some thoughts for August 10, 2006.....
08-10-2006, 05:49 PM
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some thoughts for August 10, 2006.....
.............the past couple of years................
So much frustration......
So much I wanted to share.........
So much concern -- because I knew we’d lose a lot of people to ‘the dark side.’
So many ‘starts’ and ‘stops’
.................................
and so it goes............
Well -- the good news is that you now know I had a good reason to keep saying “keep the faith” -- and to so very many of you, I say “Thank you!” for believing.
To a few of you --- I hope you’ll trust me in the future. (so...what WOULD you like served with the words I promised I’d make you eat?????????)
(I’m only kidding.... I know you have a real passion for Camaro -- you were upset by the hiatus, and this was your way, perhaps, of dealing with it.....)
August 10, 2006 has been a great day.
Just as was January 9, 2006.
In some ways, it heals August 27, 2002.
We now know that our beloved Camaro has, indeed, been reborn. We know we have something to look forward to in terms of ‘that great American Thrill ride!”
I can’t begin to describe to you how if felt to look in the rear view mirror of a 2002 Camaro B4C today as I was part of an escort for the Camaro Concept -- just before announcing that we will, indeed, be building a new Camaro in the near future. I know most of you can -- and I hope a few more will someday be able to understand that. It is certainly a day I -- as many of you -- have prayed for.
I must say up front: If you like what you see -- I can’t take credit for it.
There are so many talented people involved in this new car. My dear friend Cheryl Pilcher is the Product Manager at Chevy that will see the rebirth of this legend. Cheryl is an engineer -- she worked on chassis development of the 4th gen. She was our product manager that saw the birth of the LS1 based Camaro. She worked on the C5 -- and then worked on the C6. She’s a great lady and I could not be happier that our Camaro is in GREAT hands! Most importantly, she asks me a lot of questions...and that’s how we get your input into what will be the next generation Camaro. Chris Hoolihan is our chief engineer.......a Camaro guy! And of course, Gene Stefanyshyn is the Vehicle Line Executive. I’m so impressed with Gene. He’s a guy that will listen to ALL points of view -- and then have the guts to make those hard, tough decisions. He and his team will bring you a Camaro you can truly be proud to own.
There are so many more. Tom Peters as the lead designer -- we couldn’t be luckier. I almost hate to start naming people -- because sure as heck I’ll leave someone out. Suffice it to say that GM has put its finest on this most important vehicle.
So now we really know it will be built -- and that there are tens of thousands who are looking to put their hard earned money on the desk to bring one home and put it in their garage.
Some will say “but why so long?”
To them, I say “we need to do it right -- we’re starting with a clean sheet of paper.” Unlike others, we’re NOT going to take a hallowed nameplate and stick it on an existing architecture that does not deserve to have such a nameplate. (and please -- I’m not saying bad things about OUR other architectures -- I’m just saying that each architecture serves a purpose.....and we don’t want to compromise the Camaro in any way)
So....yes, it may be a longer wait than usual -- but who knows -- things could move up. Or they could stay the same......just be assured that we have very high expectations for our Camaro -- as do you!
So.......it’s time to celebrate!
Go out with friends. Drive your Camaros and Firebirds and enjoy the heck outta them. Take good care of them. Know that GM DOES care about you and your car. Yes, we’re a very large organization -- but we have many people who love cars and trucks -- (think about this -- how do you suppose we brought you the new Corvette??? It takes a team of many people who are passionate about great cars to bring you vehicles like the Corvette Z06!! )
Keep attending Camaro and Firebird enthusiast events.........and support them. There’s reason to!
Now -- I’m gonna ask you for a couple of favors.........
>one -- keep it friendly. There are a lot of great sites out there. Some have a great atmosphere -- there are others that allow terrible insults to be exchanged. I must admit that I’ve ‘lost it’ a few times. But we must keep in mind that the name “Camaro” means ‘friend, pal, or comrade.’ Let’s be kind to each other. Let’s ‘think before we log on!”
