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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DaxsZ28
I hope it's named Camaro. I hope it deserves the name.
I hate to by cynical, but my thoughts exactly.
Old Nov 16, 2004 | 01:12 PM
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Closer to the confirmation of the graduation present im getting myself when i graduate in 2007
Me too. Although I may wait till 2009 to keep my streak alive(89 RS, 99SS).
Maybe I'll get a 09 TS? What will you be graduating with/from?
Old Nov 16, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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I hope we do get a Camaro.
I feel like someone ran over my dog and is trying to give me another one.
It won't be the same if it isn't the same dog. But hey, if it's the same breed, i guess it wouldn't be that bad.
Old Nov 16, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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Question.

Over 2 years ago, GM had a clinic for a performance coupe in the LA area (don't ask how I know) which a couple of people went to.

The car at that clinic scored "the highest of any vehicle at a GM clinic in history".

Has there been a new clinic recently, or is this simply a retelling of the same clinic of over 2 years ago?
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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Re: Thread for the discussion of the "Bright Headlights..." article

Originally Posted by guionM
Question.

Over 2 years ago, GM had a clinic for a performance coupe in the LA area (don't ask how I know) which a couple of people went to.

The car at that clinic scored "the highest of any vehicle at a GM clinic in history".

Has there been a new clinic recently, or is this simply a retelling of the same clinic of over 2 years ago?

Thats seems to be the question of questions right now.
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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Re: Thread for the discussion of the "Bright Headlights..." article

Originally Posted by guionM
Question.

Over 2 years ago, GM had a clinic for a performance coupe in the LA area (don't ask how I know) which a couple of people went to.

The car at that clinic scored "the highest of any vehicle at a GM clinic in history".

Has there been a new clinic recently, or is this simply a retelling of the same clinic of over 2 years ago?

My impressions are that, that is the clinic they're referring to.
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 12:36 AM
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2 years ago? man, i hope they design it a generation ahead of its time. image releasing an ls1 camaro in 1985, wouldn't that've been insane!
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 11:10 AM
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haha www.camaroz28.com that was funny


The article, was a great read.
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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Very nice job guys. That article is uplifting with all of the negative crap going on around here.
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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I don't care anymore. GM is a horrible company to do business with on ANY level. I don't want On-Star, or black box recorders, I don't need 400 HP because the freeways only move at 10MPH and gas is through the roof.

The 05 Mustang is an absolute winner. It is great looking and is available today. Steve McQueen was never a "girly-man", so talking about sissy cars carries no water.

The new 300 is a rocket and has smooth elegance.

If you want a dragster, then go buy a 64 Nova and tub it out and drop in a 454.

Audi, BMW, Nissan, Toyota, Acura all make better cars, with fit and finish, reliability, and handling that embarrasses GM. My Camaro is a rattle-bucket, gas pig. Handles good...when the road is dry.

I can't play partisan games with those that 'diss other manufacturers. I have my opinions, but I respect other's choice.

If GM can read this, tell them that they ran out of time with me. I just don't care anymore.
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Als Z
Was this clinic, the clinic that caused a spur in photoshops and drawings? Or is this a new clinic?
I was wondering something similar.

Jason, I liked the columns you wrote, and I was following them and approving of the facts that you included, right up until this point where you mention a certain unnamed "clinic" with a resulting score higher than any in GM history. As of now, this is just unsubstantiated rumor, unless you can verify it with some substantiated reference. A test date, location, score, and an explanation of the scoring method would be very, very welcome. So would clinic vehicle design details (wishful thinking).

Until then, I must view "Bright Headlights" as nothing more than speculation.

p.s. I just finished reading the remaining posts on this thread, and Z284ever and Big_ALs_Z are right. I'd also like to know more about the clinic details.
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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Re: Thread for the discussion of the "Bright Headlights..." article

Originally Posted by ws6transam
As of now, this is just unsubstantiated rumor, unless you can verify it with some substantiated reference. A test date, location, score, and an explanation of the scoring method would be very, very welcome. So would clinic vehicle design details (wishful thinking).

Until then, I must view "Bright Headlights" as nothing more than speculation.
Just passing on what I was informed about. It was not passed to me as a rumor by any stretch. Take it for what you will.
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultra_Dog
I don't care anymore. GM is a horrible company to do business with on ANY level. I don't want On-Star, or black box recorders, I don't need 400 HP because the freeways only move at 10MPH and gas is through the roof.

The 05 Mustang is an absolute winner. It is great looking and is available today. Steve McQueen was never a "girly-man", so talking about sissy cars carries no water.

The new 300 is a rocket and has smooth elegance.

If you want a dragster, then go buy a 64 Nova and tub it out and drop in a 454.

Audi, BMW, Nissan, Toyota, Acura all make better cars, with fit and finish, reliability, and handling that embarrasses GM. My Camaro is a rattle-bucket, gas pig. Handles good...when the road is dry.

I can't play partisan games with those that 'diss other manufacturers. I have my opinions, but I respect other's choice.

If GM can read this, tell them that they ran out of time with me. I just don't care anymore.

Thats nice....Enjoy your new Mustang.
For some reason, I hope that a luxury car like Audi, BMW, and Acura as well and Toyota have better quality then any GM car from the 90's.
Now, if you would so kindly go down and look at a lot of the new GM cars, a lot of them have great fit and finish and well as great quality, so far anway.

Anyway, Im not gunna spend time trying to sway you. So, enjoy your Mustang. I hope its everything you want it to be. That goes for anyone else that doesnt have the time, and has money burning a hole in there pocket to buy a new car.
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by guionM
Over 2 years ago, GM had a clinic for a performance coupe in the LA area (don't ask how I know) which a couple of people went to.

The car at that clinic scored "the highest of any vehicle at a GM clinic in history".
Ya pic me up. Ya drop me. Ya pic me up .Ya drop me.
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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Just passing on what I was informed about. It was not passed to me as a rumor by any stretch. Take it for what you will.
can you reveal the credentials of the source?

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