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joepitt · 03-16-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joepitt

Push button start or move the ignition to the dash, where it used to be.

I've ALWAYS disliked it on the steering column. I know the reason, but some cars are coming out with it back on the dash, so it isn't required for security/anti-theft reasons.

joepitt · 03-16-2009, 06:47 AM

With the economics of GM and the pressure to be more fuel efficient I doubt there will be any significant change in the engine options, body (hidden headlights) or offerings of things GM isn't already doing in other cars. That still leaves us with HUD, heated/cooled seats, Nav, memory seats (very handy) and keyless entry that should be fairly easy to put on. As for the NAV, the only unit I would want is the one from the CTS. It is really an Alpine unit and offers iPod integration and buffering of live radio. The one from the Enclave doesn't offer iPod integration, just the Aux in. I doubt they will offer t-tops just because of the limited demand. To stay alive GM must offer options that are widely desired and in packages so they have fewer variations to deal with on the assemply line. I remember the days when EVERYTHING was a check box on the order form. It must have been a nightmare in the factory. Limiting the variations cuts costs and increases quality, because there are fewer places to mess up an order.

Z Boss · 09-15-2010, 01:58 PM

Regarding the old days when every option was just a check box away, many Camaros were sold because of the way the car could be personalized. The industry is different now and specifically GM must make money. With that said, we still want to personalize our cars straight from GM. Stripes and wheels - work with Foose. Seats - houndstooth and Recaro - no brainers. And for those of us who have been PATIENTLY waiting on the Z28, let me delete weighty options to increase the performance.

kd4hey · 09-15-2010, 03:07 PM

I'd vote for the Recaro seats,
Painted Stripes,
HUD & leather independent options,
Electronic suspension control would be a super nice bonus!

But most important:
Offer the LS3 with the Auto Trans!

SSLarry · 09-15-2010, 03:12 PM

The last post of this thread was 18 months ago. Why not start a new post?

I would say:

1) allow the connect package (USB, wheel controls) on the SS1. (LT1 gets this option, why not SS1?)
2) don't allow 20" wheels on V6 (to distinguish the SS, also V6 brakes look silly through the 20" (or 21" !! wheels)
3) drop leather alltogether OR put more leather in the car (rear seats, headrests, etc).

ArkySS · 09-15-2010, 03:22 PM

Holy necro batman...that being said gears, gears, gears aka track pack with other goodies.

MG · 09-15-2010, 04:55 PM

Track Pack

*DGthe3* · 09-15-2010, 05:15 PM

Since this was a long dead speculation thread, I think it would be best if it gets closed

03-16-2009, 06:47 AM	#86
joepitt Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro, 2017 Acura Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 469	With the economics of GM and the pressure to be more fuel efficient I doubt there will be any significant change in the engine options, body (hidden headlights) or offerings of things GM isn't already doing in other cars. That still leaves us with HUD, heated/cooled seats, Nav, memory seats (very handy) and keyless entry that should be fairly easy to put on. As for the NAV, the only unit I would want is the one from the CTS. It is really an Alpine unit and offers iPod integration and buffering of live radio. The one from the Enclave doesn't offer iPod integration, just the Aux in. I doubt they will offer t-tops just because of the limited demand. To stay alive GM must offer options that are widely desired and in packages so they have fewer variations to deal with on the assemply line. I remember the days when EVERYTHING was a check box on the order form. It must have been a nightmare in the factory. Limiting the variations cuts costs and increases quality, because there are fewer places to mess up an order. __________________ 2016 2SS, Auto, Garnet Red, Black Interior, Magnetic Ride, Performance Exhaust, and Nav. Past highlights: 2013 2LT/RS, 2010 pre-order Camaro 2LT,1969 Chevy Malibu, 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda, 1972 Pontiac GTO, 1979 Turbo Buick Century. 'See the USA in your Chevrolet...' Dinah Shore, 1952: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZvQoPxhNs

09-15-2010, 03:07 PM	#88
kd4hey Motorhead Wannabe Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (L99) RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Honea Path, SC Posts: 142	I'd vote for the Recaro seats, Painted Stripes, HUD & leather independent options, Electronic suspension control would be a super nice bonus! But most important: Offer the LS3 with the Auto Trans! __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT VIN# 116938 Del: 27AUG2010 "Veronica" is a wet dream on wheels! Former Ride: 2010 1LT RJT 15AUG2009 - 27AUG2010 "Victoria" was one fine lady! CamaroSouth - Columbia Chapter Member

09-15-2010, 03:12 PM	#89
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	The last post of this thread was 18 months ago. Why not start a new post? I would say: 1) allow the connect package (USB, wheel controls) on the SS1. (LT1 gets this option, why not SS1?) 2) don't allow 20" wheels on V6 (to distinguish the SS, also V6 brakes look silly through the 20" (or 21" !! wheels) 3) drop leather alltogether OR put more leather in the car (rear seats, headrests, etc). __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

09-15-2010, 03:22 PM	#90
ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	Holy necro batman...that being said gears, gears, gears aka track pack with other goodies. __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

09-15-2010, 05:15 PM	#92
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Since this was a long dead speculation thread, I think it would be best if it gets closed __________________ 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

09-15-2010, 01:58 PM	#87
Z Boss Camaro Addiction Drives: 68SS81Z2887IROC97Z28SS,12ZL1,22ZLE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 338 View My Garage	Regarding the old days when every option was just a check box away, many Camaros were sold because of the way the car could be personalized. The industry is different now and specifically GM must make money. With that said, we still want to personalize our cars straight from GM. Stripes and wheels - work with Foose. Seats - houndstooth and Recaro - no brainers. And for those of us who have been PATIENTLY waiting on the Z28, let me delete weighty options to increase the performance.

09-15-2010, 04:55 PM	#91
MG Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 627	Track Pack

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