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*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-17-2009, 09:50 PM

It IS 3900 lbs. It is NOT a pig. It doesn't drive like a pig, it doesn't accelerate like a pig, it doesn't handle like a pig. The car is planted, light on its feet, and crisp.

You don't need to believe me...and I'm glad you want to buy one. But for your own sake, try and test drive it -- you'll see that I'm speaking the truth.

On a side note, did you know that removing 500 lbs (which you'll never be able to do if you plan to drive it daily, so forget about it)...but I digress, if you remove 500 lbs, that's equivalent to adding only ~50hp? "The more you know..."

*Milk 1027* · 09-17-2009, 09:57 PM

can someone ask a question here without being bombarded with attacks?
Seriously, he asked a simple question. No need to do that. Either answer the question or stay out of it respectfully.

thank you.

Kelso · 09-17-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talwell

The Mustang might be lighter - but I will push a Camaro before I drive a Mustang.

thts good stuff

Windy City · 09-17-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

Leave your girl freind at home.

SWEET

rodimus prime · 09-17-2009, 10:14 PM

This car is nowhere near a ground up design. Its a shortened up g8. That is why its heavy. Because its a shrunken down sedan.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-17-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

This car is nowhere near a ground up design. Its a shortened up g8. That is why its heavy. Because its a shrunken down sedan.

Yes, and no. It shares some components with the G8, but they did revise the Zeta platform from the ground up for the Camaro. That's why it's internally referred to as "Zeta II". Most of the reason for the car's weight is in the robustness of the design, and the outstanding structural rigidity. It's one of the strongest-bodied cars GM's ever produced.

POWERFREAK · 09-17-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Get rid of the independent

If that doesn't work for you then I would recommend you go buy a mustang or stick with your ricer.

BTW: I personally take offense by you calling a car that we all cherish here "A PIG". I know they're heavy but you could use a better choice of words here. Just my opinion.

x1000

Quote:

Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

Leave your girl friend at home.

ravensjeff · 09-17-2009, 10:46 PM

OP sounds like a disrespecting Taurus owner.

rex113 · 09-17-2009, 10:57 PM

I love each and every pound of my 2ss ls3 camaro.

DTM · 09-17-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onechuck

You never would know it was this big if you weren't told. You can't feel it any way.

BS, I feel it every time I step on the gas, even though it is fast

jayson71 · 09-17-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RatedZ

Guys, I really want to like the new Camaro. For real, I do. But, I just can't get enthusiastic about a 3900 lb pig of a car. The power's right, the looks are right, everything is right...except for the weight.

So, this is where I ask, "Where are the 400-500 lbs I DON'T need?" If I'm going to buy one of these pigs, and I'd like to, I wanna know what I can remove without sacrificing my safety and the overall good looks of my vehicle. I can live without a back seat or a spare tire, but I'd like to keep the door-panels intact.

So, what can go? And BTW, I'm talking about an SS. I won't mess with a V6.

Try this, I know it is a V6 but it can work on the SS as well.

*Milk 1027* · 09-17-2009, 11:02 PM

can we stop with the smart @$$ comments now?

jayson71 · 09-17-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Yes, and no. It shares some components with the G8, but they did revise the Zeta platform from the ground up for the Camaro. That's why it's internally referred to as "Zeta II". Most of the reason for the car's weight is in the robustness of the design, and the outstanding structural rigidity. It's one of the strongest-bodied cars GM's ever produced.

My wife walked away from a rear impact where she was stopped and the guy in the Silverado that hit her was going 70+

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 09-17-2009, 11:07 PM

I say exhaust meaning everything from the manifolds back to the mufflers and put aftermarket headers , cats and mufflers.
Aftermarket intake.
Go with a manual shift car.
1ss
switch the IRS to a solid rearaxle.
Wheels
Hood.
That should shave quite a bit atleast a few hundread.

Keep in mind the IRS is Heavy and last but not least give it 2 years and the mustang will weigh the same as us due to updating safety stuff in the car.

09-17-2009, 09:50 PM	#29
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	It IS 3900 lbs. It is NOT a pig. It doesn't drive like a pig, it doesn't accelerate like a pig, it doesn't handle like a pig. The car is planted, light on its feet, and crisp. You don't need to believe me...and I'm glad you want to buy one. But for your own sake, try and test drive it -- you'll see that I'm speaking the truth. On a side note, did you know that removing 500 lbs (which you'll never be able to do if you plan to drive it daily, so forget about it)...but I digress, if you remove 500 lbs, that's equivalent to adding only ~50hp? "The more you know..." __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

09-17-2009, 09:57 PM	#30
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	can someone ask a question here without being bombarded with attacks? Seriously, he asked a simple question. No need to do that. Either answer the question or stay out of it respectfully. thank you. __________________

09-17-2009, 10:46 PM	#36
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	OP sounds like a disrespecting Taurus owner. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

09-17-2009, 11:02 PM	#40
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	can we stop with the smart @$$ comments now? __________________

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09-17-2009, 10:14 PM	#33
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	This car is nowhere near a ground up design. Its a shortened up g8. That is why its heavy. Because its a shrunken down sedan.

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rex113 Drives: 2010 2ss silver/cyb Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: nj Posts: 200	I love each and every pound of my 2ss ls3 camaro.

09-17-2009, 11:07 PM	#42
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	I say exhaust meaning everything from the manifolds back to the mufflers and put aftermarket headers , cats and mufflers. Aftermarket intake. Go with a manual shift car. 1ss switch the IRS to a solid rearaxle. Wheels Hood. That should shave quite a bit atleast a few hundread. Keep in mind the IRS is Heavy and last but not least give it 2 years and the mustang will weigh the same as us due to updating safety stuff in the car.