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SoFlaZ · 07-20-2008, 11:43 AM

Hey no smacking, somebody before me said drift, I meant power slide.
And that didn't sound like no 6.2, don't forget the ~300hp V6 is no slouch and has a sound similar to that in the video.

4thGen · 07-20-2008, 03:21 PM

The source link has it spelled CamEro.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-20-2008, 03:24 PM

It sounds like this documentary will address a lot of the design decisions we've been discussing here. "fight over the roof height" I wonder if they will discuss the bumper, B pillar, gas cap, lights etc. I'm definitely gonna watch this...

How cool, I mean the whole time we've be speculation on whats happening with the car, these guys have been documenting it... That's way cool. And I'm stoked about them using Jr. to refine the car. NASCAR or not, he loves American muscle and with his experience I'm sure the car will be better for his input. He's an enthusiast and will expect the car to satisfy that group as well as the general consumer.

PoPoCamaro · 07-20-2008, 09:07 PM

Thanks Meghan Reeder!

I hope that piece isn't the only documentary. I'm thinking it would be cool to have something on Discovery or something too. I'm hoping to collect all these videos and keep them with my Camaro. I'm excited to see all the press when this baby comes out!

Grape Ape · 07-20-2008, 10:39 PM

My 2 1/2 year old trying to watch the video with headphones while she was watching sesame street and she demanded one of the headphones. I discovered that one side was all all talk and the other was mostly car sounds (especially exhaust).

*Mindz* · 07-20-2008, 10:45 PM

Raw video footage through right channel, left channel is the annoying announcer guy.

I just listened to it through right headphone only. That beast sounds like a Z06 a few times during the movie (must have been the V8.

fastball · 07-20-2008, 10:58 PM

This is where GM needs to be carefull in the marketing of the Camaro. It's allright to have Jr. give you all the "she handles like a Chevelle" retro talk (and to be honest, by today's standards a 454 Chevelle SS handles like crap - 15" bias ply tires, solid rear axle, improper weight balance, horrid braking) to those who want to hear it, but to sell the Camaro en mass GM can't live in the past. Cars like the Nissan Altima 3.5 SE coupe, BMW 1-Series, Honda Accord EX V6 coupe, and even (dare I say it here) the Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 coupe are already the heavy hitter players in the personal/performance coupe market. All but the Solara are available with 6 speed sticks. They bring modern, sophisticated, Japanese and European flavor, and are well reguarded by the general public. They are all exactly spot on in the price range the Camaro LS and LT will be competing in.

People who look at those cars still reguard the Camaro, right or wrong, with the same prejudicies as someone with a mullett, wears slim and thin neck ties, and has a stack of Poison and Bon Jovi cassettes next to his boombox.

If GM is going to succeed with the Camaro, the V6 must change the way people look at the car and must be as good if not better in overall driving dynamics than those cars. BMW is a stretch, but the 1-series is right in the mix pricewise.

GM must be carefull here.

Stig · 07-20-2008, 11:23 PM

I really wish they would have picked someone else to do this interview.

I can already see the huge ass nascar numbers showing up on the rear windows of Camaro's around the country.

I wish they would have gotten some better info after suspension tuning, and from someone who doesnt make left turns for a living.

warbird81 · 07-20-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shank0668

pause at exactly 58 sec

it looks like that is the ss next to the iver. it also looks like it has a black stripe on the hood. nice

smokn' · 07-21-2008, 12:16 AM

overall, ecstatic! a little body-roll disappoints me, but i agree, this does look like an early test mule. fastball, i agree w/ what u have 2 say. i do think power is 2 be looked at first 4 purposes of heritage, but handling is quite essential. i'm sure gm will not overlook this as they were so punctilious concerning it's weight balance. i sure hope so anyway. this is a major factor of persuasion for myself in regards 2 the camaro vs. gto. but i have faith in gm, what a great bunch of people w/ a great heart 4 the cars that americans hold so dear. and thanx Reeder!

*KILLER74Z28* · 07-21-2008, 12:34 AM

Nice... I like that they got Jr's opinion...

Redmenance · 07-21-2008, 01:05 AM

Wow....Thank You Meghan!! What a cool peek into the car of the future~
And seeing a ledgend in the making being driven by in our opinion the most awesome car guy....well it don't get any better than that for us....We want to again say Thanks to Team Camaro....YOU ROCK! Can Hardly wait till 4pm today~~

*DGthe3* · 07-21-2008, 01:06 AM

Looks like I have something to watch on August 6. I might have to tape it, then memorize it.

