2012 Camaro Z28 HP Edition Production Begins Jan. 1, 2012! (Confirmed to dealers!) - Page 35 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-23-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

Are we talking about me or the forum.....?

I'M talking about the forum!!! hehehe

shank0668 · 01-23-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I'M talking about the forum!!! hehehe

I am not proud of the old days......

htron50 · 01-24-2011, 05:14 PM

I think that might just be most acceptable!

It rolls off the tongue just right.....for the new breed and generation!

Camaro ZR-1

IneedAZ · 01-24-2011, 07:24 PM

When its released, i hope they go retro and do a Lemans Blue...and with chameleon stripes would be awsome IMO!!

SSCamaro2010 · 01-25-2011, 08:56 AM

are they widening the wheel wells to fit the rear rim/tire? or can we fit that in our cars right now?

Darkflow · 01-25-2011, 09:39 PM

I must be smoking something. For some reason i thought it said, production was going to start in January of this year, when i 1st saw this about 2 to 3 weeks back lol Almost went awhole month thinking this bad boy was already in production, then i come and see it again and i finally see this thread lol

Idk if ill be able to hold off and wait till this car comes out, i might jump the gun and go after a GT500, Boss 302, 5.0 GT (call me crazy but i really love the look of these new 2010+ model Mustangs) or a Ls3 M6 SS Maro (if dealers drop the price tags a bit, not paying the 37k and up prices im seeing for them).

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-25-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkflow

Idk if ill be able to hold off and wait till this car comes out, i might jump the gun and go after a GT500, Boss 302, 5.0 GT (call me crazy but i really love the look of these new 2010+ model Mustangs) or a Ls3 M6 SS Maro (if dealers drop the price tags a bit, not paying the 37k and up prices im seeing for them).

Wait a little bit longer.....then compare it to the GT500 and Boss..."May the best car win.".

trapin · 02-04-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SSCamaro2010

are they widening the wheel wells to fit the rear rim/tire? or can we fit that in our cars right now?

I highly doubt it will have 330 tires on the rear. I saw one over the Summer with 305's on it and the guy said they had some rubbing issues (although his backspacing might have been messed up). Also, modifying interior sheetmetal in that area of the vehicle is too costly even if you were going to do it for all the models.

295's are more likely.

*radz28* · 02-04-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by trapin

I highly doubt it will have 330 tires on the rear. I saw one over the Summer with 305's on it and the guy said they had some rubbing issues (although his backspacing might have been messed up). Also, modifying interior sheetmetal in that area of the vehicle is too costly even if you were going to do it for all the models.

295's are more likely.

I'm hopeful for 305s, but I'm a little affraid you may be right. They aren't going to tub the car, that's for sure. If it were something easier, like a replacement panel, like that of the Y-bodies, then I might reconsider, but they're not going to make new sheetmetal, except for the hood, IMO.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-04-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

I'm hopeful for 305s, but I'm a little affraid you may be right. They aren't going to tub the car, that's for sure. If it were something easier, like a replacement panel, like that of the Y-bodies, then I might reconsider, but they're not going to make new sheetmetal, except for the hood, IMO.

The might.....never say never.

On the other hand...if we get wheels with a drastic concave design like those found on the SSX...the offset could be enough to put the edges of the wheels/tires perfectly flush with the wheel-well flares and allow that extra room on the inside of the car.

Remember...whether they put ridiculously wide tires on it or not...these guys built the car. When push comes to shove, they can do anything they want to it.

Number_9 · 02-04-2011, 08:33 PM

I bet they lighten the overall weight of each corner... I'm also thinking 275's on the front and 315's on the back. IMHO.

*radz28* · 02-07-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

The might.....never say never.

On the other hand...if we get wheels with a drastic concave design like those found on the SSX...the offset could be enough to put the edges of the wheels/tires perfectly flush with the wheel-well flares and allow that extra room on the inside of the car.

Remember...whether they put ridiculously wide tires on it or not...these guys built the car. When push comes to shove, they can do anything they want to it.

That's what I'm hoping for

htron50 · 02-07-2011, 09:06 PM

If this car is HP they best make it 600++ HP due to Zeta platform. Dis thang will rule for a few years til the real Z comes out. And, it will still be below this in total horsepower IMO. But it will weigh less.
WHAT I WILL BE LOOKING FOR ON Wednesday:
1. Iconic?
2. Historial?
3. Respect Lagacy of Camaro?
4. How much technology has been transferred from mules to final street version?
5. Engineering and delivery of FORM and FUNCTION.
6) And COST per / hp.
I'll be looking at every aspect of it from those standards. Hope you will. Lets Talk Wed!

KJinni · 02-07-2011, 09:18 PM

The Z06 comes with 315's stock, and I don't see GM making a Camaro with stock tires wider than a Corvette... I do hope I'm wrong though.

01-24-2011, 05:14 PM	#479
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	Could they call it CAMARO ZR-1 ?? I think that might just be most acceptable! It rolls off the tongue just right.....for the new breed and generation! Camaro ZR-1

01-24-2011, 07:24 PM	#480
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	When its released, i hope they go retro and do a Lemans Blue...and with chameleon stripes would be awsome IMO!! __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

01-25-2011, 09:39 PM	#482
Darkflow Drives: 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS LE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Odessa, TX Posts: 90 View My Garage	I must be smoking something. For some reason i thought it said, production was going to start in January of this year, when i 1st saw this about 2 to 3 weeks back lol Almost went awhole month thinking this bad boy was already in production, then i come and see it again and i finally see this thread lol Idk if ill be able to hold off and wait till this car comes out, i might jump the gun and go after a GT500, Boss 302, 5.0 GT (call me crazy but i really love the look of these new 2010+ model Mustangs) or a Ls3 M6 SS Maro (if dealers drop the price tags a bit, not paying the 37k and up prices im seeing for them). __________________ 2002 35th Anniv. Chevrolet Camaro SS# 4784 LE# 2117

02-04-2011, 08:33 PM	#487
Number_9 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trophy Club, TX Posts: 1,464 View My Garage	I bet they lighten the overall weight of each corner... I'm also thinking 275's on the front and 315's on the back. IMHO. __________________

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01-25-2011, 08:56 AM	#481
SSCamaro2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kenosha/wi Posts: 280	are they widening the wheel wells to fit the rear rim/tire? or can we fit that in our cars right now?

02-07-2011, 09:06 PM	#489
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	If this car is HP they best make it 600++ HP due to Zeta platform. Dis thang will rule for a few years til the real Z comes out. And, it will still be below this in total horsepower IMO. But it will weigh less. WHAT I WILL BE LOOKING FOR ON Wednesday: 1. Iconic? 2. Historial? 3. Respect Lagacy of Camaro? 4. How much technology has been transferred from mules to final street version? 5. Engineering and delivery of FORM and FUNCTION. 6) And COST per / hp. I'll be looking at every aspect of it from those standards. Hope you will. Lets Talk Wed!

02-07-2011, 09:18 PM	#490
KJinni Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 262	The Z06 comes with 315's stock, and I don't see GM making a Camaro with stock tires wider than a Corvette... I do hope I'm wrong though.