03-28-2008, 04:54 PM | #1 |
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Voice Your Comments/Suggestions/Input for Focus Group on 2010 Camaro
Put it here!!!!
You've all seen Fbodfather's post about the "12 Disciples of which there are 15". Well, there is going to be a Focus Group/Conference occurring in May of this year with these 15 lucky people. They will get to offer up some view, opinions, and general feedback directly to the Camaro team themselves! Our site member Garfin (Elie), one of these 15 folks, has very graciously volunteered to bring with him any input our members of Camaro5.com happen to have for the team when he attends the Summit. So, before anything, I think we all owe him a big thanks. Thanks to Garfin, there's no reason to go off to any other sites to offer input if you didn't want to. Now, ANYTHING you may have to say, any suggestions ranging from praise to powertrain to marketing suggestions, put them up here. The folks on the team are great listeners, and want to know everything we're thinking, so don't hold anything constructive back, even if you think it's a minor detail. The moderators here will take the ideas and compile them here, in this first post, so that it will be easier for Elie to print out. And it will serve as a guide for you all to go by, if you're wondering whether anything has been said yet. I must ask, however, that you do not put up any nonsense, or goof around in here. We don't really want to read through all of that just to find something useful. And by useful, I am insinuating that we will use our better judgement when choosing what to copy in here. If somebody goes off on a rant about how he/she wishes they wouldn't use the headlights from the prototype...obviously that won't be included. So please, think about what you're going to post before you post it. Thank You!!!! Remember also that none of what you post up here will mean that that "issue" is resolved your way, or even "resolved" at all. It may not be an issue to the other 99% of people. The point of this thread is to simply provide our thoughts/feedback to the team; they want to know what's going through our heads. And chances are...at this point in the game, 90% of what you'd like to see has been discussed/finalized already, but don't let that stop you from speaking up. With out further Ado, and once again our great thanks goes out to our friend Elie, Post away!!!! The following is *NOT* the opinion of Dragoneye alone, but of all the members on this website. ----------------Updated as of 4/17/08 EPM----------------225-- Exterior:
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03-28-2008, 05:05 PM | #2 |
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During this meeting please mention a T-top option. There shouldn't be a problem with structural integrity because if there was they wouldn't be making a convertible. Same for the side airbags there already making a convertible. There's no good reason that I can think of for not having the T-tops. And for those out there that don't like T-top's (don't pay the extra fee for the option). I understand Chevy cant please everyone. There's always that one percent. but by making T-top's available as an option. Chevy will lessen that one percent.
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03-28-2008, 05:08 PM | #3 |
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Supercharged 6.2L (LSA)!!!
LED headlights and taillights Smaller marker lights Privacy glass Smaller radio antenna More aggressive hood for Z28/SS KEEP IT CHEAP!!!
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03-28-2008, 05:21 PM | #4 |
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I'm gonna piggyback off radz28203
I agree with all his suggestions except the supercharged 6.2. I think it would be better if it was the LS3 430HP with optional 6hp duel exhaust for a total 436hp. then anyone who prefers turbo or superchargers have a great platform to build there own custom camaro. I don't know about you but I don't want the same camaro as the guy down the street. that's the problem with the 03-04 cobra's there all stock supercharged and everyone has the same thing. |
03-28-2008, 05:30 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2006
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First of all, thanks Garfin
A big thing for me would be the automatic transmission with paddle shifting. It keeps the sportyness in an automatic that some may find boring without it but still leaves the option for people who dont want to shift all the time. Also I would love to see halo HID headlights (like on the concept). Thanks again
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03-28-2008, 05:38 PM | #6 |
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Keep the options individual, not everyone want the same options. I hate when they group the options into packages.
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03-28-2008, 05:39 PM | #7 |
IS IT 2009 YET???
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I agree with RAZ and Rich!
I want something that will customizes easily something I can make my own creation. something personal for me. Also...would love to see AWD FYI...this is why I ask for AWD...it was sunny this morning on the way into work. As i sit at my desk, it started snowing!...got to love March in the northwest. Can’t imagine driving a 500+ HO car home in this with RWD only!
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03-28-2008, 05:42 PM | #8 |
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1) Keep the trapezoidal exhaust tips as an aftermarket item. They are beautiful!
2) The backup lights need to be moved and hidden better. Possibly in the center of the inner brake lights? 3) Keep the wheels from the concept. 4) Hide the mufflers better, they are too easily seen. 5) Keep the torque gauge. 6) Make the rear spoiler a little smaller, but keep the same design. 7) HALOS!!! Regarding the rear spoiler being too big.... If it followed the contour of the deck lid instead of just being flat, it would have a smaller profile and appear smaller. That would work better than making it shorter, since the height can only be adjusted so much. Make it much shorter and the "arms" will touch the car. Last edited by Warghost; 03-28-2008 at 05:56 PM. |
03-28-2008, 05:44 PM | #9 | |
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+1 I hate when you have to buy a whole large package of stuff you don't want in order to get what you do. A performance package is one thing, but if I have to get something like satelite radio in order to get leather seats, that's not cool. Keep those accessories coming too! I'm planning on intake, catback, shifter, and some other goodies depending on what engine is going to be offered. Thanks (sorry I didn't post that the first time.)
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03-28-2008, 05:45 PM | #10 |
Drives: GV Join Date: Mar 2008
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please open the hood scoop, even on the V6 model. A muscle car without a hood doesn't make sense.
standard 17" or 18" wheels with fat tires, ( I love the crocked 5 spoke design from the concept) unlike the base dodge challenger SE anorexic tires, or the mustangs pathetic 16" wheels. optional HIDs. |
03-28-2008, 05:46 PM | #11 |
One thing I've mentioned before that I really hope the designers take heed of...if the car is equipped with Daytime Running Lights, I hope they are integrated someplace other than the main light/grille assembly. The grille area is absolutely menacing and in the right shading, that dark maw with the Bowtie in the center is an awesome effect. If the main headlights get DRLs, it will ruin that. I hope that any DRLs put in are given their own separate lights in the lower fascia, like in the driving lights, or elsewhere.
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03-28-2008, 05:55 PM | #12 |
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Thanks Garfin and GM for hearing our voices. Stripes painted on, color coded and smaller roof antenna, option to have a chrome insert for the gills.
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03-28-2008, 05:59 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2002 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2008
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Lots of things!
First I'd have to say that they should let the buyer be able to individualize the car to the way they like it, kind of like Scion does it. Secondly I agree that that hideous spoiler has to go, keep it low and integrate it into the deck lid. Third, OPEN UP THE HOOD SCOOP!!!(atleast on the V8 please, pretty please!)
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03-28-2008, 06:12 PM | #14 |
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sports suspension
AWD 3.55 or better rear axle tight short throw shifter LS3 pretty please... |
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