Oh, to all those that are complaining about Jr and question the value of his opinions, he also races Corvettes when he gets the chance at events like the Rolex 24hrs of Daytona. Plus, how many other Camaro enthusiasts are also professional racers?

warbird81 · 07-21-2008, 03:36 AM

thank you megan

07-20-2008, 03:24 PM	#59
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	It sounds like this documentary will address a lot of the design decisions we've been discussing here. "fight over the roof height" I wonder if they will discuss the bumper, B pillar, gas cap, lights etc. I'm definitely gonna watch this... How cool, I mean the whole time we've be speculation on whats happening with the car, these guys have been documenting it... That's way cool. And I'm stoked about them using Jr. to refine the car. NASCAR or not, he loves American muscle and with his experience I'm sure the car will be better for his input. He's an enthusiast and will expect the car to satisfy that group as well as the general consumer. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

07-20-2008, 10:39 PM	#61
Grape Ape Drives: 96 Bronco w/ a 5 speed Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PNW Posts: 296	Cool discovery. My 2 1/2 year old trying to watch the video with headphones while she was watching sesame street and she demanded one of the headphones. I discovered that one side was all all talk and the other was mostly car sounds (especially exhaust).

07-20-2008, 10:45 PM	#62
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Raw video footage through right channel, left channel is the annoying announcer guy. I just listened to it through right headphone only. That beast sounds like a Z06 a few times during the movie (must have been the V8. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-21-2008, 12:34 AM	#67
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,768 View My Garage	Nice... I like that they got Jr's opinion... __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

07-21-2008, 01:06 AM	#69
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Looks like I have something to watch on August 6. I might have to tape it, then memorize it. Oh, to all those that are complaining about Jr and question the value of his opinions, he also races Corvettes when he gets the chance at events like the Rolex 24hrs of Daytona. Plus, how many other Camaro enthusiasts are also professional racers? __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

07-20-2008, 11:43 AM	#57
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	Hey no smacking, somebody before me said drift, I meant power slide. And that didn't sound like no 6.2, don't forget the ~300hp V6 is no slouch and has a sound similar to that in the video.

07-20-2008, 03:21 PM	#58
4thGen Drives: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 141	The source link has it spelled CamEro.

07-20-2008, 09:07 PM	#60
PoPoCamaro Drives: 2000 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 31	Thanks Meghan Reeder! I hope that piece isn't the only documentary. I'm thinking it would be cool to have something on Discovery or something too. I'm hoping to collect all these videos and keep them with my Camaro. I'm excited to see all the press when this baby comes out!

07-20-2008, 10:58 PM	#63
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,361	This is where GM needs to be carefull in the marketing of the Camaro. It's allright to have Jr. give you all the "she handles like a Chevelle" retro talk (and to be honest, by today's standards a 454 Chevelle SS handles like crap - 15" bias ply tires, solid rear axle, improper weight balance, horrid braking) to those who want to hear it, but to sell the Camaro en mass GM can't live in the past. Cars like the Nissan Altima 3.5 SE coupe, BMW 1-Series, Honda Accord EX V6 coupe, and even (dare I say it here) the Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 coupe are already the heavy hitter players in the personal/performance coupe market. All but the Solara are available with 6 speed sticks. They bring modern, sophisticated, Japanese and European flavor, and are well reguarded by the general public. They are all exactly spot on in the price range the Camaro LS and LT will be competing in. People who look at those cars still reguard the Camaro, right or wrong, with the same prejudicies as someone with a mullett, wears slim and thin neck ties, and has a stack of Poison and Bon Jovi cassettes next to his boombox. If GM is going to succeed with the Camaro, the V6 must change the way people look at the car and must be as good if not better in overall driving dynamics than those cars. BMW is a stretch, but the 1-series is right in the mix pricewise. GM must be carefull here.

07-20-2008, 11:23 PM	#64
Stig Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 125	I really wish they would have picked someone else to do this interview. I can already see the huge ass nascar numbers showing up on the rear windows of Camaro's around the country. I wish they would have gotten some better info after suspension tuning, and from someone who doesnt make left turns for a living.

07-21-2008, 12:16 AM	#66
smokn' Drives: Banana boat Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The carribeen Posts: 228	overall, ecstatic! a little body-roll disappoints me, but i agree, this does look like an early test mule. fastball, i agree w/ what u have 2 say. i do think power is 2 be looked at first 4 purposes of heritage, but handling is quite essential. i'm sure gm will not overlook this as they were so punctilious concerning it's weight balance. i sure hope so anyway. this is a major factor of persuasion for myself in regards 2 the camaro vs. gto. but i have faith in gm, what a great bunch of people w/ a great heart 4 the cars that americans hold so dear. and thanx Reeder!

07-21-2008, 01:05 AM	#68
Redmenance Member Drives: 93Z28/2000SSMonte/68ChevConvt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 14	Wow....Thank You Meghan!! What a cool peek into the car of the future~ And seeing a ledgend in the making being driven by in our opinion the most awesome car guy....well it don't get any better than that for us....We want to again say Thanks to Team Camaro....YOU ROCK! Can Hardly wait till 4pm today~~

07-21-2008, 03:36 AM	#70
warbird81 Drives: 1995 camaro, 2005 sts Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 113	thank you megan __________________ on a mustang

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