New Camaro, Old Tricks..

Leonidae · May 4, 2009

Grills crack at high speed

power dies completely 40 miles from dealership

Next gen performance mods: brake caliper weights

is there anything else to say than

Azuremen · May 4, 2009

Leonidae
is there anything else to say than

Wow, you saved me from even having to find a facepalm picture, as that is what I felt was a proper response to this thread.

Look, mis informed car snob elitist that looks at everything on paper and then elites it - just go home. We got it, you think American cars are complete fail, even German made cars sent to America, and probably Japanese cars sent to America. I'm sure I could spend ten minutes on Google and find numerous issues with German made cars. Hell, I could even go get the recalls on my brother's A6 if we want.

All you are doing at this point is just reinforcing the nature of your horribly informed opinions. Stop while you are ahead.

Omnis · May 4, 2009

Not like I wouldn't expect things like this from a bankrupt, tardy, loser company.

Paulie · May 4, 2009

Leonidae
Grills crack at high speed

power dies completely 40 miles from dealership

Next gen performance mods: brake caliper weights

One cable frayed, oh dear, it's fixed now, could have been a one-off faulty part installed by some grumpy worker losing his job.
Could be a perfectly logical explaination for the lead weights.
Grilles cracking at 155mph? Are we sure this guy didn't just hit something and wants a warranty claim?

Azuremen
Wow, you saved me from even having to find a facepalm picture, as that is what I felt was a proper response to this thread.

Look, mis informed car snob elitist that looks at everything on paper and then elites it - just go home. We got it, you think American cars are complete fail, even German made cars sent to America, and probably Japanese cars sent to America. I'm sure I could spend ten minutes on Google and find numerous issues with German made cars. Hell, I could even go get the recalls on my brother's A6 if we want.

All you are doing at this point is just reinforcing the nature of your horribly informed opinions. Stop while you are ahead.

+1 👍

Omnis
Not like I wouldn't expect things like this from a bankrupt, tardy, loser company.

niky · May 4, 2009

Wow... Chevrolets unpeeling at high speed? Where have I heard of that before...

The electrical one is probably just a freak... could happen (and does happen) to anyone... but the brake weights? That's comedy gold.

YSSMAN · May 4, 2009

The brake weights were to calm the squealing, I thought? If it works, it works...

JCE · May 4, 2009

The electrical issue was probably a fluke, but the weights on the PERFORMANCE calipers? Do we really need to add MORE WEIGHT to an already HEAVY *** CAR? Engineer better calipers, or use a different breaking system. Nose cracking at high speed? How about normal highway speeds and a fierce headwind--engineer a stronger fiberglass nose. Come on, this thing had to have been wind tunnel tested right? GM's quality issues continue. I'm not surprised in the least. My only thought to the contrary is that other car makers have problems too, no one is bulletproof...no one. Its just this time they (GM) seem to of been in a hurry or just didn't care about taking a little more time polishing it. The interior feels cheap--looks great but feels cheap. I almost prefer the Mustang interior...

McLaren · May 4, 2009

1 - Possible recall if we see more of them. Could be a fluke in this one's assembly.

2 - Fluke. Every manufacturer has gone through the press of one of their cars dying "so and so" miles from the dealer. BMW, Ford, Toyota, etc. The assembly line isn't perfect.

3 - Might have a good reason, but I'd be more concerned if the weights were causing issues, not trying to solve them.

Omnis · May 4, 2009

What's worse, GM putting weights on the brakes or Hyundai milling off a third of the pads?

Paulie · May 4, 2009

I would like to see more nose cracks before I think that's a problem.

Quattro20v · May 4, 2009

Those brake weights are just too much! :lol:

...though we recommend Camaro owners visit their local dealer and have their muffler bearings, blinker fluid, and piston-return springs checked out, just in case.

