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shank0668 · 07-16-2008, 06:59 PM

but thats not retro and why hide my hot halos? its like having megan fox as your wife then hiding her hotness at day and only show it at night

pinkcamaro10 · 07-16-2008, 07:03 PM

yeah but what if the sun baked on her everyday all day, and she looked like a leather handbag in 5-10 years?

shank0668 · 07-16-2008, 07:08 PM

and she will always look the same

pinkcamaro10 · 07-16-2008, 07:18 PM

no she wouldnt

chadrcr · 07-16-2008, 08:34 PM

Hopefully, but several have said: they are no longer legal from the factory....

Nickdago · 07-16-2008, 08:41 PM

I will take mine with hideaways please to go.

The_Beast_ · 07-16-2008, 10:30 PM

I never recall any law banning hidaways. the only reason vettes do have them is for aerodynamics. and last time I checked the hidawayss on the maro wont effect any aerodynamics.

Captain Awesome · 07-16-2008, 10:32 PM

They're heavier and cost more and are prone to freezing or mechanical failure too.

The_Beast_ · 07-16-2008, 10:34 PM

well then live somewhere where its hot. i.e. L.A.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-17-2008, 06:23 AM

I'm pretty sure Scott posted it was too difficult or expensive to make them work reliably.

35th02ss · 07-17-2008, 07:42 AM

There is a couple problems with hideaway.....

Cost in warrenty claims

They cannot be used in Europe. All headlights in Europe have to be exposed.

quality. When was the last time you saw a first gen that the hideaways were lined perfectly.

For those that want them. I'm sure a aftermarket company will be making them........

Blizzard · 07-17-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruno

Anyone here have the technical knowledge to make such a thing? Those of us that don't can contribute capital and get rich !

I have some knowledge on how to make such things.

odie23 · 07-17-2008, 02:34 PM

Survey says, two to one in favor. Now how much will it cost?
Where you might be able to sell 75 kits for the Do-It-Yourselfers at $299, you might only find two or three that willing to pay $1999

for ones that are installed by a body person, painted, align perfect, work every time, and have a warranty . In the meantime Wal-Mart will sell cheap smoked headlight covers (held on with imitation Velcro) to the rest of us for $29.99.

2KZ28_For_Now · 07-18-2008, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkcamaro10

no she wouldnt

Y'all are funnny.

Hey, if the Camaro lives on to sell more units than GM imagined, you CAN expect the possibility of other models to "keep 'em selling."

Anyone remember the RS/SS with "hideaways?!?!"

It could happen. Y'all just need to buy the SNOT out of them. And I mean buy a LOT of them. Unless the aftermarket comes to our rescue, as they have done in the past. (hint-hint).

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Yes	264	69.84%
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07-16-2008, 07:03 PM	#156
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,756 View My Garage	yeah but what if the sun baked on her everyday all day, and she looked like a leather handbag in 5-10 years? __________________

07-16-2008, 07:18 PM	#158
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,756 View My Garage	no she wouldnt __________________

07-16-2008, 08:34 PM	#159
chadrcr to Z or not to Z Drives: 99 S10 ZR2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fallon NV Posts: 723 View My Garage	Hopefully, but several have said: they are no longer legal from the factory.... __________________ 99 S-10 ZR2 06 GMC Z71 - - - sold... getting ready for my Camaro 02 Z28 - - - sold :( miss it!

07-17-2008, 06:23 AM	#164
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	I'm pretty sure Scott posted it was too difficult or expensive to make them work reliably. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

07-16-2008, 06:59 PM	#155
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	but thats not retro and why hide my hot halos? its like having megan fox as your wife then hiding her hotness at day and only show it at night

07-16-2008, 07:08 PM	#157
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	and she will always look the same

07-16-2008, 08:41 PM	#160
Nickdago Drives: 01 Z06 08 CTS 07 Avy LTZ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 406	I will take mine with hideaways please to go.

07-16-2008, 10:32 PM	#162
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	They're heavier and cost more and are prone to freezing or mechanical failure too.

07-17-2008, 07:42 AM	#165
35th02ss Drives: 02 SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wallops Island, VA Posts: 760 View My Garage	There is a couple problems with hideaway..... Cost in warrenty claims They cannot be used in Europe. All headlights in Europe have to be exposed. quality. When was the last time you saw a first gen that the hideaways were lined perfectly. For those that want them. I'm sure a aftermarket company will be making them........

07-17-2008, 02:34 PM	#167
odie23 Drives: Jeep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 123	Survey says, two to one in favor. Now how much will it cost? Where you might be able to sell 75 kits for the Do-It-Yourselfers at $299, you might only find two or three that willing to pay $1999 for ones that are installed by a body person, painted, align perfect, work every time, and have a warranty . In the meantime Wal-Mart will sell cheap smoked headlight covers (held on with imitation Velcro) to the rest of us for $29.99.