Spied: Chevrolet Colorado ZR2? - Page 3

yzrider58 · 02-19-2016, 11:01 PM

Trucks are designed with a "rake" people. It's functional and looks fine to me. I guess if you never plan on hauling anything or pulling a trailer you could lower the back end to your liking. I'm glad to see they're building this beast.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-20-2016, 10:15 AM

Leveling kit will fix the rake too if you absolutely can't stand it.

motorhead · 02-20-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Concepts always look better than their production counterparts.

And threads merged

And sometimes the production counterparts closely match the concept and they hit a homerun. Remember the gen5 Camaro, 2005 Mustang GT and the 2008 Dodge Challenger.

motorhead · 02-20-2016, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Leveling kit will fix the rake too if you absolutely can't stand it.

I understand that, but leveling kits often change the suspension geometry and limit suspension travel. I understand the idea of a little rake, but that is excessive and really makes an otherwise nice truck looks pretty bad. I see no reason why they couldn't give it the stance of the concept. Toyota can build trucks that are useable that are level. Chevy has always been the worse with the jacked up butts. I don't get it.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-20-2016, 11:36 AM

The rake is definitely still there on that Tacoma, just compare the spacing between the fenders and tires. The truck's design just hides it.

In the process of "American-izing" Colorado, one of the modifications was a higher bed height. One of the common complaints from North America about the oveseas model was the top of the bed didn't really line up with anything from the cab forward so it literally looked like an afterthought tacked on.

Couple that with the upwards curve of the belt line, and the ever-lower front ends on trucks for aero purposes, and the rake looks much more exaggerated than it really is.

Take a look at this overseas-spec Colorado.

Or this Silverado 2500HD:

The rake is there. You just don't notice it as much.

xc_SS/RS · 02-20-2016, 12:06 PM

I know they purposely give trucks rake for towing purposes but that rake on the truck in the spy shots looks a little excessive if you ask me

ilirg · 02-20-2016, 02:38 PM

Anyone else maybe consider that this is a pre production vehicle, and they are testing stuff out and that is not the final rake height? Maybe?

havelegs · 02-20-2016, 03:59 PM

Very ugly

strykerg8gt · 02-20-2016, 05:31 PM

If this new ZR2 is anywhere near as capable as my old ZR2 was then I'll seriously consider buying one.

crysalis_01 · 02-20-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

They could pull a Raptor with a TTV6.

That would be awesome.

The sooner the better, as Ranger is soon returning, most likely with a Ford Performance model (aka mini-Raptor).

xc_SS/RS · 02-21-2016, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ilirg

Anyone else maybe consider that this is a pre production vehicle, and they are testing stuff out and that is not the final rake height? Maybe?

That's probably exactly what's happening but it looks so weird right now lol

Denis · 02-22-2016, 07:19 AM

obviously this one is HIGHLY modified. but the LS fits nicely in there.

http://roadstershop.com/galleries/20...ado-prerunner/

EricTheCamaroGuy · 02-24-2016, 08:41 PM

Some off road version of a Colorado in which is similar to something like a Raptor?

xc_SS/RS · 02-25-2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

obviously this one is HIGHLY modified. but the LS fits nicely in there.

http://roadstershop.com/galleries/20...ado-prerunner/

That's gorgeous. I would totally drive that to work every day

02-19-2016, 11:01 PM	#29
yzrider58 Aviation guru Drives: 10 1SS, 09 Acadia, 90 K1500 Z-71 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 832 View My Garage	Trucks are designed with a "rake" people. It's functional and looks fine to me. I guess if you never plan on hauling anything or pulling a trailer you could lower the back end to your liking. I'm glad to see they're building this beast. __________________

02-20-2016, 10:15 AM	#30
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Leveling kit will fix the rake too if you absolutely can't stand it. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

02-20-2016, 11:36 AM	#33
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	The rake is definitely still there on that Tacoma, just compare the spacing between the fenders and tires. The truck's design just hides it. In the process of "American-izing" Colorado, one of the modifications was a higher bed height. One of the common complaints from North America about the oveseas model was the top of the bed didn't really line up with anything from the cab forward so it literally looked like an afterthought tacked on. Couple that with the upwards curve of the belt line, and the ever-lower front ends on trucks for aero purposes, and the rake looks much more exaggerated than it really is. Take a look at this overseas-spec Colorado. Or this Silverado 2500HD: The rake is there. You just don't notice it as much. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

02-20-2016, 12:06 PM	#34
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	I know they purposely give trucks rake for towing purposes but that rake on the truck in the spy shots looks a little excessive if you ask me __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

02-20-2016, 03:59 PM	#36
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,000	Very ugly __________________ 24 LT1 M6 Sharkskin Metallic

02-20-2016, 02:38 PM	#35
ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	Anyone else maybe consider that this is a pre production vehicle, and they are testing stuff out and that is not the final rake height? Maybe?

02-20-2016, 05:31 PM	#37
strykerg8gt Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 379	If this new ZR2 is anywhere near as capable as my old ZR2 was then I'll seriously consider buying one.

02-22-2016, 07:19 AM	#40
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	obviously this one is HIGHLY modified. but the LS fits nicely in there. http://roadstershop.com/galleries/20...ado-prerunner/ __________________

02-24-2016, 08:41 PM	#41
EricTheCamaroGuy Drives: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 200 View My Garage	Some off road version of a Colorado in which is similar to something like a Raptor?

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