Camaro Concept Test Drive - Pics and Video!

Without making you all wait any longer, we got some pics and video up of the Camaro Concept test drive to share.

First the video!

(More videos have been added, see following posts!)

The one video we wanted to put up first was what everyone wants to see...what it is like to drive the car.

Chris and I each got to take a couple of easy laps around. I went first and then when Chris got behind the wheel, I got in the back seat and got some video. Note the exhaust sounds and also the end when you get a VERY good driver's perspective

http://thumbs.vidiac.com/e8e5d0fd-4ce2-44af-a4bf-cf3ef1e62eb3.jpg (http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/e8e5d0fd-4ce2-44af-a4bf-cf3ef1e62eb3.htm)
Click here to see Video (http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/e8e5d0fd-4ce2-44af-a4bf-cf3ef1e62eb3.htm)

Now the pics!

We have a bunch of images from the day, including MANY that have great shots from the driver's seat as well as many interior details that some have not seen up close.


Click here for the pics! (http://www.camaroz28.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20)

We are in the process of writing an article covering the in depth details of the day so sit tight for that but this should hold you over for now. And as mentioned before, more videos are in following posts. We'll also be addressing the questions in the other thread (http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455661) shortly.

I hadnt noticed this but it looks like they took their inspiration for the info center from the iPod

Awesome!

That looks and sounds absolutely badass. Chris, what gear were you crusing in during the video? And speaking of gears, how does the shifter feel?

It looks like the rear seats haven't improved much in terms of legroom. Is there still a big hump for a catalytic converter in the front passenger floor?

very cool, can't wait for the full write up

Did the car have any stickers on the inside of the door listing its weight?
Were all of the exterior body panels plastic?

Sweeeeeeeeeeet :D

awesome! Thats what Ive been waiting for. Looks good from drivers perspective and looks like you can see the hood. Everything in the engine at least looks accessible. That thing even sounds good too!

http://www.camaroz28.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=128&g2_serialNumber=2

Make sure you stay to the left of the white line.







Sounds good by the way.

Looks a lot like driving my 1969...which ain't a bad thang....

Don't ask me why, but I really like this image-

http://www.camaroz28.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=119&g2_serialNumber=2

You lucky bastards! :p :thumb:

Did the car have any stickers on the inside of the door listing its weight?

Not that I saw, I don't think there was.

Were all of the exterior body panels plastic?

I don't know. I didn't think to ask that one and I wasn't gonna go knocking on the panels, considering the GM people that where there with us. Should have asked me to check in the other thread! :)

awesome! Thats what Ive been waiting for. Looks good from drivers perspective and looks like you can see the hood.

Yes, you can see the hood. The good thing is, you can see just enough of the hood to give you a good feel for the length of the car, but it is not like looking across the parking lot of a hood that a 70's Cadillac has.

Everything in the engine at least looks accessible.

Well, those things can and probably will change.

That thing even sounds good too!

Sure does!

Don't ask me why, but I really like this image-

http://www.camaroz28.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=119&g2_serialNumber=2

Glad you noticed. That is a very important visual part of the car that doesn't seem to be very prominent when photographed, and the lighting was JUST right to highlight it a bit more so I captured it. I think it is one of my more favorite parts of the car.

You lucky bastids!! :)

Awesome video guys. Great perspective!!
Damn that car looks and sounds great.

I would have kicked the passanger out and did a few full throttle blasts. Guy seemed like a nag. Specially since it's possibly future customers.

I've got a question that I forgot to ask in the other thread, how does the speedometer and tach read? I didn't see any needles in the pictures...does the ring around the outside of it light up and sweep around the circumference?

I would have kicked the passanger out and did a few full throttle blasts. Guy seemed like a nag. Specially since it's possibly future customers.

That's pretty funny. I thought you were serious for a second. :)

I've got a question that I forgot to ask in the other thread, how does the speedometer and tach read? I didn't see any needles in the pictures...does the ring around the outside of it light up and sweep around the circumference?

