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Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 09-11-2008, 07:07 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,142
Posted By mprhead5
Damn !!!! If that was only 300-400 lbs...

Damn !!!!

If that was only 300-400 lbs lighter i would buy it in a heartbeat!
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-21-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 15,865
Posted By mprhead5
it was hard to guage the height of the car since...

it was hard to guage the height of the car since the two people stanging next to it where so far apart in height. I was really hoping to see an SS roll in
Forum: Guides, Manuals, Bulletins, Documentation Archive 07-21-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 323,712
Posted By mprhead5
yea I can that why I'm buying a C5 Z06 that gets...

yea I can that why I'm buying a C5 Z06 that gets 28-30 mph on the highway while still spanking around a track like a beast.

When did cars get so heavy. wern't cars safe enough 10 years ago?
...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-21-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 240,532
Posted By mprhead5
darn I hope you can get a v6 with a limited slip....

darn I hope you can get a v6 with a limited slip.

all in all a major dissapointment for me. 3860 lbs for the SS manual and only a measly 23mpg hwy! the last generation car is more economical! and...
Forum: Guides, Manuals, Bulletins, Documentation Archive 07-21-2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 323,712
Posted By mprhead5
so Uh 23mpg is supposed to be good? a gen 4 gets...

so Uh 23mpg is supposed to be good? a gen 4 gets better milage dose it not? I know a 10 year vette gets better milage. when the webcast started and he gleefuly stated 26mpg.......... for the V6. I...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 07-20-2008, 05:59 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 73,351
Posted By mprhead5
my 96 camaro could drift. I bet Loeb could drive...

my 96 camaro could drift. I bet Loeb could drive faster on the dirt than JR could on pavment :rolleyes:
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 07-19-2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 73,351
Posted By mprhead5
how about a real driver like Sebastien Loeb :D ...

how about a real driver like Sebastien Loeb :D

I'm sure the production car will have some body roll. with such a heavy chasiss it would be difficult to cure without degrading ride quality....
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 07-19-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 73,351
Posted By mprhead5
body roll can be tuned out easy. its good to hear...

body roll can be tuned out easy. its good to hear that the overall feel of the car gets the approval. assuming that anyone cares what .JR has to say. It looks like chevy has finally realised what a...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 07-18-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 799
Views: 221,794
Posted By mprhead5
hmmm. If only they could squish the height 4" and...

hmmm. If only they could squish the height 4" and drop 300-400 lbs I would be all in. as it sits I am going to have to purchase a 02-04 Z06 corvette. Thats not to say I won't test drive a SS at the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-02-2008, 02:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,341
Posted By mprhead5
with these things set to go into production for...

with these things set to go into production for the first run in october you would think there would be more info coming soon. 6 months to production so we can hope that by 3 months out we will start...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-30-2008, 03:43 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,182
Posted By mprhead5
honestly I think any car that over 3600 lbs is a...

honestly I think any car that over 3600 lbs is a pig and thus wouldn't really consider it as a option. the 350z is also a pig but if it had 400 hp it would be ok. I made an exeption in the camaros...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-29-2008, 04:15 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,182
Posted By mprhead5
talking base V8. if the base V6 weighs 3750 it...

talking base V8. if the base V6 weighs 3750 it would be horrible.

played around with a 1/4 mile calculator.

360whp (405 bhp ) 3800 lb car 12.77 1/4

250whp 2530lb car ( my car on 93 ) 12.59...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-29-2008, 04:12 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,492
Posted By mprhead5
opening shot 60's a mustang, challenger, and...

opening shot 60's a mustang, challenger, and camaro pull up to a light. the camaro wins of cource. second shot a new mustang,challenger, camaro pull up to anouther light and once again the camaro...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-29-2008, 01:29 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,182
Posted By mprhead5
if GM can get the chasiss and steering setup well...

if GM can get the chasiss and steering setup well it will destroy the mustang. The current GT mustang handles so bad that it could have 50 more hp than the new camaro and still lose. as long as the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-28-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,182
Posted By mprhead5
it is a nice looking car. Its going to look real...

it is a nice looking car. Its going to look real nice with the factory body kit on the higher models or RS. It will be a nice car no doubt about it. It just dosn't meet my perfromance goals. If they...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-28-2008, 04:42 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,182
Posted By mprhead5
Well since i started this thread I suppose I...

