Odd looking Camaro spotted in California - Page 2

Gayton81 · 05-20-2016, 10:11 AM

The Gen5/Gen6 body style "has been know to cause cancer in the state of California" so they had to change it to a more environmentally and health friendly design.

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Spec · 05-20-2016, 10:13 AM

Maybe it eats Mustangs for lunch...

According to Chevy:

Chevy responded to these claims with their typical verve. They released a statement saying, “A Camaro is a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.”

How Chevy named the Camaro: http://robbinschevy.com/blog/how-che...ed-the-camaro/

Royal Tiger · 05-20-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Maybe it eats Mustangs for lunch...

According to Chevy:

Chevy responded to these claims with their typical verve. They released a statement saying, “A Camaro is a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.”

How Chevy named the Camaro: http://robbinschevy.com/blog/how-che...ed-the-camaro/

Ford and Chevy both got out of hand naming cars with the same first letter as the brand. As a WWII tank fan, "Panther" wouldn't bother me, but I am happy with "Camaro".

Wasn't there a story about Ford originally naming the "Mustang" after the North American P-51 fighter plane, but then retracting that to the lone wild horse after anti-war sentiment gathered steam in the mid-1960's? I thought I had heard that before. The Ford "Thunderbolt" 427ci race motor was named after the Republic P-47 from a story in one of the car mags. Thanks for the link.

flipstyledsm22 · 05-20-2016, 10:45 AM

I wish I would have seen this type of Camaro before buying the ZL1... having buyers remorse now.

Malibu T · 05-20-2016, 11:05 AM

Haha! Well that certainly helps explain why the Lexus service manager tagged my '13 SS key fob, "2000 Corrola"?

Ledzepx · 05-20-2016, 11:38 AM

Haaaa I love it!

Scalded Dog · 05-20-2016, 11:39 AM

Duh... that's not REALLY a Camaro. It's obviously a Viper that somebody rebadged. Vipers were recently classified as "assault vehicles," due to their scary appearance, so owners are required to un-scary them... plus, no more than 10 gallons in the tank (much safer), and background checks for each fuel purchase prevent something. Not sure what it prevents, but, hey... it's for the children, so why argue about THAT?

Flotek · 05-20-2016, 12:06 PM

Hey it looks better than the 2016s do

gajagfan · 05-20-2016, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragnar

Best looking tail lights by far! I would have waited for this! Camo can sure work!

You beat me to it! Nice!

BMR Sales · 05-20-2016, 01:23 PM

Did it have a Catch Can?

Ragnar · 05-20-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

You beat me to it! Nice!

After further research, this model comes with a catch can from the factory. And get this, a total track warranty! Any track, anywhere in the world! That will also kill the value of the 5th Gen, Damn....

pyroguy · 05-20-2016, 01:41 PM

2007 model year was not friendly to Camaros...

BLU DUCE · 05-20-2016, 01:45 PM

Twin catch cans to go with the twin turbos.

Avenging Orange · 05-20-2016, 02:19 PM

GM's version of the Ferrari California.

05-20-2016, 10:11 AM	#15
Gayton81 Drives: 2012 2SSRS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 171	The Gen5/Gen6 body style "has been know to cause cancer in the state of California" so they had to change it to a more environmentally and health friendly design. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Money may not buy happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Chevy than in a Ford!

05-20-2016, 10:45 AM	#18
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	I wish I would have seen this type of Camaro before buying the ZL1... having buyers remorse now. __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980

05-20-2016, 11:05 AM	#19
Malibu T Barbie Aficionado Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Under the moonlight... the serious moonlight, NC Posts: 191	Haha! Well that certainly helps explain why the Lexus service manager tagged my '13 SS key fob, "2000 Corrola"? __________________

05-20-2016, 11:38 AM	#20
Ledzepx Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 639	Haaaa I love it! __________________ www.rsconversions.com

05-20-2016, 01:41 PM	#26
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #832 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 7,072 View My Garage	2007 model year was not friendly to Camaros... __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #832 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

05-20-2016, 10:13 AM	#16
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Maybe it eats Mustangs for lunch... According to Chevy: Chevy responded to these claims with their typical verve. They released a statement saying, “A Camaro is a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.” How Chevy named the Camaro: http://robbinschevy.com/blog/how-che...ed-the-camaro/

05-20-2016, 11:39 AM	#21
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Duh... that's not REALLY a Camaro. It's obviously a Viper that somebody rebadged. Vipers were recently classified as "assault vehicles," due to their scary appearance, so owners are required to un-scary them... plus, no more than 10 gallons in the tank (much safer), and background checks for each fuel purchase prevent something. Not sure what it prevents, but, hey... it's for the children, so why argue about THAT?

05-20-2016, 12:06 PM	#22
Flotek Drives: 2015 RS camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 187	Hey it looks better than the 2016s do

05-20-2016, 01:23 PM	#24
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Did it have a Catch Can?

05-20-2016, 01:45 PM	#27
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	Twin catch cans to go with the twin turbos. __________________

05-20-2016, 02:19 PM	#28
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