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Vash · 08-27-2008, 03:41 PM

I think Chevy did right by listening to the Aussie engineers and keeping the headroom. Again I would not even be looking at this car if it was not an upgrade to my headroom.

rolnslo · 08-27-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

Ask Teri Heino -- one of our Disciples -- she's MAYBE 5 feet talll in heals - and in the videos, she talks about how well she can fit into the new Camaro!

Thanks for the info Scott. I watched her video but didn't know how tall she was. Looks like it shouldn't be a problem for me. Any plans to offer a power passenger seat also?

TheMadHatter99 · 08-27-2008, 04:46 PM

+1 on all the sadness in losing the torque meter. If they're going to have some gauge there that makes more sense than a completely unimportant transmission temp gauge...

*radz28* · 08-27-2008, 05:31 PM

I'm almost glad that gauge is gone, only because I'd stare at it while I drive. I have a multifuntion gauge in the wifey's Jetta and I'm always staring at it to see what my real-time MPG are. WOW. Did I just say that out loud?...

Robert91RS · 08-27-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMadHatter99

+1 on all the sadness in losing the torque meter. If they're going to have some gauge there that makes more sense than a completely unimportant transmission temp gauge...

That gauge is more important for the auto guys but what do the manuals get? Maybe I missed the answer to this.

str8himalaya · 08-28-2008, 05:27 PM

I was kinda bummed about torque gauge too. Still like the gauges as a whole because the 69 Z had them, and that is one cool thing i remember from my dads. We will just see.

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-28-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMadHatter99

+1 on all the sadness in losing the torque meter. If they're going to have some gauge there that makes more sense than a completely unimportant transmission temp gauge...

how is a trans temp gauge unimportant? 90% of transmission wear and tear happens because of excess heat.

*DGthe3* · 08-28-2008, 10:20 PM

Not sure about the V6, but a torque gauge on the LS3 (or L99) wouldn't move very much. As for the other stuff, its nice to hear how impressed they are with the V6. It sounds like it will be a very satisfying for the majority of the buying public, which I think might be a first for a base Camaro. And if the V6 is that good, the V8's will be amazing.

Txturbo · 08-29-2008, 06:06 AM

If we can't have a torque gauge how about an exhaust gas temp gauge?

*GTAHVIT* · 08-29-2008, 07:33 AM

^ +1

Camaro82 · 08-29-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4279655.html

The Drive
Get past the design of the Camaro, and the first thing you'll notice is the exhaust note. We've driven the Cadillac CTS with this same engine, and it has never sounded, well, sporty. McCormack says the sound of the exhaust was a major priority. The engineers have gone through so many muffler iterations, he can't count them all. The sound they've come up with (and we hope the one they stay with) is most reminiscent of a Nissan or Infiniti V6. McCormack says it reminds him of the Nissan 350Z. And that's about right. It sounds like a performance engine the moment you tip your toe into the gas pedal. That's certainly not true of the V6 Mustang.

I don't know why they are trying to imitate the sound of Japanese V6 engine.

I know that VQ engine sounds amazing (High pitch with cool mechanical sound), but I think camaro should have throaty, deep sound. Thats been the history of Camaro.

Is it because engineers can't produce deep throaty sound with V6 engine?

If they are trying to make it sounds like VQ engine, I rather get the real deal, the G37!!

Camaro is a cheeseburger, not import sports car...

If its American car, dont try to copy Import, stay Cheeseburger....

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-29-2008, 09:40 AM

I think the 350Z exhaust is quite throaty...it suprised me actually, when I first heard one fire up.

And if you listen to the Camaro in "Elie V6" (a video on the GM Canada site), it sounds awful throaty for a V6. It's missing *this* much, or else it'd be confused with a V8, imho.

*radz28* · 08-29-2008, 09:51 AM

Did someone say cheeseburger?...

That was a good point, regarding what manual guys would get instead of the tranny temps'. Maybe they could put the torque gauge in the manuals and keep the tranny temps' for the autos'. Either way, I love the 4-pack and would b heartbroken if it were to go, so as long as they put somethere there, I'll be pretty happy

Robert91RS · 08-29-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

Did someone say cheeseburger?...

That was a good point, regarding what manual guys would get instead of the tranny temps'. Maybe they could put the torque gauge in the manuals and keep the tranny temps' for the autos'. Either way, I love the 4-pack and would b heartbroken if it were to go, so as long as they put somethere there, I'll be pretty happy

I guess they could go ahead and install a boost gauge for me

08-27-2008, 04:46 PM	#31
TheMadHatter99 Kept the Faith Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 721 View My Garage	+1 on all the sadness in losing the torque meter. If they're going to have some gauge there that makes more sense than a completely unimportant transmission temp gauge... __________________

08-27-2008, 05:31 PM	#32
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I'm almost glad that gauge is gone, only because I'd stare at it while I drive. I have a multifuntion gauge in the wifey's Jetta and I'm always staring at it to see what my real-time MPG are. WOW. Did I just say that out loud?... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

08-28-2008, 05:27 PM	#34
str8himalaya A lot to learn! Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Transformers Edition Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 131	I was kinda bummed about torque gauge too. Still like the gauges as a whole because the 69 Z had them, and that is one cool thing i remember from my dads. We will just see. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Transformers Edition. Excited to build up my first Camaro! Current Mods: -Spectre CAI -Straight piped -Power Wedge

08-28-2008, 10:20 PM	#36
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Not sure about the V6, but a torque gauge on the LS3 (or L99) wouldn't move very much. As for the other stuff, its nice to hear how impressed they are with the V6. It sounds like it will be a very satisfying for the majority of the buying public, which I think might be a first for a base Camaro. And if the V6 is that good, the V8's will be amazing. __________________ 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

08-29-2008, 06:06 AM	#37
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,383 View My Garage	If we can't have a torque gauge how about an exhaust gas temp gauge? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

08-27-2008, 03:41 PM	#29
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	I think Chevy did right by listening to the Aussie engineers and keeping the headroom. Again I would not even be looking at this car if it was not an upgrade to my headroom.

08-29-2008, 07:33 AM	#38
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	^ +1 __________________ 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."

08-29-2008, 09:40 AM	#40
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I think the 350Z exhaust is quite throaty...it suprised me actually, when I first heard one fire up. And if you listen to the Camaro in "Elie V6" (a video on the GM Canada site), it sounds awful throaty for a V6. It's missing this much, or else it'd be confused with a V8, imho. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-29-2008, 09:51 AM	#41
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	Did someone say cheeseburger?... That was a good point, regarding what manual guys would get instead of the tranny temps'. Maybe they could put the torque gauge in the manuals and keep the tranny temps' for the autos'. Either way, I love the 4-pack and would b heartbroken if it were to go, so as long as they put somethere there, I'll be pretty happy __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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