hey new camaro fans, lulz inside

SQ3.0dotJP · 05-04-2009, 08:41 AM

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A Camaro5 forum member's posted a report with photos of the new Chevy Camaro with a crack on the front fascia's big upper brow reportedly attributed to a high-speed run. The cracks, which appear on both sides of the big upper brow of the nose of the new Camaro, were attributed to a high speed run — 155 MPH — earlier in the week. Here's the full report:

While I was doing the photo shoot on a 2010 Camaro SS this past Friday, we noticed some cracks forming at the upper corners of the grille. The tech that was assisting us during the shoot said that those happened during a top speed run earlier that week. The car achieved 155 mph, and apparently it lifted the upper part of the nose enough to form the cracks. I'm not sure if this problem has been addressed, or even mentioned before. Surely it can be something that GM can fix by adding more bracing perhaps, or a thicker nose molding. This 2010 SS was a production car, only a week old, so this concerns me. It might not be a good idea to do any high-speed runs in your new Camaro, at least until we understand the problem and how to fix it first.

Nevermind the high speed runs, maybe it'd also be a good idea to make sure you don't encounter any stiff winds. Match this nose-cone issue up with the slapped-on brake weights issue and Camaro crap-out we reported last week and you've got yourself a couple of cracks in the otherwise perfect fan-boy fascia of the Camaro. No pun intended. (Hat tip to Frankie and Rutledge!) [via Camaro5]

where are those guys that chose camaro over genisis in the other thread?

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I25 · 05-04-2009, 08:57 AM

Now there's a shocker, GM making a ****ty product.

lag · 05-04-2009, 09:33 AM

I know I'm shocked...

OriginalSin · 05-04-2009, 09:33 AM

I, for one, am shocked!

SVX WRX · 05-04-2009, 09:34 AM

it comes with a roll of duct tape in the glove box.

what's the big deal?

SubEd · 05-04-2009, 09:34 AM

Oh noes, a brand new model has problems. Shocking!

LTApaulie · 05-04-2009, 09:34 AM

The wheel weights stuck on the brake calipers is way worse than this.

markman · 05-04-2009, 09:35 AM

damn, and I go 155mph all the time so this is a real deal breaker for me!!!

SQ3.0dotJP · 05-04-2009, 09:38 AM

as mentioned above this is far from the only "issue", and noone knows at what speed it initially started

SVX WRX · 05-04-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SQ3.0dotJP

as mentioned above this is far from the only "issue", and noone knows at what speed it initially started

12mph, headers spool at max torque, CRACK!

zombiekiller · 05-04-2009, 09:44 AM

Camaro's age faster than other cars, these are just crows feet. Pass that 'maro some eye cream!

markman · 05-04-2009, 09:45 AM

1st year models always have issues, even more so with American cars. They'll get them ironed out over the next few years, then just when they get it right they'll go bankrupt or discontinue it.

scrapiron7 · 05-04-2009, 09:46 AM

Guess they will have to stay below 155MPH. Bummer.

KC · 05-04-2009, 09:49 AM

Or stay under 75 in a hurricane.

--kC

srgdrum · 05-04-2009, 09:49 AM

Look at that crappy paint too. Not that Subies are known for their world class paint or anything...

parkerpaxton5 · 05-04-2009, 09:52 AM

keep it up, GM. way to **** with the few people left who will still buy one of your ****ty cars.

Blindeye_03 · 05-04-2009, 09:59 AM

Cant go out of business fast enough...

boxered · 05-04-2009, 10:01 AM

It's nothing a car bra won't solve!

waktasz · 05-04-2009, 10:07 AM

They actually make some nice cars, why they seem to **** up what should be there main stream vehicles I don't know.

elucas730 · 05-04-2009, 10:08 AM

From the guy who originally posted the story:

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UPDATE!!! 8:30PM Sunday

I've been away from the computer most of the day. During that time, I've been informed that the nose on this particular Camaro was a super early production piece, slapped on to get it out the door sooner. GM already knows about the issue, and supposedly it has been taken care of on other cars. Something about a support not being bolted correctly, it wasn't clear what the solution was without seeing the car in front of me.

Anyways, it appears they have a solution. I'm going to re-edit the first post to include this update.

Now, please get back to being buddies instead of haters

El Camino · 05-04-2009, 10:08 AM

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UPDATE: We've now heard back from Planet LSX's source at GM: "Apparently this was an early production nose, slapped on to get it to Hennessey for parts development. The issue has been addressed and repaired on other cars. Something about a bolted bracket not being installed properly." Glad to hear that! [Planet LSX via Camaro5]

SQ3.0dotJP · 05-04-2009, 10:08 AM

another thing, considering how many YEARS this thing was delayed there shouldnt be any issues with effing wheel weights and weak ass bumpers

LTApaulie · 05-04-2009, 10:09 AM

What was their answer for the stick on weights on the brakes?

