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Spike-Z
22
10.00%
Ramair21
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2.73%
Sean O'Hara
14
6.36%
Mr.IROC-Z
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8.64%
mw66nova
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8.18%
kevin89formula
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15.45%
NuffnuffZ28
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13.18%
Shanw18jgr
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3.18%
JeremyNYR
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6.36%
BADNBLK
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5.45%
WhitedevilTA
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5.91%
406TPI
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14.55%
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2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Originally Posted by NufNuffZ28


I did get some gopro videos, but sadly they came out very bad......

I like what you did with not trying to stuff all the gauges in the stock cluster location. I really like my tach mounted under the vents and with that 5" speedo it all comes together really well. Dig it!!!
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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I like what you did with not trying to stuff all the gauges in the stock cluster location. I really like my tach mounted under the vents and with that 5" speedo it all comes together really well. Dig it!!!
Thanks man. I did that to get rid of the pillar gauges altogether. I'm only waiting on a roll bar mount for the wide-band which will go in front of the drivers side vent.

Plus, 3 of the factory gauges weren't hooked up or working, so that is lame.

Oh yeah, the wheels that are on the car now are 17x11 ZR1s with MT E/T streets. Hoping to make the track before too long!
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

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It is a GREAT honor. The caliber of the cars on here is much better than we(thirdgens) are perceived to be!

I was hoping to get a couple rolling pictures now that the gauges are in, along with a T56, and 9", but it gets dark so early its been hard for us to get it done...






I did get some gopro videos, but sadly they came out very bad......
I can't get eNuff of this car! Get it?!
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

I love jeremys car! the honeycomb wheels and gray paint looks so unique.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

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I love jeremys car! the honeycomb wheels and gray paint looks so unique.
Thank you! Too bad I'm getting creamed in the voting! Not that I expect to win, I just hope we get a Calendar put together featuring all 12 cars.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

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Thank you! Too bad I'm getting creamed in the voting! Not that I expect to win, I just hope we get a Calendar put together featuring all 12 cars.
LOL, me too man. I think in general more people are going to be partial to the camaros, since there are most likely a lot more camaro owners than bird owners. Doesn't hurt my feelings though, I got my month of fame! I also built my whole car myself which I take a lot of pride in.

A calender would be awesome, and I would probably buy a few of them if that happened.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Well washed it yesterday (posted pics) and thought it would be a good idea to light up the tires real hard and take one of my guys for a ride.

Here she sits now... COTY LOL!!!

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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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time for a 9"
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

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Iansane, I had to double check the list to believe that you didn't win a COTM this year. Your Bird is absolutely beautiful! I was checking out one of your threads recently and saved a few pictures from it. It's a sure winner next year.
Thanks! My car was nominated for a month (obviously didn't win) and that's more than enough recognition to make me happy. It might get more eyes on it once I finish the turbo build and get some updated pictures online.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

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time for a 9"
Yeah... if I wasn't in the middle of my convertible resto, I would be making some calls. For now rebuild, or replace the posi
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 12:57 AM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

whitedevilTA I followed your entire build on youtube, pretty awesome.

I am pretty sure one of the Camaros will win too, but I think every car on here is awesome and a calender would be amazing! My cars at a disadvantage due to being winner of the stocker month, not much i could really do to increase peoples interest
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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It's a close race between the two sleepers! I'm glad to see one is a 'Bird, haha.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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I wish i could have picked all. All the cars are just awesome! Good luck guys.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

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It's a close race between the two sleepers! I'm glad to see one is a 'Bird, haha.
LOL, I'd hardly call either of those two cars "sleepers." They look the part on the outside!
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Wow...thanks guys for the votes! I expected to get creamed in this poll. To be running neck and neck with a professionally built car really makes me feel like I accomplished something!!

There are some top notch cars in this contest, all of which I am anxious to see in a calender if we go that route...I will proudly display it to prove that these cars can be something special when built right!
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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All nice cars...

but matt walter gets my vote...i just gotta thing for billet specialties wheels...car is looking awesome.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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All very nice cars! But my vote goes to whitedevil.

your car is amazing!
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Originally Posted by whitedevilTA
LOL, I'd hardly call either of those two cars "sleepers." They look the part on the outside!
To us, no, but to the general population, yes. Those beauties are both almost completely externally stock sans aftermarket wheels.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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They are sleepers compared to some of the cars on here for sure.... I've tamed mine down a LOT since I bought it, in terms of looks.


Also, just posted a video in my build thread...Check it out if you get a chance!
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

BUMP BUMP BUMP BUMP

Come on guys there is more than 168 people on here lets get the VOTING going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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Found a good pic of my car while browsing through my folders...



And another

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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 02:31 AM
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So many great cars. I picked 406tpi.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

MAN-OH-MAN... soooo many beautiful cars to choose from! This was honestly the most difficult decision I've had to make in a VERY loooong time! After 2 hours of deliberating, I had to give my vote to kevin89formula's black Formula.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

For me it was between nuffnuff and 406tpi. 406TPI's car really stands out to me because the car looks exactly how it should have rolling off the showroom floor. Needless to say, my hat is off to each and every one of the cars in this poll. Every car is absolutely beautiful.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 11:52 PM
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It sucks when you really like 4 of the cars on the list.
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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Come on guys, lets get some more votes in! To many members on this board for there to be just 184 votes put in. There should be a minimum of 1K!
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Just a few more days to get those votes in! Merry Christmas!


