2016 Camaro Convertible Top While Driving (Video)

9SevenSS · 03-13-2016, 11:31 AM

I'm planning to buy a '17 Convertible, so I've been sort of following obsessively to learn as much as I can about the car. I know production on the 'verts started a month ago, and it looks like the media is starting to get their first looks/drives/reviews of the various trims. One thing I hadn't seen outside of the original promo video was the top operation in motion. This video was just posted yesterday, and toward the end you can see the top up/down action from a couple of angles.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 03-13-2016, 11:58 AM

Thanks for sharing.

ALacorte515 · 03-15-2016, 12:10 AM

Looks like there's no sun visors

9SevenSS · 03-15-2016, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ALacorte515

Looks like there's no sun visors

I'm pretty sure I see sun visors in Saabkyle04's review video.

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motorhead · 03-15-2016, 07:34 AM

Wow! I love the whit with the black top. This car may very well make me a vert owner again, and I said I would never own another one. Very nice.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-15-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ALacorte515

Looks like there's no sun visors

Yes, there are sun visors. They're smallish, and recessed up in the windshield frame.

9SevenSS · 03-22-2016, 10:56 PM

Front page love

http://www.camaro6.com/2016/03/22/20...ble-in-action/

JAustin · 03-23-2016, 12:30 PM

My understanding is that you can lower or raise the top at speeds up to 30mph. Does that also include in reverse?

As much as I love that new hard tonneau cover, I'm beginning to think it would look better if the area inside / forward of the weather strip were either black or matched whatever the interior color is.

I enjoyed my '11 2LT/RS convertible for nearly 5 years, and had zero problems with it. I don't know if I'll buy another Camaro, but the 6th Gen improves on the 5th Gen in every aspect, IMHO. (I've bookmarked Saabkyle04's video for later viewing, since I don't have half an hour for it right now. But it was interesting to see what looks like a dark grey metallic with the Kalahari top and interior. That would be my color choice, if I were to buy, but with a black top, instead.)

9SevenSS · 03-23-2016, 12:39 PM

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As much as I love that new hard tonneau cover, I'm beginning to think it would look better if the area inside / forward of the weather strip were either black or matched whatever the interior color is..

That's a good idea... Photoshop request!

9SevenSS · 03-25-2016, 09:32 PM

Courtesy of Chrisvr6

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JAustin · 03-26-2016, 02:27 PM

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Courtesy of Chrisvr6

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Not bad (and thanks for your efforts, Chrisvr6), but the color & texture of the hard tonneau inside the weatherstrip should match the interior materials (IMHO). In other words, the transition between the hard tonneau and the side panels in the back seats at the rear windows should appear almost seamless.

9SevenSS · 03-26-2016, 02:58 PM

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Not bad (and thanks for your efforts, Chrisvr6), but the color & texture of the hard tonneau inside the weatherstrip should match the interior materials (IMHO). In other words, the transition between the hard tonneau and the side panels in the back seats at the rear windows should appear almost seamless.

Yes I agree... I think that was the goal, but I'm sure it's easier said than done on a quick Photoshop job. It's nice to be able to visualize it at least. If you look at it from a distance you can't really see the texture difference at all. I think I like it

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Angrybird 12 · 03-26-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JAustin

My understanding is that you can lower or raise the top at speeds up to 30mph. Does that also include in reverse?

As much as I love that new hard tonneau cover, I'm beginning to think it would look better if the area inside / forward of the weather strip were either black or matched whatever the interior color is.

I enjoyed my '11 2LT/RS convertible for nearly 5 years, and had zero problems with it. I don't know if I'll buy another Camaro, but the 6th Gen improves on the 5th Gen in every aspect, IMHO. (I've bookmarked Saabkyle04's video for later viewing, since I don't have half an hour for it right now. But it was interesting to see what looks like a dark grey metallic with the Kalahari top and interior. That would be my color choice, if I were to buy, but with a black top, instead.)

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That's a good idea... Photoshop request!

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Originally Posted by 9SevenSS

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Wouldnt be hard to have a vinyl wrap done on that part.

JAustin · 04-02-2016, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 9SevenSS

I'm pretty sure I see sun visors in Saabkyle04's review video.

I tried to watch this video, and couldn't help thinking ...

03-15-2016, 12:10 AM	#3
ALacorte515 Drives: 2016 2LT Vert Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 141	Looks like there's no sun visors __________________ Current as of 04/19/2016: 2016 2LT Camaro RS Convertible Hyper Blue Metallic, Kalahari Interior Past: 2013 2LT Camaro RS Inferno Orange Exterior/Interior

03-22-2016, 10:56 PM	#7
9SevenSS Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS M6 RJT!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 81 View My Garage	Front page love http://www.camaro6.com/2016/03/22/20...ble-in-action/ __________________ Traded in my 9SevenSS for a 2010 SS!!!!!!

03-25-2016, 09:32 PM	#10
9SevenSS Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS M6 RJT!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 81 View My Garage	Courtesy of Chrisvr6 http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showpo...postcount=1636 __________________ Traded in my 9SevenSS for a 2010 SS!!!!!!

03-13-2016, 11:58 AM	#2
MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	Thanks for sharing.

03-15-2016, 07:34 AM	#5
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Wow! I love the whit with the black top. This car may very well make me a vert owner again, and I said I would never own another one. Very nice.

03-23-2016, 12:30 PM	#8
JAustin Drives: (sold) 2011 2LT/RS auto, SW/tan top Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Driftwood, TX (Austin area) Posts: 162	My understanding is that you can lower or raise the top at speeds up to 30mph. Does that also include in reverse? As much as I love that new hard tonneau cover, I'm beginning to think it would look better if the area inside / forward of the weather strip were either black or matched whatever the interior color is. I enjoyed my '11 2LT/RS convertible for nearly 5 years, and had zero problems with it. I don't know if I'll buy another Camaro, but the 6th Gen improves on the 5th Gen in every aspect, IMHO. (I've bookmarked Saabkyle04's video for later viewing, since I don't have half an hour for it right now. But it was interesting to see what looks like a dark grey metallic with the Kalahari top and interior. That would be my color choice, if I were to buy, but with a black top, instead.)

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