Would you like to see the Camaro return? - Page 2

The Deuce · 11-14-2002, 08:09 PM

I woudn't mind seeing them around some more. For some reason though, I just don't understand Camaro guys. Maybe its because I'm died in the wool Ford, but there is just something off about them.

The best afternoon I ever spent with a car salesman was at the Chevy dealer in Santa Barbara. Walked onto the lot because I saw a 97 Cobra that I felt like driving. Ended up driving an LTI SS, LSI z28, and the Cobra. For some reason he thought I was going to buy the z, but I had no job, no cash etc.

Long story short, the GM's may have been faster, but the Cobra felt better. Riding around in it I felt like looking for a race, with the salesman riding shotgun. Its inexplainable, but I get that same feeling everytime I fire up a Mustang.

joe4speed · 11-15-2002, 12:52 AM

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Originally posted by The Sandman
No.
They're ugly.
Firebird all the way

I agree.. Firebirds and Trans-Ams are sweet. Camaros just don't look as good.

Crazy Horse GT · 11-15-2002, 12:56 AM

the bird's looked good, the camaro looked like a dying catfish, bwahahaha.

jj_jonathon · 11-15-2002, 02:20 AM

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Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT
the bird's looked good, the camaro looked like a dying catfish, bwahahaha.

as opposed to the incredibly different-looking alive catfish?

PKRWUD · 11-15-2002, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by jj_jonathon
as opposed to the incredibly different-looking alive catfish?

Certainly! The living ones are pretty quick!

Take care,
~Chris

this is not cbring · 11-16-2002, 12:23 PM

i like camaro's............i had an 80 camaro........i wish i coulda kept it and hopped it up.....

not so keen on the 4th gens, i hate the styling, and the things are rolling blindspots........i had no feel for the edges of the car, no confidence in tight manuevering.........i'd still prolly buy an lt1 just for the straight line........might sell the monte for one next summer, or something

i don't really care if they come back, i'd rather have a vette or a cobra...........or if i'm spending under 30, some sort of import

MEDIK418 · 11-16-2002, 05:35 PM

Actually, I would like to see them bring the Camaro back. Think about it. If they do away with it, it will leave one V-8 powered pony car out there and the only sales competition will be made up of Uncle Ben's fried rice. Sure, they'll still be selling Vettes and Vipers but those are way out of most folks' range. Pretty soon Ford may see a market that is leaning more toward Focus type performance than something as powerful as a big wasteful Mustang. I don't think for a minute that Ford was developing Mustangs all these years to compete with the Honda Civic sales. To me, the death of the rear wheel drive F-body may signal the evolution of the front wheel drive, DOHC four banger Mustang. . .with a big fart pipe and suzuki stickers al over it. I wonder if Ford's version will be a say VTEKKK on the fender.

bigred90gt · 11-17-2002, 11:36 AM

Of course they should bring them back. I have a feeling they will do the same thing that they did with the Vette. Kill it off for a couple of years, then bring it back totally re-designed. I just hope that when they do, they do away with the cheap a** interior. After a year or so, they sound like they are going to fall apart. A friend of mine has a 01 SS and the interior rattles like you would not believe. I also hope they fix the front end. I drove one once, and you can't see the end of the car. As far as power goes, they definately have it. The friend with the SS, changed the plugs, o2 sensors, gutted the cats, and tuned the computer and is running consistent 12.4's in the 1/4. Pretty impressive if you ask me.

Caymon

PKRWUD · 11-17-2002, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by bigred90gt
I have a feeling they will do the same thing that they did with the Vette. Kill it off for a couple of years, then bring it back totally re-designed.

In what year(s) did this happen???

this is not cbring · 11-17-2002, 08:42 PM

no 83 model vette

PKRWUD · 11-17-2002, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by this is not cbring
no 83 model vette

That's one year. When were the "couple of years"?

this is not cbring · 11-17-2002, 11:04 PM

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Originally posted by PKRWUD
That's one year. When were the "couple of years"?

i'm not the one that said it.

jj_jonathon · 11-18-2002, 12:09 AM

i didnt see him direct that to you.....you jump too quick

this is not cbring · 11-18-2002, 12:57 AM

jump?

LOL............i think i was yawning when i typed that. i think that PKRWUD can handle it without me sugar-coating.

