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brandotron · 04-13-2011, 02:19 PM

It's beautiful. I love it. Nice to see the return of the red whit and blue bars to the Camaro's image.

Integrated exhaust manifolds? I guess that means no more LT's for the v6 crowd without a head swap...

ctk1 · 04-13-2011, 02:21 PM

So does the "new spoiler" just mean that all 45th anniversary cars get the standard SS/RS spoiler? It doesn't look like anything special or different than what is on my SS.

Camaro68 · 04-13-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

Russell James · 04-13-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by brandotron

It's beautiful. I love it. Nice to see the return of the red whit and blue bars to the Camaro's image.

Integrated exhaust manifolds? I guess that means no more LT's for the v6 crowd without a head swap...

Probably the cat conv is integrated into the manifold. Not the head/manifold.

brandotron · 04-13-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

Probably the cat conv is integrated into the manifold. Not the head/manifold.

I dunno, the OP says

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New cylinder head design with integrated exhaust manifold

camaroracing2834 · 04-13-2011, 02:34 PM

I love it!!!!!!!

LAWMAN · 04-13-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaRSSS

From most of the comments, I am gathering that you all love the current, recessed-tuna-can steering wheel? OMG! REALLY? Are you being hypnotized by its sheer ugliness??
Talk about the #1 fugly feature that needed to be addressed! As far as the new one is concerned, GM definitely should have spent another $30 and put the CAMARO logo on it, I at least agree with that, instead of a generic look, but that round turd of a wheel is the primary thing I can't wait to throw in the dumpster and put ANYTHING on that will fit!
Hell, disable the airbag and shove a Grant on it..anything. It's the first thing I noticed when I first saw a Camaro, and it's the one thing I absolutely disdain on my car. (well, clutch sux too...

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I know it's all about personal taste and opinion, so there's my $.02 worth.
..and yes, not buying the stripes on the car either.

BTW, the Passenger seat "fix" should be considered a Service Bulletin so we can get that addressed in our current cars. It's not an enhancement or a cool new feature. It's a problem that was addressed and should be a warranty issue.

i would have to say that i agree with you on the pass.seat issue,my wife nor my son can see over the dash while sitting in it,a person would have to be probably 5ft.6 or so to see the front of the car,..oh and it would be GREAT if g.m. would offer a HUD upgrade for the 2010 2lt and 2ss at a discounted $

b4z · 04-13-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmicasa the Great XvX

The 3.0L is an excellent engine.. It only issue is that in the vehicles GM has it sitting... it's torque band comes in too high to make sense. But.. with TURBO.. an engine normally requires a higher compression ratio. The 3.0L probably also is more durable with heavy boost due to thicker walls. I would be willing to bet that U could not thin the walls of a 3.6L anymore without suffering some serious head and cylinder cooling issues

At a current 270HP in the 3.0L and the now dead and ancient 2.8L Turbo pushing out 325HP without DI.. I'm thinking a 3.0L Di TT will easily get 400-425HP. Essentially we are only talking about enuff Boost to pick up another 130-150HP

The 3.6L can be punched out to 4.0L's as designed. So the cylinder walls are probably strong enough to withstand turbo'ing in a 3.6L. But it will probably make 500hp with modest boost levels-maybe GM doesn't want that?

25thanniversary · 04-13-2011, 02:41 PM

wow i like it i am going to trade in my 2011 cgm and get this one so i could have a 25th and a 45th anniversary.

rocketman 12 · 04-13-2011, 02:44 PM

Not digging the stripes

, but everything else.......YEAH BABY!!!!!

500TH post, FTW!

tangorover · 04-13-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stand-al0ne

Im a little light-headed right now...

I'm blind-sided by all of this.

I wont go as far as saying I dont love my Camaro anymore,

BUTTT

these new changes are almost too much to overlook...

WOW - I think I need to consider swapping up to a 2012...glad I didnt do anything motor-wise to mine yet. I can just swap my wheels on to the new one

Best thing I have read on here this year!!!!!!

DUDE. Same here! Our camaro's are nice but this is awesome. I may have missed out but its excellent that GM didnt just sit on its laurels. Its fixed what most "expert reviewers" complained about the cars.
These changes are good enough for me to consider trading up :-D

tangorover · 04-13-2011, 02:50 PM

OMG OMG OMG

Power lift for passenger seat!! YIPPIE!!
NOW I seriously want to trade in!!!

Camaro_hx · 04-13-2011, 02:51 PM

I ALMOST HAD A HEART STROKE! IM IN LOVE WITH THE STRIPES COMBO!
Still no stripes on my CGM, this might just have to be the 1!

LAWMAN · 04-13-2011, 02:54 PM

i think the stripes look good,adds color and taste,

04-13-2011, 02:19 PM	#169
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	It's beautiful. I love it. Nice to see the return of the red whit and blue bars to the Camaro's image. Integrated exhaust manifolds? I guess that means no more LT's for the v6 crowd without a head swap... __________________

04-13-2011, 02:21 PM	#170
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	So does the "new spoiler" just mean that all 45th anniversary cars get the standard SS/RS spoiler? It doesn't look like anything special or different than what is on my SS. __________________ 2010 Victory Red R6P 2SS w/RS package. Gloss black Rallys, 6 speed manual, SLP Loudmouth I exhaust, LS7 style blackout panel, SS emblems front and rear, Custom 69 inspired headlight covers, Vararam no tune, Hurst Short Throw, and MTI Racing rear spoiler, SLP Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Skirts

04-13-2011, 02:41 PM	#177
25thanniversary Drives: 92 Camaro Convt RS,2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laredo,TX Posts: 2,167	wow i like it i am going to trade in my 2011 cgm and get this one so i could have a 25th and a 45th anniversary. __________________ TEAM LLT 1992 Camaro Rs Convertible 2011 Camaro 1lt Rs

04-13-2011, 02:44 PM	#178
rocketman 12 SOON......... Drives: 2010 ABM SS/RS Z-281LE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wolcottville, Indiana Posts: 946	Not digging the stripes, but everything else.......YEAH BABY!!!!! 500TH post, FTW! __________________ No, it's not a real Z/28..... Last edited by rocketman 12; 04-13-2011 at 02:45 PM. Reason: geek moment, lol

04-13-2011, 02:54 PM	#182
LAWMAN Drives: 2010 cam.2ss/rs.iom,07'escalade esv Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pasc.Ms. Posts: 841	i think the stripes look good,adds color and taste, __________________ A9120159 1100:12/19/08 3800:06/19/09 6000:07/02/09

04-13-2011, 02:34 PM	#174
camaroracing2834 Mike, Go Yanks & Giants!! Drives: Use to drive 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spring Hill, FL. Posts: 3,022 View My Garage	I love it!!!!!!!

04-13-2011, 02:50 PM	#180
tangorover Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT Summit White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 469	OMG OMG OMG Power lift for passenger seat!! YIPPIE!! NOW I seriously want to trade in!!!

04-13-2011, 02:51 PM	#181
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	I ALMOST HAD A HEART STROKE! IM IN LOVE WITH THE STRIPES COMBO! Still no stripes on my CGM, this might just have to be the 1!