This article says, the 2016 Camaro reveal will be at "New York" - Page 4

GM-ACE · 03-05-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

As opposed to the rock solidness of the 3rd gen? I believe many of the problems were inherited. In truth the only real issue I remember is the 10 bolt, which really wasn't a quality issue since it held the stock power levels fine. It just didn't hold up past that. So what issues are you referring to?

You ever have to replace a power window regulator on that fiberglass door? How about find and fix a convertible roof leak from poor seals? Rear hatch rattle? Door rattles from window tracks? For warranty flag times?
That's just the body. Ever diagnose and work on LT1 problems? Like an OptiSpark that gets filled with oil, or have to replace spark plug wires that are bolt-bracketed to the head?

Don't mind me, I'm just an old tech, venting.

SuperSound · 03-05-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GM-ACE

You ever have to replace a power window regulator on that fiberglass door? How about find and fix a convertible roof leak from poor seals? Rear hatch rattle? Door rattles from window tracks? For warranty flag times?
That's just the body. Ever diagnose and work on LT1 problems? Like an OptiSpark that gets filled with oil, or have to replace spark plug wires that are bolt-bracketed to the head?

Don't mind me, I'm just an old tech, venting.

Ah opitsuck, forgot that one since I had an LS1. I did replace the drivers window motor on mine and remember the t-top and hatch squeak. But apart from optispark, I've seen issues like that on the vast majority of cars made in the 80's and 90's. So I don't blame the GM team especially for those kinds of problems. Par for the course back then. We expect better out of cars now and generally get it.

RLHMARINES · 03-05-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

well - I also have been noticeably absent on the site for some time.

Details will be forthcoming in due time. Patience, my friends.

(...and thank you for your kind words!)

I hope you are well and look forward to seeing you and your toys @ the Gathering in May. Glad to have you back on the forums again my freind, its been a long time since we've had the pleasure of your passion, wisdom and knowledge here on the site.

GM-ACE · 03-05-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Ah opitsuck, forgot that one since I had an LS1. I did replace the drivers window motor on mine and remember the t-top and hatch squeak. But apart from optispark, I've seen issues like that on the vast majority of cars made in the 80's and 90's. So I don't blame the GM team especially for those kinds of problems. Par for the course back then. We expect better out of cars now and generally get it.

Don't get me wrong, there are reasons I worked at GM dealerships for so many years. Oddly enough, OptiSpark was one of them. It was the first distributor to give 365° crank angle along with the cylinder info for sequential fuel injection and timing. That was the highest tech back then, just not sure it needed to be on the front of the motor. Then again, that's where we find the cam and crank sensors to this day.

SuperSound · 03-05-2015, 12:22 PM

Definitely, I've seen guys who still use optispark on cars running in the 10's. Was not a bad design, just not placed in a good location.

garfin · 03-05-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Ah opitsuck,

Good one... and here I thought it was called "optipuke"

Best regards,

Elie

garfin · 03-05-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GM-ACE

Forgive my ignorance, I'm very late to this party.

"To err is human; to forgive, divine." - Alexander Pope, 1711.

Repeat after me,
"Forgive me Fbodfather, for I have sinned..."

Glad you're up to speed now!

Best regards,

Elie

alex70olds · 03-05-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

well - I also have been noticeably absent on the site for some time.

Details will be forthcoming in due time. Patience, my friends.

(...and thank you for your kind words!)

I was wondering where you have been hiding. Hope all is well, p34c3.

KJS · 03-05-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

well - I also have been noticeably absent on the site for some time.

Details will be forthcoming in due time. Patience, my friends.

(...and thank you for your kind words!)

Good to hear from you Scott! PrimaDonna has been concerned about you. Hope you are doing well....

fbodfather · 03-05-2015, 07:39 PM

thanks for the kind words -- and it's nice to be missed. I've been on medical leave for some time - heart and blood pressure issues - but checking in now and then. we have a spectacular Camaro in store for you! details forthcoming.

Angrybird 12 · 03-05-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

thanks for the kind words -- and it's nice to be missed. I've been on medical leave for some time - heart and blood pressure issues - but checking in now and then. we have a spectacular Camaro in store for you! details forthcoming.

Glad you are doing better. Looking forward to seeing you around here for a long time!

High Magnitude · 03-05-2015, 08:47 PM

Another point, if he were right, wouldn't the article have been taken down? I'm sure GM execs would not want this info to be online.

dirtdog67 · 03-05-2015, 10:31 PM

"We won’t know anything for sure until it debuts in New York next month."

⬆️ I have a feeling this statement was "divined" from a Magic Eight Ball.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-06-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by High Magnitude

Another point, if he were right, wouldn't the article have been taken down? I'm sure GM execs would not want this info to be online.

Nah. There's plenty of rumors out there surrounding future product and at least a few of them are legit.

03-05-2015, 12:22 PM	#47
SuperSound Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 5,063 View My Garage	Definitely, I've seen guys who still use optispark on cars running in the 10's. Was not a bad design, just not placed in a good location. __________________ Current: '17 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, MRC, NPP Past: '99 SS Camaro A4, '73 Camaro 383 A3 "Voices in your head are not considered insider information." 3800 Status - 6/16/16 (Built!) 6000 status - 6/29/16 (Delivered!)

03-05-2015, 07:39 PM	#52
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	thanks for the kind words -- and it's nice to be missed. I've been on medical leave for some time - heart and blood pressure issues - but checking in now and then. we have a spectacular Camaro in store for you! details forthcoming. __________________

03-05-2015, 08:47 PM	#54
High Magnitude Drives: 2014 2LT Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 482 View My Garage	Another point, if he were right, wouldn't the article have been taken down? I'm sure GM execs would not want this info to be online. __________________ With great power comes with responsibility. However with great horsepower comes a hell of a lot of speeding tickets.

03-05-2015, 10:31 PM	#55
dirtdog67 Menehune Drives: Currently: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Driving Posts: 149	"We won’t know anything for sure until it debuts in New York next month." ⬆️ I have a feeling this statement was "divined" from a Magic Eight Ball. __________________ What would Brian Boitano do?

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