Everything in the car is like a movie prop. Nothing really operates. Some things light up, but for display only. Even the knobs and buttons don't move, they are just secured in place.

http://www.camaroz28.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=129
So what is the little nuclear symbol for?

Also where is the e-brake?

Looks a lot like driving my 1969...which ain't a bad thang....

you noticed that too? Thats what the veiw inside a Camaro is supposed to look like and feel like! :D

So what is the little nuclear symbol for?
I'll bet that's an engine start button. :metal:
Also where is the e-brake?
The concept might not have one.

So Jason/Chris, did it feel like a Camaro or not?

Well, those things can and probably will change.


Well I can hope that the production model engine will be just as accessible.

Yes, you can see the hood. The good thing is, you can see just enough of the hood to give you a good feel for the length of the car, but it is not like looking across the parking lot of a hood that a 70's Cadillac has.

Well noone wanted a boat lol I wanted to be able to see the hood again and all that visibility, though like in oh, say my 69...;)

im trying so hard to like the interior it just aint working they need to layoff the throwback styling

I'll bet that's an engine start button. :metal:

The concept might not have one.

So Jason/Chris, did it feel like a Camaro or not?
Its a 6-spd, how does it not have an E-brake, do they just leave it in gear, and let it ride.

im trying so hard to like the interior it just aint working they need to layoff the throwback styling
Im sure that's one thing that will change alot during production.

They will probably drastically redo the radio/ac

And while the gauges will probably still be round in square insets, i bet they change alot of that too.

Only time will tell.

Great Video Jason, you earned some major brownie points in my book.

http://www.camaroz28.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=129
So what is the little nuclear symbol for?

Not sure, I surprisingly never noticed it before.

Also where is the e-brake?

The e-brake is actually in the trunk. Since the car was actually designed to sit on a turntable, there was no need to have it very accessible.

Obviously, this won't be the case in a production version. :lol:

So Jason/Chris, did it feel like a Camaro or not?

It did without question. :cz28:

im trying so hard to like the interior it just aint working they need to layoff the throwback styling

Many agree with you. Fortunately, you can safely expect it do change quite a bit in a production car. For a concept, it is right on the mark. Concepts are supposed to be a bit outrageous here and there.

That sound! :bow:

The video makes me giddy!

That's awesome guys, thanks for getting the video and pics of the driver's perspective. Which looks to be killer IMO, exactly the kind of view of the hood and top of the fender creases and such that I hoped the driver would get. The crease on the top of the fenders looks sweet. I can't wait to sit in one myself, especially when it's part of the process of buying my own. Hotdang.

I am anxiously waiting for the write up and more vid.

You are the MAN!

Jason (aka Barney),

Any indication on IF the roofline is to be raised or the belt line lowered? Headroom seems to be at a premium in the concept....well for Chris at least..LOL!

Great vid...loved that sound....can't wait to see more...great job guys!!

Seems like yall had a dam good time. I know I would have If I got to drive it.

How were the backseats? compared to those found in a 4th gen.

Unfortunately, for me at least, it buffers itself into oblivion at the 4:20 mark.

blame microsoft...bill gates + cool car = does not compute...

Two things.. how far back/forward do the seats move (did you guys try?) can the front seats move all the way back to the rears like some BMW's and i think the new stang?

did you guys check out the rear seats (sit in them?)

How much space is in the trunk
what about ride quality and noises (it's a concept car, of course.. but still nice to know if there are any oddities)

Good job!

Only thing else I would have liked it exterior video of the car moving.

I really don't like the dash/guages though.

Good job!

Only thing else I would have liked it exterior video of the car moving.

I really don't like the dash/guages though.
Ditto at gauges. The concept pictures looked cool, but put into action, it's not so good.

i would have liked a shot of the rear window from inside. To see what's visible behind you

So why is there is a key hanging down by the gas peddle, is that where they keep the spare key?:D
http://www.camaroz28.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=123

Great vid...loved that sound....can't wait to see more...great job guys!!

More vids on the way as promised! I expect to have more up tonight.

Any indication on IF the roofline is to be raised or the belt line lowered? Headroom seems to be at a premium in the concept....well for Chris at least..LOL!

