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I saw the LA Auto Show edition on Monday, the 9th. With me was old Corvette racer Joe Freitas , who now owns and races the Mo Carter 69 Trans Am Camaro. We ran into fellow Camaro freak, Jon Mello who is very well know in the gen #1 circles especially with 67 Z-28'S.

We all agreed, it is a good start, especially the frame and driveline engineering. The body can be improved, and will be per the Chevrolet marketing people we met. They were very well aware who we were and were very interested in our opinions. They explained that the Cadillac XLR chassis (ala Corvette) and Chevrolets LS-2 driveline will probably be used when the car is released in 08.

It is no secret that John Heinricy and his Caddy group are running the performance section of General Motors. I think from an engineering standpoint, the concept is a good one. Chevrolet wants input from us all, so send this entire string of comments directly to the Camaro group. Your elected Charlie.........you started this. Let Scott know how we all feel. See you in Scotsdale next week!

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We could not have better person running the performance division that John Heinricy.Not only did he spearhead the CTS V and Z06 projects,he was also the fourth gen platform cheif engineer.He is an extremely talented showroom stock driver and very passionate about the Camaro-I have co driven with him and raced against him.He will get this one right,because the mustangs are very competitve in Grand Am GS cup right now..(anyone remember what happened in 66?)

I would not count on an LS7 being availible,but it will be a well balanced fun car for the 25k estimated msrp.Oh yeah,I think the car looks great!