Chevrolet 5th and 6th Gen Camaro: April 2014

Camaro Z/28 SOLD OUT and parts restrictions

The 2014 Camaro Z/28 was priced at $75,000 MSRP. Many 'enthusiasts' bawked and posted all over social media on what a bad idea that was. "Who will pay that", "What is GM thinking?"

Chevrolet recently announced all 500 units are sold, spoken for, no longer available. Not bad for an expensive Camaro. Chevrolet announced they plan to produce 2,500 2015 versions (orders opening soon, contact your Chevy dealer for details), but we all know the 2014 will be the 'year to have' for collectors.

image courtesy of GM Media

In addition to selling out for 2014, Chevrolet recently announced certain Z/28 specific parts will be on limited availability to GM dealers. Want to make your car look like a Z/28? Things just got more difficult. Obviously a move to thwart cloning and to help keep the premium priced vehicles 'exclusive', the following 35 parts will be impacted:

1. 22958646 ROTOR-FRT BRK
2. 22958647 ROTOR-RR BRK
3. 22958658 CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK
4. 22958607 CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK
5. 22958637 CALIPER ASM-RR BRK
6. 22958634 CALIPER ASM-RR BR
7. 23179350 MOLDING ASM-RKR PNL
8. 23179351 MOLDING ASM-RKR PNL
9. 23487228 SCOOP ASM-HOOD AIR
10. 22968220 ESCUTCHEON – FRT GRL EMB
11. 23468210 EMBLEM – FRT GRILL
12. 22954889 WHEEL ASM-STRG
13. 22873225 WHEEL-FRT
14. 22873227 WHEEL-RR
15. 23179322 FLARE ASM-F/FDR
16. 23179323 FLARE ASM-F/FDR
17. 23179324 FLARE ASM-RR WHL OPG
18. 23179325 FLARE ASM-RR WHL OPG
19. 23172755 DIFFERENTIAL ASM
20. 23172756 DIFFERENTIAL ASM
21. 22908036 EMBLEM ASM – E/Gate
22. 22908498 EMBLEM ASM – FRT GRL
23. 22894294 SEAT ASM-FRT
24. 22894302 SEAT ASM-FRT
25. 23473010 SHAFT ASM-RR WHL DRV
26. 23473011 SHAFT ASM-RR WHL DRV
27. 23468208 GRILLE – FRT UPR
28. 22925211 PLATE – F/FDR VEH NA
29. 22972716 COVER – D/SEAT BK
30. 22972708 COVER – P/SEAT BK
31. 12653293 SHIELD – INT MANIF SIGHT 12653294 SHIELD – INT MANIF SIGHT
32. 23104737 SPOILER – F/END 22997723 FASCIA – FRT BPR
33. 22985096 FASCIA – RR BPR LWR
34. 22968219 COVER – FRT FOG LP OPG
35. 22966600 COVER – A/CL HSG 23468209 PLATE – FRT GRL EMB BKG.

(parts list provided by hotrod.com)

Drake front grille bowtie replacement

With a sea of aftermarket parts available for the 2010-2013 Chevrolet Camaro available, one of our favorite exterior mods is still the OEM GM Heritage Grille.

We recently ran across Drake Muscle Car accessories. They offer a very unique front grille treatment, a replacement for the ugly GOLD Chevrolet Bowtie emblem. This blends in with the egg crate Camaro grille to finish it off very nicely.

Image Source: Drake Automotive Group

Drake Part Number CA-190005-BTD.
For more info on this and other Camaro goodies, visit drakeautomotivegroup.com.

2014 Camaro Spring Special Edition

Continuing a tradition of introducing special-edition production models at the 2013 SEMA Show, Chevrolet introduces the 2014 Spring Special Edition. Shown in its Camaro SS convertible version below, the limited-production package will be offered in up-level 2LT and 2SS trims in coupe and convertible configurations.

Word on the street is these cars are arriving at dealers now. Keep an eye out and let us know when you see one.

Image courtesy GM Media

Summit White exterior with a Unique Blue Ray Stripe
Camaro ZL1 body color spoiler
Chevrolet Accessories ground effects package PN# 22986845
Chevrolet Accessories grille (black) PN# 22965834
Chevrolet Accessories grille decals PN# 20972524
Chevrolet Accessories 21" wheels Front PN# 19302759 Rear PN# 19302758
Hood Louver painted Blue Ray to match stripe
RS Appearance Package Elements (HID Headlamps & LED Tail lamps)
Blue fabric convertible top
Blue accent leather interior w/Blue accent stitching
Chevrolet Accessories floor mats, Black w/silver CAMARO logo PN#92221512
SS cars - 6.2l V8 with 429 HP (Manual) or 400 HP (Auto)
Available Dual Mode Exhaust

New Camaro ZL1 takes a swim

News affiliates in Houston,Texas report a driver and his new 2014 Camaro ZL1 through a fence and into the community pool. Reports say it was accidental (hit gas instead of the brake), a witness says the driver lost control.

Let's hope the VIN is recorded properly so a future owner is aware.