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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Genesis_26317
Come on those are badass. They are definately old school IROC styled!!!

Hell I'd stick those on a car. I assume though that they weigh an abosolute TON though. I mean that is a lot of metal on that wheel.

I figure something like 35 pounds at least. They are wide and they have a big diameter. I wouldn't be surprised if they weighed more either.

Unless they are at least a 1.5k option and they are made of some magical mag/aluminum combo. Those aren't going to be on a base V6 model.
Agreed with the wheels. they are a great change
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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wow that drop top really looks clean from the back. im not a fan of verts but i might be now.
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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Minus the grille, I think it looks a little like a mustang, especially from the doors back.
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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The outside reminds me too much of the newer mustang model with the lil *** spoiler on the back and the front grill and bumper being box shaped. I think chevy needs to come up with a badass exterior too make u go oh **** theres a camaro not like, is that a mustang or camaro???
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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The outside is nice, I wish they were going to make em with t-tops, dammit. But the interior is gross
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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The outside is nice, I wish they were going to make em with t-tops, dammit. But the interior is gross

I hate those gauges, you just know that they are going to get filthy being in that location. Gum and dust and soda....

The seats look way to proto-type though. Neato but I bet they don't go in like that.
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 04:53 AM
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That car looks amazing!

I wish it was in my garage right now! I dont see a thing wrong with it!
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by burtonboy
That car looks amazing!

I wish it was in my garage right now! I dont see a thing wrong with it!

Is that a custom paint job there or it the light funny?

Looks good.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 04:27 AM
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how did you guys make those sweet banner for ur cars with ur name on it and ****? b

been trying to figure it out for so long!
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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I don't like the guages either. Or the location. The odometer goes from 25 to 50 mph? Within our city is 30mph. I think it will be difficult holding it in that range. I'm also not crazy about the radio or how in the world you'd put a real deck in there.
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 01:28 AM
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I like how the 2009 model isn't up to date on style. It looks like an "older" person car...Something someone going through a midlife crisis would buy...Sorry i'm young and that car doesn't look "cool"...Just basically a chevy styled after the old days...Just like the mustangs...Meh. Lets get on the ball...design something cutting edge and revolutionary. When i say "lets" i mean domestic car companies.
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Just had a freakin cargasm. Sign me up for one when they come out. Screw the Porsche I wanted to get.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Definately a badass ride, only peeve I can come up with are the rear view mirrors, Aside from that minor issue I'm sure to have one in my garage (hardtop though)
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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I'm in for one -
but let's see some engine options - they blew it with the LS6 opportunity. This one needs to have V8 options
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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I saw most of those pics in the latest issue of Motor Trend. Gorgeous! This new Camaro is going to be a huge success IMO. That is, if Chevy can keep as close to the concept as possible. I really like it. I am, though, partial to the coupe. In Hugger Orange with black stripes!
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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dang...i like it...it is about time they came up with a new model..do you have any idea as to how much the starting price is going to be??
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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am i the only person here that wouldn't get caught dead driving a car with that guage cluster/dash? well maybe if it was GIVEN to me... outside looks alright though. i wonder if GM will follow their late trend of newer cars sometimes being cheaper to buy than their replacements?
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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I gotta have t-tops. I don't know if the 09 would look ryte with them. GM should consider.
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 03:23 AM
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Or a hard top convertible...
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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one word: EWWWW!
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