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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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Talking Callaway Commemorative C8 #2 Nears Completion

Well the body,new paint(Carmine Red Metallic),Brembo brakes & suspension are done!Just waiting for the engine configuration to be finalized.See progressHere Comments
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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Hope those pics were done before the suspension work....looks like a 4x4. Unique none the less!!
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 09:25 PM
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The engine is out in the pics,that is why it is high in the front.
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 09:28 PM
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The engine is out in the pics,that is why it is high in the front.
Well that would explain it....nice lookin car. Give us some specs on the engine that will be going back in.
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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Smile Engine Possibilities

Callaway is presently doing R&D on a 7L/427CI configuration using the 427CR racing block.Looks like 550HP/525 lb-ft for a 50 State version. Problem is the F-body Vert Flex even with SFC,fuel delivery system from tank to engine,driveline,hand built custom LT headers due to high exhaust ports on race heads,cooling problems(Water & Oil),ETC,ETC! This will be my first choice if all can be worked out within reason($$$$$)Second choice will be their 6.2/382 LS6 which makes 485HP/465lb/ft & is 50 state legal! Stay Tuned!
Old Apr 19, 2003 | 10:52 PM
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that car is maaaddd ugly yo... look at it and tell me the front doesn't look hideous i dont care what kind of monster engine it's gonna have, but if it's ugly(and it is), no one's gonna buy it

to me, they killed the car by re-doing the grill and the front lights... and especially the rear where they put "Callaway" where the "Camaro" name used to be

i'd rather buy a '69 camaro and stick a 502 ci big inch rat with 602hp/602tq... atleast i'd be spending my money on something that doesn't look like shiit and will pull mid to low 10's all day... 9's if you juice it up with a 200 shot... and ill make sure to put a sticker on the back window that says "Callaway Killa" lmao

oo, btw.. this is just my .o2, lol
Old Apr 19, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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Does that mean you don't like it? Take Care.

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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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lmao, na i dont like it dude... no offence to ya or anything... i just think it looks like something blind ppl would drive, if they could drive, lol
Old Apr 20, 2003 | 03:50 AM
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The Vette looks kind of nice, I can't admit to liking the Camaro either really, but we all have different ideas on styling. The powerplants though for a 50 state legal item sound pretty nice.
Old Apr 20, 2003 | 05:22 AM
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Man, I really like that rear bumper. Can you buy just the rear bumper from callaway or do you have to buy the entire kit? I really just dont care for the front end. Congrats on having something unique man
Old Apr 20, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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I like the rear bumper, but the rest doesn't appeal to me. What's going on with the muffler? Custom exhaust not installed yet?

Have any wide photos from the side?
Old Apr 21, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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At least they got the paint color right. Looks almost like SOM. But that white top and interior have to go. They clash! The nose looks like it's sucking a lemon. I think they just got an LT1 Formula nose and cut a hole for the Camaro grille.

But I never have been a big fan of the body work on the Calloway Camaros.
Old Apr 21, 2003 | 01:19 AM
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Me neither, the Vettes are ok, but honestly either of these cars have european influence, not along of Camaro buyers are looking to get into a euro-coupe, otherwise we'd be driving Jaguars (Ford).
Old Apr 21, 2003 | 02:46 AM
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Originally posted by Dr.Mudge
Me neither, the Vettes are ok, but honestly either of these cars have european influence, not along of Camaro buyers are looking to get into a euro-coupe, otherwise we'd be driving Jaguars (Ford).
Jaguar! That's what it reminded me of. I couldn't figure it out.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...66986017tzpDSr
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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Smile Questions answered

*Rear facia(bumper) not available seperately
*Muffler is hanging because it is not connected due to engine being out.
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