In a production car, it would DEFINITELY need to be raised. There has been some rumblings about it.

How were the backseats? compared to those found in a 4th gen.

They were a bit tough to get into, but once again, in a production car they would be re-designed/re-engineered to be more useful.

Two things.. how far back/forward do the seats move (did you guys try?) can the front seats move all the way back to the rears like some BMW's and i think the new stang?

They do adjust, but we didn't get an idea of how much forward or back. I think Chris put it back all the way when he was driving. I have seen pictures of it from the unveiling in Detroit, and the backs of the front seats were touching the fronts of the back seats....er...yeah... Picture that. Anyway...they were put that far back in those pics to show more of the front half of the interior when the door is open on display. I am sure they will make them useful as mentioned above when the time comes.

did you guys check out the rear seats (sit in them?)

See the video above! :)

How much space is in the trunk

On the concept, not very much. You might be able to fit a set of golf clubs back there, but it would be a squeeze getting them in. The trunk area is used for all the wiring and the vehicle controls, since they are not in the engine bay. I think it is a serious requirement for a production version to have much more room.

what about ride quality and noises (it's a concept car, of course.. but still nice to know if there are any oddities)

The dash clattered a bit (you can hear it in the vid above) and there were some minor squeaks and rattles here and there, but overall it was relatively solid. Not bad for a car that was made from two chopped pieces of other cars and hand fabricated together. The car was not even really designed or built to be driven much, if at all.

Only thing else I would have liked it exterior video of the car moving.

Did I mention that more vids are coming? :p :D

Ok Jason, I have a question. When you all were pulling back in at the end of the video, they ask if the last person wanted to take the car for a spin and told him "are you sure, its going to be your only chance" Did someone actually turn down a chance to drive the car????:eek:

Ok Jason, I have a question. When you all were pulling back in at the end of the video, they ask if the last person wanted to take the car for a spin and told him "are you sure, its going to be your only chance" Did someone actually turn down a chance to drive the car????:eek:
lol, probably couldn't drive a stick. didn't wanna risk his dignity

Ok Jason, I have a question. When you all were pulling back in at the end of the video, they ask if the last person wanted to take the car for a spin and told him "are you sure, its going to be your only chance" Did someone actually turn down a chance to drive the car????:eek:

Beats me. I think they were joking, everyone who was there drove the car without any problems. It was very easy to drive.

On the concept, not very much. You might be able to fit a set of golf clubs back there, but it would be a squeeze getting them in. The trunk area is used for all the wiring and the vehicle controls, since they are not in the engine bay. I think it is a serious requirement for a production version to have much more room.

maybe if the rear glass went up with that way too small trunk lid it would be made more useful.:D

It's been 4+ hours since I first watched that video...but I still feel like Homer Simpson ogling an infinite supply of beer & donuts....agghh......

As promised, more videos!!

Camaro Concept 40 MPH Drive-By
http://thumbs.vidiac.com/4f05b75b-eb94-4c60-9e85-94b6c3c8e8b0.jpg (http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/4f05b75b-eb94-4c60-9e85-94b6c3c8e8b0.htm)
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Camaro Concept 40 MPH Drive-By (Oncoming)
http://thumbs.vidiac.com/76e885fb-c9ac-439e-8325-b61a9178c27b.jpg (http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/76e885fb-c9ac-439e-8325-b61a9178c27b.htm)
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Camaro Concept Easy Launch
http://thumbs.vidiac.com/77cda6f8-8fab-4d47-9e93-74b36b250cc6.jpg (http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/77cda6f8-8fab-4d47-9e93-74b36b250cc6.htm)
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Camaro Concept Easy Launch (2)
http://thumbs.vidiac.com/acbf3771-454e-4a86-81ad-9b0ff2a37196.jpg (http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/acbf3771-454e-4a86-81ad-9b0ff2a37196.htm)
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Camaro Concept Interior
http://thumbs.vidiac.com/f297e642-dcc6-429b-a009-9d458d3f5800.jpg (http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/f297e642-dcc6-429b-a009-9d458d3f5800.htm)
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So just how does the Camaro Concept door handle work? Here's how! (Will most likely NOT make production, but kinda neat anyway.)
http://thumbs.vidiac.com/1f1261be-3ebc-434a-bad6-3e9ab9ac9c4e.jpg (http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/1f1261be-3ebc-434a-bad6-3e9ab9ac9c4e.htm)
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Plenty more of our previous Camaro Concept videos are here if you missed them:
http://videos.camaroz28.com/category/Camaro+Concept/0.htm

Cool trick handle.

