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This is an oldie thread by now, but worth a look for those who didn’t catch it when first posted.

The photos were brought to us from the annual “Meet in the Middle Event,” where Camaro owners from Dallas/North Texas, Houston, and other Texas Camaro clubs meet in Centerville for a BBQ.

Forum member SSRSLY had the opportunity to cruise and be photographed with an original 1969 Z10 Pace Car coupe (the inspiration for her car). Hugger Orange on White never looked so good!

Check out the great photos at the following LINK

ADM Performance has finished fabrication and the build of its monster twin turbo LSX427 powered Camaro. See the entire build here in this 2 minute time lapse video. Full specs are as follows:

Lingenfelter Preped LSX 427
Lingenfeltered Ported LSX LS7 Turbo Heads
JE Pistons
Callies Crank
Lingenfelter Ported LS7 Intake
Fully assembled Longblock By Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
RPM Level 6 4L80E with Transbrake
ADM 2010 Camaro 4 Speed Shifter
PCS Transmission controller
Precision Converter
Lingenfelter 9.5″ Differential and Axles
DSS 4″ Aluminum Drive shaft
ADM 1000+ Fuel system
Injector Dynamics ID1000 Injectors
Garrett GT35R X 2
Tial Wastegates
Tial Blow off valves
Tial Stainless exhaust housings
ADM Modified Magnaflow 3″ Exhaust
ADM Spec Bell Engineering Liquid Intercoolers
ADM Spec Bell Engineering Heat Exchanger
Mezier Intercooler Pump
ADM Custom wiring
ADM Boost Gauge
ADM Boost Controller
ADM Spec Ron Davis Radiator
ADM Custom Fabrication of Top Mount turbo system
D3 20X9.5 Front Nitto NT05 275/35-20
D3 20X11 Rear Nitto NT05 R 315/35-20 Drag Radial
Pfadt Sport Springs
Pfadt Swaybars
Pfadt Bushings
Pfadt Solid Motor mounts
Pfadt Solid Subframe Mounts
Extreme Innovations Roll Cage

View the build video at the following LINK

A bevy of new Camaro ZL1 videos have been released! We get a great look at the ZL1 coupe in red, silver, and white, as well as a live look at the ZL1 convertible.

The clips include driving scenes, exterior and interior overviews, as well as a look at the engine bay. Check ‘em out INSIDE!

View all six new ZL1 videos at the following LINK

HERE is the first official Chevrolet Performance video of the initial COPO Camaro concept testing.

The COPO Camaro is a concept designed to the specifications for NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing competition. It’s designed to accommodate more than one engine option, including a naturally aspirated 427 engine (7.0L) – the same displacement as the original COPO Camaros from 1969 – and a supercharged 327 (5.3L) engine. Among the many racing-specific features and equipment is a conversion from the Camaro’s standard independent rear axle to a solid axle, as well as a full chrome moly roll cage.

So, how’d it do?? The first hit off the trailer was a 9.90 at 138 MPH, with several subsequent passes in the 9.70’s. The COPO Camaro’s best run was a 9.69 at 140, with 60 foot times in the low 1.40’s.

View the COPO Camaro drag video at the following LINK

Check out this most ambitious Camaro build. This build will not only result in a widebody Camaro, but a carbon fiber widebody!

The Camaro’s already broad shoulders have each been increased 2.5 inches. In addition, there will be a custom concept rear bumper with unique exhaust placement.

Follow this unique build INSIDE.

Read more on this story at the following LINK

To the dismay of “IBM” fans, news has come that the imperial blue metallic color for the Camaro will be discontinued soon.

According to Fbodfather:

Because Camaro shares a common body and paint shop with several other vehicle lines at Oshawa, we must abide by decisions that affect more than just Camaro – and thus Imperial Blue Metallic will be discontinued very shortly. Offering it for only a week or so on the ZL1 is not practical as it would require paint re-validation for ZL1-unique components such as bumper fascias. Crystal Red Tintcoat will be available to order shortly. We will have further information as to order cut-off dates for LS, LT, and SS models in Imperial Blue Metallic very shortly.

Unfortunately, no blue color will be offered for any Camaro models for 2012.

