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Black_2SS · 11-28-2010, 12:53 AM

So, I realize that other contries may have some different restrictions on cars, but I don't get why the grill would need to be different?? Anyway, saw this on a Japanese show Best Motoring. No clue what they were saying but they pitted it against some Mustang and like a 2005 Mercedes???? Anyway, kinda interesting to see.

slick rick · 11-28-2010, 01:14 AM

Yes, it is the export model.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78230

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-28-2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

Yes, it is the export model.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78230

Those mirrors look awfully similar to the ones on the car with the weird taillights...

*Milk 1027* · 11-28-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Those mirrors look awfully similar to the ones on the car with the weird taillights...

maybe because they are both overseas models....

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-28-2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

maybe because they are both overseas models....

Oh, I know. I was thinking of some of the worried comments about features on that car making it here...

Orange Krate · 11-28-2010, 01:31 AM

It would be SO easy to integrate the turn signals into the mirror on the existing model without turning it into a pregnant guppy! Whassup with that? Sheesh. I can only imagine all the aftermarket things Japan will make for the grill...glowing strobe for a bowtie for starters. The yellow reflector almost looks like an afterthought from an RV bumper.

"That thar is an RV Clarke." Cousin Eddie

Black_2SS · 11-28-2010, 01:58 AM

Yeah, I'm not upset that we didn't get these features!! Oddly, the bowtie on the rear had the same black 'guard' around it. Not nearly as clean looking on any of it really. Those mirrors really could use some help too!

camaroitalia · 11-28-2010, 02:12 AM

I wonder how much a zr1 is there? lol

stray bullitt · 11-28-2010, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange Krate

It would be SO easy to integrate the turn signals into the mirror on the existing model without turning it into a pregnant guppy! Whassup with that? Sheesh. I can only imagine all the aftermarket things Japan will make for the grill...glowing strobe for a bowtie for starters. The yellow reflector almost looks like an afterthought from an RV bumper.

"That thar is an RV Clarke." Cousin Eddie

Sadly the rest of the world have to have side indicators to allow cars on multi-lane motorways to see you indicating, if they are at 3/4's to you. I'm having LEDs placed within the body of the mirror hopefully.
The "yellow reflector" you mentioned, will actually be rest of the world spec amber LED turn signals,fitted to differentiate between flashing brake lights. That conversion does look a bit cheap though.

IROCanSS · 11-28-2010, 06:34 AM

The only thing I scratch my head about is the bowties... the rest makes perfect sense. Though it may be cheap and ugly, its a DOT requirement overseas.

AFblueSS · 11-28-2010, 08:33 AM

Reflectors are for Sissies... (and apparently, the Japanese).

I DO like the recessed bowtie in the front grille, though.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-28-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange Krate

It would be SO easy to integrate the turn signals into the mirror on the existing model without turning it into a pregnant guppy! Whassup with that? Sheesh.

I think one of the required modifications was the physical size of the side-view mirrors, not just the addition of a turn signal/reflector.

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Originally Posted by Orange Krate

The yellow reflector almost looks like an afterthought from an RV bumper.

I think it is. I would almost bet that is one of the reasons they're developing an overseas model that doesn't look so "afterthought".

Btw -- is there any way to tell if Chevy was responsible for this car, or an aftermarket seller? I'm curious, because I thought they hadn't entered foreign markets with the car, yet.

ROBOSSRS · 11-28-2010, 04:00 PM

Wonder if they are right hand drive like the Toyota Cavaliers were ?

KnuckleBuster · 11-28-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I think one of the required modifications was the physical size of the side-view mirrors, not just the addition of a turn signal/reflector.

I think it is. I would almost bet that is one of the reasons they're developing an overseas model that doesn't look so "afterthought".

Btw -- is there any way to tell if Chevy was responsible for this car, or an aftermarket seller? I'm curious, because I thought they hadn't entered foreign markets with the car, yet.

Quote:

Now, word comes from General Motors Asia Pacific that the Bowtie's latest muscle car is a hit (of sorts) in Japan as well.

Link
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/18/b...old-out-in-ni/

Another good one with videos
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...-to-japan.html

11-28-2010, 12:53 AM	#1
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	Japan edition Camaro??? So, I realize that other contries may have some different restrictions on cars, but I don't get why the grill would need to be different?? Anyway, saw this on a Japanese show Best Motoring. No clue what they were saying but they pitted it against some Mustang and like a 2005 Mercedes???? Anyway, kinda interesting to see.

11-28-2010, 01:14 AM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Yes, it is the export model. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78230 __________________

11-28-2010, 01:31 AM	#6
Orange Krate Not just any car! Drives: Orange Krate DOB - 11/22/2010 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,848	It would be SO easy to integrate the turn signals into the mirror on the existing model without turning it into a pregnant guppy! Whassup with that? Sheesh. I can only imagine all the aftermarket things Japan will make for the grill...glowing strobe for a bowtie for starters. The yellow reflector almost looks like an afterthought from an RV bumper. "That thar is an RV Clarke." Cousin Eddie __________________ Simi Valley, CA email: orangekrate2011@yahoo.com

11-28-2010, 02:12 AM	#8
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	I wonder how much a zr1 is there? lol __________________

11-28-2010, 08:33 AM	#11
AFblueSS U.S.A.F. Retired Drives: Imperial Blue 2010 Camaro 1SS / 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 202	Reflectors are for Sissies... (and apparently, the Japanese). I DO like the recessed bowtie in the front grille, though. __________________ Current Mods: Muffler delete (straight pipes with stock tips), K&N Panel Filter, light blue pin stripes around Silver OEM Rally Stripes.

11-28-2010, 01:58 AM	#7
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	Yeah, I'm not upset that we didn't get these features!! Oddly, the bowtie on the rear had the same black 'guard' around it. Not nearly as clean looking on any of it really. Those mirrors really could use some help too!

11-28-2010, 06:34 AM	#10
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	The only thing I scratch my head about is the bowties... the rest makes perfect sense. Though it may be cheap and ugly, its a DOT requirement overseas.

11-28-2010, 04:00 PM	#13
ROBOSSRS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: York, PA Posts: 6,592	Wonder if they are right hand drive like the Toyota Cavaliers were ?

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