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05-27-2008, 12:42 PM
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New Exterior Question
Will the new Camaro have a 100% steel exterior, body panels, hood, etc.? I hope so, I did not enjoy the plastic/composite materials on the 4th gen.
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05-27-2008, 12:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by savage99ss
Will the new Camaro have a 100% steel exterior, body panels, hood, etc.? I hope so, I did not enjoy the plastic/composite materials on the 4th gen.
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No. Having an all-steel exterior would increase the car's weight.
Come to think of it, I can't think of a single car nowadays that has an all-steel exterior.
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06-05-2008, 01:35 PM
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Steel exteriors are a thing of the past. Its no longer economical and heavy. However, being a 3rd gen owner I liked the steel components of my Z. Im sure there will be plastic composites riddled on the 5th gen inside and out.
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06-07-2008, 03:56 PM
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my guess is all steel except for the bumpers.
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06-09-2008, 04:29 PM
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what do you mean, plastic/composite materials on the 4th gen? Bumpers? Cause I am under the idea that the main shell is steel.
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06-10-2008, 01:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DAKMOR
what do you mean, plastic/composite materials on the 4th gen? Bumpers? Cause I am under the idea that the main shell is steel.
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Fenders, hood, bumpers
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06-10-2008, 10:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bradl1982
Fenders, hood, bumpers
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... door skins. 
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06-10-2008, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jg95z28
... door skins. |
actually the entire door shell! The 4th gen also had a composite roof panel. I don't see much if any weight savings though. The 3rd gen steel fenders are as light as a feather. The corrosion and dent resistance seem to be the real benefits
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06-10-2008, 04:14 PM
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Anyone that went to view the Camaro care to answer this question?
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06-10-2008, 07:11 PM
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I don't think we know exactly how much so we cannot say. I remember the hood being very lightweight but that doesn't answer the question.
We just didn't get that deep into it. These pics will answer part of your question, though...
http://jalopnik.com/392589/2009-chev...ures-seriously
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06-11-2008, 12:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JasonD
I don't think we know exactly how much so we cannot say. I remember the hood being very lightweight but that doesn't answer the question.
We just didn't get that deep into it. These pics will answer part of your question, though...
http://jalopnik.com/392589/2009-chev...ures-seriously |
Thanks.....I saw those pics earlier.....Just curious if GM will be using aluminum boby parts on the car to reduce weight. Makes me wonder.
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