The Camaro team at GM seeks answers

[MAROobsession]

doesnt the SS come stock with 20''s???

[RB43TD]

Got the email too this monring. I completed the survery completely and there was no link to any Camaro related. I then went back and did the survey again but this time only completed question 1 and then hit the Recommendations button. That's when it brought up the link to the Camaro Survey.

[Sarge54]

Got the email last night, did it this morning. NIce!

[Vash]

Charging for the rim rider? (thin spare). If the wheel pattern is same as 4th gen i'll get one from salvage and toss it in the trunk. (ok so I am tight wad.. and broke).

[dayvedayve]

I Believe the Camaro has a tire inflation system standard so you really would not need a spare.

[Vash]

Monitor system is for psi, which is great but won't fix a blow out. I live out in the sticks and sometimes am up to 100 miles away from closest tire shop or tow truck. No big deal it's not that expensive and that might be for SS. Will have to look at the sales brochure again.

[dayvedayve]

The spare tire is not an available option for the SS. The inflator is your only hope besides Onstar

[EllwynX]

Originally Posted by dayvedayve

The spare tire is not an available option for the SS. The inflator is your only hope besides Onstar

That brings up a question...

If I have a flat (and don't have the inflator or it's not enough to help) will I be charged anything if I contact OnStar and they send a tow truck or something?

[fastball]

Originally Posted by EllwynX

That brings up a question...

If I have a flat (and don't have the inflator or it's not enough to help) will I be charged anything if I contact OnStar and they send a tow truck or something?

I remember Oldsmobile offered complimentary 24 hour road side assistance in the late 1980's included with the duration of the factory 3/36 warranty.... I remember the sticker on my Mom's 1988 Delta 88 on the window with the 800 number and the Oldsmobile Edge.

I think Cadillac may do that today, but I'm not sure about any of GM's other divisions.

The OnStar call will be free within the first year you own the car, and thereafter you may be on your own for the OnStar call (if you don't pick up the subscription), the tow, and the tire repair/replacement

[Vash]

Originally Posted by dayvedayve

I Believe the Camaro has a tire inflation system standard so you really would not need a spare.

So is that an actual 12v airpump with hose?

[CWI]

I'm guessing it will be something like "fix-a-flat" in a can.

[headpunter]

it is a mix of fix a flat and a compressor. and it fits into the spare tire well.

[speedbroker]

Done. I hope they add more customized accessory packages and ask more about vert preferences in the future..

[logan1080]

DO this survey (http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/insi...y/?id=cid00021) and then do the survey on what you would prefer on the camaro. and say supercharger in the comments section!!!!

[TRIXXTERR]

REPOST..
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=survey

[Vash]

To keep production costs down they need to keep it simple. At least for now.

It's gonna be one heck of a busy production line and custom orders are not a good idea if you want to make like X number of X on a given day.

[baileyrx]

i just got the same email today too...

[Vash]

I put they should make one with 2.2 4 cyl.....

(lol jk)..

[2010_5thgen]

if you notice what it says, it asks you to leave comments to make the web sight better not the actual camaro. it is wanting to know if there is any hcanges they can make in making the questionaire better. i thought the same thing the first time, that they were talking about making the car better, but, its for the advisor page.

[The_Blur]

It let me do this a second time. I posted the following in my comments:

As a Chevrolet car enthusiast, GM should be aware of my gratitude for producing the 2010 Camaro with so much input from car enthusiasts. This car will represent Chevrolet's commitment to car lovers, not just car drivers, and by building such a perfectly designed and planned machine, Chevrolet is sure to gain back some of that market share that has been lost to import companies over previous years.

The following are my concerns and expectations that will make or break the Camaro.

THE BOAT FACTOR—This car weighs 2 tons. GM can make it sound pretty by having it weight just a tad less, but that curb weight is ridiculous. The horsepower is downright impressive, but the weight makes it necessary. Some sort of diet is due for the new Camaro. GM needs to allow aftermarket companies the chance to produce lightweight parts.

