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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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I have a big gripe with how the fender/wheel cut-out is not rounded out like the 6th and 7th gen Montes. I don't think or remember if this was ever discussed before or I may have missed it in the 3 years I've been a member here? A couple of work friends were outside today and I pointed it out to them and they were really taken back when they also noticed it...

pic of 5th gen.....



pic of 6th gen



pic of 7th gen....

 
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thats interesting, never really noticed it until you just pointed that out chris.
 
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That really dosent bother me about 5th gens, the main thing that does is the fact they are basically 2 door luminas.
 
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Leprechaun93
thats interesting, never really noticed it until you just pointed that out chris.
It's also noticeable with more 90's GM makes, there is a 90's something Regal at work also and the cut-outs aren't rounded out either......

 
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Originally Posted by BlackRainSS
That really dosent bother me about 5th gens, the main thing that does is the fact they are basically 2 door luminas.
that annoys me, i've had it called a lumina too
 
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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
I have a big gripe with how the fender/wheel cut-out is not rounded out like the 6th and 7th gen Montes. I don't think or remember if this was ever discussed before or I may have missed it in the 3 years I've been a member here? A couple of work friends were outside today and I pointed it out to them and they were really taken back when they also noticed it...
The First Gen are not rounded..
PIC:1970


 

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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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If it makes you feel any better, in 1969 (which is considered the best looking 1st Gen Camaro by many) they took the roundness off the wheel wells and flattened them to give the car a meaner stance

So just think that way, instead of the way you are?
 
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I hadn't noticed but I do now.
 
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Originally Posted by zjerry
The First Gen are not rounded..
PIC:1970



Thanks for pointing that out..............looks way better that way.....
 
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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I hadn't noticed that.. but now it's going to drive me crazy way to go!!

Honestly, that is a pretty measly gripe :p Digging your 5th gen though!

Originally Posted by Leprechaun93
that annoys me, i've had it called a lumina too
Same here Someone at work was like "Hey is that a lumina?? Looks great!" I don't see why luminas aren't mistaken for monte carlos. They practically look the same, yet luminas seem to be the name of choice.
 

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