Just noticed something really 'retro' about the Camaro - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Zabo · 03-14-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LDGn63

dude, does that car have a rollcage? (padding)

What rollcage, I have plenty of padding. (See avatar XD)

undrcop2010 · 03-14-2009, 02:03 PM

i have pop-ups on my 07 grand cheerokee and ive locked myself out and it was difficult to pop the lock open with one hanger i had to tape a few together the one hanger kept bending

888GT#31 · 03-14-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by spd98

I wouldn't call it retro all the aussie cars have pop up locks.

Not the recent Commodores.

AKA G8's here.

Baughman · 03-14-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

I don't think it has anything to do with being retro. I'm amazed that anyone cares one way or the other about this sort of thing....... and I'm anal!!!!!!!

I agree with you on this one, but nice eye anyways

stovt001 · 03-14-2009, 05:35 PM

I only hope it sits flush with the door when in the lock position. It isn't a problem for me, but for taller drivers sitting farther back I've heard those types of locks can poke into their arm when they're resting it on the door while cruising with the windows down.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-14-2009, 05:50 PM

Funny you post a thread about this. I was just thinking about it...trying to remember if it was "chromed" or not.

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Originally Posted by stovt001

I only hope it sits flush with the door when in the lock position. It isn't a problem for me, but for taller drivers sitting farther back I've heard those types of locks can poke into their arm when they're resting it on the door while cruising with the windows down.

Do you drive a Cobalt Coupe or Sedan? Only reason I ask....this is one of the tiny things that bug me about mine. I have a small dent in my arm after cruising around...

SSOOCH · 03-14-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

You can get chrome knobs at any parts store for a buck or two. They are threaded usually therefore replaceable.

I get that, but what I'm trying to say is my $25k HHR SS has them and my $40k+ SS Camaro will not. It's just funny how corners are cut on such small inexpensive details that really hurt the overall appeal.

Details make the interior of any car.

Sean_W · 03-14-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

Onstar works better than a slim jim. No cop, no damage.

Your right. I forgot about that. That's going to take a while to get used to when I have the car.

CG'sSS · 03-14-2009, 10:53 PM

I personally like the style on the VW Jettas. It has a red LED light where that button is....kind of looks like your alarm LED. I tried looking for a picture of it but didnt find it. If you guys know what I'm talking about.

CynAgain · 03-14-2009, 11:05 PM

Interesting... nice catch!

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Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

actually guys, no hanger, no slim jim...it's called OnStar...

Just give them a call and give them your pin and they can unlock your doors for you.

I've been driving fords way too long

zebra · 03-14-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CG'sSS

I personally like the style on the VW Jettas. It has a red LED light where that button is....kind of looks like your alarm LED. I tried looking for a picture of it but didnt find it. If you guys know what I'm talking about.

i know what you mean... like on the c6 corvettes, how there's a red led right there on the door panel. that's because it's completely electronic (except the emergency release) there's no need for a manual stem to be there

Sierra · 03-14-2009, 11:53 PM

I like them. Its probably cheaper to produce them also. Its like removing the passenger side key lock. A dealer freind said when they first starting doing that they were reallly hush hush about it.

stovt001 · 03-15-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Funny you post a thread about this. I was just thinking about it...trying to remember if it was "chromed" or not.

Do you drive a Cobalt Coupe or Sedan? Only reason I ask....this is one of the tiny things that bug me about mine. I have a small dent in my arm after cruising around...

I have a coupe, so the long door places the lock knob pretty far back, and I'm also short and like to sit straight up and closer to the wheel (the anti gangsta-lean, which makes me a rarity in the Los Angeles area). The knob is well behind my elbow and not a problem, but I've heard a few complaints from other people driving sedans with the knobs further forward and/or sitting further back so I know for some people it is an issue.

Matrix · 03-15-2009, 05:45 AM

My Magnum has the same locks.

03-14-2009, 02:03 PM	#30
undrcop2010 Drives: 1LT/RS SIM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 193	i have pop-ups on my 07 grand cheerokee and ive locked myself out and it was difficult to pop the lock open with one hanger i had to tape a few together the one hanger kept bending __________________ 1LT/RS SIM!

03-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#33
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	I only hope it sits flush with the door when in the lock position. It isn't a problem for me, but for taller drivers sitting farther back I've heard those types of locks can poke into their arm when they're resting it on the door while cruising with the windows down. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

03-14-2009, 10:53 PM	#37
CG'sSS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS and 1985 L98 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 94 View My Garage	I personally like the style on the VW Jettas. It has a red LED light where that button is....kind of looks like your alarm LED. I tried looking for a picture of it but didnt find it. If you guys know what I'm talking about. __________________ Since June 19, 2009 Owns: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM w/ SIM Rally Stripes w/ SIM GRFX Still Owns: 1985 Corvette

03-14-2009, 11:53 PM	#40
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,045	I like them. Its probably cheaper to produce them also. Its like removing the passenger side key lock. A dealer freind said when they first starting doing that they were reallly hush hush about it. __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

03-15-2009, 05:45 AM	#42
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	My Magnum has the same locks. __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

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