Al Oppenheiser (Camaro Chief Engineer) - Autoline After Hours Aug 23 - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jimmy5 · 08-23-2012, 05:52 PM

I sent a question in asking why aren't the ZL1's running 11's as advertised, I doubt it gets answered.

Anaconda · 08-23-2012, 05:56 PM

There are questions about the Z28 and such but I decided to ask about that hill assist if it is able to be disabled. :/ lol ]

Edit: I believe he just answered the question. When asked if there's a way to disable it he said don't hold the brakes so hard. :o

AdamZ · 08-23-2012, 05:58 PM

That was awesome!

AdamZ · 08-23-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Anaconda

There are questions about the Z28 and such but I decided to ask about that hill assist if it is able to be disabled. :/ lol ]

Edit: I believe he just answered the question. When asked if there's a way to disable it he said don't hold the brakes so hard. :o

Yeah he kinda got smart ass on you haha

awfarley · 08-23-2012, 05:59 PM

Yeah pretty cool to see and hear. Beats reading online anyday.

SUKXOST · 08-23-2012, 05:59 PM

Anyone else notice he seemed to completely blow off the idea of a Z28? HA Keep waiting fellas, I'll be rockin my 1LE in the meantime! :P

Anaconda · 08-23-2012, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamZ

Yeah he kinda got smart ass on you haha

It's okay. I just HAD to ask.

AdamZ · 08-23-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUKXOST

Anyone else notice he seemed to completely blow off the idea of a Z28? HA Keep waiting fellas, I'll be rockin my 1LE in the meantime! :P

I think he more hinted towards it than blew it off. He said there are a lot of options they can chose from and a Z28 was one of them

SUKXOST · 08-23-2012, 06:05 PM

It was said just too not matter of factly. I don't think on this Gen. I just don't see it. Who knows

PYROLYSIS · 08-23-2012, 09:46 PM

It's hard to read between the lines but I think one of the most important things Al said was that they're not done with the fifth gen yet. They already offer more than anybody could ask for(except Z28), and they're still looking at ways to improve and maybe adding more models/packages. I think putting the next gen V-8s in the fifth gen would be extremely successful. I also thought he made it sound like they're not in any hurry to release the sixth gen. He stated twice that they were waiting to see what the new Mustang would have. So many different things they could do. It looks to still be a bright future for the fifth gen.

AdamZ · 08-23-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

It's hard to read between the lines but I think one of the most important things Al said was that they're not done with the fifth gen yet. They already offer more than anybody could ask for(except Z28), and they're still looking at ways to improve and maybe adding more models/packages. I think putting the next gen V-8s in the fifth gen would be extremely successful. I also thought he made it sound like they're not in any hurry to release the sixth gen. He stated twice that they were waiting to see what the new Mustang would have. So many different things they could do. It looks to still be a bright future for the fifth gen.

I was very happy to see that.

*DGthe3* · 08-23-2012, 10:02 PM

The video is up now. http://www.autoline.tv/journal/?p=2691

As for the Z28, even though it seems like he blew it off ... I've heard other Camaro team personnel say the exact same thing on more than one occasion. So I'd say that there's something there that they can't talk about. It might not be a Z28, but I can't shake the feeling that there is something in the works.

Also ... when I sent those questions in (gap between 1LE and ZL1, then asking about a Z28) I was hoping that they'd be read together -and read the same way I wrote them. But the way they reworded them & broke them up it became harder to see that it was really all just 1 question about a Z28 slotting in between the 1LE and ZL1. Oh well, at least they got on air

*DGthe3* · 08-23-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy5

I sent a question in asking why aren't the ZL1's running 11's as advertised, I doubt it gets answered.

Wait for the fall. People will be more experienced with their cars, and they'll be running in cooler denser air (thus making more power).

90503 · 08-23-2012, 10:14 PM

Just a thought...they've done ZL1, 1LE, COPO in fifth gen mode...maybe saving Z28 to spice up sixth gen...just a guess...

08-23-2012, 05:59 PM	#20
SUKXOST Do you even lift, bro? Drives: 2013 1LE Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 3,159 View My Garage	Anyone else notice he seemed to completely blow off the idea of a Z28? HA Keep waiting fellas, I'll be rockin my 1LE in the meantime! :P __________________ My 1LE (645WHP/597WTQ) build/journal Thread: 1st ever 1LE COTW http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255461

08-23-2012, 06:05 PM	#23
SUKXOST Do you even lift, bro? Drives: 2013 1LE Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 3,159 View My Garage	It was said just too not matter of factly. I don't think on this Gen. I just don't see it. Who knows __________________ My 1LE (645WHP/597WTQ) build/journal Thread: 1st ever 1LE COTW http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255461

08-23-2012, 09:46 PM	#24
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	It's hard to read between the lines but I think one of the most important things Al said was that they're not done with the fifth gen yet. They already offer more than anybody could ask for(except Z28), and they're still looking at ways to improve and maybe adding more models/packages. I think putting the next gen V-8s in the fifth gen would be extremely successful. I also thought he made it sound like they're not in any hurry to release the sixth gen. He stated twice that they were waiting to see what the new Mustang would have. So many different things they could do. It looks to still be a bright future for the fifth gen. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

08-23-2012, 10:02 PM	#26
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	The video is up now. http://www.autoline.tv/journal/?p=2691 As for the Z28, even though it seems like he blew it off ... I've heard other Camaro team personnel say the exact same thing on more than one occasion. So I'd say that there's something there that they can't talk about. It might not be a Z28, but I can't shake the feeling that there is something in the works. Also ... when I sent those questions in (gap between 1LE and ZL1, then asking about a Z28) I was hoping that they'd be read together -and read the same way I wrote them. But the way they reworded them & broke them up it became harder to see that it was really all just 1 question about a Z28 slotting in between the 1LE and ZL1. Oh well, at least they got on air __________________ 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

08-23-2012, 05:52 PM	#15
jimmy5 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #450 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Big Spring, TX Posts: 479	I sent a question in asking why aren't the ZL1's running 11's as advertised, I doubt it gets answered.

08-23-2012, 05:56 PM	#16
Anaconda Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-speed VR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere nice and cool Posts: 303 View My Garage	There are questions about the Z28 and such but I decided to ask about that hill assist if it is able to be disabled. :/ lol ] Edit: I believe he just answered the question. When asked if there's a way to disable it he said don't hold the brakes so hard. :o

08-23-2012, 05:58 PM	#17
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	That was awesome!

08-23-2012, 05:59 PM	#19
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	Yeah pretty cool to see and hear. Beats reading online anyday.

08-23-2012, 10:14 PM	#28
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,428	Just a thought...they've done ZL1, 1LE, COPO in fifth gen mode...maybe saving Z28 to spice up sixth gen...just a guess...