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Old 02-13-2006, 09:02 PM
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Camaro and Challenger observation in Chicago...

Both the Camaro and Challenger had their rear windows up in Chicago. They both had their rear glass down in Detroit.

B-pillar, for both?
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Hope not!
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Please no!
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Hmm...I'm going to have to say it's probably just a coincidence, although it could be to get some kind of ploy to get public reaction.
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Old 02-13-2006, 09:42 PM
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You guys truly are out of things to talk about.... LOL!
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If they cant build the Camaro with no B pillar, dont build it at all.
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If they cant build the Camaro with no B pillar, dont build it at all.
I think thats a touch extreme....

I could care less whether that rear window rolls down or not. It really doesnt matter cause I wont be sitting back there
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Non-isssue for my convertible.
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Why would the B-pillar make it look soooo bad?

I'm sure their design freaks can make it work if need be.
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Re: Camaro and Challenger observation in Chicago...

Some things to think about.....

-Virtually every coupe on the market has a B-pillar. Mustang, G35, 350Z, RSX, Aston Martin, etc...

- A B-pillar would be hidden behind the rear glass.

- A B-pillar will aid in new crash standards.

-A B-pillar will save 50-100 lbs.
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Re: Camaro and Challenger observation in Chicago...

Originally Posted by Z284ever
Some things to think about.....

-Virtually every coupe on the market has a B-pillar. Mustang, G35, 350Z, RSX, Aston Martin, etc...

- A B-pillar would be hidden behind the rear glass.

- A B-pillar will aid in new crash standards.

-A B-pillar will save 50-100 lbs.
Exactly the reason I've wanted one all along. If it can be hidden, add to structural rigidity, and give the ability for t-tops, then why the hell not?
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Re: Camaro and Challenger observation in Chicago...

Originally Posted by Z284ever
Some things to think about.....

-Virtually every coupe on the market has a B-pillar. Mustang, G35, 350Z, RSX, Aston Martin, etc...

- A B-pillar would be hidden behind the rear glass.

- A B-pillar will aid in new crash standards.

-A B-pillar will save 50-100 lbs.
Exactly! Which is why it makes no sense to me to make a big deal about nothing.
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Exactly! Which is why it makes no sense to me to make a big deal about nothing.
The "nothing" that's being debated here is the fact that NO-ONE from GM said that we're getting B-pillars....this is just a rumor at this point....
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I suspect that the windows are rolled down on the concept because the whole point is to be able to SEE the car-- inside and out-- which is easier done with no glass obstructing a viewer.

I don't want the B-killer either, because I just don't think they can pull one off without making it blatantly obvious that it's there-- but if they CAN, then WTF. What choice do we have, really?

I don't like that it'll kill the rearward visibility... and would probably break up the flow of the window... but if it's the only option cost-wise, then so be it. I'm not gonna burn fires at the altar if it's there, I'll just be really disappointed that they got our hopes up in that direction for nothing.

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It becomes more of a two door sedan with a B pillar. A true coupe with quarter windows cant have a B pillar. This car has the feel of a first gen, and a B pillar ruins that.
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