Official Dallas Auto Show Report!

First off I want to thank Scott, Billy and everyone else I met last night at GM for putting this on for us. I had an exceptionally great time! Thanks for picking up our tab for the drinks and auto show tickets. I just think it’s so amazing that there are people at such a huge company that will take the time to do something special for their customers.

The unveiling wasn’t quite as grand as the one in Detroit (no parade:D), but it wasn’t a bit less exciting. We were all let in the exhibit hall about 5:30 and headed over to the Chevy section. The Camaro was covered when we walked up but had two very cool cars sitting next two it. There were a 2002 and a 1967 matching yellow Berger SS Camaro’s. We watched the introduction video that was played in Detroit, Scott said a few words and then the cover came off.

Now I know it’s been said here many times….But the pictures online don’t even compare to seeing this car in person. It is pure sex on wheels in person. Every line on this car is just perfect. I honestly can’t say anything bad about it after seeing it in person. The proportions now that I have seen them in 3-D all look so ideal. My only hang up still is the dash in the interior. Now I still have to say the interior overall looks even cooler in person, I’d still like to see the dash look a bit more modern and similar to the C6’s dash.

This car will be a huge success when it goes into production. Now while there were not any official announcements last night (I have a feeling it has something to do with Delphi and GM’s current gloomy situation), everyone I spoke to from GM talk liked it was obviously going to be approved. ;) But again no one said anything that we can put in concrete but I got some smiles….I like to read between the lines. :D

I did hear they took the concept out around Dallas earlier this week for some promotional pictures and video.

So if you saw it driving around Monday night, your not crazy, that really was the Camaro concept :lol:

It was also great that we pretty much had the entire auto show to ourselves with free booze! :D

That defiantly beats going on a Saturday with 200k other people and little kids running around.

Oh the Challenger just looks sad too…. I walked over to it just to say I saw it….Even my 49 year old Dad who really isn’t a car guy said it looked too retro and boring compared to the Camaro…

Overall I have to say it was well worth the 2 ½ hour drive from school. It was real great to talk to Scott again and meet some other guys from GM. I was there till almost 10 just hanging out.

I also got to fix Scotts phone, he does a great job with Camaro but has trouble with technology apparently….;)

I’ve got a few pics to post but I’ll have to do that after I get out of class….I’m off right now but I should be back around 530.

So Scott was tearing up the local strip Monday night huh? Sounds like the Scott we all know and love making the oldest of women blush, and the fastest of Mustangs quiver! :metal:

Yes, big thanks to Scott and the others that allowed us to get in and took care of all the expenses. I was also wondering if we could reuse the ticket we recieved later this week.

The Camaro was awesome and I came away with the same feelings about the Challenger. Once you see the Camaro the Challenger just looks boring, not bad, just very plain.

On a funny note, I have a pic of the $600,000 Saleen S7 with a big spot of bird poo on the hood.

Ok here are a few of my pics........:cool:

Before the cover was taken off:
http://people.tamu.edu/~stars1010/camaro1.JPG

Scott giving a short speech:
http://people.tamu.edu/~stars1010/camaro2.JPG

The unveiling!!!
http://people.tamu.edu/~stars1010/camaro3.JPG

Nice Shot:
http://people.tamu.edu/~stars1010/camaro4.JPG

Dustin (DWray) and myself
http://people.tamu.edu/~stars1010/camaro5.JPG

My Dad and me
http://people.tamu.edu/~stars1010/camaro6.JPG

The '02 Berger
http://people.tamu.edu/~stars1010/camaro7.JPG

I also got to fix Scotts phone, he does a great job with Camaro but has trouble with technology apparently….;)

what did he do to it NOW?

:p

what did he do to it NOW?

:p

He couldn’t figure out how to make it vibrate :lol:

I think the Bergers were a 1969 and a 2000, not a '67 and an '02. lol I recognize you and your friend. I went with my mom, perhaps you'd remember seeing us.
http://photos-978.facebook.com/n13/66/95/18800375/n18800375_30364978_6209.jpg

Truly was a great night. Scott, Stefan, Dustin, and everyone else I met last night, it was great to meet you all, hope to meet up at some events this summer.

I think the Bergers were a 1969 and a 2000, not a '67 and an '02. lol I recognize you and your friend. I went with my mom, perhaps you'd remember seeing us.
http://photos-978.facebook.com/n13/66/95/18800375/n18800375_30364978_6209.jpg

I remember your car in the lot!

I think the Bergers were a 1969 and a 2000, not a '67 and an '02. lol I recognize you and your friend. I went with my mom, perhaps you'd remember seeing us.
http://photos-978.facebook.com/n13/66/95/18800375/n18800375_30364978_6209.jpg

Oh I honestly didnt look at the model year for the Berger's, so I just guessed :D


Yeah I remember seeing you, and BTW thats my silver GTP in the back ground of this pic. :p

The '02 Berger
http://people.tamu.edu/~stars1010/camaro7.JPG
Thats nice, I didn't get to see that at the Chicago auto show.:(

That 2000 Berger SS was flawless. It was really impressive and a unique color too. I was really excited to see it. I got a few great shots of it I'll share this weekend.

Nice pics. I just got home, so I'll upload mine eventually.