Omnis · May 4, 2009

And make sure to check for carbon buildup on the canooter valve.

homeforsummer · May 4, 2009

Reventón;3385937
2 - Fluke. Every manufacturer has gone through the press of one of their cars dying "so and so" miles from the dealer. BMW, Ford, Toyota, etc. The assembly line isn't perfect.

True. Hell, when UK mags were testing TVRs it'd be an event if one of the cars made it past 40 miles from the dealership :lol:

I suspect some magazines would even take the car back just in case...

niky · May 4, 2009

Hey, if you don't check those piston-return springs, you might blow a valve through the head.

I've seen it happen... trust me... it's not pretty. Almost as bad as the time we ran out of blinker fluid out in the middle of nowhere...

Jim Prower · May 4, 2009

Methinks we've ridiculed "Yankee Hater" enough, guys.

Leonidae · May 4, 2009

Whoa! Don't shoot the messenger! Geez..

I DON'T hate this car. in a matter of fact, it's the best thing that has come out of US since last WS6 Trans Am and Viper GTS.. Seriously.

Jondot · May 4, 2009

Ok, let's see...

Leonidae
Grills crack at high speed

From same Jalopnik page:

UPDATE: We've now heard back from Planet LSX's source at GM: "Apparently this was an early production nose, slapped on to get it to Hennessey for parts development. The issue has been addressed and repaired on other cars. Something about a bolted bracket not being installed properly." Glad to hear that! [Planet LSX via Camaro5]

So... not really a problem, but a minor cosmetic issue on a couple of early models that has now been fixed.

power dies completely 40 miles from dealership

1 electrical problem on one car that has now been fixed.

Next gen performance mods: brake caliper weights

And a quick fix to a minor problem on all cars. So what?

Wow, 2 problems on a handful of cars, and 1 cheap fix that's not really an issue. I mean that's simply unforgivable on a cheap-thrills, mass produced car that's made by a company in a financial mess. Frankly I'm shocked and appalled at GM's total irresponsibility for not being able to make 100,000 flawless Camaros annually. They should all be ashamed of themselves.

But seriously, I'm quite impressed that these are the only 2 problems that have occured, to be honest. As others have said, other car makers manage to screw up far worse than GM have here.

Pupik · May 4, 2009

Nearly every new model has a recall or service campaign, and sheets and sheets of TSBs (technical service bulletins) that never make the press.

I'm so tired of manufacturers mounting their batteries in the trunk. If Ariel Atoms and Caterham Sevens had trunks, it would make sence. But shifting 20-30 pounds astern in a 3000-pound car is well-nigh meaningless, confuses heck out of owners, and makes battery replacement for the technicians difficult, when there's all that stupid junk that people carry in the luggage compartment.

Eric. · May 4, 2009

Jondot
Ok, let's see...

From same Jalopnik page:

UPDATE: We've now heard back from Planet LSX's source at GM: "Apparently this was an early production nose, slapped on to get it to Hennessey for parts development. The issue has been addressed and repaired on other cars. Something about a bolted bracket not being installed properly." Glad to hear that! [Planet LSX via Camaro5]

So... not really a problem, but a minor cosmetic issue on a couple of early models that has now been fixed.

1 electrical problem on one car that has now been fixed.

And a quick fix to a minor problem on all cars. So what?

Wow, 2 problems on a handful of cars, and 1 cheap fix that's not really an issue. I mean that's simply unforgivable on a cheap-thrills, mass produced car that's made by a company in a financial mess. Frankly I'm shocked and appalled at GM's total irresponsibility for not being able to make 100,000 flawless Camaros annually. They should all be ashamed of themselves.

But seriously, I'm quite impressed that these are the only 2 problems that have occured, to be honest. As others have said, other car makers manage to screw up far worse than GM have here.

THANK YOU.

About time somebody looks into this more and sees the problem with the bumper.

Paulie · May 5, 2009

Thanks for the clarification Jondot.👍 Can't be too many problems with it, it's engineered in Australia you know.

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