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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 11:15 PM
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For a change of pace...let's talk 5th gen Camaro.

Anybody getting burned out on Mustangs?

All these Mustang threads gives me the impression that we have no real concensus on what we want in a new Camaro.

I'd like to see 4 round tail lights on the next Camaro.

Something like this:

http://www.strike9.com/file.aspx?pat...camarorear.jpg

The rest of the rendering could use some work IMO...but the tail lights are spot on.
Old Feb 9, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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We have discussed the 5th Gen so many times already though.

I have to disagree with you about the lights. If a 5th Gen had those I'd be pissed. That is the Corvette's thing. (yes I know they've been on other cars but thats what people think when they see them) Taillights that are "Camaro" are longer, sharp shaped lights wrapping around the body. I would actually like to see the license plate be put back between the taillights for a smooth rear bumper look again.

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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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Originally posted by IZ28

I have to disagree with you about the lights. If a 5th Gen had those I'd be pissed. That is the Corvette's thing. (yes I know they've been on other cars but thats what people think when they see them) Taillights that are "Camaro" are longer, sharp shaped lights wrapping around the body. I would actually like to see the lisence plate be put back between the taillights for a smooth rear bumper look again.

You mean like this.
http://www.hondacars.com/models/exte...e=Accord+Sedan
Old Feb 9, 2003 | 11:41 PM
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Not quite. Thats like me saying what you want is like the current Impala.
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 12:58 AM
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I am the person who made that Camaro. I posted it on cheersandgears a few days ago. They as well as another board also thought it had an unfinished look to it, so I am re-doing it to add some more detail. So give me awhile and I'll have a better version online in a day or two. Till then here is the firebird counterpart to it. Enjoy. (If its not detailed enough, I'm learning new things everyday, so I'll do the best I can)

Thanks for the comments

http://www.strike9.com/file.aspx?pat...ze/ta-rear.jpg
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 01:42 AM
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How do you make concepts like that on the computer??
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 05:29 AM
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I wouldn't mind 4 round tail lights but if I remember correctly there was a very small time frame that Camaro had them. If Camaro is going to liberally borrow cues from its past I'd rather not see them all come from just one or two years like the '05 Mustang. There's 35 years of heritage here, not just 2. I think the wrap-around bar setup can work.
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 07:26 AM
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Originally posted by Z28Wilson
I wouldn't mind 4 round tail lights but if I remember correctly there was a very small time frame that Camaro had them. If Camaro is going to liberally borrow cues from its past I'd rather not see them all come from just one or two years like the '05 Mustang. There's 35 years of heritage here, not just 2. I think the wrap-around bar setup can work.
Ya, the four round taillamps were on Camaro from only 70 to 73...
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Originally posted by red63
I am the person who made that Camaro. I posted it on cheersandgears a few days ago. They as well as another board also thought it had an unfinished look to it, so I am re-doing it to add some more detail. So give me awhile and I'll have a better version online in a day or two. Till then here is the firebird counterpart to it. Enjoy. (If its not detailed enough, I'm learning new things everyday, so I'll do the best I can)

Thanks for the comments

http://www.strike9.com/file.aspx?pat...ze/ta-rear.jpg
Yeah, I got them off of cheersandgears. Good job on those tail lights.
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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This rendering is pretty cool too.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...61632555JuwOAu
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Thumbs up

Originally posted by Z284ever
This rendering is pretty cool too.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...61632555JuwOAu
That one is one of my favorites so far from what I've seen.


I like it alot, but it could use a little more to differntiate itself from 3rd gens... not sure what that's be though, but I like the overall look of it.
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Originally posted by IZ28
How do you make concepts like that on the computer??
It looks like it could be done with an Illustrator/Photoshop combo.
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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Illustrator??
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Originally posted by Z284ever
This rendering is pretty cool too.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...61632555JuwOAu
I also like that one. I see 3rd and 4th in there, pretty nice.
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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Adobe Illustrator is kinda like the other half of Photoshop. They are setup pretty much the same but Illustrator is a vector based program used mainly for creating objects and working with text more. You can create a drawing of some sort, then export it to Photoshop to color it in and shade it. I have worked a good deal with these programs and I have done many various products and I wanted to create and render a car but I have not had the time unfortunatly. After seeing all thse concepts floating around, it makes me want to contribute something.

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