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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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Sure looks better than all these catfish faced F-bodies rollin' around!! *Stirs the beehive*
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Semper91-RS
Interesting. Testing at Nurburgring (For Chevrolet) usually means they're about 85% through development, and it's well on it's way to the sales floors within 6 months.
camaroz28.com is doing interview with 3 important people working with the camaro.....it was stated the car is about 70-75% done.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 02:16 AM
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Yeah I saw your post. Just commented on it actually. Good catch on that, man.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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The first pics of this car that I actually like.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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Wish the SS looked more like this!

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by raptorws6
Why is there a trailer hitch on there any way?
It will be standard equipment for all the mullet wearing Joe Dirt rednecks who want to tow there mobile homes to the next available trailer park...


Car looks sweet Brembos add a nice touch now lets hope theres a blown 6.2 under the hood
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by raptorws6
Why is there a trailer hitch on there any way?
Maybe it will be part of a drag racing package that comes with a mini-trailer so you can tow your slicks to the track. Seriously though, I'm sure it's part of the testing process and obviously won't be on a production model.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Hope they put the spoiler back on, that was on the concept, it look to plain and unfinished without! Get rid of the ugly arsed headlights! And where's the fuel filler cap been moved to?
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by raptorws6
Why is there a trailer hitch on there any way?
I questioned this when the Florida pics started showing up, and I was told it was so they could haul the testing equipment around (road dyno, etc.).

Of all the options that should be available for this car, I'm doubting that the hitch will be one of them.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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My brother put a hitch on his 1LE Z28 so he could take his auto-x tires on a small trailer for far away events This is obviously for moving testing equipment.

I think it's great that they are atleat testing it on the 'ring. I just hope they are offering it with a competitive/supercharged motor to the GT500.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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The only thing this car should be hauling, is some ***.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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She's looking better and better everyday.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MasterV8
Wish the SS looked more like this!
I couldn't agree more, minus the exhaust exiting right after the front tire.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MasterV8
Hope they put the spoiler back on, that was on the concept, it look to plain and unfinished without! Get rid of the ugly arsed headlights! And where's the fuel filler cap been moved to?
i read somewhere they moved it to the passenger side
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Semper91-RS
Interesting. Testing at Nurburgring (For Chevrolet) usually means they're about 85% through development, and it's well on it's way to the sales floors within 6 months.
I don't know man I saw "blue devil" pics a couple of years ago and the ZR1 just now rolled out. I think it's still got a little ways to go. Probably beginning 09 as they've been saying.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by armkneez8


Cylon Camaro thinks Mustangs need to die.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by raptorws6
Why is there a trailer hitch on there any way?

Its there incase a Mustang tries to race an STi...they can just attach the mustang to the back of the Camaro and the Camaro can do the racing for it.

AHhahah..JK! Everyone knows I love mustangs
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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I'm liking this car more and more! I hope they dont mess it up in the end. Time will tell...
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric95
i read somewhere they moved it to the passenger side
Yup, Its now on the passenger side.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by raptorws6
Why is there a trailer hitch on there any way?
Possibly as a mounting point for a test wheel to measure vehicle acceleration, braking, etc?
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