A Word about pictures past/present/future....
01-04-2008, 03:22 PM
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Let's use an analogy.
This is the Preproduction Eva Longoria
This is the Production Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria may not be to everyone's taste, like the Camaro interior, but in this case it's clear that the same basic design can be improved with a little time and better materials
This is the Preproduction Eva Longoria
This is the Production Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria may not be to everyone's taste, like the Camaro interior, but in this case it's clear that the same basic design can be improved with a little time and better materials
Thanks for the good chuckle.
01-04-2008, 03:24 PM
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Um, no, but Jessica Simpson unquestionably has buck teeth and zits. Doesn't mean she can't look good, but these are her teeth:
and she's not the spokesperson for Proactiv Solution acne treatment because she has perfect skin
and she's not the spokesperson for Proactiv Solution acne treatment because she has perfect skin
01-04-2008, 03:40 PM
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okay, my bad, I misunderstood what you were saying. I thought you were saying that she is NOT hot. D'OH! But by golly, she's not exactly "smokin" in that picture is she?
01-04-2008, 03:47 PM
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Id rather have the love it-or hate it Camaro interior than the 'typical' interiors everyone has now.
01-04-2008, 03:47 PM
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Thank you, Scott, for the update.
Seems like some kids are getting their undaroos in a bunch over a "streetfighter" Camaro mule. I have no doubt that fit and finish, along with a few changes will come in the production model. I've driven a couple of test cars (not Camaros, I wish), and they truly are fit for Mad Maxx movies. They're screwed together, see a lot of hard miles, and have a lot of improvisations.
That said, the Camaro is an old friend to all of us. Not everyone liked the rectangular steering wheel in the 3rd Gens. There are still spaceship jokes floating around regarding the 93-96 Camaro interior. We accept those things as "quirks" and learned to love them anyway. And with all old friends that return, there are inevitable changes--sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Who are we to throw out the whole friendship over minor details?
Seems like some kids are getting their undaroos in a bunch over a "streetfighter" Camaro mule. I have no doubt that fit and finish, along with a few changes will come in the production model. I've driven a couple of test cars (not Camaros, I wish), and they truly are fit for Mad Maxx movies. They're screwed together, see a lot of hard miles, and have a lot of improvisations.
That said, the Camaro is an old friend to all of us. Not everyone liked the rectangular steering wheel in the 3rd Gens. There are still spaceship jokes floating around regarding the 93-96 Camaro interior. We accept those things as "quirks" and learned to love them anyway. And with all old friends that return, there are inevitable changes--sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Who are we to throw out the whole friendship over minor details?
01-04-2008, 03:48 PM
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SHOULD we talk to our customers or shouldn't we?
Can't have it both ways.
We (meaning the team) spent a LOT of time talking to our customers on this car in various ways -- and frankly, THAT'S that I've been doing on this site for a dozen years.
By the way -- as much as some are upset with this interior, I'm here to tell you that this is a 'home run' (based on the comments) versus the 2nd gen cars when they came out......same for 4th gen.
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01-04-2008, 03:55 PM
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OK....so what are you saying here?
SHOULD we talk to our customers or shouldn't we?
Can't have it both ways.
We (meaning the team) spent a LOT of time talking to our customers on this car in various ways -- and frankly, THAT'S that I've been doing on this site for a dozen years.
By the way -- as much as some are upset with this interior, I'm here to tell you that this is a 'home run' (based on the comments) versus the 2nd gen cars when they came out......same for 4th gen.
SHOULD we talk to our customers or shouldn't we?
Can't have it both ways.
We (meaning the team) spent a LOT of time talking to our customers on this car in various ways -- and frankly, THAT'S that I've been doing on this site for a dozen years.
By the way -- as much as some are upset with this interior, I'm here to tell you that this is a 'home run' (based on the comments) versus the 2nd gen cars when they came out......same for 4th gen.
There was an episode of The Simpsons where Homer was given free rein to design a car in the his brother's car company. When he did he added everything he wanted, this is what resulted.
This is a moot point though because the car is pretty much done.
01-04-2008, 04:28 PM
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There's one thing I do want in my new Camaro though. I loved it when Homer said... "When I start up my car, I want my neighbors to think the world is coming to an end!"
01-04-2008, 05:53 PM
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I actually liked that interior precisely because it is different from everything else. My '86 camaro, my '99 Explorer, and my '03 Suburban all have the same basic gage cluster. I like that this one is different and is a love it / hate it propisition. 
My wife thinks that it looks 'cheap', even after she knew of the preproduction status. She'll need to see the finished product before a real feel can be done.
My wife thinks that it looks 'cheap', even after she knew of the preproduction status. She'll need to see the finished product before a real feel can be done.
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01-04-2008, 06:48 PM
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I guess I'm one of the few that really doesn't mind where the interior design is heading. I look at it and see where "I" can personalize it with body color. I think that would really spiff it up. But other than that, I really don't have anything negative to say about the basic design we see here.
Some suggestions:
Driver selectible color illumination for the gauges, (like on the Mustang)
Body color on trim pieces on the dash and door panals
Navigation option.
Overall, I am thrilled! Great job guys! I looks great even as a work in process!
-I love the steering wheel (which will look great with the brushed aluminum accents).
-It appears that the color option on the door panels will blend nicely through the top of the dashboard similar to the concept. A
-Also, I have to give the Camaro team props for the overhead console looks great and is an awesome/necessary addition due to the placement of the gauges in front of the shifter.
Now I'm just looking forward to seeing the base (z/28, SS, or whatever) associated with the label "ls3"!
01-04-2008, 10:34 PM
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The camaro is looking great.
I think sometimes people just don't get it. Its easy to see why any car manufacturer would be upset with a spy shot posted all over the net.
Its kind of like if you were planning a surprise party for your parents. Months were spent planning with the entire family. Hundreds of details covered with many hours of different family members and friends helping to get it together. The day arrives to set up. Everyone involved works to make the party happen. Just when things are almost finished your idiot cousin brings your parents in through the side door and they see an almost set up party and that ruins the BIG surprise.
If ya can't understand that then there is just no hope for ya.
I think sometimes people just don't get it. Its easy to see why any car manufacturer would be upset with a spy shot posted all over the net.
Its kind of like if you were planning a surprise party for your parents. Months were spent planning with the entire family. Hundreds of details covered with many hours of different family members and friends helping to get it together. The day arrives to set up. Everyone involved works to make the party happen. Just when things are almost finished your idiot cousin brings your parents in through the side door and they see an almost set up party and that ruins the BIG surprise.
If ya can't understand that then there is just no hope for ya.
01-05-2008, 01:23 AM
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a tnought about the console gages --
They ARE polarizing........
You either love 'em or hate 'em.
We got TONS of mail (email and snailmail and in-person comments) that we should keep 'em.
That said -- it's important to keep your eyes on the road.
So......think "redundancy"................................
They ARE polarizing........
You either love 'em or hate 'em.
We got TONS of mail (email and snailmail and in-person comments) that we should keep 'em.
That said -- it's important to keep your eyes on the road.
So......think "redundancy"................................