>two -- most of you wear safety belts. (you didn’t seriously think I’d forget to work this into this thread, did you???) For those of you who don’t -- please-- start using them -- and that includes each and every person in the vehicle with you at ALL times. We want you around so that we can watch you enjoy your new Camaro.
>three -- I hope you’ll forgive me for not saying more about the future plans for Camaro in the past. But understand that I truly love what I do. I could not talk freely -- and rightfully so. But I hope that when I tell you to ‘have faith’ the next time, you’ll know you can take that to the bank. (or write it in the family Bible!)
In closing -- I thank each and every one of you for your passion and love for the Camaro and Firebird. I know it’s been a rough road. (if you think it was bad for YOU...you have no idea...........) I hope you’re as pumped as I am right now. I hope that today made some of the pain go away. I hope that I’ll get to meet many more of you. (and I want to see at LEAST 1,000 Camaros and Firebirds at the National Corvette Museum on Sept 14 thru 16 -- more info. at www.corvettemuseum.com
The future, >>>>INDEED<<<< looks bright!
So much frustration......
So much I wanted to share.........
So much concern -- because I knew we’d lose a lot of people to ‘the dark side.’
So many ‘starts’ and ‘stops’
.................................
and so it goes............
Well -- the good news is that you now know I had a good reason to keep saying “keep the faith” -- and to so very many of you, I say “Thank you!” for believing.
To a few of you --- I hope you’ll trust me in the future. (so...what WOULD you like served with the words I promised I’d make you eat?????????)
(I’m only kidding.... I know you have a real passion for Camaro -- you were upset by the hiatus, and this was your way, perhaps, of dealing with it.....)
August 10, 2006 has been a great day.
Just as was January 9, 2006.
In some ways, it heals August 27, 2002.
We now know that our beloved Camaro has, indeed, been reborn. We know we have something to look forward to in terms of ‘that great American Thrill ride!”
I can’t begin to describe to you how if felt to look in the rear view mirror of a 2002 Camaro B4C today as I was part of an escort for the Camaro Concept -- just before announcing that we will, indeed, be building a new Camaro in the near future. I know most of you can -- and I hope a few more will someday be able to understand that. It is certainly a day I -- as many of you -- have prayed for.
I must say up front: If you like what you see -- I can’t take credit for it.
There are so many talented people involved in this new car. My dear friend Cheryl Pilcher is the Product Manager at Chevy that will see the rebirth of this legend. Cheryl is an engineer -- she worked on chassis development of the 4th gen. She was our product manager that saw the birth of the LS1 based Camaro. She worked on the C5 -- and then worked on the C6. She’s a great lady and I could not be happier that our Camaro is in GREAT hands! Most importantly, she asks me a lot of questions...and that’s how we get your input into what will be the next generation Camaro. Chris Hoolihan is our chief engineer.......a Camaro guy! And of course, Gene Stefanyshyn is the Vehicle Line Executive. I’m so impressed with Gene. He’s a guy that will listen to ALL points of view -- and then have the guts to make those hard, tough decisions. He and his team will bring you a Camaro you can truly be proud to own.
There are so many more. Tom Peters as the lead designer -- we couldn’t be luckier. I almost hate to start naming people -- because sure as heck I’ll leave someone out. Suffice it to say that GM has put its finest on this most important vehicle.
So now we really know it will be built -- and that there are tens of thousands who are looking to put their hard earned money on the desk to bring one home and put it in their garage.
Some will say “but why so long?”
To them, I say “we need to do it right -- we’re starting with a clean sheet of paper.” Unlike others, we’re NOT going to take a hallowed nameplate and stick it on an existing architecture that does not deserve to have such a nameplate. (and please -- I’m not saying bad things about OUR other architectures -- I’m just saying that each architecture serves a purpose.....and we don’t want to compromise the Camaro in any way)
So....yes, it may be a longer wait than usual -- but who knows -- things could move up. Or they could stay the same......just be assured that we have very high expectations for our Camaro -- as do you!
