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Old 11-16-2006, 06:48 AM   #43
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Unfortunately, hideaways are not going to happen. Of course, aftermarket companies could pick it up and do something nice, but reliability and cost play the entire factor here. Don't expect hideaways.
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Old 11-17-2006, 10:14 AM   #44
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Ya but they make the camaro look so much better.
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Old 11-17-2006, 10:18 AM   #45
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Ya but they make the camaro look so much better.
I disagree.... give me the menicing look of those halos!
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Old 11-17-2006, 11:24 AM   #46
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You could do both...halos and hideaways. But, GM will not be doing them. Anyone know anything about the 30% more reflective headlights? GM could always offer up some type of design that makes it look like hideaways, but without the unreliable doors. That could be a possibility.
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Old 11-17-2006, 12:49 PM   #47
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I disagree.... give me the menicing look of those halos!
Sorry man I like the l.e.d. headlight covers that is sweet and it makes it look mean plus you still have the halos at night when you open them up.
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Old 11-17-2006, 02:32 PM   #48
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If I recall correctly, I hear that led's cost too much :( (they're doing all they can to make this an affordable car for us), hence the 30% more reflective headlight I just mentioned. I'm not saying that is final, as we know things change. But, remember this.
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Old 11-25-2006, 01:42 PM   #49
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i'll take it regular puleeeezzzz,

the daytime running lights look like the car is staring you down.
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Old 11-27-2006, 01:35 PM   #50
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Pop-up lights are a problem WAITING to happen...trust me we can do without them!
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Old 11-27-2006, 01:58 PM   #51
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Some more thoughts, re; hideaway lights.

Besides a cost and warranty issue, much like the door handles on the concept, hide away lenses might be a headache. Camaro's that will be sold in the North East, ie; colder climates with ice & snow, have to be able to function w/o issues.

What I mean is, like the flush mounted door handles, which could "ice over", hide away lenses might do the same.

Just some more thoughts why they may not be practical.

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Old 11-28-2006, 10:22 AM   #52
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Well true but that is why you don't buy one if you don't have no place to keep it out of the weather. I mean what is the use of have a nice car if it sets out in the weather and loses it's value and some shine to the paint. Beileve me if it was not for my dad's garage my Camaro would be out in the weather and I probably would not have made a show car out of it. Just used it as a daily driver and not bought my truck.
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Old 12-05-2006, 12:03 AM   #53
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im sure you will be able to get a hideaway conversion aftermarket eventually.
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Old 12-05-2006, 01:28 AM   #54
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im sure you will be able to get a hideaway conversion aftermarket eventually.
Agreed. They better have a good warranty on them, though.
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Old 12-05-2006, 08:21 AM   #55
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IMO, although "hideaways" would look great, I feel they may be more trouble than they're worth, re: not working all the time, misalignment, etc..

In all honesty, I love the way the Camaro looks as is, and I don't plan on changing anything.

Maybe I'm just becoming a "old ____"??? Any more, I feel "leave well enough alone", "don't mess with a good thing", "keep it simple", and just enjoy it.
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Old 12-06-2006, 12:32 AM   #56
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this car better have HIDs availible as an option, one of my first mods was the saleen hids. i cant drive without em, i have had them in almost all of my recent cars.
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