BTW, we will most certianly be talking about the test drive in our upcoming Podcast (http://www.camaroz28.com/podcast/) this week, so if you have any questions, comments or whatever, you don't have to post them here...just pick up the phone and leave us a message on our Podcast hotline!

The number is 586-486-3182

We will play some of the messages and address them in the actual podcast so get your calls in! Be sure to leave you name and your message board user name in the message so we know who we are talking to. :)

very very cool. Where does the key go?

In Cartman voice, "OMG, i hate you guys soooo much." anyway, that is frickin sweet man!! if it were up it me, i would leave everything exactly the way it is. I know alot of guys on here dont like the interior, but lord its so neat! I love the guages and all that, and the shifter looks phenomenal. If i could by the car as is, i would do so, no questions asked. If that door handle doesnt make it into production, i will have one made, no doubt. I LOVE EVERY BIT OF THIS CAR!!! Im going to have to say the coolest thing on the car is the seat belt buckles. so cool.....

Jason, is that shifter Gated, or like on a 4th gen? i mean the gated effect any way, like on a ferarri 360?

That was cool, BUT why didnt the guy really get on it when the passenger told him too. It looked like he was cruisin in 3rd. The outside of the car is awsome. Can't wait to see what the watered down production version will be like. The interior is nice, I just don't like the colors that orange just doesn't seem to go. I had a hard time seeing the guages. Maybe in person its different. The seats are bad a s s! Hope those stay. How can the engine bay look so clean like that? That would be cool if it can stay like that. Well I know that this car will be watered down once it goes into production, they will say they cant do this or that because of $$. I know because I was all about the Ford GT500 when it was a concept except for the rear:yuck: which still does not represent a Shelby. The tire size went down, stripes became vinyl, emblems, etc.. So we will see, hopefully pretty soon.

It's so funny you guys are ogling over the door handles.

'69 - '72 Grand Prixs had similar door handles.

Jason, is that shifter Gated, or like on a 4th gen? i mean the gated effect any way, like on a ferarri 360?

No, it is actually a rotating ball in a socket of sorts and the stock is mounted in the ball. In other words, when you move the stick, the ball/base rotates.

That was cool, BUT why didnt the guy really get on it when the passenger told him too. It looked like he was cruisin in 3rd.

Heh...because he WAS cruising in 3rd. You gotta understand, this is a car that is the only one on the planet and cost around $5,000,000 just to get out of the shop it was hand-built in. When you have that floating around in your head and you have GM's director of concept vehicles in the pasenger seat, you can easily remember that it was not a performance evaluation and what you saw for that particular car was "getting on it". :)

How can the engine bay look so clean like that?

It's a show car, buddy! :D

That would be cool if it can stay like that.

Yes it would, but I wouldn't count on it. Then again, most f-body owners are very resourceful....especailly since we have something to base customization off from. :)

Man I'm going to feel like a sucker if somebody else has asked this already, but is it a hatchback or a trunk?

Man I'm going to feel like a sucker if somebody else has asked this already, but is it a hatchback or a trunk?

consider yourself a sucker..:D

it's a trunk

That was cool, BUT why didnt the guy really get on it when the passenger told him too. It looked like he was cruisin in 3rd.

Because we weren't allowed to beat on a 5 million dollar car ;) I did hit it about half way when he told me to get on it, and it sounded pretty good - but the cars stop going any faster at 40mph.

I think I can live with the interior (after being critical, initially) - it does separate this car from the "me too" crowd.

Great pics, btw!!!

