2015 SS/last of the retro camaros? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

chuckclanton · 01-31-2015, 01:41 PM

So...Trying to look ahead, liking the chop top look Gen5 Camaro(hot rod).
I see a 2016 being closer to a Mustang & ATS Cadillac? Performance will probably be better to keep GM in the race with Ford. However, all of that is secondary to the "look" I like.
On Monday my 2015 Camaro 2SS starts on the assembly line! Crystal Red, automatic trans, Black Appearance package, black interior with silver trim.
And 1LE suspension installed by the dealer. Already in my garage are LGMotorsport ZL1 wheels with 275s & 305s, & custom black centercaps with silver bowtie emblems. Also a ZL1 front sway bar to replace the 1LE front bar due to the staggered tires. Will be a daily driver and autocross.

Red2014SS · 01-31-2015, 01:49 PM

I agree with you. I think the 2015 will be the final year for the true retro look. Chevy knocked it out of the park with the 5th gen and I can see no way that they can improve the retro styling. Look at the Mustang... Ford did the same thing. They have no choice but to modernize it.

Congrats on the new car! Sounds great.

cadyshac · 01-31-2015, 03:54 PM

I thought it ended in 2013. The refresh kind of killed it for me.i do like the look of the 14&15 1LE though.

chuckclanton · 01-31-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cadyshac

I thought it ended in 2013. The refresh kind of killed it for me.i do like the look of the 14&15 1LE though.

Why I went with the Black Appearance Package(Front splitter, rear wing, hash marks) and the 1LE type wheels.

JR 1 · 01-31-2015, 04:09 PM

I wouldn't say 2015 is the last of the retro Camaros. I do think the 2010-13 are the most retro, 2014-15 a bit less retro, and gen 6 even less retro. At least judging by the teaser pics, it looks like the gen 6 Camaro is keeping more retro styling than the Mustang. I can't wait to see the real thing.

Jsafe17 · 01-31-2015, 06:03 PM

10-13

wayne watson · 01-31-2015, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cadyshac

I thought it ended in 2013. The refresh kind of killed it for me.i do like the look of the 14&15 1LE though.

funny the difference a black hood makes to some people

Muscle Car Memories · 01-31-2015, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsafe17

10-13

14-15

wayne watson · 01-31-2015, 06:16 PM

does anybody realize that hash marks is a dodge thing, even on all the adds

wally mayfield · 01-31-2015, 06:20 PM

I made a thread about this topic too, why not leave well enough alone and improve performance and reliability??

worked for Porsche..

KaBoom1701 · 01-31-2015, 06:26 PM

13' are the best years....

Just saying.

Muscle Car Memories · 01-31-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wayne watson

does anybody realize that hash marks is a dodge thing, even on all the adds

I dont care for hash marks either, you outta go to the 1LE forum in here and look at the hash marks someone has made for the 1LE's....They will truly make you wanna hurl

Muscle Car Memories · 01-31-2015, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

13' are the best years....

Just saying.

2014-2015's look much cleaner and well thought out in the rear end...

Warpaint69 · 01-31-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

2014-2015's look much cleaner and well thought out in the rear end...

Yes, well thought crap.

01-31-2015, 01:41 PM	#1
chuckclanton Drives: 2021 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mesquite, Nv. Posts: 490	2015 SS/last of the retro camaros? So...Trying to look ahead, liking the chop top look Gen5 Camaro(hot rod). I see a 2016 being closer to a Mustang & ATS Cadillac? Performance will probably be better to keep GM in the race with Ford. However, all of that is secondary to the "look" I like. On Monday my 2015 Camaro 2SS starts on the assembly line! Crystal Red, automatic trans, Black Appearance package, black interior with silver trim. And 1LE suspension installed by the dealer. Already in my garage are LGMotorsport ZL1 wheels with 275s & 305s, & custom black centercaps with silver bowtie emblems. Also a ZL1 front sway bar to replace the 1LE front bar due to the staggered tires. Will be a daily driver and autocross.

01-31-2015, 01:49 PM	#2
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	I agree with you. I think the 2015 will be the final year for the true retro look. Chevy knocked it out of the park with the 5th gen and I can see no way that they can improve the retro styling. Look at the Mustang... Ford did the same thing. They have no choice but to modernize it. Congrats on the new car! Sounds great. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

01-31-2015, 06:16 PM	#9
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	does anybody realize that hash marks is a dodge thing, even on all the adds __________________

01-31-2015, 06:20 PM	#10
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	I made a thread about this topic too, why not leave well enough alone and improve performance and reliability?? worked for Porsche.. __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

01-31-2015, 06:26 PM	#11
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	13' are the best years.... Just saying. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-31-2015, 03:54 PM	#3
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	I thought it ended in 2013. The refresh kind of killed it for me.i do like the look of the 14&15 1LE though.

01-31-2015, 04:09 PM	#5
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	I wouldn't say 2015 is the last of the retro Camaros. I do think the 2010-13 are the most retro, 2014-15 a bit less retro, and gen 6 even less retro. At least judging by the teaser pics, it looks like the gen 6 Camaro is keeping more retro styling than the Mustang. I can't wait to see the real thing.

01-31-2015, 06:03 PM	#6
Jsafe17 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6spd LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 581	10-13