CamaroScotty's JULY 22 Dealer Presentation Details Thread

[CamaroScotty]

You can refer to my SCHEDULE of EVENTS I just posted.

[Lucas718]

Originally Posted by motorhed

I haven't seen car with any of these as options for years....

I think super low end cars only, like the Aveo these types of things are options. I would think for anything costing more than $15K it's a no-brainer.

I'm currently driving a 2008 Jeep Wrangler with no power windows or door locks. But don't call it a car.

[Bowtie_Z28]

I don't think a Jeep compares lol. They are a different breed all together

[CamaroScotty]

My AVEO demo doesnt have power windows & locks either ~!!!!

[Chevyrocker]

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

My AVEO demo doesnt have power windows & locks either ~!!!!

you guys get demos?!?

[CamaroScotty]

Originally Posted by jsenn

you guys get demos?!?

I think we're one of the few.....People see the cars, they buy the cars....

I use magnets in parking lots....led signs.... it works.

[Rissa]

Is the RS just an appearance package? Will you be able to get a V6 RS? Sorry if this was already asked.

[theholycow]

Originally Posted by therealkitt

i've never heard of this before. weight is always a factor.

i'm looking at the Ford GT's now for a comparison, and I can see that these maro's are quite a bit heavier.

compare the 2008 deluxe GT at 3500 vs the SS @ 3860. Sorry but 360 pounds is a big difference. but with the SS having 122 more HP...it shouldn't matter putting a 422 HP 'maro against a 300 HP GT...even if you have a 360 lbs passenger. or two 180's

Weight is a factor, but changing 360 pounds in a 4000 pound vehicle isn't. Did you read the post I linked? In my observations, people who remove a few hundred pounds from even a 2500 pound car don't even get much of any fuel economy improvement unless they're driving like assholes. The reason that a lighter car comes with better fuel economy in reasonable driving is because it can come with less power or taller gears.

Now, if we're talking about performance, that's a whole other issue and any weight loss translates directly into faster acceleration. My post was about fuel economy and was a response to another post about the same.

Originally Posted by jsenn

There will be no spare tires standard...it will be an option...a tire inflator kit will be standard
the tires will not be run flats on any models

Lame. Will the optional spare be full size or donut? If the spare tire well is made for a full size tire then at least people can buy a cheap wheel and tire at non-OEM prices to use as the spare.

[CamaroScotty]

Originally Posted by Rissa

Is the RS just an appearance package? Will you be able to get a V6 RS? Sorry if this was already asked.

Yes.

[RobbRock]

Just to let everyone know I will be trying to get a video of the IDL up later this afternoon

[TAG UR IT]

Originally Posted by RobbRock

Just to let everyone know I will be trying to get a video of the IDL up later this afternoon

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I hear it was rather simple...to the point...and stuff we pretty much already knew. Not that I don't want to see it, but let's hope for more on part two at 2pm.

From what I gather, there's going to be another in a couple more weeks as well.

[69copo]

I am a little concerned about the weight of those massive 20in wheels. The unsprung weight has to be pretty high. The rotational mass of a 20x8.5 wheel is very high then add on the wieght of the tire and you have a large mass to overcome. I know we all love the look of the 20 but do you think there might be a 18in option? If they are doing this to increase speed and fuel economy why not have an 18in wheel and take .75/1.00 in off the ride height and it would be the same. It would also increase the handling by lowering the center of gravity.

[rolnslo]

Originally Posted by jsenn

... No E85 flex fuel at this time.

Hmm, that's kind of a bummer. Was hoping that this would be available so that when I need to use E85 5-10 years down the road, my Camaro is already set up for it.

[ChrisB]

Originally Posted by motorhed

I haven't seen car with any of these as options for years....

I think super low end cars only, like the Aveo these types of things are options. I would think for anything costing more than $15K it's a no-brainer.

I was asking cause my other choice is a Pontiac Solstice which is way more than 15K and theres no A/C, its a 1200$ option and power door/windows mirror are 1040$