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Young Jeezy’s Camaro

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:58:39 +0000

Alright, well, I'm not too huge a fan of modern hip-hop myself, but I came across this video here and had to share it. The song, titled "Stop Playin Wit Me/My Camaro" is by the rising rap star from Atlanta, Young Jeezy. The Atlanta connection was part of why I had to share the video (as the shoe store, Walter's, in which the video begins is directly next to my Alma Mater, and I recognize just about every piece of Atlanta location seen in the video). The biggest reason though is that any song with a entire rap about how awesome a man's Camaro is, is fine by me. Jeezy's raps are serviceable (admittedly, I was a little turned off by some of it, but he's well reviewed enough) but did enjoy the music and production a lot in the song. Also, the second half, which begins the "My Camaro" section's a much catchier portion, and features Young Jeezy driving a gorgeous Camaro around my old haunts and nighborhoods all over the East Atlanta area. So, while not a huge fan of the song itself, did really enjoy the music video, and thought it would be fun to share.

And, lets all be honest here, the Camaro and the city are the real stars of this music video. Jeezy himself is secondary to the things he's surrounded by here, and it's always cool to see the Camaro get more mainstream notice and respect for being a beautiful and powerful machine:

Camaro HUD Caught in Action

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:31:12 +0000

A video has hit the web of the new Camaro Heads-Up Display, and it looks pretty good. They show the display with a digital and tach speed read-out, and the exterior temperature. It's a good-looking HUD too, and is pretty clearly visible. Chevy has promised the HUD to offer many other functions and features as well, such as (but not limited to):

* Compass
* Manual Paddle Shift Gear Indicator (if equipped)
* OnStar Turn-by-Turn
* Audio functions
* Phone information
* Selected gear
* Turn signal indicators

Can't wait to get a chance to see one of these in person and in full driving action.

SLP ZL575 Camaro – A Driver’s Car, a Fan’s Dream

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:43:01 +0000

The Camaro has been tuned by so many different groups and shops since it was released this past year, that it has almost become a passé thing. Almost. The new SLP ZL575 has absolutely nothing about it one might consider passé, unless of course that means it is passé-ing someone else on an open road. Outfitted with the SLP Supercharger, Long Tube Headers, stainless axle-back exhaust system, and a cold air intake (as well as some other fantastic looking and performing upgrades) the SLP ZL575 Camaro is one powerful machine. Boasting 575 bhp, which is a bump of 149 over the stock SS, this beast gets a lot out of the already awesome Camaro LS3, and couples that with fantastic suspension, braking (Brembo 6-piston big brake kit), handling, and visual modifications for one exceptional Camaro.

With the SLP Supercharger strapped on to the LS3, this vehicle is basically a rocket on 4 wheels. Combining the already great performance of the LS3 with the tested performance and quality of SLP makes for an awesome car. With stiffer springs for an inch-lowered ride height, 29-mm tubular anti-roll bars, enhanced suspension package, and wider staggered (245s front and 275s rear) 20 inch Pirelli P Zero's this car not only flies, but it can sure as hell take a corner as well. Couple all of this with some fantastic styling cues, and you have one of the greatest complete package tuner Camaros out there. The Ram Air hood, functional rear spoiler, active brake cooling rear gills, 5-spoke alloy wheels, custom paint striping, and specialized SLP interior with embroidered mats and seats, all make for one absolutely glorious looking Camaro. The styling touches were small when compared to the stock Camaro (apart from that mean looking ram air hood) but worked absolutely perfect in the context of the car.

If I had any one complaint with the SLP Camaro, it would be with their exhaust choice. This is just personal preference too, but I prefer the more steady hum of a Borla or Billy Boat or other exhaust system to the throatier gurgle of the Powerflo. It is a very mean and aggressive exhaust, and it provides fantastic performance boosts, just wouldn't be my first choice. Of course, it is one of SLP's own in-house products, and makes sense with the package. Saying I don't like it also just feels like nit-picking on my part. And, with the performance and styling this car offers at its price tag (in the very reasonable $60,000 price range), I shouldn't be complaining.

A look at the numbers shows just how impressive these performance modifications are:

575 bhp, 550 lbs-feet torque
4.3 second 0-60, and a very respectable 9.0 second 0-100
12.5 second 1/4 mile run at 118.5 mph
121 ft 60-0 braking, 215 ft for 80-0 braking
.89g on lateral accel (200 ft skidpad)
and a limited top speed of 190 mph

Very definitely, another great vehicle from SLP, the ZL575 Camaro is a beast begging to be tamed and one of my favorite Camaro tuners on the market!

Motorweek’s recent review of the 2010 Camaro

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:05:29 +0000

Also, a look back by Motorweek at the '67 Camaro!

Loving these old/new comparisons. Two great cars here, both are beautiful!

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:30:12 +0000