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Bruno · 09-15-2006, 03:32 PM

Oh man before I saw this picture I didn't even think how hideaway lights would work or look on the new camaro.. but it looks absolutely amazing to me.

I wish I had the ears of someone high-up at GM.. I'd annoy him until he made this part of the camaro.

Moose · 09-15-2006, 03:50 PM

They look awesome.

But, I don't expect to see them on a production version. Reasons: cost, and weight. I've heard weight is an "issue" with the concept, and I think GM would avoid any unnecessary weight, no matter how little it may be.

Twin Turbo · 09-15-2006, 04:32 PM

Oh, yes! Yes yes yes yes yes!!!

Is there any legistalive reason why that couldn't be done? I know pop-up lights are now banned, but these "flip lights" are flipping awesome.

MarkLS2 · 09-15-2006, 07:15 PM

This is a must have !!

matthewmiller01 · 09-15-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo

Oh, yes! Yes yes yes yes yes!!!

Is there any legistalive reason why that couldn't be done? I know pop-up lights are now banned, but these "flip lights" are flipping awesome.

Pop ups are now banned? WTF? I never heard this.

*KILLER74Z28* · 09-15-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewmiller01

Pop ups are now banned? WTF? I never heard this.

He is talking about Europe. TWIN is from England.

*TAG UR IT* · 09-16-2006, 01:55 AM

And if GM does not make this an option, some lucky aftermarket company will get the suckers built and sell'em like hotcakes. I WANT THE HIDEAWAYS!!!

Bruno · 09-16-2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

And if GM does not make this an option, some lucky aftermarket company will get the suckers built and sell'em like hotcakes. I WANT THE HIDEAWAYS!!!

Anyone here have the technical knowledge to make such a thing? Those of us that don't can contribute capital and get rich !

Twin Turbo · 09-16-2006, 11:22 AM

Yeah, sorry guys......pop-up lights are now a no-no in Europe, on brand new cars, that is. In fact, the C5 Vette was the last car sold in Europe with pop-ups, the Ferrari 456 prior to that.

Are there any cars in the US that are still sold with pop-ups?

Here's another rendering along similar lines:

boxmonkeyracing · 09-16-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo

Here's another rendering along similar lines:

OMG I'M IN LOVE WITH THAT CAR!!! just needs a Univeristy of Tennessee windshield banner on it. if they offer that color and stripe setup I will probably end up getting it. if not black with black aftermarket wheels and tinted windows. but omg I love that car

Twin Turbo · 09-16-2006, 05:27 PM

I still think black is the way to go. Black, silver stipes, smoked titanium wheels and FLIP LIGHTS!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...2&d=1155006840

matthewmiller01 · 09-17-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

He is talking about Europe. TWIN is from England.

Gotcha.

BlacLac02 · 09-18-2006, 08:05 AM

whats the deal with pop up lights not being allowed. they work. they show light at night. thats gay . but yeah i really like the hideaways.

Twin Turbo · 09-18-2006, 12:26 PM

All to do with our stupid European pedestrian safety laws. Also, pop-ups ruin your aerodynamics when raised, which is, I guess, why the Corvette racers have faired in lights.

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09-15-2006, 03:32 PM	#1
Bruno Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: OH now Posts: 313	Give us hideaway / flip lights GM! Oh man before I saw this picture I didn't even think how hideaway lights would work or look on the new camaro.. but it looks absolutely amazing to me. I wish I had the ears of someone high-up at GM.. I'd annoy him until he made this part of the camaro.

09-16-2006, 11:22 AM	#9
Twin Turbo Drives: '05 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 143	Yeah, sorry guys......pop-up lights are now a no-no in Europe, on brand new cars, that is. In fact, the C5 Vette was the last car sold in Europe with pop-ups, the Ferrari 456 prior to that. Are there any cars in the US that are still sold with pop-ups? Here's another rendering along similar lines: Last edited by Twin Turbo; 09-16-2006 at 11:37 AM.

09-15-2006, 03:50 PM	#2
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	They look awesome. But, I don't expect to see them on a production version. Reasons: cost, and weight. I've heard weight is an "issue" with the concept, and I think GM would avoid any unnecessary weight, no matter how little it may be.

09-15-2006, 04:32 PM	#3
Twin Turbo Drives: '05 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 143	Oh, yes! Yes yes yes yes yes!!! Is there any legistalive reason why that couldn't be done? I know pop-up lights are now banned, but these "flip lights" are flipping awesome.

09-15-2006, 07:15 PM	#4
MarkLS2 Administrator Drives: 2009 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 180	This is a must have !!

09-16-2006, 01:55 AM	#7
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	And if GM does not make this an option, some lucky aftermarket company will get the suckers built and sell'em like hotcakes. I WANT THE HIDEAWAYS!!!

09-16-2006, 05:27 PM	#11
Twin Turbo Drives: '05 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 143	I still think black is the way to go. Black, silver stipes, smoked titanium wheels and FLIP LIGHTS! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...2&d=1155006840

09-18-2006, 08:05 AM	#13
BlacLac02 Banned Drives: 2002 Cadillac Escalade & STS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton,Oh Posts: 263	whats the deal with pop up lights not being allowed. they work. they show light at night. thats gay . but yeah i really like the hideaways.

09-18-2006, 12:26 PM	#14
Twin Turbo Drives: '05 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 143	All to do with our stupid European pedestrian safety laws. Also, pop-ups ruin your aerodynamics when raised, which is, I guess, why the Corvette racers have faired in lights.