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VenomZ302 · 03-25-2009, 10:47 AM

So in playing with the competition's car builder (no worries, I don't think I'd ever buy a Mustang), I noticed that Ford's giving the option of the rear view camera that my G35 has on the 2010 Mustang. I've found it to be spoiling, but extremely helpful. Especially while parallel parking. I kind of wish that GM had this as an option on the Camaro, but do you think they may add it as an option? If they add it, would it even be possible to fit into a 2010? I kind of don't think so, given the dash and a lack of video screen.

Thoughts?

Silver Streak · 03-25-2009, 10:59 AM

Inspector 17 · 03-25-2009, 11:08 AM

Well, it doesn't have to necessarily have a video screen on the dash. I have seen some (in Fords) that have a small screen in the rearview mirror. It requires a slightly larger rearview mirror, but it isn't too bad. There are also aftermarket options also like this one -

As for if GM will offer either option ->

DDustiNN · 03-25-2009, 11:09 AM

They will be adding the rear parking assist sensors, but I'm not sure a camera...

Silver Streak · 03-25-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

Well, it doesn't have to necessarily have a video screen on the dash. I have seen some (in Fords) that have a small screen in the rearview mirror. It requires a slightly larger rearview mirror, but it isn't too bad. There are also aftermarket options also like this one -

As for if GM will offer either option ->

I can't see myself needing something like that, but damn that is pretty cool. Does it come with the same back seat occupants?

ZYAL8R · 03-25-2009, 11:16 AM

OH NO! Here we go

I think these things are cool but I don't want them anywhere near my Camaro. That stuff belongs on an SUV w/ good reason, but a Camaro....really?

Jamie Mac · 03-25-2009, 11:20 AM

I plan on driving mine forward. Everyone else should have one though so they can get the hell out of my way!

trudawg660 · 03-25-2009, 11:25 AM

but from what the reviews are saying the c pillars makes it really hard to see, with that being it would help with the blind spots. not saying i would buy it or anything, the mustang might have that same problems and a camera was a way to somewhat fix that.

Q8-CamaroSS · 03-25-2009, 11:35 AM

Can we have the in Dash screen fist ?!

VenomZ302 · 03-25-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYAL8R

OH NO! Here we go

I think these things are cool but I don't want them anywhere near my Camaro. That stuff belongs on an SUV w/ good reason, but a Camaro....really?

You realize that they only engage when backing up, right? Like I said, they're most helpful when parallel parking.

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Originally Posted by Q8-CamaroSS

Can we have the in Dash screen fist ?!

Yeah. That would be nice to have first.

*radz28* · 03-25-2009, 12:30 PM

For me, I wouldn't want or need it. I think it'd be cool to have as an option for those that do want it. I don't really think visability is going to be too much less than the last generation so I think I can make due. Personally, I like the idea these conveniences, but I don't like how they're grouped together with other features. Anyways, I'd vote to have it as an option; I don't think it'll be seen within the next few years though. I don't think GM is going to have many significant changes to these cars for a little while now, so rag-top withstanding (maybe Z28 in a few years) I don't expect we're going to see much in the way of change - okay, maybe ABL.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-25-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

Well, it doesn't have to necessarily have a video screen on the dash. I have seen some (in Fords) that have a small screen in the rearview mirror. It requires a slightly larger rearview mirror, but it isn't too bad. There are also aftermarket options also like this one -

As for if GM will offer either option ->

GM has the same technology in the Traverse...

Thwick · 03-25-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

Anyone else notice that the video screen is showing whats AHEAD of the car?

Inspector 17 · 03-25-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Thwick

Anyone else notice that the video screen is showing whats AHEAD of the car?

Two possible explanations:
1. He's driving backwards.
2. It is rush hour and the cars backed up behind him are driving backwards.

I did notice that, but figured the disclaimer "video images simulated" covered it.

03-25-2009, 10:47 AM	#1
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03-25-2009, 11:16 AM	#6
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03-25-2009, 11:35 AM	#9
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03-25-2009, 11:08 AM	#3
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Well, it doesn't have to necessarily have a video screen on the dash. I have seen some (in Fords) that have a small screen in the rearview mirror. It requires a slightly larger rearview mirror, but it isn't too bad. There are also aftermarket options also like this one - As for if GM will offer either option ->

03-25-2009, 11:09 AM	#4
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	They will be adding the rear parking assist sensors, but I'm not sure a camera...

03-25-2009, 11:20 AM	#7
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03-25-2009, 11:25 AM	#8
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	but from what the reviews are saying the c pillars makes it really hard to see, with that being it would help with the blind spots. not saying i would buy it or anything, the mustang might have that same problems and a camera was a way to somewhat fix that.