The sound of that car is absolutely intoxicating. I really haven't been overly impressed with the sound of any stock-ish LSX motors, but this one is an entirely different animal. I sure hope they can bring a true dual exhaust to the production car instead of a y-pipe through a single cat.

i love it! sounds amazing!

Gotta say I'm envious that you guys got to drive the concept - just driving a hand-built $5m concept at GM proving grounds sounds like the coolest thing! :bow: I've been to "other" proving grounds and just being able to drive as fast as you want (or are licensed for) without worrying about traffic, police, etc. is a joy - for a car I'd REALLY want like the Camaro......sigh......heaven. I'd LOVE to know how you managed it (maybe I missed a post with that?)

I noticed in the pictures that the center rear view mirror is in a "pod" - can that actually be adjusted? If so - I want that "pod" to make production!! It just looks SO cool.:cool:

Also, much attention was paid to the size of the side mirrors on the concept. Did you find them to be too small?

Thanks for the door handle video - I've been wondering about that since the concept came out! Did GM say that won't make production? That'd be a shame since it would be distinctive and VERY cool!!

Does the concept have a start button? It doesn't seem clear from the pics of the inside. Again, if GM is listening - Start Button would be VERY cool!!

Was headroom really that bad? I'm just over 6' and my wife's Z is too short getting in and out, but headroom when driving is fine. Judging by the pics, it looks like Camaro might be about the same. Is it official that the headroom (and by extension) the dimensions of the car will change? I hope that's not the case - the concept just has the most perfect proportions.

I was not thrilled at the concept's interior, but after seeing your pictures I could TOTALLY go for it - it's the coolest interior I've seen in a long time! Your pictures picked up SO much more than any other I've seen! The stalks coming off the steering column are awesome! I could even go for the radio and temp controls as they are - they're different, but seem like they wouldn't be THAT different in actual use.

Did it seem like there was room for a HUD to be added to the interior without sacrificing style? The speedo isn't accurate enough for my tastes, and a HUD would be a nice feature (big safety improvement in my book).

Lastly, was there any official information passed on or was this just a drive opportunity?

Thanks again for entertaining questions and for sharing such awesome pictures and videos!:bow:

The speedo isn't accurate enough for my tastes
+1 on that. I like a speedometer where I can judge within 1mph easily, and on that one, I most certainly could not. Heck, I'd be lucky to get within 5mph on the concept's speedo (assuming it were functional :p).

The above is true whether or not there's a HUD. I don't think I'd even consider buying a new car with a speedo that imprecise. I'd really love to buy a new Camaro in a few years (I think I might even be able to afford it!), and I'd hate to have some little thing like that make me say no.

Big thanks for the door handle vid. That was perfect!

And I never thought my mouth would water over a 40mph drive by...

It looks awsome driving by...and sounds great. Hope they keep that sound.

Cool... VERY COOL!!! :cool:

Sticky request, This is one of the coolest things/threads in a while:cool:

Thats is unless you guys have a write up planned :bow:

Thats is unless you guys have a write up planned :bow:

Yep, working on it here and there. We expect to get it done sometime before next week.

How was entry and exit from the vehicle for you guys? Rear seat included.

The driver's perspective looked better than I expected really, I'm pleasantly surprised.

I'm glad that I wasn't off base on the Odometer. I had a suspision that the gauges weren't actually functional.

BTW, we will most certianly be talking about the test drive in our upcoming Podcast (http://www.camaroz28.com/podcast/) this week, so if you have any questions, comments or whatever, you don't have to post them here...just pick up the phone and leave us a message on our Podcast hotline!

The number is 586-486-3182

We will play some of the messages and address them in the actual podcast so get your calls in! Be sure to leave you name and your message board user name in the message so we know who we are talking to. :)

Just wanted to repeat the above message because we are going into the studio a day early due to a comflicting schedule...so...that will be today!

As of right now, everyone has about 3 hours to get their phone calls in! :alert: Pick up the phone and tell us what you think or what you want to know!

That thing has Flowmasters, it won't sound like that from the factory. It will be just as low as the GTO unless they come up with something else.

