The "Random Things You May Not Know About Your Car" Thread - Page 73 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Angrybird 12 · 10-01-2013, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEBariffic

Would more speed reduce that undesired effect?

It could make it worse.....

Fla904 · 10-07-2013, 05:49 AM

If you press the gas the car goes!

MADBADGER · 10-07-2013, 11:11 AM

if you pull the hand brake up the drl's go off.

I was sitting at a long light and used my handbrake and noticed the reflecting drl's from the car in front of me go off

twodoggz · 10-18-2013, 05:17 PM

When I pop the trunk while picking up my teenage sons from school my paint automatically scratches and the trunk lid slams. No extra charge for that.

cradiaz · 10-23-2013, 11:09 AM

I noticed that if you have the car in D (and brakes on) and someone gets out of the car, the locks will lock the second you let go of the brakes. I found this out when I had to get my kids to get out before pulling into the garage. It does it for both doors, I'm not planning on getting out while in D out of the driver's side, but I guess it comes in handy if you open the door to dump out coffee.

Sorry if I repeated this, but I've read 25+ pages of this 42 page thread, and there are too many repeats. Can the moderators consolidate some of the comments?

RoachDad · 10-23-2013, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cradiaz

I noticed that if you have the car in D (and brakes on) and someone gets out of the car, the locks will lock the second you let go of the brakes. I found this out when I had to get my kids to get out before pulling into the garage. It does it for both doors, I'm not planning on getting out while in D out of the driver's side, but I guess it comes in handy if you open the door to dump out coffee.

Sorry if I repeated this, but I've read 25+ pages of this 42 page thread, and there are too many repeats. Can the moderators consolidate some of the comments?

I apologize if you already know this, but you can use your radio to determine when your doors automatically lock. There are lots of combinations to choose from.

xnuyokr · 10-25-2013, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rydahog

If your doing a mod that requires the BATTERY to be disconnected, what ever you do, do not...repeat, DO NOT CLOSE THE TRUNK!! or you will be getting in from the rear seat yo hook up batt...

My 2012 LT convertable has a keyswitch just to the side of the backseat on the driver side so you can open the trunk if there is a loss of power. Convertables don't have a backseat pass through like the coupes.

RollaMo · 10-25-2013, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADBADGER

if you pull the hand brake up the drl's go off.

I was sitting at a long light and used my handbrake and noticed the reflecting drl's from the car in front of me go off

GM vehicles have been doing this for quite a few years.
Not unique to the Camaro at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xnuyokr

My 2012 LT convertable has a keyswitch just to the side of the backseat on the driver side so you can open the trunk if there is a loss of power. Convertables don't have a backseat pass through like the coupes.

And only convertibles have that "key" switch way of accessing the trunk.

xnuyokr · 10-25-2013, 05:57 PM

On my 2012 1LT Convertible I accidently found out that the trunk will not open, (door switch or key fob), if the handle for the top lockdown is not secure!

jay4190 · 10-25-2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADBADGER

if you pull the hand brake up the drl's go off.

I was sitting at a long light and used my handbrake and noticed the reflecting drl's from the car in front of me go off

Yes! This drove me nuts when installing new led drls. I kept thinking they weren't working. I had a 2011 and it did not do this.

RollaMo · 10-25-2013, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xnuyokr

On my 2012 1LT Convertible I accidently found out that the trunk will not open, (door switch or key fob), if the handle for the top lockdown is not secure!

That is true.

And if your trunk lid is open, you can not operate the convertible top (either up or down).

AFCMSGTRET · 10-26-2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xnuyokr

On my 2012 1LT Convertible I accidently found out that the trunk will not open, (door switch or key fob), if the handle for the top lockdown is not secure!

Also, the trunk will not open if the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged (manual transmission cars).

Young SS · 10-26-2013, 12:38 PM

Not sure if this has been said already but the lowest speed you can use cruise control at is 24mph

hawkti · 11-20-2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Young SS

Not sure if this has been said already but the lowest speed you can use cruise control at is 24mph

nope,,you're the first to post it.

10-23-2013, 11:09 AM	#1013
cradiaz Drives: 2013 LS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 5	Door locks when you let go of brakes. I noticed that if you have the car in D (and brakes on) and someone gets out of the car, the locks will lock the second you let go of the brakes. I found this out when I had to get my kids to get out before pulling into the garage. It does it for both doors, I'm not planning on getting out while in D out of the driver's side, but I guess it comes in handy if you open the door to dump out coffee. Sorry if I repeated this, but I've read 25+ pages of this 42 page thread, and there are too many repeats. Can the moderators consolidate some of the comments? Last edited by cradiaz; 10-23-2013 at 11:17 AM. Reason: wanted to make post read more clearly.

10-26-2013, 12:38 PM	#1021
Young SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 13	Yes I've tried Not sure if this has been said already but the lowest speed you can use cruise control at is 24mph

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10-07-2013, 05:49 AM	#1010
Fla904 Drives: all black '12 ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jax beach Posts: 86	If you press the gas the car goes!

10-07-2013, 11:11 AM	#1011
MADBADGER Drives: '13 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Zanesville, Ohio Posts: 109	if you pull the hand brake up the drl's go off. I was sitting at a long light and used my handbrake and noticed the reflecting drl's from the car in front of me go off

10-18-2013, 05:17 PM	#1012
twodoggz Life In The Fast Lane Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 17	When I pop the trunk while picking up my teenage sons from school my paint automatically scratches and the trunk lid slams. No extra charge for that.

10-25-2013, 05:57 PM	#1017
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	On my 2012 1LT Convertible I accidently found out that the trunk will not open, (door switch or key fob), if the handle for the top lockdown is not secure!