What happened to the refresh

Wtgrantham · 01-20-2019, 07:07 PM

Wondering what’s happened to the refresh of the refresh. Everyone was predicting the refresh of the SS would switch to the body color bumper and bow tie back up on the grill after that picture of the Shock colored SS picture was released. Keep seeing some new SSs but all still the black bumper version.

18LTLoveIt · 01-20-2019, 07:17 PM

Wishful thinking I presume. At least for 2019 should stay the same.

Gen6_1Le · 01-20-2019, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wtgrantham

Wondering what’s happened to the refresh of the refresh. Everyone was predicting the refresh of the SS would switch to the body color bumper and bow tie back up on the grill after that picture of the Shock colored SS picture was released. Keep seeing some new SSs but all still the black bumper version.

I never heard Chevy say anything about a change in production . The misinformation highway strikes again.

gringo · 01-20-2019, 11:56 PM

The tooling for the bowtie front bumper is already made and in production. Nothing is going to change that for a few years.

If this was the 1950's/1960's, I could see a refresh after one model year. These days, 2-3 years minimum if that.

kweevuss · 01-21-2019, 06:34 PM

After being at the Detroit Auto show this weekend I was surprised that the updated grill one being on the show floor. I was wondering if they were now offering this as an option but I guess not. I did not see any mention that it was the SEMA car or anything, it was like they were trying to pass it off as the 2019 Camaro SS

Camaro_QC · 01-21-2019, 06:36 PM

My guess is that if they see that they can sell more car with that little modification, they will easily rework the tooling to make it happen. especially after showing it up like that.

JCunningham · 01-21-2019, 07:00 PM

they're not going to change it mid model year or people might get pissed. Hopefully 2020 will get the bowtie in the grill.

Subcool · 01-21-2019, 07:00 PM

I thought the same thing Detroit auto show had a v6 1 LE and the shock color sema SS. Thought they would be showing of the actual SS front end.

Realist · 01-22-2019, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

they're not going to change it mid model year or people might get pissed. Hopefully 2020 with get the bowtie in the grill.

That’s what I’m thinking and would be a wise move by Chevy. “The 2020 Camaro SS rerefresh”. Nothing wrong with admitting to mistakes.

KMPrenger · 01-23-2019, 12:43 PM

It needs to at least become an option, which is what I think may happen, while the SS front that we have now would remain standard. Surely that will happen. Otherwise, there is zero point of them doing these colored bumpers.

RealG · 01-23-2019, 12:54 PM

Great topic , I’ve been looking for a re-designed SS based on when I had read around here and have not been able to find it as well. I’m waiting for 2020 to see if they do a refresh or option or something.

kropscamaro16 · 01-23-2019, 01:00 PM

it was a concept car they did it on no idea if they will ever make it like that

lt4camaro · 01-23-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wtgrantham

Wondering what’s happened to the refresh of the refresh. Everyone was predicting the refresh of the SS would switch to the body color bumper and bow tie back up on the grill after that picture of the Shock colored SS picture was released. Keep seeing some new SSs but all still the black bumper version.

Yes indeed, and the 2019's just suck more and more in low sales. Chevy screwed up big time, all they had to do was create a different and better looking combo than the already good looking 16, 17 , 18, make them all little less expensive to make them competitive with Mustang, put the 10 speed in all the models as the automatic trans option(like mustang did) and give the SS a hp boost close to 500. Camaro would sure be outselling at least the challenger IMO.

*DGthe3* · 05-04-2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wtgrantham

Wondering what’s happened to the refresh of the refresh. Everyone was predicting the refresh of the SS would switch to the body color bumper and bow tie back up on the grill after that picture of the Shock colored SS picture was released. Keep seeing some new SSs but all still the black bumper version.

Looks like you just had to wait for the 2020 model year.

01-20-2019, 07:07 PM	#1
Wtgrantham Drives: 2018 Red Hot ZL1 Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 80 View My Garage	What happened to the refresh Wondering what’s happened to the refresh of the refresh. Everyone was predicting the refresh of the SS would switch to the body color bumper and bow tie back up on the grill after that picture of the Shock colored SS picture was released. Keep seeing some new SSs but all still the black bumper version.

01-21-2019, 06:36 PM	#6
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,660	My guess is that if they see that they can sell more car with that little modification, they will easily rework the tooling to make it happen. especially after showing it up like that. __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

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JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	they're not going to change it mid model year or people might get pissed. Hopefully 2020 will get the bowtie in the grill. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1 Last edited by JCunningham; 01-22-2019 at 05:43 PM.

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Subcool Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: michigan Posts: 178	I thought the same thing Detroit auto show had a v6 1 LE and the shock color sema SS. Thought they would be showing of the actual SS front end. Attached Images

01-23-2019, 12:43 PM	#10
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	It needs to at least become an option, which is what I think may happen, while the SS front that we have now would remain standard. Surely that will happen. Otherwise, there is zero point of them doing these colored bumpers. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

01-20-2019, 07:17 PM	#2
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Wishful thinking I presume. At least for 2019 should stay the same.

01-20-2019, 11:56 PM	#4
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	The tooling for the bowtie front bumper is already made and in production. Nothing is going to change that for a few years. If this was the 1950's/1960's, I could see a refresh after one model year. These days, 2-3 years minimum if that.

01-21-2019, 06:34 PM	#5
kweevuss Drives: 18' Hyper Blue Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 34	After being at the Detroit Auto show this weekend I was surprised that the updated grill one being on the show floor. I was wondering if they were now offering this as an option but I guess not. I did not see any mention that it was the SEMA car or anything, it was like they were trying to pass it off as the 2019 Camaro SS

01-23-2019, 12:54 PM	#11
RealG Drives: 2024 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 602	Great topic , I’ve been looking for a re-designed SS based on when I had read around here and have not been able to find it as well. I’m waiting for 2020 to see if they do a refresh or option or something.

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kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,814	it was a concept car they did it on no idea if they will ever make it like that __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

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