like myself. IMO the Hurst may be more of a burden with this particular vehicle.. sad, but it's also personal prefrence, so take it for what it is, an opinion. __________________ 2000 Pontiac Trans Am !CAGS - CETA Blackout - WS6 Store Shortstick - Custom 'Bandit' Shift knob - 3" TSP Rumbler - AP Tips - 1 3/4" Pacesetter LTs - 3" Catted ORY - MSD Wires - NGK Plugs - !EGR - Prothane Motor and Transmission Mounts - Catch Can - BMR STB - 17" WS6 Speedlines - Volant CAI

01-18-2009, 12:26 PM	#23
Camaro_Corvette 50.335252,6.947103 Drives: Anything with wheels Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 20,256 View My Garage	Nice pics. I am really liking the red camaro __________________

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