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FrankGrimes
11/02/09

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Pretty freaking good looking even though she's obese. #camaroz28
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Novaload
11/02/09

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There's way too many edges on the front end of this thing. Maybe in black the rows would be less obvious, but at first glance it looked like a mutant, like the Family Truckster. #camaroz28
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Naters4
11/02/09

@Novaload: I kinda like the CTS-V type lower intakes, but agree that there's something kinda off on the whole front. Maybe the black hood edges?

If it were coming down the street, though, I'd be scared in the good way. #camaroz28
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Novaload
11/02/09

@Naters4: Yeah; that's not a face you see every day. #camaroz28
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FightingChance
11/02/09

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Every time I see the Camaro's tail, I think they were like "All done! Oh wait, reverse lights..." *knocks tiny, square chunk out of clay model* #camaroz28
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powermatic
11/02/09

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I rarely watch Leno-boring, dumb-but I do spend quality time at 'Jay's Garage', and can't help notice how personable, engaging, and just plain enjoyable a guy Jay is when he's discussing stuff that he's obviously passionate about-cars and bikes. He's smart, articulate, seems to have an encyclopedic knowledge of a huge range of motorized vehicles, from Stanley Steamers to early Harleys, he cracks off-the-cuff wise at the appropriate times, and just seems to be enjoying the hell out of these little video segments. Conversely, his nightly gig, in comparison, appears to be a 'job', a vehicle (you heard me) for a massive paycheck that allows him to accumulate his collection. Not to mention the auto-oriented swag that must be delivered in daily semi-loads.

I'm not saying NBC should paste together a nightly hour of Jay showing us his newly-rebuilt jet bike-but, hey, I'd be a convert. #camaroz28
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Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe)
11/02/09

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These 'forward' hood vents seem to be all the rage lately. In other cars, I think they're there in most cases for aerodynamics - to evacuate air from under the car/hood and send it over the roof and rear spoiler - as opposed to engine cooling.

But why do I get the feeling they're on the Camaro just for 'looks'? #camaroz28
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Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe)
11/02/09

@Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe): Another example of its use for 'go' rather than 'show'... #camaroz28
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Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe)
11/02/09

@Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe): And even to some extent this latter day 'saint'...

Am I making too much of this? Drawing a connection where there is none? Mis-understanding the purpose of those foreward hood vents? #camaroz28
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11/02/09

@Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe): You said that the Ford GT is "another example of its use for 'go' rather than 'show'. I'm not quite sure what that means. Are you saying that it runs well, but doesn't look good? #camaroz28
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Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe)
11/02/09

@skaycog: Not at all! I'm saying that the nose of the car is setup to use air flowing through the grill and then up over the 'vents' to keep the nose firmly planted to the track. Resulting in "go", which was the motivating factor to include it in the car's design.

I can't think of anything on the Ford GT that you'll ever find me insulting, devalueing, etc. I lust for the GT-40/GT - old, new, gulf oil livery or not. I was trying to contrast non-functional hood vents which are purely for "show" and result in little to no "go" benefit and - in some cases - may actually steal power and/or aerodynamic efficiency. #camaroz28
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skaycog was here
11/02/09

@Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe): I knew you wouldn't insult it, I just wasn't sure what you meant. (When in doubt, ask). Now, I understand....thank you very much. :) #camaroz28
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moshy
11/02/09

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leno eh... #camaroz28
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HoonThatFerrari
11/02/09

@moshy: Either that or Ed Begly, Jr. #camaroz28
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skaycog was here
11/02/09

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I think the new Camaro is kinda neat, but this one is not suited to my taste....especially the hood, front end and rear end. #camaroz28
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ƒß✓
11/02/09

@skaycog: The top of the roof is pretty sexy, though, eh? #camaroz28
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skaycog was here
11/02/09

@ƒß✓: Yes, Sir, very sexy roof! Nice rear view mirrors too. #camaroz28
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ThreeLitre
11/02/09

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I. want. those. wheels. #camaroz28
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Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
11/02/09

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Tasteful modding has to pick up the pace on these cars!

Of the four I've seen, fully 25% have had Lambo scissor doors. No, I'm not kidding. If a white guy could drive by that particular tuning shop and take a picture without getting in trouble, I'd do it. #camaroz28
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pauljones
11/02/09

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I don't particularly care for the hood (Motor Trend's sketch, above, looks better), I do like the spoiler and the wheels, and naysayers be damned, I still think the Camaro is one of the best-looking new cars on the market available for less than $35k.
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twitchykun (Level 1 Jalop-Knight)
11/02/09

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Chevy's been toying with my emotions for too long. They're like that one ex-girlfriend that you keep taking back because you think that things will be different each time. Things might just be better this time around!

Alas, it's the same old story. She cleans you out for all your money. She promises you fun times and she leaves you with gonorrhea. Then she teases you again with visions of what could be, and the cycle repeats itself. #camaroz28
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Shamoononon: I shave my legs.
11/02/09

@twitchykun (Level 1 Jalop-Knight): Don't pick your women up from street corners then. #camaroz28
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bmoreDLJ
11/02/09

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Even if it was, wasn't the previous-gen SS more powerful than the Z28? Why would they switch places? #camaroz28
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dmoon
11/02/09

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Camaro, now with 2 inch body gaps! #camaroz28
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CaptMatt15 loves the Zoom-Zoom
11/02/09

@dmoon: I'm going to guess that the hood has been opened here -Leno wouldn't own a car with a 2" gap all the way around the hood... #camaroz28
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beercheck
11/02/09

@CaptMatt15 loves the Zoom-Zoom: He doesn't trust a car he can't see through. #camaroz28
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TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah
10/09/09

In reply to Chevy VP Says No Official Decision Yet On Camaro Z28
GOD FUCKIN DAMNIT STOP PLAYING WITH OUR HEARTS.

We are REALLY fragile right now.
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bmoreDLJ
10/09/09

In reply to Chevy VP Says No Official Decision Yet On Camaro Z28
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