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FenwickHockey65 · 03-13-2013, 12:10 PM

Nothing is more annoying than doing a telephone interview with an employer while your mother continues to call you even after you tell her that you need to get off the phone.

Probably screwed that job opportunity up.

CamaroSkooter · 03-13-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

GM announces that they'll be reducing vehicle weight by 15% across the board in response to ridiculously overweight platforms such as Zeta and Epsilon II.

Camaro5 decides it's a bad thing and a government conspiracy.

And you wonder why I like spending time here now.

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Huh?

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282474

Please change the bolded to read Captain Awesome instead, and then you'll see why you should just

instead of

anytime he says, well, anything.

He's pretty much

when it comes to anything that's even remotely government related.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-13-2013, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Nothing is more annoying than doing a telephone interview with an employer while your mother continues to call you even after you tell her that you need to get off the phone.

Probably screwed that job opportunity up.

Yeah that probably screwed the pooch on that.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-13-2013, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

GM announces that they'll be reducing vehicle weight by 15% across the board in response to ridiculously overweight platforms such as Zeta and Epsilon II.

Camaro5 decides it's a bad thing and a government conspiracy.

And you wonder why I like spending time here now.

Yeah, I decided to keep my mouth shut....

FenwickHockey65 · 03-13-2013, 02:51 PM

It's not just him though, that's the scary part.

Honestly the fact that so many people on Camaro5 are defending the 5th gen's weight is just ridiculous. It's true that GM didn't really have a choice as to which platform to build the car on when development started, and there's really nothing GM can do about it anymore. But I can't imagine why a new, lighter, better performing platform is meeting so much resistance.

CamaroSkooter · 03-13-2013, 04:24 PM

There were, what, three people in that thread that even hinted that the 15% reduction was absurd? And I don't necessarily think that having that opinion means that they were defending the current vehicle weight.

I think the point they were trying to make is that, arbitrary ultimatums are absurd. While I understand the reasoning, I can't help but wonder where this magical 15% number came from.

Captain Awesome seemed to be the only guy who took it to a government conspiracy level, as usual

FenwickHockey65 · 03-13-2013, 04:28 PM

Well first off, Akerson talks out his ass all the time. So he may just be throwing out an arbitrary number.

The point is every GM platform needs to shave off a few pounds. I remember someone at GMI once compiled a list where GM products were close to or at the top of their respective classes in weight. So as for me, I welcome the fact that GM recognizes the problem and is actively working to fix it.

Captain Awesome just needs to be banned.

Stingray · 03-13-2013, 06:20 PM

He's a conspirator alright.... ain't no Robert Reford though.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-13-2013, 09:29 PM

I think they are aiming for the moon in hopes of reaching the stars with that number. I think fen Is right, and Akerson is pulling a number out of GM's ass. Or he flipped a coin.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-13-2013, 09:53 PM

I have begged johnsonrod on c5 to post his c7 pics. Fingers crossed for some new pics!

Stingray · 03-13-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I have begged johnsonrod on c5 to post his c7 pics. Fingers crossed for some new pics!

We can never ever get enough of

pics!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-13-2013, 10:00 PM

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-13-2013, 10:01 PM

He says he has several. We would be in his debt.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-13-2013, 10:19 PM

If he's talking about the entire lineup then 15% may be possible. E2XX, K2XX, D2XX, O1XX, all new platforms that could be designed with weight reduction in mind.

03-13-2013, 12:10 PM	#1737
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Nothing is more annoying than doing a telephone interview with an employer while your mother continues to call you even after you tell her that you need to get off the phone. Probably screwed that job opportunity up. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

03-13-2013, 02:51 PM	#1741
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	It's not just him though, that's the scary part. Honestly the fact that so many people on Camaro5 are defending the 5th gen's weight is just ridiculous. It's true that GM didn't really have a choice as to which platform to build the car on when development started, and there's really nothing GM can do about it anymore. But I can't imagine why a new, lighter, better performing platform is meeting so much resistance. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

03-13-2013, 04:24 PM	#1742
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	There were, what, three people in that thread that even hinted that the 15% reduction was absurd? And I don't necessarily think that having that opinion means that they were defending the current vehicle weight. I think the point they were trying to make is that, arbitrary ultimatums are absurd. While I understand the reasoning, I can't help but wonder where this magical 15% number came from. Captain Awesome seemed to be the only guy who took it to a government conspiracy level, as usual __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

03-13-2013, 04:28 PM	#1743
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Well first off, Akerson talks out his ass all the time. So he may just be throwing out an arbitrary number. The point is every GM platform needs to shave off a few pounds. I remember someone at GMI once compiled a list where GM products were close to or at the top of their respective classes in weight. So as for me, I welcome the fact that GM recognizes the problem and is actively working to fix it. Captain Awesome just needs to be banned. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

03-13-2013, 09:29 PM	#1745
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	I think they are aiming for the moon in hopes of reaching the stars with that number. I think fen Is right, and Akerson is pulling a number out of GM's ass. Or he flipped a coin. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-13-2013, 06:20 PM	#1744
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	He's a conspirator alright.... ain't no Robert Reford though.

03-13-2013, 09:53 PM	#1746
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	I have begged johnsonrod on c5 to post his c7 pics. Fingers crossed for some new pics! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-13-2013, 10:00 PM	#1748
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	__________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-13-2013, 10:01 PM	#1749
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	He says he has several. We would be in his debt. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-13-2013, 10:19 PM	#1750
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	If he's talking about the entire lineup then 15% may be possible. E2XX, K2XX, D2XX, O1XX, all new platforms that could be designed with weight reduction in mind. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)