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Tyler360 · 08-10-2011, 09:00 AM

Does anyone have these yet? If so, what do you think of them? anyone with an IBM camaro with them on that can post pics?

Here is what they look like:

metthem · 08-10-2011, 09:08 AM

I don't like them; you cant see the original gills stamped in the metal. The vinyl ones do the trick for me; they accent the gills instead of covering them up with bling. My opinion.

Angrybird 12 · 08-10-2011, 09:20 AM

I have them on my car, they look good and do not cover the stamped portion of the gills, they go around the outside edges of the gills. They look a lot like the gill trim on the 69 Camaros with the chrome package.

Camaro_krazee · 08-10-2011, 09:23 AM

I think I do like them!! I was around when they were, so yeah I'm old, but they capture the essence of the original muscle car that was sooo Camaro!!!
And...just my 2 pennies worth as well!

Tyler360 · 08-10-2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metthem

I don't like them; you cant see the original gills stamped in the metal. The vinyl ones do the trick for me; they accent the gills instead of covering them up with bling. My opinion.

But with my camaro being such a dark color, i'm not sure how well you could see the vinyl ones. then i saw these, and now i'm wondering how they would look on IBM.

bee sting · 08-10-2011, 09:31 AM

A few of our club members have them .. a ABM & SIM . I like the look myself .

Angrybird 12 · 08-10-2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler360

But with my camaro being such a dark color, i'm not sure how well you could see the vinyl ones. then i saw these, and now i'm wondering how they would look on IBM.

Another kind to consider are the ones Emblempros makes that are polished stainless steel. They look good and are a lot cheaper than the retro USA ones.
http://emblempros.com/inc/sdetail/3445/2284

Shuffler · 08-10-2011, 10:48 AM

blech

joeybsyc · 08-10-2011, 11:42 AM

Well, you know what opinions are like... personally I like 'em. Mine are from RetroUSA and look nearly identical in design to the ones that were on my '69 RS/SS. The bigest difference is that these attach with double-sided tape, so if you decide later that you want the plain look you can easily remove them.

sscamaro · 08-10-2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metthem

I don't like them; The vinyl ones do the trick for me; they accent the gills instead of covering them up with bling. My opinion.

X2

whitehorse · 08-10-2011, 09:36 PM

I have chrome inserts on my IBM from Pirate Mfg. They are not the old school ones, but the chrome does look great on IBM.

fixxer56 · 08-11-2011, 01:49 AM

I have them too and love them

CamaroFTW · 08-11-2011, 01:57 AM

I don't care at all for this or any Retro crap on a modern day Camaro's. Buy a '68 if you want to mod with chrome vents and ducts.

goval · 08-11-2011, 02:01 AM

It's already bad enough that Chevy decided to add fake vents on the Camaros and you go an want to add an even faker set of vents? Sorry man... just not my cup of tea. I like functional stuff.

08-10-2011, 09:00 AM	#1
Tyler360 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wittenberg, Wisconsin Posts: 701 View My Garage	Retro Chrome side vents Does anyone have these yet? If so, what do you think of them? anyone with an IBM camaro with them on that can post pics? Here is what they look like: Attached Images

08-10-2011, 09:20 AM	#3
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	I have them on my car, they look good and do not cover the stamped portion of the gills, they go around the outside edges of the gills. They look a lot like the gill trim on the 69 Camaros with the chrome package. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

08-10-2011, 09:23 AM	#4
Camaro_krazee COTW 5/26/14 Drives: '12 2LT/RS; '14 2SS/RS LS3 SSE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sooner Nation! Posts: 1,484	I think I do like them!! I was around when they were, so yeah I'm old, but they capture the essence of the original muscle car that was sooo Camaro!!! And...just my 2 pennies worth as well! __________________ 2014 Special Spring Edition 2SS RS LS3 CAI Cold air intake, Apex Catch Can, GM strut tower brace, custom painted engine parts.

08-10-2011, 10:48 AM	#8
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	blech __________________

08-10-2011, 09:36 PM	#11
whitehorse Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 211 View My Garage	I have chrome inserts on my IBM from Pirate Mfg. They are not the old school ones, but the chrome does look great on IBM. Attached Images

08-10-2011, 09:08 AM	#2
metthem Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 943	I don't like them; you cant see the original gills stamped in the metal. The vinyl ones do the trick for me; they accent the gills instead of covering them up with bling. My opinion.

08-10-2011, 09:31 AM	#6
bee sting Drives: 1997 30th Ann. Z28 & 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 1,933 View My Garage	A few of our club members have them .. a ABM & SIM . I like the look myself .

08-10-2011, 11:42 AM	#9
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	Well, you know what opinions are like... personally I like 'em. Mine are from RetroUSA and look nearly identical in design to the ones that were on my '69 RS/SS. The bigest difference is that these attach with double-sided tape, so if you decide later that you want the plain look you can easily remove them.

08-11-2011, 01:49 AM	#12
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,386 View My Garage	I have them too and love them __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

08-11-2011, 01:57 AM	#13
CamaroFTW Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS-Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 1,284	I don't care at all for this or any Retro crap on a modern day Camaro's. Buy a '68 if you want to mod with chrome vents and ducts.

08-11-2011, 02:01 AM	#14
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	It's already bad enough that Chevy decided to add fake vents on the Camaros and you go an want to add an even faker set of vents? Sorry man... just not my cup of tea. I like functional stuff. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

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