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Pencil.Fight · 09-14-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

GM wouldn't make it that low. It still has to be able to go over your regular everyday speedbumps w/out problems.

Yeah, everyday speedbumps are fine, but there are some speedbumps around here that are 5 or 6 inches off the ground. I was almost afraid to go over it in my Corolla.

Dark Knight · 09-14-2007, 12:17 PM

That's when ya gotta learn how to go over them the right way.

If GM does things like they have in the past...anyone who is looking to get this car you mine as well get ready if this is gonna be your everyday vehicle. I along with TAG know all too well that scraping sound!

AConn · 09-14-2007, 12:47 PM

I think this is going to be the factory ride height

*TAG UR IT* · 09-14-2007, 12:48 PM

^yup...even worse is when you are parking and that front fascia scrapes the curb....OUCH!

Dark Knight · 09-14-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

^yup...even worse is when you are parking and that front fascia scrapes the curb....OUCH!

LOL! you got that right!

One thing though that you can do for free to level out the car(meaning make the back of the car the same ride height as the front) is to take off the springs and remove the rubber dampeners on the top of them. Get a 1/4 inch heater hose and wrap it around the top coil of the springs. Put em back on and vwala! The car is level. Unless the rear suspension changes dramatically on the 5th gen then there is a trick for everybody that doesn't like that rake look.

SoFlaZ · 09-14-2007, 01:55 PM

Is that red rolling concept a 1:1 scale? The wheels look rather small to me as well as the rest of the car.

AirGoya · 09-14-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SoFlaZ

Is that red rolling concept a 1:1 scale? The wheels look rather small to me as well as the rest of the car.

i was gonna say the same thing

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-14-2007, 03:07 PM

It's a push...so yeah, I'd assume it rolls, and I noticed that too

. if those are 19's or 20's...they look good that size.

Though, I heard that the concept would be raised in hieght slightly for production.

Warghost · 09-15-2007, 07:27 AM

Yeah, those rims on the red model look better in my opinion than the larger wheels on the silver concept. Having such huge rims looks silly, 19's will be perfect for me.

gurulu68 · 09-15-2007, 10:09 AM

Well judging by the space between the top of the front tire and the wheel well and the silver cars gap, the front rim has to be at least an inch smaller than the rim on the silver car. I think those are probably 18's. I think it looks fine in the front, but the rear wheel looks even smaller than the front one in the picture. In my opinion they should keep the off set look of bigger wheels in the back even if they go with smaller wheel sizes.

*DGthe3* · 10-08-2007, 09:53 PM

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*Mindz* · 10-08-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Warghost

Yeah, those rims on the red model look better in my opinion than the larger wheels on the silver concept. Having such huge rims looks silly, 19's will be perfect for me.

I'm upgrading from 14"s. 19"s are huge for me. I really like the look when a wheel completely fills the wells, it just makes the car more flush. I saw 22" rims on a BMW 6 series. The 4" lip and the chrome looks slightly tacky, but the fit of the wheels was PERFECT. Here's a pic from a quick search that I did. 22's on a BMW 6 series.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-08-2007, 11:41 PM

Those are nuts, Mindz...

I'd be worried about breaking the wheel /o rim the tire is so thin...

*Mindz* · 10-09-2007, 12:21 AM

I didn't say it's practical. I just think it looks right like that. Just don't hit potholes or don't get them that big if your roads are crappy. The tires he has on there are pretty thin (25). I'd run 35's. Those are normal sticky street tires.

09-14-2007, 12:17 PM	#44
Dark Knight Does it come in BLACK? Drives: 2001 FIREBIRD (for now!!) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland,TN Posts: 169	That's when ya gotta learn how to go over them the right way. If GM does things like they have in the past...anyone who is looking to get this car you mine as well get ready if this is gonna be your everyday vehicle. I along with TAG know all too well that scraping sound! __________________ Good things come to those who wait

09-14-2007, 12:47 PM	#45
AConn Drives: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 92	I think this is going to be the factory ride height __________________

09-14-2007, 03:07 PM	#50
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	It's a push...so yeah, I'd assume it rolls, and I noticed that too. if those are 19's or 20's...they look good that size. Though, I heard that the concept would be raised in hieght slightly for production. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

09-15-2007, 10:09 AM	#52
gurulu68 Drives: 68 camaro rs Join Date: May 2007 Location: nj Posts: 55	Well judging by the space between the top of the front tire and the wheel well and the silver cars gap, the front rim has to be at least an inch smaller than the rim on the silver car. I think those are probably 18's. I think it looks fine in the front, but the rear wheel looks even smaller than the front one in the picture. In my opinion they should keep the off set look of bigger wheels in the back even if they go with smaller wheel sizes. __________________

10-08-2007, 09:53 PM	#53
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	For those that are thinking about fit, finish, and overall quality of the new Camaro, the Oshawa Assembly Plants are among the best in North America. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshawa_Car_Assembly I know, wiki, and so . . . http://www.gmcanada.com/inm/gmcanada...ns_osh_car.htm __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

09-14-2007, 12:48 PM	#46
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	^yup...even worse is when you are parking and that front fascia scrapes the curb....OUCH!

09-14-2007, 01:55 PM	#48
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	Is that red rolling concept a 1:1 scale? The wheels look rather small to me as well as the rest of the car.

09-15-2007, 07:27 AM	#51
Warghost Drives: Camaros & Mustangs Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Port St Lucie, FL. Posts: 168	Yeah, those rims on the red model look better in my opinion than the larger wheels on the silver concept. Having such huge rims looks silly, 19's will be perfect for me.

10-08-2007, 11:41 PM	#55
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Those are nuts, Mindz... I'd be worried about breaking the wheel /o rim the tire is so thin... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-09-2007, 12:21 AM	#56
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	I didn't say it's practical. I just think it looks right like that. Just don't hit potholes or don't get them that big if your roads are crappy. The tires he has on there are pretty thin (25). I'd run 35's. Those are normal sticky street tires. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1