Blindeye_03 · 05-04-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by waktasz

They actually make some nice cars, why they seem to **** up what should be there main stream vehicles I don't know.

I agree but nothing like shooting yourself in the foot on something that you would sell a lot of.

But I guess its fixed... I would hope.

BGPunk2001 · 05-04-2009, 10:13 AM

Ok, so you shouldn't be going 155mph!!!!

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05-04-2009, 08:57 AM	#2
I25 Scooby Guru Member#: 66501 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: Lord of thy OT Vehicle: Fear My Magical Staff!	Now there's a shocker, GM making a ****ty product.

05-04-2009, 09:33 AM	#3
lag Scooby Newbie Member#: 34631 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore Suburbs Vehicle: 2006 Legacy GT brilliant silver	I know I'm shocked...

05-04-2009, 09:33 AM	#4
OriginalSin Scooby Newbie Member#: 66341 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: SC Vehicle: 2007 STi, WRX, Gti, LR3, Sr21000, Tacoma	I, for one, am shocked!

05-04-2009, 09:34 AM	#5
SVX WRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 26358 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Burgh Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Silver? Brilliant!	it comes with a roll of duct tape in the glove box. what's the big deal?

05-04-2009, 09:34 AM	#6
SubEd Scooby Guru Member#: 717 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC	Oh noes, a brand new model has problems. Shocking!

05-04-2009, 09:34 AM	#7
LTApaulie Scooby Newbie Member#: 167649 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: California Vehicle: 08 WRX Blue	The wheel weights stuck on the brake calipers is way worse than this.

05-04-2009, 09:35 AM	#8
markman Scooby Newbie Member#: 93623 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Near Charlotte, NC Vehicle: Red Silverado 5.7L Red Bandito 0.4L	damn, and I go 155mph all the time so this is a real deal breaker for me!!!

05-04-2009, 09:38 AM	#9
SQ3.0dotJP Scooby Specialist Member#: 136330 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: International Location: Nippon, Yeay Vehicle: ra inbow coalition ghey e-rights supporter	as mentioned above this is far from the only "issue", and noone knows at what speed it initially started

05-04-2009, 09:44 AM	#11
zombiekiller NASIOC Supporter Member#: 167010 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: dela-where? Vehicle: old landcruisers(2)	Camaro's age faster than other cars, these are just crows feet. Pass that 'maro some eye cream!

05-04-2009, 09:45 AM	#12
markman Scooby Newbie Member#: 93623 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Near Charlotte, NC Vehicle: Red Silverado 5.7L Red Bandito 0.4L	1st year models always have issues, even more so with American cars. They'll get them ironed out over the next few years, then just when they get it right they'll go bankrupt or discontinue it.

05-04-2009, 09:46 AM	#13
scrapiron7 Scooby Newbie Member#: 169107 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic	Guess they will have to stay below 155MPH. Bummer.

05-04-2009, 09:49 AM	#14
KC Scooby Guru Member#: 442 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: SE Mass/RI Vehicle: 2000 Honda S2000 White	Or stay under 75 in a hurricane. --kC

05-04-2009, 09:49 AM	#15
srgdrum Scooby Newbie Member#: 140402 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahasse Florida Vehicle: 06 LGT STGIII Silver	Look at that crappy paint too. Not that Subies are known for their world class paint or anything...

05-04-2009, 09:52 AM	#16
parkerpaxton5 Scooby Specialist Member#: 99138 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: don't kill yourself.	keep it up, GM. way to ** with the few people left who will still buy one of your **ty cars.

05-04-2009, 09:59 AM	#17
Blindeye_03 Scooby Guru Member#: 4418 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Eastman, Ga. (aka Armpit Ga) Vehicle: 03 Silver Civic Si 05 Suzuki SV650	Cant go out of business fast enough...

05-04-2009, 10:01 AM	#18
boxered Scooby Specialist Member#: 61884 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Is it snowing yet?	It's nothing a car bra won't solve!

05-04-2009, 10:07 AM	#19
waktasz Scooby Guru Member#: 86356 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Gotpunchedbyacopatwawaville Vehicle: 02 Penis Extension Red	They actually make some nice cars, why they seem to **** up what should be there main stream vehicles I don't know.

05-04-2009, 10:08 AM	#22
SQ3.0dotJP Scooby Specialist Member#: 136330 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: International Location: Nippon, Yeay Vehicle: ra inbow coalition ghey e-rights supporter	another thing, considering how many YEARS this thing was delayed there shouldnt be any issues with effing wheel weights and weak ass bumpers

05-04-2009, 10:09 AM	#23
LTApaulie Scooby Newbie Member#: 167649 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: California Vehicle: 08 WRX Blue	What was their answer for the stick on weights on the brakes?

05-04-2009, 10:13 AM	#25
BGPunk2001 Scooby Specialist Member#: 46134 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: RIP Roger Lauderdale	Ok, so you shouldn't be going 155mph!!!!