Who's nappy hair is that in the bottom left of the unveiling picture? :lol:

:p

Nice pics. I just got home, so I'll upload mine eventually.

Who's nappy hair is that in the bottom left of the unveiling picture? :lol:

:p

Ha ha....you kept getting in the way, so I just took the pic :lol:

Hey later can you send me some of the pic of me you took? ;)

Hey later can you send me some of the pic of me you took? ;)

You narcissistic bastard.

:p

You narcissistic bastard.

:p

Did you really expect anything else from me? :D

Ill post up my pictures tonight. It was a GREAT experiance to meet Scott and to see the car in person. I was wiping drool up the whole night! Thanks to Scott and the rest of the crew for their great work and hospitality!

PS, Ive also got pix of the S7 with the bird poop, as well as some of Fords GREAT quality(sarcasm)!

Kyle

It is purty in person isn't it?

Whats with the suits? No one at the Detroit unviel had any on. Damn Texans:)

Yea the auto show was amazing I loved it all. Of course its been said but that car is just WAY better in person. Scott truly an amazing man was nice to talk to you again and you put an awsome show! Those yellow berger camaros were also very nice. The food as well was great haha.


Here are some of my pics.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/SlvrV6Camaro/AutoShow/Picture051.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/SlvrV6Camaro/AutoShow/Picture022.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/SlvrV6Camaro/AutoShow/Picture023.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/SlvrV6Camaro/AutoShow/Picture027.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/SlvrV6Camaro/AutoShow/Picture025.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/SlvrV6Camaro/AutoShow/Picture029.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/SlvrV6Camaro/AutoShow/Picture053.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/SlvrV6Camaro/AutoShow/Picture058.jpg
The silver v6 with black rims is my car if anyone saw the dirty thing. :)

http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/SlvrV6Camaro/AutoShow/
^More autoshow pics, I have high reso if anyone wants them.

Whats with the suits? No one at the Detroit unviel had any on. Damn Texans:)

you know we look good! ;)

Here are the pix of the show from me.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview001.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview133.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview115.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview114.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview111.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview031.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview022.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview007.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview005.jpg

Kyle

And some misc pix.

Im sure they had to clean the inside after I got out of this one.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview056.jpg

And they always said the 98 Camaro's looked like catfish? Thats the biggest honker Ive seen in a WHILE!
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview068.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview069.jpg

And I just have no game, I tried all night to get pictures with some of the lovely auto show ladies, it took untill 10 but I eventually broke two of them down!
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview113.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/ElkyRacer/dallasautoshowcamaropreview112.jpg

Kyle

Sorry about the overly-huge pictures guys, I guess Ill try and downsize them a bit!

Kyle

Sorry about the overly-huge pictures guys, I guess Ill try and downsize them a bit!

Kyle

Oh its cool, speaking of ladies, did you see the hottie brunette over in the Saturn display? She was a fox! :D

HAH, yea I did! We stood there and talked to the blonde over at the Saturn display for almost an hour! STILL couldnt get a pic with her. The chick in the Suzuki display was :eek: :bow:

Kyle

what did he do to it NOW?

:p

yeah yeah yeah............

.........got a new phone IN CASE WE NEED IT TO GIVE YOU DIRECTIONS TO THE BRONX!!!!

Stephan.........thanx for making the phone vibrate.......(it took him a while).......but had the bejesus scared out of me at 5:30am when this ungodly voice in the room was saying "telephone call from 313-667-XXXX ......telephone call from 313-667-XXXX".........nearly had a heart attack!!!!

I notice the rear glass is down again....

Stephan.........thanx for making the phone vibrate.......(it took him a while).......but had the bejesus scared out of me at 5:30am when this ungodly voice in the room was saying "telephone call from 313-667-XXXX ......telephone call from 313-667-XXXX".........nearly had a heart attack!!!!

:lol:

No problem, now go to "settings", "sounds", then "ring sounds"(something pretty close to that) and you should be able to make it just a regular ring tone while it vibrates.

I will give you some credit; your phone was a bit more complicated than the phones I have owned.

Like I said great seeing you again and thanks for everything.

Oh its cool, speaking of ladies, did you see the hottie brunette over in the Saturn display? She was a fox! :D


Ha, I bet we spent more time in the Saturn display than anywhere else. I tell ya, get 4 beers in that boy and he thinks he's Rico Suave.

Its ok, its a good thing we spent all that time in the Saturn display Tuesday night, because we're going to have to skip it Saturday when we take the wives back with us.:eek: lol.

... but had the bejesus scared out of me at 5:30am when this ungodly voice in the room was saying "telephone call from 313-667-XXXX ......telephone call from 313-667-XXXX".........nearly had a heart attack!!!!

I would freak out too if my phone started saying the X's instead of the last four digits. :eek:;)

:p

It really was a fantastic evening, after seeing it in person I am completely sold on the Camaro concept, it's just so mean looking.

Free entry to the auto show, free drinks and food, a free ticket to get back into the show during general public hours - and we got to check out everything with no crowds! Wow. Very impressed. Thanks to Scott and everyone else who put this together.

Think I'm going to use that free ticket to go back to the show at lunchtime Friday and check out the Camaro one more time :)

I notice the rear glass is down again....

lol forgot all about that till you said something...:lol: Looks better down