More information and discussions at the following LINK

Chevy Texas Ignites ambassador and Camaro5 member, Jared Gaff, talks about his graphic design work and passion for muscle cars, then shows off his beautiful inferno orange Chevrolet Camaro SS. [Video Feature INSIDE]

The Chevy Texas Ignites Ambassador program is a new initiative that’s been set up on behalf of Chevrolet to show what passions Chevrolet owners have, in addition to owning a Chevrolet.

Check out the story and video feature at the following LINK

DETROIT – At [this past] Saturday’s 112th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA, Chevrolet [announced] that proceeds from next month’s sale of a special Military Tribute Camaro will go to the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans.

Chevrolet is the official vehicle of what has been called “America’s Game,” which [began] at 2:30 p.m. EST on CBS and the Armed Forces Network from FedEx Field in Landover, Md.

Chevrolet is hosting several military families and Achilles team members at the game, and is paying tribute to wounded servicemen and women and the team with a 30-second TV spot and a short tribute to members who participated in the recent Detroit Free Press / Talmer Bank Marathon. An accompanying article at chevy.com/military profiles hand cyclist Lance Cpl. Justin Gaertner of Pasco County, Fla., who lost both legs while serving his third tour in Afghanistan.

“We at Chevrolet want to do all we can to show our gratitude to the men and women serving in our armed forces, those who come home with life-changing injuries, like Cpl. Gaertner, and our fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Chevrolet Global Marketing and Strategy.

CBS Sports will show the car in a segment with GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate; Genna Griffith, director of the Achilles Freedom Team, and team members. Last year at the game, Chevrolet donated a Silverado HD pickup to the Achilles team to transport athletes’ hand cycles and other equipment.

The Military Tribute Camaro represents all five branches of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard) and some of the military’s highest individual awards and current campaign medals. It will be sold by Barrett-Jackson, an auctioneer of collector vehicles, at its Jan. 17-22 event in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The car was designed by award-winning artist Mickey Harris. Harris, who grew up on military installations, has been airbrushing for 33 years and has an extensive portfolio of military art that has earned him worldwide acclaim.

Read more on this story at the following LINK

Per Fbodfather:

Good morning, Camaro comrades!

You’ll recall we announced that the Transformers Limited Edition would be exactly that – a limited run — and thus, this is to advise that the laste date for ordering one of these distinctive Camaros is January 5, 2012. We’ve already witnessed over 1,200 of them “roaring to life” at Oshawa, so if you’ve been contemplating the purchase of one built especially for you, now’s the time to act!

Read more on this story at the following LINK

NorCal Camaro5 members gathered for some fun and a good cause recently as they participated in a Toys for Tots and Capitola Run.

Some great pics and videos have been posted from the event.

Check ‘em out inside.

View the pics/videos at the following LINK

The COPO Camaro concept [official info] was revealed at the recent SEMA Show and it’s now made its first drag runs!

The COPO Camaro is a concept designed to the specifications for NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing competition. It’s designed to accommodate more than one engine option, including a naturally aspirated 427 engine (7.0L) – the same displacement as the original COPO Camaros from 1969 – and a supercharged 327 (5.3L) engine. Among the many racing-specific features and equipment is a conversion from the Camaro’s standard independent rear axle to a solid axle, as well as a full chrome moly roll cage.

So, how’d it do?? The first hit off the trailer was a 9.90 at 138 MPH, with several subsequent passes in the 9.70′s. The COPO Camaro’s best run was a 9.69 at 140, with 60 foot times in the low 1.40′s.

Check out the videos INSIDE.

Read more on this story at the following LINK

We’re inching ever closer to the production and deliveries of customer’s ZL1s!

Although customer ordered ZL1s have not yet started production, GM has started production on “MVB” and “CTF” ZL1 models (spotted recently for the first time in Ontario – pictured below).

MVB cars are manufacturing vehicle build (non-saleable) models, and CTF cars are captive test fleet vehicles given to GM’s Camaro team members to test drive for final evaluation purposes just prior to market release.

The several hundred thousand miles that will be put on the CTF ZL1 Camaros will allow for extensive examination of the ZL1′s build quality prior to shipping the first customer vehicles.

Read more on this story at the following LINK