PKRWUD · 11-18-2002, 04:04 AM

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Originally posted by this is not cbring
jump?

LOL............i think i was yawning when i typed that. i think that PKRWUD can handle it without me sugar-coating.

Excuse me?

LS1JAY · 12-05-2002, 05:21 PM

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Originally posted by Kamaro Killer
I never really liked Slomaros, except for 67-69's. I didn't really like the design of them too well, although their engines had some potential. It'd be nice to have something to kick around again, but I doubt we'll see them gone for many, many years. I hope if it does come back, they disgrace it by making it a sedan, lol. Later, Keith

All this from a guy who posted timeslips of his car running 16's in the 1/4?

you're funny man!

ultraflo · 12-05-2002, 08:26 PM

I would definitely like to see the Camaro come back... I'm sick of looking at import "performance" cars with buzz bombs prowling the streets. We need more domestic "muscle" cars, badly.

The GTO sounds like it's going to be a pretty sweet ride... the LS1 is a good motor that offers alot of HP potential. Plus, I love the fact that it's a push rod motor. GM did good with the motor, but fell on thier *** with the late model Camaro styling. The SS Camaro was a nice improvement, but not good enough, IMHO.

The rumor is that the re-released Camaro will have styling reminiscent of the 67-69 bodies... which I just happen to really like.

If they manage to pull that off, then I just might venture to the dark side, lol.

67-69 styling with LS1 power.... that would really be something worth looking into. We'll see. I'm not liking the direction Ford is moving with the Mustang, but I'll hold off on trashing them until the final product arrives.

I'll always love the Fox body Mustang, regardless of what the future holds in store for domestic performance.

On a side note... the Corvette died after 1967, IMHO. The 63-67 'Vette is one of my all time favorite American muscle cars as well.

Kamaro Killer · 12-05-2002, 08:41 PM

Did you not read what I said? I like the engine's (the engines have potential) but not the car, otherwise I'd own one and not a stang. Should I have lied about my timeslips? You know, I do own more than one mustang, hence the name "Kamaro Killer"! BTW, are you just ***-hurt that they stopped making your car cause nobody wanted to buy them anymore, or did you just feel like talking **** to me for no reason?

LS1JAY · 12-05-2002, 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by Kamaro Killer
Did you not read what I said? I like the engine's (the engines have potential) but not the car, otherwise I'd own one and not a stang. Should I have lied about my timeslips? You know, I do own more than one mustang, hence the name "Kamaro Killer"! BTW, are you just ***-hurt that they stopped making your car cause nobody wanted to buy them anymore, or did you just feel like talking **** to me for no reason?

Just felt like talking S#!t to you!

relax man, why are you so upset? I have what I have because I like it, the same reason you have what you have, if I wanted a Mustang, I would have one!

I meant no harm, relax!

BTW, here is my first timeslip with my car, I have only ever made 5 passes with it, 2 one trip and 3 on another, the temp was in the mid 60's. I have however been drag racing for over 16 years.

http://image.photoloft.com/opx-bin/O...249,640,FFFFFF

Kamaro Killer · 12-05-2002, 08:58 PM

I've gotten a hard time from EVERYBODY about my slips. I wasn't implying that a Camaro is slow by any means, but it doesn't mean I have to like it, so I voiced my opinion. I was just kidding about them making it a sedan. I thought your post was just rubbing it in more, I am sorry if that was not your intention. Take care, Keith

11-14-2002, 08:09 PM	#21
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	I woudn't mind seeing them around some more. For some reason though, I just don't understand Camaro guys. Maybe its because I'm died in the wool Ford, but there is just something off about them. The best afternoon I ever spent with a car salesman was at the Chevy dealer in Santa Barbara. Walked onto the lot because I saw a 97 Cobra that I felt like driving. Ended up driving an LTI SS, LSI z28, and the Cobra. For some reason he thought I was going to buy the z, but I had no job, no cash etc. Long story short, the GM's may have been faster, but the Cobra felt better. Riding around in it I felt like looking for a race, with the salesman riding shotgun. Its inexplainable, but I get that same feeling everytime I fire up a Mustang. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

11-15-2002, 12:56 AM	#23
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	the bird's looked good, the camaro looked like a dying catfish, bwahahaha. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