So.......it’s time to celebrate!
Go out with friends. Drive your Camaros and Firebirds and enjoy the heck outta them. Take good care of them. Know that GM DOES care about you and your car. Yes, we’re a very large organization -- but we have many people who love cars and trucks -- (think about this -- how do you suppose we brought you the new Corvette??? It takes a team of many people who are passionate about great cars to bring you vehicles like the Corvette Z06!! )
Keep attending Camaro and Firebird enthusiast events.........and support them. There’s reason to!
Now -- I’m gonna ask you for a couple of favors.........
>one -- keep it friendly. There are a lot of great sites out there. Some have a great atmosphere -- there are others that allow terrible insults to be exchanged. I must admit that I’ve ‘lost it’ a few times. But we must keep in mind that the name “Camaro” means ‘friend, pal, or comrade.’ Let’s be kind to each other. Let’s ‘think before we log on!”
>two -- most of you wear safety belts. (you didn’t seriously think I’d forget to work this into this thread, did you???) For those of you who don’t -- please-- start using them -- and that includes each and every person in the vehicle with you at ALL times. We want you around so that we can watch you enjoy your new Camaro.
>three -- I hope you’ll forgive me for not saying more about the future plans for Camaro in the past. But understand that I truly love what I do. I could not talk freely -- and rightfully so. But I hope that when I tell you to ‘have faith’ the next time, you’ll know you can take that to the bank. (or write it in the family Bible!)
In closing -- I thank each and every one of you for your passion and love for the Camaro and Firebird. I know it’s been a rough road. (if you think it was bad for YOU...you have no idea...........) I hope you’re as pumped as I am right now. I hope that today made some of the pain go away. I hope that I’ll get to meet many more of you. (and I want to see at LEAST 1,000 Camaros and Firebirds at the National Corvette Museum on Sept 14 thru 16 -- more info. at www.corvettemuseum.com
The future, >>>>INDEED<<<< looks bright!
08-10-2006, 06:17 PM
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Re: some thoughts for August 10, 2006.....
OK, I'm over the speechlessness........I just again want to say thanks to everyone who made this possible and I hope Scott that you will pass all of our thanks on to them.
You speak so much truth in this post. We really do need to be decent to each other on here. Tolerate the newbies especially! They are potential future buyers and are critical to the success of our new car.
It is also CRITICALLY important that the folks on here and everywhere wear safety belts. They save lives and reduce injuries every day. Thanks for including that in your posts. You command a lot of respect here and it is admirable that you use this as a bully pulpit to get the message out.
Finally...it does not bother me at all that it will be 2009! For goodness sake do the car right and the people are going to come. Taking the time to do it right is so much more important than rushing an inferior car to the public!
Again Scott and everyone else, thanks so much! I can't wait for my car, and please, make it Lemans Blue Metallic!!
You speak so much truth in this post. We really do need to be decent to each other on here. Tolerate the newbies especially! They are potential future buyers and are critical to the success of our new car.
It is also CRITICALLY important that the folks on here and everywhere wear safety belts. They save lives and reduce injuries every day. Thanks for including that in your posts. You command a lot of respect here and it is admirable that you use this as a bully pulpit to get the message out.
Finally...it does not bother me at all that it will be 2009! For goodness sake do the car right and the people are going to come. Taking the time to do it right is so much more important than rushing an inferior car to the public!
Again Scott and everyone else, thanks so much! I can't wait for my car, and please, make it Lemans Blue Metallic!!
Last edited by willz; 08-10-2006 at 06:21 PM.
08-10-2006, 06:22 PM
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Re: some thoughts for August 10, 2006.....
Thanks Scott for keeping us all intrigued and excited about future Camaro info. I'm glad I haven't got fired from work yet, ever since I heard rumors of a possible 5th gen rebirth last year I've been glued to checking out the posts on this forum. Seeing the Camaro leave in 2002 was hard and I'm glad we have such a beautiful car coming back to strike fear into all those GM doubters! Thank you GM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
08-10-2006, 06:22 PM
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Re: some thoughts for August 10, 2006.....
