Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
01-16-2006, 06:27 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by PacerX
Or a Berlinetta...
I still like "Berlinetta", BTW...
Be a nice name for a 275hp V6, 6spd, performance suspension, big tires, big brakes, fully optioned car with nav and seat heaters and such...
I still like "Berlinetta", BTW...
Be a nice name for a 275hp V6, 6spd, performance suspension, big tires, big brakes, fully optioned car with nav and seat heaters and such...
01-16-2006, 06:31 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by WERM
The SS can be the most expensive "top" camaro. The Z/28 needs to be the most dedicated performer...the most extreme...
...It needs to be more than "the middle model."
...It needs to be more than "the middle model."
While I see what your saying and can somewhat agree with it, I think these days for top performance you pay top dollar.
01-16-2006, 06:33 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Actually I do too.
RS SS & Z28 is enough for me
01-16-2006, 06:39 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by stars1010
Maybe because Berlinetta is a bit before my time or because its not one of the most well remembered Camaros but I just don’t like the idea of using this name on the 5th gen.
RS SS & Z28 is enough for me
RS SS & Z28 is enough for me
01-16-2006, 07:09 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Oh, don't get me wrong... I wouldn't cry if there were no Berlinetta. But I have absolutely no problem with a properly executed one either.
High end base model?
01-16-2006, 07:10 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by PacerX
Or a Berlinetta...
I still like "Berlinetta", BTW...
Be a nice name for a 275hp V6, 6spd, performance suspension, big tires, big brakes, fully optioned car with nav and seat heaters and such...
I still like "Berlinetta", BTW...
Be a nice name for a 275hp V6, 6spd, performance suspension, big tires, big brakes, fully optioned car with nav and seat heaters and such...
I think we'll do fine with a base Camaro; Z28 with a V8; and SS with the hi-po V8.
01-16-2006, 07:42 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by PacerX
Anyone notice the 3 motors quote from Bob?
i've been mulling over that since before.
if i had to interpret good ol' Mr. Lutz, i'd say V6/mid level V8/top model V8..........
but.....................
then i see my sig and start wondering..............................
01-16-2006, 08:11 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by Doug Harden
As far as the SS vs Z/28 thing....remember a wise man once said "Any Chevy can be an SS....but only the Camaro can be a Z/28." 
01-16-2006, 09:50 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by PacerX
The most important people are speaking... those that talk with their pocketbooks. Heh.
01-16-2006, 09:51 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by RussStang
All the Mustang Cobra owners spoke with their pocketbooks, and now we have a GT500 instead.
Camaro's been on vacation since 2002.
01-16-2006, 09:54 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by PacerX
Did anyone notice the F4 and F3 styling defenders?
01-16-2006, 09:58 PM
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Re: Interesting posts on the FastLane Blog...
Originally Posted by RussStang
On another note, I really do hope we see at least some F3 and F4 styling elements in the real production car. At this point I don't expect it to be much, but something would be better than nothing, as long as it is done well.