11-16-2002, 12:23 PM	#26
this is not cbring Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 380	i like camaro's............i had an 80 camaro........i wish i coulda kept it and hopped it up..... not so keen on the 4th gens, i hate the styling, and the things are rolling blindspots........i had no feel for the edges of the car, no confidence in tight manuevering.........i'd still prolly buy an lt1 just for the straight line........might sell the monte for one next summer, or something i don't really care if they come back, i'd rather have a vette or a cobra...........or if i'm spending under 30, some sort of import __________________ 2002 vw gti 1.8T

11-16-2002, 05:35 PM	#27
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	Actually, I would like to see them bring the Camaro back. Think about it. If they do away with it, it will leave one V-8 powered pony car out there and the only sales competition will be made up of Uncle Ben's fried rice. Sure, they'll still be selling Vettes and Vipers but those are way out of most folks' range. Pretty soon Ford may see a market that is leaning more toward Focus type performance than something as powerful as a big wasteful Mustang. I don't think for a minute that Ford was developing Mustangs all these years to compete with the Honda Civic sales. To me, the death of the rear wheel drive F-body may signal the evolution of the front wheel drive, DOHC four banger Mustang. . .with a big fart pipe and suzuki stickers al over it. I wonder if Ford's version will be a say VTEKKK on the fender. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

11-17-2002, 11:36 AM	#28
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Of course they should bring them back. I have a feeling they will do the same thing that they did with the Vette. Kill it off for a couple of years, then bring it back totally re-designed. I just hope that when they do, they do away with the cheap a** interior. After a year or so, they sound like they are going to fall apart. A friend of mine has a 01 SS and the interior rattles like you would not believe. I also hope they fix the front end. I drove one once, and you can't see the end of the car. As far as power goes, they definately have it. The friend with the SS, changed the plugs, o2 sensors, gutted the cats, and tuned the computer and is running consistent 12.4's in the 1/4. Pretty impressive if you ask me. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

11-17-2002, 08:42 PM	#30
this is not cbring Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 380	no 83 model vette __________________ 2002 vw gti 1.8T

11-18-2002, 12:09 AM	#33
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	i didnt see him direct that to you.....you jump too quick __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

11-18-2002, 12:57 AM	#34
this is not cbring Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 380	jump? LOL............i think i was yawning when i typed that. i think that PKRWUD can handle it without me sugar-coating. __________________ 2002 vw gti 1.8T

12-05-2002, 08:26 PM	#37
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	I would definitely like to see the Camaro come back... I'm sick of looking at import "performance" cars with buzz bombs prowling the streets. We need more domestic "muscle" cars, badly. The GTO sounds like it's going to be a pretty sweet ride... the LS1 is a good motor that offers alot of HP potential. Plus, I love the fact that it's a push rod motor. GM did good with the motor, but fell on thier * with the late model Camaro styling. The SS Camaro was a nice improvement, but not good enough, IMHO. The rumor is that the re-released Camaro will have styling reminiscent of the 67-69 bodies... which I just happen to really like. If they manage to pull that off, then I just might venture to the dark side, lol. 67-69 styling with LS1 power.... that would really be something worth looking into. We'll see. I'm not liking the direction Ford is moving with the Mustang, but I'll hold off on trashing them until the final product arrives. I'll always love the Fox body Mustang, regardless of what the future holds in store for domestic performance. On a side note... the Corvette died** after 1967, IMHO. The 63-67 'Vette is one of my all time favorite American muscle cars as well. __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

12-05-2002, 08:41 PM	#38
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	Lets see your first time slip Did you not read what I said? I like the engine's (the engines have potential) but not the car, otherwise I'd own one and not a stang. Should I have lied about my timeslips? You know, I do own more than one mustang, hence the name "Kamaro Killer"! BTW, are you just *-hurt that they stopped making your car cause nobody wanted to buy them anymore, or did you just feel like talking ** to me for no reason? __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

12-05-2002, 08:58 PM	#40
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	Sorry dude I've gotten a hard time from EVERYBODY about my slips. I wasn't implying that a Camaro is slow by any means, but it doesn't mean I have to like it, so I voiced my opinion. I was just kidding about them making it a sedan. I thought your post was just rubbing it in more, I am sorry if that was not your intention. Take care, Keith __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

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