SS Prototype Bumper or Original Bumper (Bumpergate has begun)

[bowtiedriver]

I like the aggressiveness of the ss prototype bumper, but I cant stand that it pushes the fog lights out away more towards the edge of the car. Therefore I voted for the original.

[EllwynX]

I like the SS bumper much better. It looks much more agressive than the one we've been seeing on the pre-pro models. I've never liked when fog lamps were aligned perfectly under the headlights. They should be further out, or much further in. The SS one fixes that.

The ONLY thing I don't like on the SS is the horizontal bars in the lower opening. There are too many. Stick with the one bar cutting thru the center instead of the busy looking multiple bars.

[TAG UR IT]

Increadibly tough decision...would need to see them in person....

[bouncertime]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Increadibly tough decision...would need to see them in person....

That is how I feel, I like them both.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Increadibly tough decision...would need to see them in person....

On second though, I'm with Tag'. Let's not put the carriage before the horse - let's see BOTH cars, now, and then decide

[OldTimer]

The original bumper would be my first choice with the RS as my second choice. I do not really care for the SS bumper, but, I am sure we'll have some choices.

[Strider-No.9]

Think both are nice but I like the second one better.

[The_Beast_]

OG bumper 4 life


but that RS one looks sick too!

[Mindz]

The photochopped bumper with the big air dam with 2 bars across is great, the prototype one with the three bars with vertical ones looks retarded. I'm all for the bigger air dam if it looks like the concept bumper and adds a single bar across like the chop. Otherwise I want the concept bumper.

[Captain Awesome]

Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

all I got to say is quite your whining. it's a personal opinion and believe me as the poll is showing more people like the new bumper. granted it's close 17 to 24 but still the proof is in the pudding. the aftermarket will be for you.

Here's the REAL problem with this whole bumper issue...

Currently, a FEW people prefer the dorky bumper over the original bumber. Okay, that would be fine except for one very important fact that you guys overlook. The truth of the matter is that a whole bunch of $$$ went into designing, developing, fabricating, and testing this thing. Designers and testers cost money. I imagine they have to pay to get them crash tested too. Molds are not free either, and the paperwork to offer an additional option and the shipping and stocking of this part is not free either.

So what?

Well, I personally don't think any of you guys would have complained if only one bumper was ever offered, even on the top dog or SS models. The original bumper looks like the concept and the concept we all seem to agree that we love.

So, money was sunk into this thing that about half the people HATE, and it's already going on the limited production model. That means the money invested in the SS bumper has to be spread out over the SS model sticker price.

So, the MORE things in common between the SS model and the Base model, the lower the sticker price is of the SS... or... the more IMPORTANT things can be used to differentiate the models instead of cosmetics.

How would you feel if you find out that the SS could have had 6-piston brembos on all 4 corners as standard equipment but it got deleted because the rhinoplasty blew the budget?

I don't think fooling with the looks of the car is as important as making improvements to the mechanicals. I don't know why they fiddled with the nose at all because it looked GREAT to begin with.

[chadrcr]

Either one is WAAAY better than last years Camaro..... oh yeah, we did not have one........ I am glad it is back, I will take either bumper. I like the RS pic though.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

So, money was sunk into this thing that about half the people HATE, and it's already going on the limited production model. That means the money invested in the SS bumper has to be spread out over the SS model sticker price.

Whoever said that? I don't see anyone expressing those feelings. In Fact, if you search the thread, you'll find the only person who uses the word at all (besides me, now) is you........

I think this is more of a preference thing, given that there is no "I don't mind either" option in the poll (which I would fit very snugly in, fyi)...and if the 'SS' facia was the only choice, I'm certain 99% of those who don't prefer it would have no problems with it.

Which leaves....you and one other (because nobody's ever truly alone in their opinions). I don't think GM did any wrong by investing this "massive" amount of money you percieve into a new facia...which I doubt was little more than a computer render, and a cut-die. (and take into account the numbers of new dies that are constantly revised, and recut.)

[TAG UR IT]

^Oh boy.....if I may...

Ok...as good as I can do this w/out sounding like an ass or offensive....

Personally, from ALL the pictures I've seen so far, I like the concept bumper better. BUT, you MUST remember that hundreds of people complained about the front bumper/facia after it was released (hell, I did too! and got published in CHP bitching about it!!!). It was like they loved everything else but hated the bumper. A lot of people are still unsure about it to this day.

Now, LOOK AT THE POLL
It's almost split down the middle......which means that there's quite a few people who still didn't like the concepts front bumper.

AND....WHO is to say that one will be offered on one model over another?? Camero? I trust the guy wholeheartedly, but GM could easily say ANYONE can order the updated bumper or concept bumper or this one will be offered on this model and that on the other.

We've heard from the desciples on this already and one of their biggest concerns was to make it OBVIOUS that the top model be DIFFERENT than the base models. Do you remember the differences between the Z28 and V6 from the 4th Gens? A painted roof pillar and some badges. wow.

IMO, GM is seriously trying to make different models..........DIFFERENT. They are trying to make everyone happy and LISTEN.

Look. If you don't want it, you don't have to get it. IT IS AS SIMPLE AS THAT. If you want one over the other, you can, I"m sure, order it....if not through GM, from aftermarket.

I highly doubt GM would EVER offer 6 piston Brembos on all 4 corners for all their SS models just by not making another bumper. Really.....we're not talking that much cost at all. A guy draws up the design, the make sure it works on a computer model, and then clay it. We're talking a couple grand to make a one off bumper. BIG, BIG, BIG difference that making all SS's standard w/ Brembos.........

Just give it some time...and remember


"Keep the faith"

[discoteka]

Think how much cooler a Camaro with the SS bumper will look with a intercooler...