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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

What do you think would make a good image, creature, or mascot for the Z camaros? Since the T/A has the bird, shouldn't the Z have something to identify it in a similar way.

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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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nope, just the bowtie
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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nope
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

It's a Z28 Camaro. How do you want to identify it? ITS A Z28!
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

Only camaros have had "hockey stick"stripes.... We dont need an animal, we ARE an animal!
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

how about a FLAMING Z!!!!!


in all seriousness there is one, its on the nose of your car
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

A letter and Two Numbers
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Camaros don't have a flaming bird as a matter of discerning taste.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

-The classic chevy stripes used on Camaros/Chevelles (two on just the hood and two on just the rear trunk and maybe spoiler, no stripes on the roof or bumpers)
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

Originally Posted by Apeiron
Camaros don't have a flaming bird as a matter of discerning taste.

I love it!!!
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Camaros don't have a flaming bird as a matter of discerning taste.
your just jealous because you dont have a birdie on your car
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

Seriously though, look at the relative brand positioning of both Pontiac and Chevrolet. Chevy (with the exception of the Corvette for obscure historical reasons) was the "working man's" car... relatively conservative body styling wih simple decoration and functional, spartan interiors. Pontiac always had the more aggressive body styles, gaudy decals and cushy interiors to satisfy the attention-seeking behavior of their self-absorbed, attention-seeking potential owners who invariably suffer the lingering effects of having had their breastfeeding ended too early and their toilet training started too late.

Further evidence comes from considering the grooming habits of the stereotypical owners of both F-body flagship (again, if Corvettes are excluded) platforms. The Firebird is forever associated with horseshoe moustaches and leather jackets open over hairy chests which are misguided mating displays to attract the attention of the opposite (or same when taken to extreme limits, explaining why the chicken is "flaming") sex. The Camaro is associated with the ******, which clearly shows that the wearer has no care for style, taste or appearance whatsoever.

Time will tell which brand had the more successful approach.

Oh, wait...

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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

classic post Apeiron!!!
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

Originally Posted by Apeiron
Seriously though, look at the relative brand positioning of both Pontiac and Chevrolet. Chevy (with the exception of the Corvette for obscure historical reasons) was the "working man's" car... relatively conservative body styling wih simple decoration and functional, spartan interiors. Pontiac always had the more aggressive body styles, gaudy decals and cushy interiors to satisfy the attention-seeking behavior of their self-absorbed, attention-seeking potential owners who invariably suffer the lingering effects of having had their breastfeeding ended too early and their toilet training started too late.

Further evidence comes from considering the grooming habits of the stereotypical owners of both F-body flagship (again, if Corvettes are excluded) platforms. The Firebird is forever associated with horseshoe moustaches and leather jackets open over hairy chests which are misguided mating displays to attract the attention of the opposite (or same when taken to extreme limits, explaining why the chicken is "flaming") sex. The Camaro is associated with the ******, which clearly shows that the wearer has no care for style, taste or appearance whatsoever.

Time will tell which brand had the more successful approach.

Oh, wait...

im more of a firebird guy even though i have a Z28.....but that was funny as all hell.....i wanna be like Michael Knight....well my name is Michael....."KITT where are you" haha
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

Originally Posted by Apeiron
Seriously though, look at the relative brand positioning of both Pontiac and Chevrolet. Chevy (with the exception of the Corvette for obscure historical reasons) was the "working man's" car... relatively conservative body styling wih simple decoration and functional, spartan interiors. Pontiac always had the more aggressive body styles, gaudy decals and cushy interiors to satisfy the attention-seeking behavior of their self-absorbed, attention-seeking potential owners who invariably suffer the lingering effects of having had their breastfeeding ended too early and their toilet training started too late.

Further evidence comes from considering the grooming habits of the stereotypical owners of both F-body flagship (again, if Corvettes are excluded) platforms. The Firebird is forever associated with horseshoe moustaches and leather jackets open over hairy chests which are misguided mating displays to attract the attention of the opposite (or same when taken to extreme limits, explaining why the chicken is "flaming") sex. The Camaro is associated with the ******, which clearly shows that the wearer has no care for style, taste or appearance whatsoever.

Time will tell which brand had the more successful approach.

Oh, wait...
As a Firebird owner I want to say you are wrong...but the leather jacket and mustache is right on the money since I sport both...
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

Originally Posted by Apeiron
Seriously though, look at the relative brand positioning of both Pontiac and Chevrolet. Chevy (with the exception of the Corvette for obscure historical reasons) was the "working man's" car... relatively conservative body styling wih simple decoration and functional, spartan interiors. Pontiac always had the more aggressive body styles, gaudy decals and cushy interiors to satisfy the attention-seeking behavior of their self-absorbed, attention-seeking potential owners who invariably suffer the lingering effects of having had their breastfeeding ended too early and their toilet training started too late.

Further evidence comes from considering the grooming habits of the stereotypical owners of both F-body flagship (again, if Corvettes are excluded) platforms. The Firebird is forever associated with horseshoe moustaches and leather jackets open over hairy chests which are misguided mating displays to attract the attention of the opposite (or same when taken to extreme limits, explaining why the chicken is "flaming") sex. The Camaro is associated with the ******, which clearly shows that the wearer has no care for style, taste or appearance whatsoever.

Time will tell which brand had the more successful approach.

Oh, wait...

BBWWWaaaahhhaaahhhaaahhhaaaa!!!!!! AWESOME! I have both, so I cannot hate! Poetry!
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 06:02 AM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

The styling I like best as far as generations go are:

1st gen - Camaro
2nd gen - TA
3rd gen - Camaro
4th gen - TA
5th gen - TA (concept)
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

Gotta agree iwth the common sentiments here. You want crazy graphics and what not, get a TA or get a 2nd gen Z28... The flaming chicken is a bit over the top.



Ive seen some very interesting color combos.

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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

I never really cared for the huge flaming chicken on the hood either.
I only like the Trans Am decals on the front and rear bumpers.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

What do you think about flat black hockey stripes on a gloss black camaro?
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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Hockey stripes dont look right on 3rd gens.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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There are a few thirdgens on here that have pulled them off (Hockey stripes.). Gotta have the right color combo and they have to be in the right place.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 01:38 AM
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Ehh... i wouldn't say it's been pulled off... I've seen it done okay, but thirdgens really don't have the lines for it in the fenders and the nose.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 01:51 AM
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

I've seen it twice: Rockyd (Think thats right.) his blue Z looked good and then there is a yellow one that looks good that way too. It's not for me, but I still think it looked good. That said, I'm glad it wasnt a factory option!
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Re: Trans/am has burning phoenix, what can Z28s have

Look up the yellow iroc by Sinister if you want to see some hockey stripes
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