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Normagene · 12-10-2012, 11:35 PM

Anyone have one on the front. They go for about $150, so I'd like to hear some feed back from anyone who has one. Only found one thread and everyone seemed to be having trouble. Something about the alternator on the ZL1 shutting off which sends the sensor into recalibrate mode then shuts off. Also some comments about the sensor going off while driving.

ZL1speed · 12-11-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Normagene

Anyone have one on the front. They go for about $150, so I'd like to hear some feed back from anyone who has one. Only found one thread and everyone seemed to be having trouble. Something about the alternator on the ZL1 shutting off which sends the sensor into recalibrate mode then shuts off. Also some comments about the sensor going off while driving.

I am so intrested in this to?

ZL1LEGEND · 12-11-2012, 01:23 AM

I have it on my 2013 ZL1 and have no complaints. Works great fits in the lower splitter like it was meant to be there. Occasionally it beeps while driving if I hit a dip or something but who cares rather it work than replace a splitter.

See if you can find it.

ZL1LEGEND · 12-11-2012, 01:24 AM

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Normagene · 12-11-2012, 02:28 AM

Second tier down from the top is my guess. How long have you had it? And was it pretty easy to install. Best price I've found is $150, on Southern Car Parts website. I'm just looking for some reviews before I go and order. Thanks for your input.

DangerZL1 · 12-11-2012, 03:42 AM

There were some posts about it a long time ago, so it might show up under the search. I do remember some people mentioning a voltage issue with it and some false signals.

1MtnGoat · 12-11-2012, 05:16 AM

Check out this thread starting with post #11. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=238462 The Curb Alert beeps once when it shuts down due to voltage drop. If you cannot remember if it has beeped just look at your voltage to know if it is on or off. Or feed it off a voltage regulator. I haven't done this yet.

CHMSC · 12-11-2012, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1LEGEND

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Here it's fixed and yes you can see it in the lower grill.

OVERPAR73 · 12-11-2012, 06:47 AM

Where do I find this curb alert and the fix for the voltage, I'm interested in getting one of these!

Tyler H · 12-11-2012, 08:07 AM

That is pretty slick! The car should have come with that for sure. My Cadillac has four on the front bumper. Very useful for paralel parking also.

Normagene · 12-11-2012, 10:31 AM

Maybe that's the way to go, get one from GM. Or at least see who makes it for Cadillac. The ones in the caddy's must be top notch. Also like to see the way they run the wiring. They obviously don't have any issues. It's definitely a must have on my list. Haven't hit or rubbed a curb, although I did do a little scraping backing out of someone's driveway that had just a tad to much pitch. Went in fine, but I must of backed out to straight. Anyway, what brand is it and model number. I could only find one, Southern Car Parts website, so I'd like to know what name and model you have. Again, thanks.

HDRDTD · 12-11-2012, 10:37 AM

We have them on the rear bumper , why can't GM put them on the front especially with the ZL1's chin spoiler?

Normagene · 12-11-2012, 10:53 AM

Wish I was more mechanically inclined, someone here must know how to add on another sensor. Order up one of the rear sensors and mount in front. Wire it up directly into the existing system. Sounds easy for someone good at electrical stuff, they can put this together and then show us how to do the same. My back sensors work great, well in the SS anyway, in the ZL1 I use the camera mostly, and when it starts flashing red I know to stop. I pay more attention to the screen than I do the sound. Without the back sensors I'd bet I'd have either some damage or I'd always be three feet away.

ajp · 12-11-2012, 11:26 AM

I have one, works well. As someone else mentioned it goes off on dips, but small price to pay.

I had issues with it because it was initially wired incorrectly. Works great now.

12-11-2012, 01:23 AM	#3
ZL1LEGEND ZL1 - The Legend Returns! Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 265	I have it on my 2013 ZL1 and have no complaints. Works great fits in the lower splitter like it was meant to be there. Occasionally it beeps while driving if I hit a dip or something but who cares rather it work than replace a splitter. See if you can find it. Attached Images

12-11-2012, 05:16 AM	#7
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	Check out this thread starting with post #11. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=238462 The Curb Alert beeps once when it shuts down due to voltage drop. If you cannot remember if it has beeped just look at your voltage to know if it is on or off. Or feed it off a voltage regulator. I haven't done this yet. __________________ Under Hood - Painted strut bar ends w/custom Polished Stainless mounting hardware, E2 CC, RotoFab CAI, ZL1 underhood decal, Amsoil oil, Black billet strut covers, Metco pulleys, intercooler reservoir, JRE 75 RWHP package. Chassis - Hawk ceramic brake pads, ZL1 wheel decals, Amsoil fluids Interior - A pillar gauge pod w/Aeroforce Interceptor gauges, Polished ZL1 speaker rings, ZL1 mats and console lid, Custom GPS mount Exterior - 3M clear bra, LED driving lights, PIAA Plasma Ion yellow fog lights, Window tint, CF bowties, Technostalgia sequential tail lights

12-11-2012, 06:47 AM	#9
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	Where do I find this curb alert and the fix for the voltage, I'm interested in getting one of these! __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

12-11-2012, 11:26 AM	#14
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	I have one, works well. As someone else mentioned it goes off on dips, but small price to pay. I had issues with it because it was initially wired incorrectly. Works great now. __________________

12-10-2012, 11:35 PM	#1
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Curb Alert Sensor Anyone have one on the front. They go for about $150, so I'd like to hear some feed back from anyone who has one. Only found one thread and everyone seemed to be having trouble. Something about the alternator on the ZL1 shutting off which sends the sensor into recalibrate mode then shuts off. Also some comments about the sensor going off while driving.

12-11-2012, 01:24 AM	#4
ZL1LEGEND ZL1 - The Legend Returns! Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 265	Sorry. Post from mobile cant flip picture.

12-11-2012, 02:28 AM	#5
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Second tier down from the top is my guess. How long have you had it? And was it pretty easy to install. Best price I've found is $150, on Southern Car Parts website. I'm just looking for some reviews before I go and order. Thanks for your input.

12-11-2012, 03:42 AM	#6
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	There were some posts about it a long time ago, so it might show up under the search. I do remember some people mentioning a voltage issue with it and some false signals.

12-11-2012, 08:07 AM	#10
Tyler H XLR8TNG Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Calgary,Ab Posts: 371	That is pretty slick! The car should have come with that for sure. My Cadillac has four on the front bumper. Very useful for paralel parking also.

12-11-2012, 10:31 AM	#11
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Maybe that's the way to go, get one from GM. Or at least see who makes it for Cadillac. The ones in the caddy's must be top notch. Also like to see the way they run the wiring. They obviously don't have any issues. It's definitely a must have on my list. Haven't hit or rubbed a curb, although I did do a little scraping backing out of someone's driveway that had just a tad to much pitch. Went in fine, but I must of backed out to straight. Anyway, what brand is it and model number. I could only find one, Southern Car Parts website, so I'd like to know what name and model you have. Again, thanks.

12-11-2012, 10:37 AM	#12
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	We have them on the rear bumper , why can't GM put them on the front especially with the ZL1's chin spoiler?

12-11-2012, 10:53 AM	#13
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Wish I was more mechanically inclined, someone here must know how to add on another sensor. Order up one of the rear sensors and mount in front. Wire it up directly into the existing system. Sounds easy for someone good at electrical stuff, they can put this together and then show us how to do the same. My back sensors work great, well in the SS anyway, in the ZL1 I use the camera mostly, and when it starts flashing red I know to stop. I pay more attention to the screen than I do the sound. Without the back sensors I'd bet I'd have either some damage or I'd always be three feet away.