That thing has Flowmasters, it won't sound like that from the factory. It will be just as low as the GTO unless they come up with something else.


does the GTO come with true duals from the factory? i honestly don't know..

the camaro should, except for maybe the base model..

Yes, it does. I'm amazed how you can't really hear them unless they're at WOT, boring.

Yes, it does. I'm amazed how you can't really hear them unless they're at WOT, boring.
Not everyone wants a loud car, and it is easier to make a quiet car loud than a loud one quiet.

Not everyone wants a loud car, and it is easier to make a quiet car loud than a loud one quiet.


I admit I've always hated really loud cars. My brother is the 'loud car' guy. I prefer something that sneaks up on you rather than something you know is coming from a mile away...

I prefer something that sneaks up on you rather than something you know is coming from a mile away...

I agree, The last thing I want is to announce to the Officer my arrival so he can point the Radar at me

well the factory exhaust holds back Hp. they make after market exhausts that can be pretty quiet. But my opinion is if you like this car you want it to be aggresive sounding. If you want a quiet ride go buy a bmw. By the way this is a CAMARO a muscle car.

I am a great fan of Camaro.. I am realy happy for this car..

Do you know, when can I buy this new Camaro?

Do you know, when can I buy this new Camaro?
Hehe, we'd all love to know that. Nobody (outside of GM) knows for sure, and nothing official has been announced. Officially, they might not even build it, although Rick Wagoner (GM CEO) said something along the lines of "we'd be braindead not to build it".

The best guess seems to be mid 2008 as a 2009 model.

That thing has Flowmasters.
Actually it does not. That was getting spread around when it came out, but it's actually something that GM themselves came up w/.

Actually it does not. That was getting spread around when it came out, but it's actually something that GM themselves came up w/.

Are you sure CLEAN? They looked like Flowmasters to me.

Are you sure CLEAN? They looked like Flowmasters to me.

if it doesnt say flowmaster on it, looks dont mean anything

But my opinion is if you like this car you want it to be aggresive sounding.

Agressive yes, open headers sounding no. From what I gather from the videos it sounds just right...

Not far from where we were taking turns driving a car is a building that measures exhaust noise. All production cars must pass the test coming under a certain level, not matter what exhaust is on it.

Okay, I will put this one to rest.

I had a brief conversation and to confirm, they ARE Flowmasters on the Concept. But with anything like that on this car, don't count on it being in a production version.

well the factory exhaust holds back Hp. they make after market exhausts that can be pretty quiet. But my opinion is if you like this car you want it to be aggresive sounding. If you want a quiet ride go buy a bmw. By the way this is a CAMARO a muscle car.

I don't mind a bit of a growl to it. Just not something that roars.

Why would I get a BMW for it's quietness. I like the look of the Camaro, not the BMW. Muscle car doesn't mean it has to blow your eardrums.. Power and Noise aren't one and the same imo.

thats awesome. nice to see the interior perspectives looking out.(drivers POV) :D i wanted some shots like that


Don't ask me why, but I really like this image-

http://www.camaroz28.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=119&g2_serialNumber=2

in for hires

:cz28:

That is so awesome that ya'll got to drive the concept. I'm so jealous. I bet when you guys started this site how many ever years ago that you never thought you would get a chance to do something like this. Very cool. The video is awesome, the car is awesome and hopefully before long we will all have the chance to drive a 5th gen. Of course I'm talking production cars, not the concept.

Ya'll suck!! Congrats!!

:D

I bet when you guys started this site how many ever years ago that you never thought you would get a chance to do something like this.

It will be 10 years ago next month.

When we started this site, we never even thought there would be a "hiatus" of this kind.

And when we started it, we were just two guys who wanted to make a cool site. We still are.

If the stars continue to align the way that they are, it will only get better. I am only losing sleep because I cannot contain my excitement.

:cz28:

I never said i wanted this car to roar. I want a nice rumble. Like when your at a light you can hear the exhaust just enough to remind you of what you have underneath. Then the more throttle you give it the louder it would get. Nothing insanly loud. I had a Bassanni exhaust on my cobra and it was perfect. Just enough not to attrack too much attention.

