01-09-2008, 01:12 PM | #225 |
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not quite the same recessed style, though...
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01-09-2008, 02:09 PM | #226 |
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Was there ones in the 90s as well I thought my friends ZR1 had it there too.
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01-09-2008, 02:56 PM | #227 |
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01-09-2008, 04:15 PM | #229 |
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01-09-2008, 05:14 PM | #230 |
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Just like they did with the Mustang Concept, they mess up something awesome. I'm a Mustang owner (91 LX 5.0) but this Camaro concept really impressed me at the auto show.
Here's what I noticed has been changed from the concept: 1) You will notice that the back bumper end has some new ridge/inset running horizontal right above the rear exhaust. The concept was smooth and clean. This change makes the back look too busy with the license plate and dual exhuast black thingy. 2) They added the backup lights in the stupidest place. Come on!!! You mean to tell me sticking the backup lights smack dab in the middle of that beautiful back end is better than putting them in the center of the rear lights! They also increased the size of the side lamps, which we figured would happen, but they did that nicely. Anyway, I guess I'm a bit disappointed in the changes I've mentioned, especially the backup lights. We should all protest that! We'll wait to see what else, and yes, I'm curious as to the gas cap. This Mustang owner still may become a Camaro owner...we'll wait and see. |
01-09-2008, 06:02 PM | #231 | |
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01-09-2008, 06:14 PM | #232 | |
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1. The bumper outset was for crash safety standards, basically to improve rear end collisions. 2. The backup lights are a throw back to the 68/69 camaros they had them in the same spot, it wasn't just a "pin the tail on the donkey" choice. Also you cant put them next to the license plates due to the different plate configurations used world wide. The C5 corvette had the same problem and thats why they moved them in the C6. The side markers like you said that was expected. Some things even though they are "cool" and infinitely unique, are just plain unpractical in a daily driver car, which this is marketed as.
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01-09-2008, 06:16 PM | #233 |
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Take a look at the Corvette and notice where those backup lights are....NOT right in the middle of the back bumper. They are nicely integrated into the bottom black portion around the exhaust.
Putting them in the bumper on the Camaro makes it look like an after thought...like, "Oh...let's see, where do we put the backup lights...it's easiest just to cut two holes here in the bumper". I know we all have our opinion, and maybe it's gonna grow on me. I just think it looks less integrated and the designers should have taken a cue from the Corvette. I'm also looking at photos and trying to figure out why they recessed the rear bumper a bit, rather than keeping it smooth. That again, seems like some designers not so bright idea. |
01-09-2008, 06:23 PM | #234 | |
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The backup lights on the 68/69 are in the lower valance, I believe. Like the old Mustangs. That makes sense, but here it seems like they're in the middle too much. The more I look at the photo, putting them in the lower black valance area would have made more sense. Anyway, thanks for your information. I know, that we've all got different tastes. |
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01-09-2008, 06:25 PM | #235 | ||
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Can't say I agree much with you on the rear lights...but those could change...and then they may not. But of all the things about this car - not many people touch on that bit all too often
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01-09-2008, 07:22 PM | #236 |
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hi all.. love this site.. but i want to make a comment on the back up lights location. i too am not crazy about it, but i can live with it. but i had an idea. if i'm not mistaken the rear brake lights are led's. well can't led's now change color. i was thinking why not have the rear inward brake lights have a dual purpose led lights. for example when you're in reverse the inward brake lights light up white, while the outers light up red. but when in drive, both light up red( inward and outward...) i also believe that range rover uses this technology for there brake (red) and turn (yellow) in one location. i personally think it would be hot. and probably think that it would be cost effective.
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01-09-2008, 07:40 PM | #237 |
I like the idea, but I don't know if the LED's will make it to production.
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