COBALT SS—Scoring 8:20 on the Nurburgring was impressive, but I worry that the Cobalt SS's 8:22 is a little close. What can GM do to better the Camaro's time to better establish it as the number 2 car on GM's roster? With times so close, it makes an enthusiast wonder why the new model is infringing on the classic heritage of a Chevy muscle car.

GM PERFORMANCE PARTS—Ford offers supercharger kits for the Mustang, making 400 horsepower easy to match with a lighter car. For the Camaro to stay ahead, GMPP needs to offer the same sorts of products. I expect an exhaust, interior trim kits (not that electric one on the Cobalt), an intake, hockey stick stripes, SS-style stripes, and 2 sets of rims. GM would do well to offer a supercharger kit with supplemental stage kits.

THE LAW—Parts by GMPP should be covered by warranty if installed by a GM dealers. Additionally, parts installed by anyone that do not cause the part in question to break must not be blamed for malfunction. GM must enforce this.

RALLY SPORT—The RS package should not be overlooked. Make sure that plenty are available. This will be among the most commonly ordered options.

ENLIGHTEN ME—The interior should be color-matched to the car, and so should the lighting. Cyber Grey is a possible exception.

GREEN—Rally Green is a classic color. Why is there no green Camaro? That was a terrible decision that made several enthusiasts upset. It doesn't have to be common. it just has to be available. If made available only by order, it would be easy to sell. Stripes and interior packages (inserts, trim) should also be available in green.

THE WAY SHE MOVES—The suspension has a lot to take under all of that weight. GM must make sure that it feels like a sports car. If it feels like a boat, like the Challenger, enthusiasts will be angry and other customers will be unforgiving.

ZL1—A performance Camaro must exist with this name to follow the ZR1. It doesn't have to come out right away. GM should put some time into figuring out this machine.

ETHANOL—Chevrolet should offer a Flex Fuel Camaro. It will sell if it can maintain the same performance numbers. There is a very strong interest in an ethanol-running Camaro.

PROMOTIONS—Bumblebee has converted many people over to Chevrolet for his role in Transformers. Keep up this kind of work in the future. It is definitely paying off for a lot of cars.

Z28—Chevrolet enthusiasts will not forgive GM for failing to release a Z28 in this generation. A Z28 must exist. Ordinary car buyers will live without it, but enthusiasts will turn their backs on Chevrolet for not reviving the Z28 nameplate. It does not have to be available at launch as many enthusiasts have claimed that they will patiently await the Z28's return, but Chevrolet does not have forever. These enthusiasts will go buy something else and Chevrolet will lose many an opportunity to sell a legendary car to very important supporters.

[tmane'sLtRs]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

It let me do this a second time. I posted the following in my comments:

As a Chevrolet car enthusiast, GM should be aware of my gratitude for producing the 2010 Camaro with so much input from car enthusiasts. This car will represent Chevrolet's commitment to car lovers, not just car drivers, and by building such a perfectly designed and planned machine, Chevrolet is sure to gain back some of that market share that has been lost to import companies over previous years.

The following are my concerns and expectations that will make or break the Camaro.

THE BOAT FACTOR—This car weighs 2 tons. GM can make it sound pretty by having it weight just a tad less, but that curb weight is ridiculous. The horsepower is downright impressive, but the weight makes it necessary. Some sort of diet is due for the new Camaro. GM needs to allow aftermarket companies the chance to produce lightweight parts.

COBALT SS—Scoring 8:20 on the Nurburgring was impressive, but I worry that the Cobalt SS's 8:22 is a little close. What can GM do to better the Camaro's time to better establish it as the number 2 car on GM's roster? With times so close, it makes an enthusiast wonder why the new model is infringing on the classic heritage of a Chevy muscle car.

GM PERFORMANCE PARTS—Ford offers supercharger kits for the Mustang, making 400 horsepower easy to match with a lighter car. For the Camaro to stay ahead, GMPP needs to offer the same sorts of products. I expect an exhaust, interior trim kits (not that electric one on the Cobalt), an intake, hockey stick stripes, SS-style stripes, and 2 sets of rims. GM would do well to offer a supercharger kit with supplemental stage kits.

