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ShowSStopper · 08-01-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadhause

Real men stare directly into the sun while driving, as if to challenge it for dominance.

THR ZL1 #1 · 08-01-2012, 12:54 PM

That most 5th generation Camaro owners complain about the cars, in lieu of enjoying them . . nit picking the tiniest of details . .

That most 5th generation Camaro owners have no clue about Camaro history and seem to not care about it . .

That most 5th generation Camaro owners are "above" other generation Camaros . . .

ShowSStopper · 08-01-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by THR ZL1 #1

That most 5th generation Camaro owners complain about the cars, in lieu of enjoying them . . nit picking the tiniest of details . .

That most 5th generation Camaro owners have no clue about Camaro history and seem to not care about it . .

That most 5th generation Camaro owners are "above" other generation Camaros . . .

1. I'm guilty of nitpicking...but I would do it with any car costing this much.

2. Definitely guilty there and don't care to learn now.

3. Not guilty but know plenty who are.

Iroc-z86 · 08-01-2012, 01:06 PM

I wish the audio controls on the steering wheel where on the left side not the right. Since i have the 6spd i drive with my left hand a lot and not a whole lot with my right. Cruise isnt a huge deal to me.

Also the clutch is wayyyy to soft, that coming from driving an 86 iroc with z-bar setup and stage two centerforce clutch.

other than that i love the car.

RogerBzSS · 08-01-2012, 01:15 PM

I hate the fact that I cant take the Car out drive it hard fast n loud for as long as I need to get my fix at a moments notice with out putting others at risk and breaking the law because I am in a mood!! Like I was this morning..

armysig · 08-01-2012, 01:48 PM

The reason GM went with the smaller visor is because when they were testing the parts bin visor on the car it would cause to much damage during the crash tests to the dummies.

So there you go, that's why the camaro visor is so small.

Vikas2k · 08-01-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Iroc-z86

I wish the audio controls on the steering wheel where on the left side not the right. Since i have the 6spd i drive with my left hand a lot and not a whole lot with my right. Cruise isnt a huge deal to me.

x2. I completely agree.

Also, with lock unlock buttons on both driver and passenger sides, why did we need another set on the console?

=Stephens= · 08-01-2012, 02:04 PM

5% window brow tint. And then I use CD holders that go on the sun visors and when I lower them, the cd visor extends an inch lower and takes care of that.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-01-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikas2k

x2. I completely agree.

Also, with lock unlock buttons on both driver and passenger sides, why did we need another set on the console?

The power door lock switches started out in MY2010 just on the console. They were added to both doors in subsequent model years.

IneedAZ · 08-01-2012, 02:05 PM

every once in awhile i get wind noise ...car is only 5 1/2 months old from production

1BADLS3 · 08-01-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Iroc-z86

I wish the audio controls on the steering wheel where on the left side not the right. Since i have the 6spd i drive with my left hand a lot and not a whole lot with my right. Cruise isnt a huge deal to me.

Also the clutch is wayyyy to soft, that coming from driving an 86 iroc with z-bar setup and stage two centerforce clutch.

other than that i love the car.

The clutch feel in the V6 is much softer than in the SS. Stock for stock, I'll bet the SS clutch is stiffer than that in an '86 Iroc. You've got a centerforce clutch in that thing, so I don't know how stiff or soft they are in relation to stock. Point is, the stiff clutch comes in the V8 model, always has

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Originally Posted by Vikas2k

x2. I completely agree.

Also, with lock unlock buttons on both driver and passenger sides, why did we need another set on the console?

The central lock button on the dash is a legacy feature. For 2010/2011, that was the only lock/unlock button in the entire car. People complained, so GM threw door locks on each of the doors for 2012. For 2013, with the center stack redesign to accomodate the MyLink radio, they removed the central locking button all together. Modern Camaro drivers just couldn't handle having the lock/unlock button in the center of the dash...nevermind it's a 2-door vehicle

need4spd · 08-01-2012, 02:14 PM

I hate that this car came from factory with too much fender/tire clearance. We should not spend money lowering it.

meissen · 08-01-2012, 02:28 PM

I've only owned my car since November, but I daily drive and have put over 11000 on the clock thus far. I can honestly count how many times I've felt the need to use the sunvisor... Zero.