Scott
I'd like to thank you for a great time today and for the invite to the rally
(I knew I should have driven a Z28 instead of my TTA today!) Also my wife, my kids and I would like to thank you for letting us bring them into the heritage center for a quick tour there is a lot of history there and they really appreciated it.
Thanks for everything
Jim
I'd like to thank you for a great time today and for the invite to the rally
(I knew I should have driven a Z28 instead of my TTA today!) Also my wife, my kids and I would like to thank you for letting us bring them into the heritage center for a quick tour there is a lot of history there and they really appreciated it.
Thanks for everything
Jim
08-10-2006, 06:29 PM
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Re: some thoughts for August 10, 2006.....
Originally Posted by metal
Scott
I'd like to thank you for a great time today and for the invite to the rally
(I knew I should have driven a Z28 instead of my TTA today!) Also my wife, my kids and I would like to thank you for letting us bring them into the heritage center for a quick tour there is a lot of history there and they really appreciated it.
Thanks for everything
Jim
I'd like to thank you for a great time today and for the invite to the rally
(I knew I should have driven a Z28 instead of my TTA today!) Also my wife, my kids and I would like to thank you for letting us bring them into the heritage center for a quick tour there is a lot of history there and they really appreciated it.
Thanks for everything
Jim
)Thanks for keeping the faith and raising some fine children that will one day each own a new Camaro!!!
08-10-2006, 06:51 PM
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Re: some thoughts for August 10, 2006.....
So Scott.....can we make your Seminar at Bowling Green a "real" Q & A session now?!?
Now that it's no longer a secret to utter the 'C' word...can we get down to brass tacks about the details? IOW, options, colors, etc....?
Also, who are you bringing with you to help answer the 10,000 questions?
I think we'll let you sleep in on Sat. AM...no more need for our little Camaro Summits....but they were fun!
Now that it's no longer a secret to utter the 'C' word...can we get down to brass tacks about the details? IOW, options, colors, etc....?
Also, who are you bringing with you to help answer the 10,000 questions?
I think we'll let you sleep in on Sat. AM...no more need for our little Camaro Summits....but they were fun!
08-10-2006, 07:16 PM
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Re: some thoughts for August 10, 2006.....
Scott- Thanks for being available on this site to us, and also thanks for taking time to meet with a small group of us in Chicago a few months ago. It was a pleasure to shake your hand and to meet you.
Ill be there with my Formula WS6 in September. Cant wait.
Thanks GM and all people involved in the development of the Camaro. I was at work when I heard the announcement and all I did at work was... well, lets just say it wasnt work.
Ill definatly have a 5th gen, absolutely no doubts about it. I know a little bit about the engine choices, from what I have heard from insiders, you, and other close friends, and I cant wait.
Cant wait until 2009! Thanks Scott!!!!
Ill be there with my Formula WS6 in September. Cant wait.
Thanks GM and all people involved in the development of the Camaro. I was at work when I heard the announcement and all I did at work was... well, lets just say it wasnt work.
Ill definatly have a 5th gen, absolutely no doubts about it. I know a little bit about the engine choices, from what I have heard from insiders, you, and other close friends, and I cant wait.
Cant wait until 2009! Thanks Scott!!!!
08-10-2006, 07:41 PM
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Re: some thoughts for August 10, 2006.....
hey scott nice 2002 B4C how come there where not many third gens there 
I saw the 1982 pace car but how come there was not a 1991 B4C or a 1992 B4C? that would have been cool to see them with there light on in front of the 2002. Scott also I have a few other questions not pertaining to the 5th gen but camaro related can I send you a PM or something and ask you? Thanks for all your hard work
-Jon
I saw the 1982 pace car but how come there was not a 1991 B4C or a 1992 B4C? that would have been cool to see them with there light on in front of the 2002. Scott also I have a few other questions not pertaining to the 5th gen but camaro related can I send you a PM or something and ask you? Thanks for all your hard work-Jon