THE LAW—Parts by GMPP should be covered by warranty if installed by a GM dealers. Additionally, parts installed by anyone that do not cause the part in question to break must not be blamed for malfunction. GM must enforce this.

RALLY SPORT—The RS package should not be overlooked. Make sure that plenty are available. This will be among the most commonly ordered options.

ENLIGHTEN ME—The interior should be color-matched to the car, and so should the lighting. Cyber Grey is a possible exception.

GREEN—Rally Green is a classic color. Why is there no green Camaro? That was a terrible decision that made several enthusiasts upset. It doesn't have to be common. it just has to be available. If made available only by order, it would be easy to sell. Stripes and interior packages (inserts, trim) should also be available in green.

THE WAY SHE MOVES—The suspension has a lot to take under all of that weight. GM must make sure that it feels like a sports car. If it feels like a boat, like the Challenger, enthusiasts will be angry and other customers will be unforgiving.

ZL1—A performance Camaro must exist with this name to follow the ZR1. It doesn't have to come out right away. GM should put some time into figuring out this machine.

ETHANOL—Chevrolet should offer a Flex Fuel Camaro. It will sell if it can maintain the same performance numbers. There is a very strong interest in an ethanol-running Camaro.

PROMOTIONS—Bumblebee has converted many people over to Chevrolet for his role in Transformers. Keep up this kind of work in the future. It is definitely paying off for a lot of cars.

Z28—Chevrolet enthusiasts will not forgive GM for failing to release a Z28 in this generation. A Z28 must exist. Ordinary car buyers will live without it, but enthusiasts will turn their backs on Chevrolet for not reviving the Z28 nameplate. It does not have to be available at launch as many enthusiasts have claimed that they will patiently await the Z28's return, but Chevrolet does not have forever. These enthusiasts will go buy something else and Chevrolet will lose many an opportunity to sell a legendary car to very important supporters.

I Know i only have 2 other posts but I have been following this site for about a year now. About the weight thing, well fbodfather has already stated that one of the main reasons is for safety regulations and another is engineering its very hard these days to meet standards on a car like this and keep the weight down.

I do believe aftermarket parts should be made to make it a little lighter and i think people will want more power and in the long run gm will make performance parts and its not fully enforced in law but everyone has said and in my opinion too that parts that break anything would be covered by gm.

RS will be a big fad for this generation so yes they should produce many of these in the long run and if you want rally green you should wait you never know what might happen but for financial reason gm is producing camaros in some of the most popular colors first. The same for the Z28. Ethanol or some type of flexible fuel probably will be offered in later years but right now ethanol isnt that great of a solution.

Great post though i believe in a lot of your concerns

[Vash]

They already have a light design. It's called a Corvette. The Camaro should not be built as a cheap Corvette. That would hurt Corvette sales and image.

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by tmane'sLtRs

I Know i only have 2 other posts but I have been following this site for about a year now. About the weight thing, well fbodfather has already stated that one of the main reasons is for safety regulations and another is engineering its very hard these days to meet standards on a car like this and keep the weight down.

I do believe aftermarket parts should be made to make it a little lighter and i think people will want more power and in the long run gm will make performance parts and its not fully enforced in law but everyone has said and in my opinion too that parts that break anything would be covered by gm.

RS will be a big fad for this generation so yes they should produce many of these in the long run and if you want rally green you should wait you never know what might happen but for financial reason gm is producing camaros in some of the most popular colors first. The same for the Z28. Ethanol or some type of flexible fuel probably will be offered in later years but right now ethanol isnt that great of a solution.

Great post though i believe in a lot of your concerns

I only wanted to explain our concerns as a community. These are not all my concerns. I think the Camaro is great, but I want everyone to be happy with it, so I included concerns that are not my own.

I'm not so worried about the weight. Everyone has to weigh a little more until scientists discover a lighter way to build modern cars.

[Vash]

Another big thing is the the vette's frame is all alum alloy. The Camaro is galvanized steel. $$$ cost difference.