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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-05-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 23,333
Posted By 68fbjjz109
FCA is milking it because they don't really have...

FCA is milking it because they don't really have the money waste on the capital investment, and management is weary given the decline of the sedan market.

GM has pretty high profit margins, and...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 01-15-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 20,640
Posted By 68fbjjz109
From what I have heard, and I have some pretty...

From what I have heard, and I have some pretty good ties. It is supposed to eclipse the GT35r, and it has been done (at least aesthetically) for quite a while.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 12-14-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 49,331
Posted By 68fbjjz109
The GT350 production is supposed to end. They are...

The GT350 production is supposed to end. They are not producing as many 18' GT350s. This is based on the engine labor contracts IIRC.

However I don't see it being any different than say MY14.
...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 12-14-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 49,331
Posted By 68fbjjz109
Yes and no. Variation does add cost. However...

Yes and no.

Variation does add cost. However models versus options are a much better way to go about that from a build variation process.

The amount of factory accessories, stripe kits, ect....
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 12-13-2017, 07:07 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 49,331
Posted By 68fbjjz109
I could see the CF wheels staying or if nothing...

I could see the CF wheels staying or if nothing else be an option like the previous SVT TP on the GT500 or what the GT350R is to the GT350. They are only getting cheaper for Ford from a volume...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 12-13-2017, 06:49 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 49,331
Posted By 68fbjjz109
Powertrains are forecasted much farther out...

Powertrains are forecasted much farther out giving their capital investment a development cycles, and validation timing. The auto industry as a whole is actively working right now on whole vehicle...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 12-12-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 49,331
Posted By 68fbjjz109
You should, then you would have the trio,...

You should, then you would have the trio, probably the last of their kind in some ways. I don't know that much about it, but it essentially GT350R on steroids. More Brakes, more tires, and alot more...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 12-12-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 49,331
Posted By 68fbjjz109
Or it looks just like any Ford vehicle that is...

Or it looks just like any Ford vehicle that is having development work done with standardized connectors...

Its real. Probably will see it a NAIS this January. I have heard its a monster, will see...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 10-23-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,239
Views: 117,461
Posted By 68fbjjz109
The base 18' GT is very similar to the 15-17'...

The base 18' GT is very similar to the 15-17' GTPP

18' GTPP1 is faster than that 18' GT, prob comparable or slightly faster than SS

18' GTPP1 is 3.5 seconds faster around Grattan than the 18'...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 10-23-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,239
Views: 117,461
Posted By 68fbjjz109
Going to get much more interesting. 2018...

Going to get much more interesting.

2018 Ford Mustang GT gets new Level 2 Performance Pack - Autoblog
https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2017/10/23/2018-ford-mustang-gt-level-2-performance-pack/
...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 08-17-2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 30,923
Posted By 68fbjjz109
I am still hearing small DOHC V8 like more BMW...

I am still hearing small DOHC V8 like more BMW than Coyote/Voodoo. So future parts bin maybe.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 08-08-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,658
Posted By 68fbjjz109
I have fair amount of technical insight to both...

I have fair amount of technical insight to both of these vehicles. I actually have both of them at work right now.

FCA does have their issues but GM is far from a saint. With the Challenger you...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-05-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 27,468
Posted By 68fbjjz109
GM has more than the Ranger to worry about. ...

GM has more than the Ranger to worry about.

The JT Jeep comes out within the same time frame. Jeep is like Apple products. It can be complete shit and people will still buy it. However the new...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 08-01-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 30,923
Posted By 68fbjjz109
A GM buddy of mine in powertrain has mentioned it...

A GM buddy of mine in powertrain has mentioned it twice.

Along with a new V8, those could be mutually exclusive though.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-01-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 27,468
Posted By 68fbjjz109
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1EkT_lY_ug ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1EkT_lY_ug

They do have cool commercials.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 08-01-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 71,795
Posted By 68fbjjz109
I am pretty sure I have seen one drive around my...

I am pretty sure I have seen one drive around my house, though ironically I typically only see ZL1/1LE M plates around me.

Lower from what I have seen and wider wheels. From what we know...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 08-01-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 71,795
Posted By 68fbjjz109
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1q0ivrhPto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1q0ivrhPto
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-29-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,489
Posted By 68fbjjz109
The coolest thing about this time is the car is...

The coolest thing about this time is the car is bone stock off the dealer floor, with some Kumhos.

That can't be said for 90% of these recent ring runs.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-25-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,889
Posted By 68fbjjz109
The trans, and, well emissions are the limiting...

The trans, and, well emissions are the limiting factor for the Demon.


I speculate there might be a little lightweighting, however it is probably negated by content adds.

I would expected the...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 05-24-2017, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1,100
Views: 223,812
Posted By 68fbjjz109
There is a small displacement V8 in the works.

There is a small displacement V8 in the works.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-02-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 799
Views: 149,418
Posted By 68fbjjz109
It's hard to say for sure. I am not sure how they...

It's hard to say for sure. I am not sure how they fund programs. But this is what is personally enticing for me. It's like a game of chess. Between the cars.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-02-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 799
Views: 149,418
Posted By 68fbjjz109
I seriously doubt that is the actual business...

I seriously doubt that is the actual business case for platforms. That is very very unsound, but it may be true to a point.

More than likely GM set a profit target. It's as simply as that. The...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-02-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 54,215
Posted By 68fbjjz109
Exactly, and they are building cars in the...

Exactly, and they are building cars in the South... I just got a quote for tooling here in the Detroit Metro area from a Tier 1. Much more expensive for comparable services than a company our client...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-02-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 54,215
Posted By 68fbjjz109
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/20...

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2015/02/22/toyota-per-car-profits-beat-ford-gm-chrysler/23852189/

This is a little old. But based on our Benchmarking of Ford. This will likely only...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 03-04-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,150
Posted By 68fbjjz109
He had a real hard time with the weight. In spite...

He had a real hard time with the weight. In spite the fact I told him it would be 3700 range as soon as it was announced it was Alpha based.

I cant wait for our Camaro teardown to compare my...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-30-2015, 10:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,584
Posted By 68fbjjz109
He maintained speed very well through there...

He maintained speed very well through there however, especially with commenting the GT350R seemed faster out of the corner. I tried to grab them from roughly the same point in an overlay.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-30-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,584
Posted By 68fbjjz109
Are you actually serious with this comment? I...

Are you actually serious with this comment? I personally like the aesthetics of both.

Regardless of ones opinions on styling cues.There is most certainly a more radical departure with the 6gM...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 11-20-2015, 06:40 AM
Replies: 625
Views: 166,201
Posted By 68fbjjz109
I am inclined to agree with ULTRAZLS1, the coyote...

I am inclined to agree with ULTRAZLS1, the coyote was a shock to the segment, but not a secret. If you where relying on dealers to provide information it most certainly would have been a shock, as...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 11-19-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 625
Views: 166,201
Posted By 68fbjjz109
With the new level 4 tanks coming out I imagine...

With the new level 4 tanks coming out I imagine GM would want to keep that common from a cost perspective.

I have heard some people say the 15's where bait cars. I think that sounds a little more...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 11-19-2015, 01:52 PM
Replies: 625
Views: 166,201
Posted By 68fbjjz109
I would say it is part of there life cycle. They...

I would say it is part of there life cycle. They have thrown that word around alot on autoline. Aside from saving moneys with carry over the first year, makes launching a vehicle much easier.
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