Thats interesting, because the FBodfather himself told me they were not when I asked him if they were.

Strange :confused:

Thats interesting, because the FBodfather himself told me they were not when I asked him if they were.

Strange :confused:

Toldja. :p

I'm not a "loud car guy", but I don't want this car quiet......

...by quiet, I mean SRT8 quiet. Those cars are quiet until you get on it - then it roars. Before driving those cars, I would have thought that would be a nice compromise between "refined" and "loud". But after logging a bunch of hours in SRT8's - forget it!

The thing I like from my stock '99 Trans Am is that the rumble never goes away. And I'd actually like the 5th gen Camaro a little louder than that - something that NEVER lets you forget what you're driving without being so loud that it sets off every car alarm nearby.

We released Podcast #42 this morning as well. This episode is exclusively dedicated to talking about our test drive of the Camaro Concept car.

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=457508

I'm not a "loud car guy", but I don't want this car quiet......

...by quiet, I mean SRT8 quiet. Those cars are quiet until you get on it - then it roars. Before driving those cars, I would have thought that would be a nice compromise between "refined" and "loud". But after logging a bunch of hours in SRT8's - forget it!

The thing I like from my stock '99 Trans Am is that the rumble never goes away. And I'd actually like the 5th gen Camaro a little louder than that - something that NEVER lets you forget what you're driving without being so loud that it sets off every car alarm nearby.


One word.....CORSA.

One word.....CORSA.
:yes:

Video clip (http://homepage.mac.com/jakerobb/camaro/video/warmstart-idle-rev-funny.mp4)

Expensive, but totally worth it!

I Must Own This Car :)

It will be 10 years ago next month.

When we started this site, we never even thought there would be a "hiatus" of this kind.

And when we started it, we were just two guys who wanted to make a cool site. We still are.

If the stars continue to align the way that they are, it will only get better. I am only losing sleep because I cannot contain my excitement.

:cz28:

You know....I surf alot of different Camaro websites, however, I always come home....to CAMAROZ28.COM

Thanks for all of your hard work guys. I truly appreciate it. :bow:

R/

Frat

This is such a GREAT site!!!

I sold my 95 about a year ago and I do miss it slightly.
I can't wait till this thing come out. I will own one!

My question to you guys is;

How did it handle? Could you feel the "tightness"
of the suspension?

Can you guy's give us more information on the setup?

What kind of shocks, ect,...

Yep, working on it here and there. We expect to get it done sometime before next week.

Has this been completed and/or posted in another thread? I'm dying to hear the answers to some of the questions from the original thread!

Nope, almost ready to go. Life gets in the way. :)

Hang in there, gang. I'm working on it when I can!

I saw edmunds got to test drive the same vehicle. They have a pretty detailed article about it on their website.

I honestly never paid too much attention to tests of preproduction models because everything that sucks about it could just be 'kinks' waiting to be worked out and then there could be more/different 'kinks' created when they actually go to automate the assembly of a more cost-conscious production model.

I saw edmunds got to test drive the same vehicle.

That was on the same day we were there.

I honestly never paid too much attention to tests of preproduction models because everything that sucks about it could just be 'kinks' waiting to be worked out and then there could be more/different 'kinks' created when they actually go to automate the assembly of a more cost-conscious production model.

Yeah, we tried to avoid getting into things that are irrelevant because they will change. We tested the car as the concept that it is, not that production car that is might not be.

That is like trying to plan to go to the beach 2 years from now, expecting the weather to be perfect.

No trunk pics?

Were the people from The Detroit News also there when you were there? (there's an article now... see thread in this forum)

Too bad GM won't make their ****ing minds up and decide to built this ****. So far my money goes towards the challenger.

Shouldn't the main page of CZ28.com say "WE DROVE IT!" rather than "WE DRIVE IT!" ? --just bothers me, because "we drive it" makes me feel like someone else owns one and drives it daily while I am not = (

Um...yeah...sorry about that.

Did you like the article?

:)