Well since i started this thread I suppose I should come back to some of these counter points.

Yes all GM has said is that it will be under 4,000 Lbs. Didn't they say before around 3,700 at some...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-26-2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,182
Posted By mprhead5
will curb weight change your buying decision?

seems the curb weight of the camaro is going to be a fair bit above what many of us had hoped. all I have seen from GM is under 4,000 lbs. will curb weight affect your decision to buy a camaro? I was...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 04-22-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 147,115
Posted By mprhead5
Ehh. I'm not impressed. I'm changing my order to...

Ehh. I'm not impressed. I'm changing my order to a BMW 135i. stick a couple mods on it and its 400hp and dosn't weigh 3800lbs.

the new camaro dose look nice though
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 04-18-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,901
Posted By mprhead5
who the F*@K needs 500hp+ on a street car? I...

who the F*@K needs 500hp+ on a street car? I would be perfectly happy with a 400hp ss and a 440-460 hp Z28 for a few grand more. Don't go all off the handle with this supercharger setup that will...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 04-08-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 87,027
Posted By mprhead5
nice to see it on the ring. looks like its all...

nice to see it on the ring. looks like its all coming together. I guess thats why they put the upgraded brakes on it since stock units wouldn't be able to take the beating.

I do hope this car...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-07-2008, 11:02 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 32,631
Posted By mprhead5
nice to have assurance on the supercharger. that...

nice to have assurance on the supercharger. that model will sure to be marked up 10k for a year and low production. even if they make it large production I can't see it stickering for under 38k....
Forum: Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers Discussions 04-06-2008, 03:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,072
Posted By mprhead5
damn I hope that z28 pricing is not right because...

damn I hope that z28 pricing is not right because I'm not paying 38k for my camaro. 30-32k optioned out just right sounds just right. that should leave me with 5k left over for parts and upgrades....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-03-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 29,151
Posted By mprhead5
its nice to know that the fans voice will be...

its nice to know that the fans voice will be heard.

1. Real limmited slip on all v8's ( no electronic limmited slip )
2. mp3 player inputs on all models standard
3. no skip shift!
4. all 8...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-26-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,316
Posted By mprhead5
lower displacment and more tech will be a good...

lower displacment and more tech will be a good thing. If they can pull 350-400hp in a 2900 lb corvette it will kick ass. the vette is already a fairly light vehicle though. they will have to come up...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-15-2008, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4,052
Views: 622,051
Posted By mprhead5
I love what you did with the side scoops. ...

I love what you did with the side scoops.

it's funny how someone can post a mustang pic on a camaro forum and we are all like thats neat but we still like camaros more. But if you posted a camaro...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 01-12-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 63,225
Posted By mprhead5
I can't wait to see what they do for a rear...

I can't wait to see what they do for a rear spoiler. I still have my own plans for that though. It would be nice to see a functional scoop on the front. I don't know what they are thinking but that...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-12-2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,002
Posted By mprhead5
considering the hp levels predicted for the next...

considering the hp levels predicted for the next mustang and the scampish 340 for the super heavy challenger I'm sure the camaro will be on top no problem
Forum: Camaro V6 LLT Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-12-2008, 11:42 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,578
Posted By mprhead5
I get enough grief as it is with my car. I can...

I get enough grief as it is with my car. I can only imagine what people would say when you proudly proclaimed that you had a v6 camaro. The whole point of a muscle car is the V8. Well unless your 18...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-05-2008, 05:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,002
Posted By mprhead5
it is my understanding that with a simple tune...

it is my understanding that with a simple tune and 91-93 octane it is expected to be back up to around 400hp from its 87 octane 362hp tune.

I think the l76 will have more in comon with the camaro...
Forum: Auto Shows / Events 01-04-2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 24,765
Posted By mprhead5
september is a long time to wait for a unveiling...

september is a long time to wait for a unveiling of the production car. too bad automibile development isn't like video game development where you get a monthly newsletter by the developer with cool...
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