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Originally Posted by THR ZL1 #1

That most 5th generation Camaro owners complain about the cars, in lieu of enjoying them . . nit picking the tiniest of details . .

That most 5th generation Camaro owners have no clue about Camaro history and seem to not care about it . .

That most 5th generation Camaro owners are "above" other generation Camaros . . .

GraySS2011 · 08-01-2012, 03:18 PM

I almost posted this too

I took my wife for a ride last week to a car show at rocking ham park in Salem nh. On the way back we were riding into the sun and she pulled the visor down. She said what a dumb visor it does not block a thing...guess they expect people to wear real dark sunglasses...I guess if you are over six feet it might be ok, but really what a cheap visor

Bob

08-01-2012, 01:06 PM	#18
Iroc-z86 Drives: 86' Iroc-z 14' Camaro SS 98' Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 264 View My Garage	I wish the audio controls on the steering wheel where on the left side not the right. Since i have the 6spd i drive with my left hand a lot and not a whole lot with my right. Cruise isnt a huge deal to me. Also the clutch is wayyyy to soft, that coming from driving an 86 iroc with z-bar setup and stage two centerforce clutch. other than that i love the car. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS - Summit White W/ Inferno Orange stripes and interior package. Borla Atak catback, RotoFab CAI, Truetrac diff, 3.90 gears, DSS driveshaft and axles, LPW diff cover. 1986 Camaro IROC-Z - 305 TPI, cammed, GMMG exhaust, t56 6Spd swap, custom headlights with halos

08-01-2012, 01:48 PM	#20
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,460 View My Garage	The reason GM went with the smaller visor is because when they were testing the parts bin visor on the car it would cause to much damage during the crash tests to the dummies. So there you go, that's why the camaro visor is so small. __________________

08-01-2012, 02:05 PM	#24
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,111 View My Garage	every once in awhile i get wind noise ...car is only 5 1/2 months old from production __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

08-01-2012, 02:14 PM	#26
need4spd Drives: 2012 2SS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 280	I hate that this car came from factory with too much fender/tire clearance. We should not spend money lowering it. __________________ previous ride - 2010 CGM 2LT RS auto w/roof, eibach lowering springs, volante cai, mrt v2 axle back current ride - 2012 Black on Black 2SS RS w/ sunroof, muffler delete with SLP exhaust tips, rotofab cai, gm strut brace, BMR 1.4 drop springs all four corners, Stainless Power 1 7/8 long tubes, Hex Vents, Jannetty Racing Tune, Helmholtz J pipe, MMR 228 Z28 replica wheels.

08-01-2012, 12:54 PM	#16
THR ZL1 #1 Perma Grinning Drives: 2012 Tom Henry Racing ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 452	That most 5th generation Camaro owners complain about the cars, in lieu of enjoying them . . nit picking the tiniest of details . . That most 5th generation Camaro owners have no clue about Camaro history and seem to not care about it . . That most 5th generation Camaro owners are "above" other generation Camaros . . .

08-01-2012, 01:15 PM	#19
RogerBzSS Drives: 11 IBM n White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tewksbury Ma Posts: 358 View My Garage	I hate the fact that I cant take the Car out drive it hard fast n loud for as long as I need to get my fix at a moments notice with out putting others at risk and breaking the law because I am in a mood!! Like I was this morning..

08-01-2012, 02:04 PM	#22
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	5% window brow tint. And then I use CD holders that go on the sun visors and when I lower them, the cd visor extends an inch lower and takes care of that.

08-01-2012, 03:18 PM	#28
GraySS2011 Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chelmsford MA Posts: 504 View My Garage	I almost posted this too I took my wife for a ride last week to a car show at rocking ham park in Salem nh. On the way back we were riding into the sun and she pulled the visor down. She said what a dumb visor it does not block a thing...guess they expect people to wear real dark sunglasses...I guess if you are over six feet it might be ok, but really what a cheap visor Bob