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Twin Turbo · 11-19-2007, 04:10 PM

Taken from a Mustang forum.....see, we appreciate all cool cars

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=73682

That colour really "pops" under those lighting conditions.

stovt001 · 11-19-2007, 04:16 PM

Beautiful. You're absolutely correct, the color looks extra good in this photo. And I just noticed for the first time (big duh moment) that the Camaro has a trapped hood. That was one of the styling highlights of the Malibu, and I'm glad to see it made its way here too. It really shows off GM's good body panel fits

Twin Turbo · 11-19-2007, 04:43 PM

One other thing, and I know its been discussed before, is the headlights. The LED halos and "crushed ice" main beams look superb. It's like subtle jewelary. Compare to the standard headlights on Bumblebee....they just don't compare.

But, as it stands, that is THE most stunning, evil, angry, agressive looking front ends on any car

*DGthe3* · 11-19-2007, 05:05 PM

From the front, the camaro looks like it has the same sh*t eating grin as the drivers will have.

for those unfamiliar with the term
sh*t-eating grin:
a look of extreme satisfaction on someone's face that is annoying to other people who are less happy.

Emher · 11-19-2007, 06:24 PM

Damn I hadn't noticed the trapped hood either. What does that say about my attention to detail considering how much I've looked at this car in photos?

Stunning picture anyway.

*DGthe3* · 11-19-2007, 07:07 PM

Whats a trapped hood?

*Mindz* · 11-19-2007, 08:23 PM

From that angle, I can just picture it now. Some ricer will have a KITT camaro.

Dave McFly · 11-19-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Whats a trapped hood?

ditto

The_Stache · 11-19-2007, 08:33 PM

When the hood is not the end of the front of the car. It takes very high manufacturing tolerances to make it happen because the front fascia and the quarter panels have to match up exactly.

Ill post some pics in a minute

The_Stache · 11-19-2007, 08:41 PM

Double post!

First is the trapped hood.. labeled are the number of sides that must match to within 1/4 inch.. in a trapped hood 3 sides must all line up correctly or the gaps will be uneven..

In a non trapped hood only 2 of the sides must line up and this is much easier to accomplish..

Jay · 11-19-2007, 09:42 PM

noooiceee pic!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-19-2007, 10:32 PM

Bob Lutz spoke about it in a video introducing the Malibu. More expensive, but the end result is pure beauty.

What's kind of Ironic, though...is that the second gens (the proclaimed crappiest modle years for the Camaro) were the only generation, so far

(I think) That has this type of hood...

EDIT: Nope...I lied, the First gens had it, too. The 4th gens don't count

, because they have the headlights for wiggle-room, IMO. I'd call those: Almost-trapped hoods.

*DGthe3* · 11-19-2007, 10:37 PM

aaahh, I see. I could figure out halo headlights on my own but not that. I wonder if it will stay that way for production or if they will go with a normal hood

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-19-2007, 10:43 PM

I don't think they can go with a normal hood, without seriously altering the design of the front facia...

11-19-2007, 04:10 PM	#1
Twin Turbo Drives: '05 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 143	Stunning head-on photo Taken from a Mustang forum.....see, we appreciate all cool cars http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=73682 That colour really "pops" under those lighting conditions.

11-19-2007, 05:05 PM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	From the front, the camaro looks like it has the same sht eating grin as the drivers will have. for those unfamiliar with the term sht-eating grin: a look of extreme satisfaction on someone's face that is annoying to other people who are less happy. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-19-2007, 06:24 PM	#5
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Damn I hadn't noticed the trapped hood either. What does that say about my attention to detail considering how much I've looked at this car in photos? Stunning picture anyway. __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

11-19-2007, 07:07 PM	#6
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Whats a trapped hood? __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-19-2007, 08:23 PM	#7
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	From that angle, I can just picture it now. Some ricer will have a KITT camaro. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

11-19-2007, 04:16 PM	#2
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Beautiful. You're absolutely correct, the color looks extra good in this photo. And I just noticed for the first time (big duh moment) that the Camaro has a trapped hood. That was one of the styling highlights of the Malibu, and I'm glad to see it made its way here too. It really shows off GM's good body panel fits

11-19-2007, 04:43 PM	#3
Twin Turbo Drives: '05 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 143	One other thing, and I know its been discussed before, is the headlights. The LED halos and "crushed ice" main beams look superb. It's like subtle jewelary. Compare to the standard headlights on Bumblebee....they just don't compare. But, as it stands, that is THE most stunning, evil, angry, agressive looking front ends on any car

11-19-2007, 08:33 PM	#9
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	When the hood is not the end of the front of the car. It takes very high manufacturing tolerances to make it happen because the front fascia and the quarter panels have to match up exactly. Ill post some pics in a minute __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

11-19-2007, 08:41 PM	#10
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	Double post! First is the trapped hood.. labeled are the number of sides that must match to within 1/4 inch.. in a trapped hood 3 sides must all line up correctly or the gaps will be uneven.. In a non trapped hood only 2 of the sides must line up and this is much easier to accomplish.. __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

11-19-2007, 09:42 PM	#11
Jay Drives: Audi A4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Van City, Canada Posts: 429	noooiceee pic! __________________ "HEAVEN JUST COULDN'T HANDLE ALL THE NOISE" JAY

11-19-2007, 10:32 PM	#12
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Bob Lutz spoke about it in a video introducing the Malibu. More expensive, but the end result is pure beauty. What's kind of Ironic, though...is that the second gens (the proclaimed crappiest modle years for the Camaro) were the only generation, so far (I think) That has this type of hood... EDIT: Nope...I lied, the First gens had it, too. The 4th gens don't count, because they have the headlights for wiggle-room, IMO. I'd call those: Almost-trapped hoods. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-19-2007, 10:37 PM	#13
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	aaahh, I see. I could figure out halo headlights on my own but not that. I wonder if it will stay that way for production or if they will go with a normal hood __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-19-2007, 10:43 PM	#14
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I don't think they can go with a normal hood, without seriously altering the design of the front facia... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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