What's up with that . . .
10-05-2008, 09:32 AM
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What's up with that . . .
OK, first off, Idid a search for my complaint but found nothing and I am new to this forum so please forgive . . .
But what's up with the placements of the backup lights
. They're right in the middle of the freakin rear facia
!!! Couldn't they have found a much better palce for these like they did on the C5 and C6 Vette? Could you imagine what the back end of the Vete would look like with the BU Lites smack dab in the middle of its facia?
Mark
But what's up with the placements of the backup lights
. They're right in the middle of the freakin rear facia!!! Couldn't they have found a much better palce for these like they did on the C5 and C6 Vette? Could you imagine what the back end of the Vete would look like with the BU Lites smack dab in the middle of its facia?Mark
10-05-2008, 09:56 AM
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I think the designers forgot them on the original design and then said "Hey, lets just stick them here."
Thats so the longer European plate will fit back there. Several hundred thousand North American customers have to look at them so a few thousand export cars dont have to be changed.
Thats so the longer European plate will fit back there. Several hundred thousand North American customers have to look at them so a few thousand export cars dont have to be changed.
10-05-2008, 10:04 AM
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I think the designers forgot them on the original design and then said "Hey, lets just stick them here."
Thats so the longer European plate will fit back there. Several hundred thousand North American customers have to look at them so a few thousand export cars dont have to be changed.
Thats so the longer European plate will fit back there. Several hundred thousand North American customers have to look at them so a few thousand export cars dont have to be changed.
10-05-2008, 01:05 PM
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Those frickin' reverse lights - Okay, I know very few care for the reverse light location and style. In case you haven't heard, the Disciples voiced concern over them and even the Camaro Team doesn't like them much. I don't know the story, but from what I understand, it was unavoidable at the time and not many people are happy about it. It seemed like one of those "Ehhh...I don't want to get into it too much, but...it is what it is, can't change it now." situations. Could be red tape, budget, crash standards, board room disagreements, engineering/packaging limitations...one or all of the previous...I don't know. In person, I don't think they look as bad as they do in the released pics, but it sure doesn't look much better or at least as good as they could. Like the grills mentioned above, hopefully it will be something that can be accepted and noticed less as the car gets more exposure. If the aftermarket doesn't help this one...I will do what I have to make them look better. Don't ask me what that would be, I have no idea yet.
10-05-2008, 01:37 PM
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Thanks Jason! Like I said, I am new to the forum and tried to do a quick search for exactly this sort of comment and found none . . . please note 'quick'.
I found this site by listening to the Podcast found on iTunes many months ago but never listen to them 'til this last week. I have been on a crash course listening to them from episode 100 and am currently on 147 and plan to be caught up by the end of this week . . . nice job on these BTW!!
As for the rest of the car . . . where are the T-Tops
. . . all kidding aside, I think the car looks great and certianly is an excellent starting point for the long needed refresh, redress that the Camaro needed. Being a Camaro fan forever, I can say the the 4th Gen just about ended my loyalty to the car as I had many issues with it. Many would argue that the break that the Camaro Faithful have had to endure waiting for this upcoming release was painful. But I argue that it has been well worth it and just what we needed . . . sorry to say this but 'Good riddens to the 4th Gen"!
I found this site by listening to the Podcast found on iTunes many months ago but never listen to them 'til this last week. I have been on a crash course listening to them from episode 100 and am currently on 147 and plan to be caught up by the end of this week . . . nice job on these BTW!!
As for the rest of the car . . . where are the T-Tops
. . . all kidding aside, I think the car looks great and certianly is an excellent starting point for the long needed refresh, redress that the Camaro needed. Being a Camaro fan forever, I can say the the 4th Gen just about ended my loyalty to the car as I had many issues with it. Many would argue that the break that the Camaro Faithful have had to endure waiting for this upcoming release was painful. But I argue that it has been well worth it and just what we needed . . . sorry to say this but 'Good riddens to the 4th Gen"!
10-05-2008, 02:30 PM
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OK, first off, Idid a search for my complaint but found nothing and I am new to this forum so please forgive . . .
But what's up with the placements of the backup lights. They're right in the middle of the freakin rear facia!!! Couldn't they have found a much better palce for these like they did on the C5 and C6 Vette? Could you imagine what the back end of the Vete would look like with the BU Lites smack dab in the middle of its facia?
Mark
But what's up with the placements of the backup lights
. They're right in the middle of the freakin rear facia!!! Couldn't they have found a much better palce for these like they did on the C5 and C6 Vette? Could you imagine what the back end of the Vete would look like with the BU Lites smack dab in the middle of its facia?Mark
10-05-2008, 05:34 PM
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Please read my last post! I was merely commenting and replying with that exact understanding! I was also hoping to get a better understanding as to why they ended up there in the first place . . . note my comment about "Quick Search".
10-05-2008, 05:57 PM
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I apoligize. I reacted to your intitial post and failed to read the others. After reviewing those I better understand your point.
10-05-2008, 08:50 PM
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I was disappointed when I first saw the reverse lights, but I'd hate to see any extra lenses up in that tail-light setup, which is pure sex.
Maybe they're down there to give the competition something to think about after we embarrass them.
Maybe they're down there to give the competition something to think about after we embarrass them.
10-06-2008, 05:07 PM
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10-06-2008, 05:51 PM
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And I agree not a deal breaker.. it will set those apart that get it taken care of.