HOT OFF THE PRESS!!! 2009 CAMARO (BLACK) NO CAMO - IN THE FLESH!

[fbodfather]

Originally Posted by Warghost

I was going to mention that also. I have two friends who have both purchased GM trucks in the past year, and both vehicles have bad orange peel. It's apparent in these pictures as well. How can a huge company like GM not fix an issue as serious as this? They must know!

Also, anyone else thinking GM may have something big planned for the Camaro's headlights? Why have we still not seen the production headlights? It can't be that hard to make lenses/housings. Ah well, maybe it's wishful thinking. I really want unforgettable headlights. The rest of the car deserves more than regular round head lamps.

You DO realize that this is a pre-production car -- right?

The paint on pre-production cars isn't production quality-- and in fact, the sheetmetal isn't 'final' production -- the metal dies will be finessed up to the time we build final production cars.....and in fact, the cars are pretty abused -- so no one really cares.........

Back to the sheetmetal -- some of you will remember that we did a new front clip for the 98 model year. We scrapped a couple of thousand hoods (V6 and Z hoods were metal) -- because the dies were stamping the hoods -- and if you looked VERRRRRRRRRRRY closely under the right conditions -- it looked like there were two dimples in the hood.

We felt that was unacceptable -- and the dies were redone.

So -- don't worry about rough paint -- Beta cars always look like this.

As Camero pointed out -- headlamps and tail lamps are some of the last items to be finished.

Why?

Well -- consider that the headlamp gets a lot of air/salt/dirt/gravel/snow/mud/bugs/small animals/etc thrown at them constantly. We can't have them fail/leak/etch/etc -- so we put them thru accelerated testing in special labs.........not on the cars..........



Production headlights aren't done.

[blindingillusion]

When will they be done! When! Also, whats up with the non functional vents man.

Keeping the faith as always - Illusion

[fbodfather]

Originally Posted by blindingillusion

When will they be done! When! Also, whats up with the non functional vents man.

Keeping the faith as always - Illusion

They'll be done when they're done -- we still are several months out before building captive test fleets -- and as I said in an earlier post -- lights are usually some of the last components to be finished.

Question: did you like the concept????

And the rear quarter vents in the 69 weren't functional either -- it's a heritage cue put on a new design.

[acscamarochick06]

The Father has spoken...

Now, does anyone else want to argue that those are the production headlights? lol



Hey fbodfather, can I have a free Camaro for being such a great enthusiast, always keeping the faith, and being a chick?!? :tweetz: hehe I figured it couldn't hurt to ask.

[Omega94]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

They'll be done when they're done -- we still are several months out before building captive test fleets -- and as I said in an earlier post -- lights are usually some of the last components to be finished.

Question: did you like the concept????

And the rear quarter vents in the 69 weren't functional either -- it's a heritage cue put on a new design.

Thanks for chiming in Scott! It's always great to see the things that you have to say! Thanks for your input! I hope all is going well for you! These new shots are amazing! And to think.......it's not done!! Amazing...just amazing

[smike07]

I want one. Black w/ silver stripes maybe? Hmmm... Maybe just solid black...

[TAG UR IT]

She's BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Oh man...I almost had a heart attack...

I mean...this looks great...simply beautiful. You all know those halo's are going in there...it's as simple as that. I mean, let's read between the lines..."did ya like the concept???" It's going to happen.

The paint? I'm sure it'll ble flawless. I wouldn't worry about orange peel at all. And, if you go to pick up your Camaro and it has it, either buy it and repaint it to your specs, buy it and live with it, or don't buy this B@D@SS car and sid sad in the corner while we drive by spinning the tires! I, for one, am far from worried about the paint.....it's just a quick put together for a prepro...that's all it is. It'll be FINE.

Loving everything. That front end looks EVIL. I can't wait to see the final grill assembly and light combo. I honestly think it's going to be a concept MATCH. I think it's going to be the SAME as the concept....that's right...the SAME.

The rear? Doesn't look so bad after all!!! In fact, I love how the sides actually "flare" up on the rear deck lid. The reverse lights don't look bad at all like some had said. The trailer hitch??? C'mon...it won't be there on the production model. Maybe it could be put on, sure...but that's just one more thing GM would have to test if it could be done.

This prepro simply has AWSOME lines! Look at those doors?!?! The indentions are still there...just like day one. Oh, man do these pictures do the prepro JUSTICE!

I need some ...please...

This is not a complaint...the gas cap is acceptable, IMHO. But, imagine what it could look like back up on top.... !! I sure hope they offer something...anything...a replica...fake, whatever. But, that would look soooooo good.

Ok...enough.

And...I sign on seeing this....111 posts, just like that.. Dayum!


GM and design team...

[Emu the Foo]

does gm have a good gray/ gunmetal color? also. stop complaining bout the headlights. chevy will realize after reading all this feedback that those lights are awful and fix that. i agree with tag, front end is evil. the back is ok but way better than a mustang. i hate mustangs cuz i say they have "big butts". the gas cap is fine IMO but i think a viper type gas cap would rock. but its perfectly fine. my only beef is the side vents. but then again im not a car designer and if i was i wouldnt be working for at&t. as long as i get my 400+ HP ill be fine. oh and i also want the front vent to work. i hope the gm gray is good. think racing stripes will come on the car factory???

[2KZ28_For_Now]

Originally Posted by Emu the Foo

does gm have a good gray/ gunmetal color? also. stop complaining bout the headlights. chevy will realize after reading all this feedback that those lights are awful and fix that. i agree with tag, front end is evil. the back is ok but way better than a mustang. i hate mustangs cuz i say they have "big butts". the gas cap is fine IMO but i think a viper type gas cap would rock. but its perfectly fine. my only beef is the side vents. but then again im not a car designer and if i was i wouldnt be working for at&t. as long as i get my 400+ HP ill be fine. oh and i also want the front vent to work. i hope the gm gray is good. think racing stripes will come on the car factory???

They are offering a SWEET charcoal grey on the new ZR1 Corvette.

[Emu the Foo]

sweet. good lookin out. and that car shines. think it will be nice with that and blk stipes??? i guess ill just have to see for myself. if not blk is always a choice.

[2KZ28_For_Now]

Originally Posted by Emu the Foo

sweet. good lookin out. and that car shines. think it will be nice with that and blk stipes??? i guess ill just have to see for myself. if not blk is always a choice.

We need a 'chop to get a rough idea. I'm not gonna ask our resident 'chop gurus. I have Adobe PSE (photochop light) -- I will see if I can work some magic and post a pic later (I'm a p-shop noob, so gimme some time).

[Dark Eric]

The car looks incredible, THANKS!

[KILLER74Z28]

Wow, that's all I have to say... I'm speechless...

[TFord]

THIS REALLY SUCKS!!!

But wow she is beautiful. Is gonna be painfull watching all those fifth gens rolling around and now be able to be behind the wheel of one. well I guess a test drive will have to due untill everythings all better!