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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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COME ON!!!! If you haven't voted please take the time to pick one... Just one click away
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 05:50 AM
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BUMP!:-)
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Might as well keep it at the TOP!

SWEET ride 406TPI
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

When voting, should we be basing it on just the pictures presented in this thread?
Or should be practice our due diligence and do a little nosing around to see what's what with respect to each vehicle?
There are several instances where the vehicle in question has one look to it and then another when the look is quite different. A wheel/tire swap can have a dramatic impact as an example.
Just wondering.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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How did I not know this was going on?!?!?
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

so many hot cars to chose from!
but I had to go for Sean O'Hara. Stock GTA and very sharp pics to boot! My second fav color in a GTA. 3rd is Gunmetal
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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4 more votes to get 406 tpi in the lead!!!!

Come one guys!!

CAMARO POWER!!!
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Originally Posted by Lmancha96
4 more votes to get 406 tpi in the lead!!!!

Come one guys!!

CAMARO POWER!!!
Us pontiac guys would never say that. you camaro guys are funny..
"camaro power" lol...
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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These are all great cars, but I am in love with Mr. Iroc Z's vert.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kevin89formula
Us pontiac guys would never say that. you camaro guys are funny..
"camaro power" lol...
totally!
its like an oxymoron...
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Calm down guys I was just kidding I love Firechickens and Camaros all the same...
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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All joking aside congrats on the win Kevin I seen yours in person definitely a nice car...
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Originally Posted by motobooks
It shows that the poll is closed?!?
Today was the last day for voting at around 11am

and it was a close one 34 to 32 in the end

NICE!!!

Im guessing BadNBlk will be posting an official thread when he gets a chance
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Originally Posted by skinny z
When voting, should we be basing it on just the pictures presented in this thread?
Or should be practice our due diligence and do a little nosing around to see what's what with respect to each vehicle?
There are several instances where the vehicle in question has one look to it and then another when the look is quite different. A wheel/tire swap can have a dramatic impact as an example.
Just wondering.
Just do what your heart tells you man
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

I was would have voted for WhitedevilTA. But, Kevin has a sweet ride too that I've seen in person. Very deserved of COTY. Congrats.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Congrats Kevin!

Clearly Houston is the place to be
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Originally Posted by skinny z
When voting, should we be basing it on just the pictures presented in this thread?
Or should be practice our due diligence and do a little nosing around to see what's what with respect to each vehicle?
There are several instances where the vehicle in question has one look to it and then another when the look is quite different. A wheel/tire swap can have a dramatic impact as an example.
Just wondering.
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Oops. Too late.
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 03:16 AM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Close ending! 34/32! Congrats for the 3rd gen of the year!
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

What a great thread. So many awesome cars! I am honored to have sqeaked it out.
I have owned this car since it was new in 89. Its been thru many changes/combos over the years and I am always looking to improve something with the car. I am Always trying to present the 3RD GEN as a car that can be just as "bad" as the 69 camaro or chevelle sitting next to me at the cruise nights.

Wouldn't it be cool to have alot of these cars together in one place. I try and make one national event/show/race every year. I did the Holley ls fest this year and the trans am nationals the year before. Any body have any suggestions of an event this year?
Maybe we could get a handfull of these cars together somewhere.
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Originally Posted by kevin89formula
What a great thread. So many awesome cars! I am honored to have sqeaked it out.
I have owned this car since it was new in 89. Its been thru many changes/combos over the years and I am always looking to improve something with the car. I am Always trying to present the 3RD GEN as a car that can be just as "bad" as the 69 camaro or chevelle sitting next to me at the cruise nights.

Wouldn't it be cool to have alot of these cars together in one place. I try and make one national event/show/race every year. I did the Holley ls fest this year and the trans am nationals the year before. Any body have any suggestions of an event this year?
Maybe we could get a handfull of these cars together somewhere.
I would love to see that as I am going to the TA nats this year! wouldnt that be a great place to do it?
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

Originally Posted by kevin89formula
What a great thread. So many awesome cars! I am honored to have sqeaked it out.
I have owned this car since it was new in 89. Its been thru many changes/combos over the years and I am always looking to improve something with the car. I am Always trying to present the 3RD GEN as a car that can be just as "bad" as the 69 camaro or chevelle sitting next to me at the cruise nights.

Wouldn't it be cool to have alot of these cars together in one place. I try and make one national event/show/race every year. I did the Holley ls fest this year and the trans am nationals the year before. Any body have any suggestions of an event this year?
Maybe we could get a handfull of these cars together somewhere.
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Thanks for the votes guys. I feel like there were a LOT of cars that deserve car of the year on here!
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Re: 2012 COTY (Car Of The Year) **VOTING**

I was a bit surprised my votes were so low to be honest, LOL...but such is life I guess. I have a feeling a lot more guys favor camaros over birds only because there were twice as many made originally.

I'm just glad to see a bird take the win as car of the year! Beautiful formula Kevin, and definitely an eye opener to what can be done with a 3rd gen platform!
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