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*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-21-2007, 03:48 PM

Right, they think they're damaging their precious baby...hey! That baby wants to be driven!

*Mindz* · 06-21-2007, 07:28 PM

If I had enough money, I'd keep one in the garage and just save it for later. I'd drive the hell out of the other one. It's like a pair of shoes for most teens. You want one pair of white iversons (reebok question) with the orange marshmallow tip for your school basketball team, but you also want to preserve the whiteness and not get scuffmarks cuz it's a beautiful looking shoe. Solution, wear one pair and keep the other for special occasions when you want to look your best (clubs, movies, parties and what not).

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-21-2007, 11:13 PM

Orrr...not to be rude...you can take real good care of one pair. And make them last forever. My Father did that. He bought his first car, a new 1979 Camaro Z28. I'll swear to the heavens if it isn't still sitting in our garage, taken out every week almost to be driven around. Still runs like a champ, and not a spot of rust on 'er. That Car is what started my love for cars in general, then I learned which was the best: Corvette, a legend in every way. Then I learned which was second best and the most fun; to talk about and to drive...our beloved Camaro.

I can only aspire to be just like my father in that I still have my baby after 30 years.

playhard67 · 06-14-2008, 09:47 PM

While I'm new here...I've read a lot of the forums (not all though)... I don't think I have read a definitive on whether or not a RS version will be available. Specifically hidden headlights. Any word on this?

*GTAHVIT* · 06-14-2008, 10:05 PM

The only thing we know is there won't be hidden headlights. We don't know if there will be an RS???

Camaro Lives On · 06-14-2008, 10:10 PM

Hideaway headlights have actually been made into a no-no (i think), I'm guessing its a safety thing. That is why the Corvette doesnt have hideaways anymore. Can anyone back me up on that??

*CamaroSpike23* · 06-14-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playhard67

While I'm new here...I've read a lot of the forums (not all though)... I don't think I have read a definitive on whether or not a RS version will be available. Specifically hidden headlights. Any word on this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtahvit

The only thing we know is there won't be hidden headlights. We don't know if there will be an RS???

i imagine that the v-6 will be slated as the RS model. or if they do 2 V-6ers, the base 220hp v-6, and the 300hp D.I. v-6 would be the RS, then the LS3 V-8 would be the SS, and finally a variant of the LS9 for the Z28.

playhard67 · 06-14-2008, 10:13 PM

No V6 for me. But, the Z28 is not slated for the initial production...is that right?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-14-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro Lives On

Hideaway headlights have actually been made into a no-no (i think), I'm guessing its a safety thing. That is why the Corvette doesnt have hideaways anymore. Can anyone back me up on that??

+1

I believe they're illegal in most other parts of the world, I'm nor sure about the US. It may have just been a warantee/durability issue...

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

i imagine that the v-6 will be slated as the RS model. or if they do 2 V-6ers, the base 220hp v-6, and the 300hp D.I. v-6 would be the RS, then the LS3 V-8 would be the SS, and finally a variant of the LS9 for the Z28.

I like the sound of that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by playhard67

No V6 for me. But, the Z28 is not slated for the initial production...is that right?

We don't actually know one way or the other. Most believe it wil make it's debut with the Convertible...a few believe something else, though.

*CamaroSpike23* · 06-14-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

+1

I believe they're illegal in most other parts of the world, I'm nor sure about the US. It may have just been a warantee/durability issue...

I like the sound of that!

We don't actually know one way or the other. Most believe it wil make it's debut with the Convertible...a few believe something else, though.

it should come out with the vert from the looks of things

read my posts about the engines and vehicle ratings

Captain Awesome · 06-14-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro Lives On

Hideaway headlights have actually been made into a no-no (i think), I'm guessing its a safety thing. That is why the Corvette doesnt have hideaways anymore. Can anyone back me up on that??

I'm pretty sure it's legal.... they just took them off the vette for weight savings and cost savings and reliability issues.

*TAG UR IT* · 06-15-2008, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

it should come out with the vert from the looks of things

read my posts about the engines and vehicle ratings

Quote:

a few believe something else, though.

Nexus6 · 06-15-2008, 02:01 AM

yeah im torn if they dont have the Z28 out right away.On one hand i would like the mega horse power of the Z28.but if it does not come out right away.I may not be able to wait that long.I would end up buying the SS,and if need be just throw some bolts ons and maybe a cam under the hood.I just dont think i could see them around town and say to my self "i'll just wait another year",it would kill me.

06-21-2007, 03:48 PM	#15
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Right, they think they're damaging their precious baby...hey! That baby wants to be driven! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

06-21-2007, 11:13 PM	#17
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Orrr...not to be rude...you can take real good care of one pair. And make them last forever. My Father did that. He bought his first car, a new 1979 Camaro Z28. I'll swear to the heavens if it isn't still sitting in our garage, taken out every week almost to be driven around. Still runs like a champ, and not a spot of rust on 'er. That Car is what started my love for cars in general, then I learned which was the best: Corvette, a legend in every way. Then I learned which was second best and the most fun; to talk about and to drive...our beloved Camaro. I can only aspire to be just like my father in that I still have my baby after 30 years. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

06-14-2008, 10:05 PM	#19
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	The only thing we know is there won't be hidden headlights. We don't know if there will be an RS??? __________________ 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."

06-14-2008, 10:10 PM	#20
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 2005 Saab 9-5 2.3T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,687 View My Garage	Hideaway headlights have actually been made into a no-no (i think), I'm guessing its a safety thing. That is why the Corvette doesnt have hideaways anymore. Can anyone back me up on that?? __________________

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playhard67 come to poppa Drives: 67RS,09 Harley FLHX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,100	While I'm new here...I've read a lot of the forums (not all though)... I don't think I have read a definitive on whether or not a RS version will be available. Specifically hidden headlights. Any word on this?

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